Julien Baker is one of our favorite rising singer-songwriters, and she’ll be performing this Tuesday, September 13 at Underground Arts. We are happy to send you and your favorite person in the whole world to see her and Philly’s own Grayling. Please DO NOT sleep on this show because it’s on a Tuesday night. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "You’re Gonna Run". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

A muggy yet enticing psych haze draws one toward the dream-like state that is Dulls. Then, as your about to drift into the sonic waters, a tumultuous typhoon appears, smacking you into shoegazing submission. Increasing gradually, the force of the storm becomes more evident, but once you’re in its volatile center, there’s no need to retreat. Embrace the ethereal capacity of searing guitars, incoming percussions and enchanting vocals. Tonight at Ortlieb’s, they’ll be paired with the drifting, ambient, time-warping tones of The Stargazer Lillies, the tempered, magnetic, enclosing harmony of The Lulls, and the cloud-exploring expanses of Tessellations. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Ortlieb’s will be hosting a show this evening celebrating a pair of new releases. With their latest album Time Traveler (which was co-produced with Jeff Zeigler) slated for release on September 16, the quartet of The Bigness hits the ground running as Kristin Bigness’s vocals craft an intimate yet fiercely powerful setting. Coated in layers of polished rock instrumentation that still holds an emotional grip, the group hits melodic touchstones while an extra gear breaks them loose. With her self-titled full-length debut, Liz de Lise weaves an elegant, vocal-oriented, folk-jazz hybrid, often eliciting an emotional response. However, the sounds can also carry a bubbly, pop sensibility. The tumbling Americana-flavored rock of Flat Mary Road will also get things started. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8pm, $10, 21+ -Michael Colavita

Subdued, fragile beauty permeates as a sprinkling of keys and percussion gently pace Linc Halloran, a.k.a. Hello Shark, on his latest single “Jackson Browne”. The song is featured on the forthcoming LP Delicate, which will be available via Orindal Records on September 30. “Jackson Browne” casts a melancholy, reflective confession, recognizing setbacks and flaws while still demonstrating a glimmer of hope. (Photo by Abi Reimold)

With rapid-fire menace that hits like a sludge hammer, the trio of Backslider seemingly operates on one mode – full-bore. One can hear their instrumental onslaught approach from as far as those roaring guttural vocals can call out. And the deep-churning backend projects a ferociously imposing ominous tone, ripping through any obstacle that lies in its path with unblinking eyes. Tonight at Union Transfer, they’ll be joined by the primal-passion of apocalyptic grindcore outfit, Secret Cutter, in setting the stage for the possessive thrashing of Virginia’s Pig Desroyer. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8:30pm, $20, All Ages – Michael Colavita

A volatile relationship may lead to some good sex. Well, that’s what we’ve gathered from Beach Slang‘s latest video for the explosive "Atom Bomb". Directed by Jason Lester, we find ourselves voyeurs, watching as a torrid, bi-polar relationship survives through primal instincts. If we were privy to viewing how it plays out, we’d probably become witnesses to some type of Sid & Nancy ending. Aww…crazy love! "Atom Bomb" will appear on the bands forthcoming album, A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings, that is set to go off on September 23 via Polyvinyl Records. (Photo by Ian Laidlaw)

80’s mega hitmakers Culture Club are coming to the Electric Factory tomorrow night, and we’d like to time-warp you and a guest. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "I’ll Tumble 4 George". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Alexander Charles, a.k.a. Azar formerly of the hip-hop collective Ground Up, recently released some new material as a well as a music video for the track "Silly Me" (featuring Young Savage). As he describes his rise via the hustle, Charles progresses from cruising along on a deserted highway alone on a bike to "luckily" hitching a ride with an attractive femme fatale in a sweet, red Cadillac convertible. While things appear on the upswing, the plot takes a drastic twist, which proves the old adage – "never hitch a ride with a stranger" – even if she’s quite fine.

Philadelphia-based The End of America are celebrating the release of their self-titled album tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. The group’s tight harmonies carry strong lyrics that are cradled within dark, modern Americana and rock songs that are highly memorable. The record aches with hope for ourselves and our world, and is a personal voyage for the artist as much as it is for the listener. It’s a big, polished sound from the local trio. Joining them for support this evening is Pete Hill, sharing his sometimes funky, sometimes soulful, sometimes quirky, and always fun brand of sonics. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Keith Kelley

Welcome, the new album from Slaughter Beach, Dog, which is led by Jake Ewald (Modern Baseball), will be released on September 30 via Lame-O Records. Its latest single, “Forever” (which recently premiered at American Songwriter), hits a heavier backend start, before a twirling guitar pattern branches out into a set of booming tones. The song negotiates melody along the catchy yet complicated narrative. (Photo by Mimi Hong)