We recently shared the ’90s-style group dance video for the consent-pop anthem, "Get A Yes," from Sad13, a.k.a. Sadie Dupuis of Spedy Ortiz, earlier this month. Well, she’s already back with more visual stimulation and her touring bandmates for "a message to your jealous boyfriend". The single "is about how important it is to trust your partner’s friends, regardless of those friends’ gender identity (because to do anything else is some heteronormative toxic B.S.!)." She also recruited BuzzFeed Video’s Sara Rubin, whom Sadie befriended as a child at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in Central Connnecticut, to direct the video. "A Message to Your Jealous Boyfriend" can be found on Dupuis’ solo debut LP, Slugger, out now via Carpark Records.
New Music Video: “Painted Bones” – Sing, Bird of Prey
Sing, Bird of Prey surprised us this year with their impressive debut full-length album, Crystal Embryo (Killer Tofu/Yam Yam). The band’s futture seems bright; hopefully the demise of its members in the group’s creepy new video for "Painted Bones" isn’t a sign of things to come. It was created by Anthony Cundro Media with asistance from Michael Angelo Delmonico.
The 6th Annual Work Drugs Holiday Spectacle at Boot & Saddle Dec. 17
Triple Release Party w/E. Grizzly, Carl Kavorkian & Static Brothers at Everybody Hits Dec. 17
Celebrating a new release breathes an instantaneous fresh life into any lineup. However, tonight’s billing at Everybody Hits couldn’t stop with just one; the evening contains three, with Carl Kavorkian, E. Grizzly, and Static Brothers. With his new EP SerpePhant hatched, Kavorkian unleashes his grimy metal-toned vocals, draped over sinister-sounding beats, retaining an undeniable stickiness amid the menacing, torrid roar. With a full band in tow, E. Grizzly unifies calypso, punk, and hip hop into sleek, tenacious, warm grooves on his latest LP Felipe Pupo. The duo of Static Brothers descend from an alternative dimension, teleporting drone-injected trip-hop, innately engulfing as they touch down, delivering personalized poetic chants through the future-infected noise. The undeterred fistful of thrashcore fury, otherwise known as HIRS, blitz ahead with a new EP You Can’t Kill Us, scheduled for release on December 20. The socially conscious, sonic-warping, experimental vortex of Moor Mother closes out a lineup that never stops swinging. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 7pm, $8, All Ages – Michael Colavita
Weekend Warrior, December 16 – 18
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Aubreylyn, SUN Bel Heir
Debut Spill LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
90s-lovin’ indie rockers Spill (ex-Placeholder) just released their debut album, Top Ten, via No Sleep Records. Frontman Brandon Gepfer humorously pleads about his latest project, “This is my last chance. Please buy this record.” They begin a four-night mini-run this evening in support of the new LP that will close out this Tuesday, December 20 in Philly at Boot & Saddle with Thin Lips, Straw Hats, Seasonal, and Kississsippi (acoustic).
New Music Video: “Under The Rug” – Steady Hands
To honor the arrival of their double LP Rude Boys Of Bar Rock (Lame-O Records), Steady Hands, who is fronted by Modern Baseball drummer Sean Huber, just shared a new music video for album opener "Under The Rug". Directed by Emily Dubin, the camera focuses on the adorable "#1 daug," Bruce, enjoying a lazy afternoon with his favorite toy and a vinyl copy of the group’s new record. Keeping it simple; it becomes more eye candy for animal lovin’ YouTubers. (Photo by Jessica Flynn)
Square Peg Round Hole EP Release Show at Crane Arts Dec. 15
Crane Arts presents a rare opportunity this evening in the Icebox, as the experimental trio of Square Peg Round Hole, accompanied by a horn section as well as Josh Miller for a commemorative (one-time only) performance, brings their new ambient-oriented EP Five Years (Spartan Records) to life. The album, in and of itself, shifts gears, traveling through delicate, contemplative clouds in lieu of their characteristic, percussive style. Not only that, the EP will be paired/packaged with a limited edition original art print from the band’s own Carlos Pecheco-Perez. The transfixing electro-noise collective of Triangulus ushers in a sonic session that extends the spectrum. Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St., 8pm, $5/$20 (admission + original artwork print & EP download), All Ages – Michael Colavita
New Music Video: “Wishful Thinking” – Clique
The video for Clique’s “Wishful Thinking” finds the quartet stepping outdoors, however, remaining in the comfortable seclusion of their living room setting. Directed by the band’s own Travis Arterburn, the footage also features Shannen Moser, whom provided backing vocals on the track, found on Burden Piece, which is available via Topshelf Records. You can also find Clique indoors (thankfully) tonight at Everybody Hits with Ursula, Stove, and Sun Young.
New Video: Audiotree Live Session – Cayetana
Cayetana stopped by Audiotree for a live session while they were in Chicago for two nights at the Double Door, supporting The Bouncing Souls and The Flatliners. The set consists of fan favorites ("Serious Things Are Stupid," "Freedom1313" & "Hot Dad Calendar") as well as a couple of unreleased songs ("Certain For Miles" & "Mesa"). The ladies also shared that they’ll be self-releasing their next album. Cayetana already have a hefty U.S. tour schedule lined up for 2017, where they’ll be supporting Lemuria on their 10th Anniversary tour for the group’s first LP Get Better. You’ll be able to catch them in Philly on Saturday, February 18 at the First Unitarian Church. BTW: Props to Augusta Koch for toughenin’ it out through this session!
Debut Aster More EP Available for Streaming & Download
The self-titled debut EP from Aster More connects, balancing the immediacy of intimate harmony-laced vocals, while building backend thrust before tearing through in a soothing/scorching, shoegaze-y, instrumental cold burn. The fledgling six-piece features Pat Graham (Spraynard), Rachel Wetzel (Dreambook), and Carolyn Haynes (Ghost Gum, The Only Ghost in Town, ex-Catnaps). Collect your thoughts, and then tear into space on a solo-passenger shuttle!