Krust Toons: "Krust Stars" 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.

Katie and Allison Crutchfield received their inaugural taste of musical success in Birmingham, AL with the first band that they formed in high school called The Ackleys; however, after its members went off to different colleges, the group eventually disbanded, leading the twin sisters to their next musical endeavor, P.S. Eliot. The feminist pop-punk quartet, which also included Will Granger and Katherine Simonetti, prolifically wrote and recorded music before calling it quits in 2011. Of course, you most likely already know that Katie Crutchfield has gone to gain fame recording under the moniker Waxahatchee, and Allison has too with her band Swearin’. Earlier this year, P.S. Eliot announced that they would be reuniting to tour and release a 50-track compilation album, 2007-2011, via Don Giovanni Records, which features remasters of 2009’s Introverted Romance In Our Troubled Minds and 2011’s Sadie, as well as their 2010 Living In Squalor EP, demos, and home recordings. Well, they have been on tour for the past week or so in support of their latest release, and will be wrapping it up with an exciting two-night run of sold-out shows at PhilaMOCA, starting this evening with labelmate Moor Mother and Boston’s Fleabite and concluding the following evening with Philly friends Radiator Hospital and Pouty. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12^th St., 8pm, $12 (Sold Out), All Ages – Alexis V. 

Slinky, seductive vocals and a sneaky electro-dance beat characterize “One Day, My Friend,” the new single from Camp Candle. It hits on a subconscious level, as that funky bass line mingles with synth, and the percussion gradually turns up the heat while maintaining a cool sense of calm. The duo will be performing at Boot & Saddle on Wednesday, October 19 with Mars Parker. (Photo by Joe del Tufo)

Celebrating the release of their latest effort, Feel Young (which officially comes out September 23), at Johnny Brenda’s tonight, Needle Points fuses modern grit with nostalgic production, which was helmed this time around by Scott McMicken (Dr. Dog). Reminiscent of a drive down some forgotten, dusty road and suddenly discovering something new and rejuvenated in rock ‘n’ roll, the group has a sound that you’ll gladly want to crank up while rolling the windows down. Step back in time this evening, where you’ll also be joined by LA’s Mystic Braves and The Dream Ride. Needle Points is heading out in October/November for a nearly month-long tour with mewithoutYou, Into It. Over It., and Yoni Wolf, so make sure to cop an album when the traveling circus rolls into your town and support the band’s imprint NeedLove Records. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Keith Kelley

Summer may be starting to fade; however, before it’s officially in the rearview mirror, head over to The Fire for an all-day outdoor music festival celebrating the venue’s Grand Re-Opening. Beginning at noon, the free event, sponsored by PBR as well as local brewing stalwarts Philadelphia Brewing Co., will be chock full of entertaining scenarios, including food and craft vendors, which one can indulge in whilst consuming the litany of performers. Among those slated for the task are the invigorating, bluesy, boozy Americana of Levee Drivers, the sun-kissed melodies of Archawah, the sleek and surging sound of New England’s Potty Mouth and the bare-and-booming, never-ending get down of Mumblr, so set up shop, catch some rays, and stay awhile. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 12pm-8:30pm, Free, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Hardcore quintet S-21 shakes the walls with their single "Brass Gavel," which can be found on the band’s forthcoming EP Year Zero (due out via World Gone Mad/Slugsalt). Lyrically challenging the status quo of the justice system, the song instrumentally rattles with a barnstorming fervor. It’s an unfiltered release of emotion highlighting the unbalanced scales of power.

Philly rockers Beach Slang are releasing their new full-length album A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings on September, 23 via Polyvinyl Records. But you can be ahead of the curve, and listen to the entire LP, which premiered earlier today over at NPR Music’s First Listen. Don’t miss them at the Project Pabst Citywide Festival that is set to take place on Saturday, October 8 outside the Electric Factory, and will also feature indie faves Hop Along, Animal Collective, Mac DeMarco, Guided by Voices & many others!

Matriculating from awakening instrumentation, “Who Said It First”, the new demo from Kississippi, hints at continued future excellence. The tiptoeing intermingling of guitar and keys wraps itself around the intimate vocals, drawing one toward the magnetic warmth. The band is heading out on tour in three weeks so purchase the demo to help make life a bit easier for the group on the road. Kississippi will be performing next in Philly on Wednesday, September 21 at Bourbon & Branch with CLOAKZ and Hodera.