Menacing, bombastic beats that authoritatively engulf their surroundings, shifting the dial in a raw-real street style that hits now while pointing toward the future, NAH smacks with sonics. While percussion consistently asserts its presence, atmosphere-altering, electronic sequences illustrate the morphing, combative setting in which this music resides. Simultaneously meshing dark, dramatic structures with dance grooves tying in a sense of torment with vocal aggression, the results are an ear-popping, edgy, experimental brand of hip-hop. Tonight at PhilaMOCA, he lays the groundwork, at this R5-presented show, for Mykki Blanco, whose debut solo album Mykki will be released tomorrow. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., $15, 8:30pm, All Ages (Photo by Gabe Coffey) – Michael Colavita

The debut EP from Miles High is due out later this month. “Funk’d” balances the raw edge of electric guitar against the continuous, smooth bump of bass and vamping electro-key tones. The infusion of rising communal vocals punctuates as the vibrant beat is given ominous inflections of tolling bells. It’s a freeing jam!

“Sobering Up,” the new video that we are premiering today from Very Bad Vibes, a.k.a. Sam Huntington (formerly of The Original Crooks and Nannies), finds the subject beating himself. The footage (shot by Katie Huntington) enlists simple yet effective chalk and sharpie titles, before showcasing the one-sided battering. Simplicity rules the day, and the music’s energetic bounce meshes with the display of exorcising personal demons, pulled back in intensity by the playful placement/use of ketchup. You can find "Sobering Up" opening his debut solo effort, Toothpaste.

On October 14, High Bias, the new album from Purling Hiss, will be released via Drag City. It’s latest single “3000 AD” envelops with the band’s customary trademark of heavy, as Mike Polizze haze-hinted subconscious vocals intermingle with a ripping combination of explosive guitar licks and the anchoring of unrelenting backend. There’s a physical power enforcing an emotive sentiment. Purling Hiss will be headlining Johnny Brenda’s on Sunday, October 30.

Found on Phoenix, the new EP from Heat Thunder, “Wind Whips The Veil,” immediately takes hold as Joe Montone delivers unencumbered, chilling vocals. Co-produced by Brian Dale Allen Strouse (The Lawsuits), the song steps out from the acoustic-guitar, folk-oriented backdrop, implementing cello, violin and drums, actualizing a dramatic depth. Those earnest outpourings hold one in suspense, stirring up emotions while making a personal plea. (Photo by Wendy McCardle)

Get swept away with the beautiful new track from Suburban Living! "Lovely Times," which premiered earlier today at CLRVYNT, is the second single off the band’s forthcoming album Almost Paradise, which was recorded by Jeff Zeigler and is due out on October 7 via 6131 Records. Suburban Living will celebrate its arrrival with a hometown show on Saturday, October 8 at The Foundry. (Photo by Melissa Anne Tilley)

After sharing multiple tracks from their new album The Yips (WarHen Records), Left & Right‘s follow-up to 2014’s Five Year Plan is now available for streaming in its entirety below. The group is currently on tour in support of the LP, and will be making a stop back home in Philly this Friday, September 16 for their album release show at Everybody Hits. This tour will also be your last chance to see drummer Zak Krone as a member of the band. He will be moving on to "the next phase of his life," but you’ll still be able to catch him performing around town with his new project Bruise Bath. You can read more about his departure HERE.

Produced by Scott McMicken (of Dr. Dog), Feel Young, the long-awaited sophomore album from Needle Points, will be released on September 23 via the band’s own label NeedLove Records. Its latest single, “Fur,” hones in on a somber psych scenario as the tormented ache of Colin Holloway’s vocals meld with heart-pounding keys, spiked by a fuzzed-out, final sprint to the finish. Those looking to hear more should head to Johnny Brenda’s this Sunday, September 18 for their release show that also includes Mystic Braves and The Dream Ride.

An expression of appreciation for the support provided by others, “Bubbles,” the latest single from Younger Me exudes positivity. Steered by keys and percussion, the song joyously moves forward with a steady yet emotive vision. The trio takes a moment, acknowledging the present while branching out in a controlled, instrumental burn toward the song’s conclusion.

Krust Toons: "The Wait" 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.

Avant-garde sound sculptor Moor Mother, a.k.a. Camae Ayewa, premiered her new music video for "By The Light" earlier today over at Impose Magazine. The Patrick JF Smith-directed creation does an excellent job of playing off the eariness of the track and capturing her tale of urban horror in a a fitting setting before Ayewa spits fury and demonstrates the ability to control her own destiny, no matter the circumstances, through her convictions, words and art. "By The Light" can be found on her new full-lenth album, Fetish Bones, which is available via Don Giovanni Records. Moor Mother will be celebrating her record release in Philly on Saturday, September 24 at Yung Kandy Collective, sharing the stage with NAH.