After recently catching Stevie Nicks perform at the Wells Fargo Center, Candice Martello, a.k.a. Hemming, became inspired to take on a Fleetwood Mac classic. "She told me to follow my dreams," and it led her to work on this killer acoustic version of "Dreams," which was recorded in Martello’s basement. Enjoy! (Photo by John Ryan)

Jon Coyle (of Son Step) recently unearthed and completed a solo track that was actually written four years ago. Available for purchase with 100% of this month’s proceeds being donated to Planned Parenthood, “Rare Air” marries the grogginess of fuzz with the illuminating swing of percussion and keys. Son Step is set to perform next in Philly at Kung Fu Necktie on Tuesday, December 6 with Sunjacket.

An atmosphere of catharsis with a penchant to soak in the searing melodically noisy chaos, Creepoid sits back in serenely somber, with the ability to flip the switch, mesmerizing in the eerie echoing ascension. On the evening of its release, the band celebrates their fresh EP Burner (available via WavePOP Records) with a corresponding show at Kung Fu Necktie. Joining in on the festivities are the possessing, guitar-blazing garage-punk of Dark Web and the raw ominous ferocity of metal quartet Body Spray. The duo of Al Creedon (I IM EYE MY, ex-Bleeding Rainbow) & Ricardo Lagomasino (Lithuania/Many Arms), a.k.a. Birth Worms, unearth an effects-laden, electro-percussive attack to kick things off. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $13, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Sheer Mag announced earlier this month that they would be releasing their first three EPs remastered as a vinyl LP, entitled Compilation. They have also teamed up with Malaysian DIY label Exit Music, and will be releasing the full-length on cassette as First Three EPs, which is available for streaming and purchase digitally below. The band is also set to tour Australia and New Zealand at the beginning of December.

On his latest single, “Angelina,” Brandon Ayres, a.k.a. Brandon Can’t Dance, constructs a gloomy, melodic, lo-fi snapshot of shut-in depression. The narrative rides the simplicity of a rough acoustic guitar riff, before breaking out of its confines with the spiking surge of electric. The song is featured on the forthcoming album, Graveyard of Good Times, that will be released on January 13 via Lucky Number Music.

September’s Featured Artist Poll Winners, Pretty Words made quick work utilizing their prize of free studio recording time from our sponsor, Sleepless Sound Studio. As a result, we are happy to premiere the quartet’s new single, “Ground of Being”. The extended sonic sojourn maintains a steady, grit-accentuating pace as the vocals pressurize around escalating instrumentation that gradually shifts upward, slowly releasing its raw, emotive fortitude.

Stemming from the stacking of strings, on the swift enveloping soulful groove, “Good Thang,” the latest release from Archawah, brightens one’s perspective. In the cold darkness, created by the combination of the harsh political climate and the deep freeze of oncoming winter, the song provides a much-needed shot of optimism. “Don’t worry it’s a good thing, it’ll be alright” may be an overly positive but necessary mantra of the times ahead.

Led by Mike Bruno, the musical collective of Shadow Band, which also features Megan Biscieglia (Bad Braids), recently released a new 7” via Mexican Summer. The pair of songs, “Eagle Unseen” and “Moonshine,” enacts a somewhat drafty psych-folk mysticism. These tracks breathe in the mysterious air of the forest, hypnotically wandering among the foliage, as the warmly interwoven percussion, acoustic guitar, keys, etc. draws one into the shadows. (Photo by Paul Benson)

After announcing last year that they would be releasing their next album via Jade Tree, we have just learned that The Spirit of the Beehive have just signed to the family of Tiny Engines. Although the band does not want to elaborate on the "mess" and "hurdles" faced to get the highly-anticipated LP out, we are very excited to hear that it is scheduled to see the light of day in March 2017. Congrats to the guys and gal of The Spirit of the B and Tiny Engines for snatching up another great Philly act! (Photo by Emily Burtner)

Emcee/producer Tay Hiver, formerly known as Taylor Dunn, has been working on a new EP, titled Red Chapel. It was co-produced by the UK’s Phill Blanks and Hiver himself, and is currently scheduled for release before the year’s end. You can now stream the album’s powerful, drill-influenced lead single, "Ultra Violent," below.