Purling Hiss commemorates the release of its latest EP Something (which is available via Famous Class Records) with a late night show at Kung Fu Necktie. Mastermind Mike Polizze will be dealing up a solo set that will deliver a tenacious blend of scorching, fuzz-textured guitar work, tempered by chilled-out melodies. It’s part storm and calm raining down on your ear canals. Spacin’s Jason Killinger, a.k.a. Spacin’ Chillinger, will help lay the foundation with a rifftastic psych-punch that will undoubtedly send you into a sensory spiral, while Kiel Everett (Purling Hiss/Tin Horses) opens the proceedings. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 11pm, $5, 21+ (Photo by James Richards IV) – Michael Colavita

Opening the musical door with keys before rocketing off into a magnetic, balanced percussive groove, Work Drugs‘s new single, “Permanent High,” is an ideal catalyst for movement. The song, which will appear on the group’s forthcoming album (tentatively titled False Highs and Actual Lows) and will be released courtesy of Bobby Cahn Records, grabs as the steady stream of seductive vocals washes over the intense beat. Work Drugs will be hitting the stage at Boot & Saddle on Saturday, June 11 with Church Girls.

With a fragile reserve, “Coasting,” by Adrian Silva, a.k.a. Sleepface, is whimsical in its simplicity, twinkling in a mesh of saddening dawn. Representing a quarter of the Dreaming and Driving EP, which is set to arrive on June 3, the song appears to gradually blossom, led by percussion before a stimulating, nature-inspired, electronic conclusion. Its brittle beauty reaches beyond the surface.

With their debut album Of Wandering officially being released tomorrow via Birdtapes (but you can stream it now over at The Fader), Littler will be performing a celebratory record release show this evening at Goldy’s. The quartet trudges through the perplexing uncertainty of transitioning into adulthood, delving into the daily dilemmas with an open-book approach to narrative lyricism. The band finds a middle ground between steady-paced melodies and agitated release of aggression. Tonight, they’ll be joined by surging power-pop duo and tourmates Slow Animal, while garage-pop quartet Marge will also be in celebratory mode, marking their latest release. NYC grunge duo Giant Peach rounds this bill into form. Goldy’s, 723 Chestnut St. – 3FL, $5-$7, 7pm , All Ages – Michael Colavita

The hushed vulnerability of Bruno Catrambone’s vocals is welded with the warm, soft touch of keys and acoustic guitar, developing an earnest sense of yearning reminiscent to Bright Eyes, in Former Belle‘s latest single, “I Woke Up In Chicago”. The song is featured on the band’s forthcoming EP Foreign Bed, which was composed in segments during his time off from CRUISR shows, and will be released on April 8 via Randm Records. Former Belle will be also be performing at The Foundry on Friday, April 29 with The Lawsuits and Foxtrot and the Get Down. (Photo by Carolyn Lederach)

The trio of Motherwhore embodies gloomy, gothic grit. Semi-filtered through the shade, the band smacks of a direct simplicity, luring listeners with semi-spoken, spellbinding vocals that hang on with an emotive, expressive power. Catching on to an unencumbered, raw, rock feel, a somewhat methodical mechanism establishes a sense of weighted steps as the guitar echoes through the fading light, demanding that you follow. Motherwhore inflects a dreary, deserted expanse with momentary musical mirages that shimmer with catchiness. Tonight’s billing at Kung Fu Necktie will be fortified by the quick-fired pop-punk of Baby Brains and the unrefined snapping confidence of Trash Night, whom dare to roam in the darkness. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. 8pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Kurt Vile‘s stardom has transferred to the small screen of the HBO/Duplass Brothers series Animals, "about anthropomorphic New York City animals." Check out a squirrel version of Vile as he croons his latest tune, "Eatin & Goin Nuts, Man"! The new video premiered earlier today over at Pitchfork, along with some additional dates to his already extensive tour, and you can check out the complete episode of Animals this Friday.

Embark on a seemingly endless search with Noema‘s latest release Former Selves and Future Void. Available on cassette via 1980 Records, drone powers through, twisting deeper and deeper into the labyrinth of one’s mind. While an underlying, ominous anticipation hangs overhead, a subconscious pensive door is unlocked. Take a listen to the album’s opener, “(Fourscore) – False Ascension,” below, and mindfully drift with PeteJoe Urban (ex-Creepoid) & company tomorrow night at House Gallery 1816,  as part of a lineup which also includes Mitch Esparza and Ross Hammond & Sameer Gupta.

Don’t sleep on the wild show happening this Thursday, March 24 at Underground Arts with NYC (by way of Boston) dance-punks Guerilla Toss (DFA), local "shitpunks" Mannequin Pussy and art-pop/rock trio Banned Books! And we’d like to get you in. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Eraser Stargazer!" Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Atmospheric keys reverberate, merging with calming vocals as a steady percussive wave rolls in Camp Candle’s “Wake Up”. The electro-pop duo develops a meditative state of osmosis that gradually lifts you into alert mode. They’ll be performing at Kung Fu Necktie on Friday, April 1, with Vincent Remember, Groceries Store, and Virtual Girls.

So often, your mom is your first and biggest fan, and while it might be natural, it’s often underappreciated. In Queen of Jeans‘s new video for their take on The Bangles classic "Walk Like An Egyptian," the group flips the script as their moms take center stage. Bob Sweeney captures the playful, heart-warming footage, showcasing how the moms can rock, while also returning the love. Queen of Jeans (and probably their biggest fans) will be at Ortlieb’s this Saturday, March 26, with The Morelings and The Stargazer Lilies. (Photo by Kelly Kurteson)