Slaughter Beach, Dog, a.k.a. Jake Ewald of Modern Baseball, recently released a new album, Welcome, via Lame-O Records. One naturally dives head first into narrative depths, exploring the detailed imagery as loose, energetic melodies sustain the drive. These sonic anecdotes resonate, tugging at the emotive core while painting complex, sometimes heavy situations with an earnest, rebounding, "we’re alone in this together" reassurance.

Folk, at its core, is anchored in a songwriter’s ability to transport listeners to a "fly on the wall" perspective. That uninhibited point of view, in which communicative distance shrinks to a personal level, creates a bond. Tonight, as she celebrates the release of her new EP, Deceiving Yourself and Everyone Else, which was produced by The Lawsuits’ Brian Dale Allen Strouse, Dylan Jane draws one in close at Bourbon & Branch. Silhouetted in Americana, the music imparts the fire-catching effects of pensive proximity, inviting warmth capable of sending a chill up your spine. A pair of locals, whom made contributions to the album, in the yearning emotive yet casual, alt-country, sonic steps of Friendship and the folk-spun, powerful elegance of Chelsea Mitchell (Dirty Dollhouse) helps in shaping this bill that is completed by Solar. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Power trio Residuels shreds a live version of "Whatcha Wanna Do?", off their latest EP Hurricane. Recorded by filmmaker Max Holland, the boys get back to their roots, sounding like a bat out of hell in the basement of West Philly’s Pilam. Come join them in "the world’s only punk fraternity"!

We are doing a ticket giveaway for this Saturday’s Neon Indian show at The Trocadero with Classixx, Harriet Brown, and Dave P (Making Time), and we are happy to also be giving away a vinyl copy and slipmat for his latest LP Vega Intl. Night School. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix and the vinyl bundle, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Neon Love". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Suburban Living will release their new album, Almost Paradise, via 6131 Records this Friday, October 7. Paced by the in-motion interplay of snapping percussion, synth and bass, “Once/Twice,” which you can stream now at GoldFlakePaint, jogs forward in a relationship-dissecting, emotion-exposing, candy-coated haze. Suburban Living performs at The Foundry this Saturday, October 8 in support of Sunflower Bean and The Lemon Twigs.

Twinkling stars and the calming current of the ocean seen through a noir filter provide the backdrop in the video for “Let Me Get There,” directed by Hope Sandoval herself. Endearingly odd, floating statues mouth the lyrics as the intimate narrative between Sandoval and Kurt Vile unfolds. The song is featured on Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions forthcoming album, Until the Hunter, scheduled for release on November 4 via Tendril Tales.

On her latest EP, Dylan Jane surrounds herself with a cavalcade of local folk stalwarts. Produced by Brian Dale Allen Strouse (The Lawsuits), Deceiving Yourself and Everyone Else will be released on October 7. Featuring Friendship’s Peter Gill on pedal steel as well as Chelsea Mitchell (Dirty Dollhouse) on backing vocals, the album’s lead single, “What It Seems,” enlists a rolling, folk feel as bass, piano and percussion set the wheels in motion. Steadying the collage of twisting semi-dreamy imagery, the backing vocals offer a glimmer of brightness amid the tug and pull of contemplation. Dylan Jane will be celebrating the record’s release this Thursday, October 6 at Bourbon & Branch, which will also include Friendship, Solar and Chelsea Mitchell.

Sounds of dogs barking, parades, and strings hang in the periphery of Purples new song “Evaporate”. Once one enters into the sonic forest, the flex of soaring guitars counters the band’s juxtaposing blend of jangly grooves and vocal harmonies. It’s laidback, before kicking into overdrive. You can catch the band alongside The Dawn Drapes and The Collingwood tomorrow evening at Bourbon & Branch.

Chicago producer Jeremiah Meece helmed the board for Mykki Blanco’s debut album Mikki, and now, he is ready to share a bit of his own material. The sensual single, "Falling Down," slinks around your body as its whispy production hovers from up above. You can find it on Meece’s debut solo album Vocal EP1, due out September 30 via Nina Pop.

Experimental electronic outfit Crystal Castles will be bringing the revamped sounds of its new album Amnesty (I) to the TLA this Friday, October 7. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Sadist". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Krust Toons: "Dead Rosenstock" by Teddy Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

Barreling ahead, bratty pop-punk that hits in a pleasant release of pent-up emotion, smacking with sincerity and attitude, Pouty pushes forward. Tonight, Underground Arts plays host as the band’s transitional, foiling elements of close, internalized thoughts emerges from a personal space, gathering strength, while shifting positions, igniting initial intimacy into aggression. It’s reinvigorating, retrograde pop when Queen of Jeans cascading vocal harmony intertwines with tightly spun rhythms, delivering dreamy serenades and groove-shakers alike. These locals will be paired with Nashville grunge-pop trio Daddy Issues and the energetic bump of Seattle pop-punk quartet Tacocat. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $14, 21+ – Michael Colavita