Krust Toons: "When Did Punk Rock Become So Safe?" 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.

Punk/metal label Robotic Empire has honored Nirvana the last couple of years by releasing a tribute album on Record Store Day. In the past, the record label has tackled classics In Utero and Nevermind, and this year, it has brought us Doused in Mud, Soaked in Bleach, with some of its favorite artists like Beach Slang and Young Widows taking on Nirvana’s debut record, Bleached. Below is the first sampling from the upcoming release; Circa Survive sharing their explosive cover of "Love Buzz".

Sing, Bird of Prey masterfully takes us back in time with the band’s new track, "Diamond Marrow." The wonderfully-crafted psych-pop/rock ditty is the first single off the group’s upcoming LP, and it originally appeared on the Seagreen Records compilation Singles on Valentine’s Day 2016 earlier this year. Sing, Bird of Prey’s full-length album was recorded and produced by Kyle Pulley at Headroom Philadelphia.

What began through a Craigslist meet-up between Jonathan Stewart and Josh Marsh has resulted in the creation and celebration of their recently released debut album, Is Anything Real. Tonight, Rosu Lup will be anchoring a Philly-forward show at Johnny Brenda’s after the band took the new album on the road, performing the atmospheric indie-folk tracks from the group’s latest effort. The tone of their music shifts from soaring Tom Petty stadium-style rock to blooming, wandering folk with lush arrangements that recall The Acorn and Lord Huron. Jonathan Stewart has a gentle, pleasing voice that, at times, sounds more than just a little like Adam Granduciel from The War On Drugs; not that being reminiscent of one of Philly’s biggest musical exports is a bad thing. Longtime Deli favorites, Levee Drivers, led by the grinding and gritty voiced August John Lutz II, will be warming up the crowd this evening. Rounding out the show is Hemming, the acoustic project of singer-songwriter Candice Martello, who we know from the rollicking and too short-lived project Omar, with drummer/manager Nick Fanelli. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Adam G.

The entrancing power of psych-rockers Ecstatic Vision pulls listeners into a mind-warping vortex. Possessing a primal grip, the band’s gravitational pull is rooted in the inertia of its interlocking, tone-setting backend, consuming the surroundings in a tunnel of momentum. With that foundation laid, the internal, tormenting temperature is constantly on the rise. As shards of scorching guitar rip through the sonic tapestry, the vocals serve as thunderous proclamations, guiding you into unfamiliar territory. Tonight at Underground Arts, they’re paired with San Diego’s Earthless, who will be blasting off and stamping the cosmos with their personal brand of raunchy psych-rock. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $16, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Below is the latest dreamy composition from Laser Background, a.k.a. Andy Molholt,  called "Jawbreaker." It’s the first single from Molholt’s upcoming full-length album, and was co-produced with Ava Luna’s Carlos Hernandez and Julian Fader at Gravesend Recordings, which resides inside Brooklyn DIY space The Silent Barn. Andy shared, "This song is for all the people who feel helpless. This song is a shattering call to free yourself from the toxic boundaries that we create for ourselves. Life is too short! Don’t waste it." Laser Background will be welcoming the arrival of the hand-cut lathe 7" single at Johnny Brenda’s tomorrow night, along with Mock Suns, who also recently dropped a new LP Stay True, and Sun Hat.

Jamming in the van, cruising playfully on "hoverboards," and hitting city after city with their infectious power pop, Cold Fronts‘s “Energy Waster” video by CJ Harvey captures a glimpse of it all. The footage embraces a silly, fun side of the band, while chronicling a bit of tour life. Speaking of touring, the band is currently at SXSW (their fateful location of a few years back where they were discovered by Sire Records’s Seymour Stein), before heading out on separate runs with DMA’s and later Har Mar Superstar. (Photo by CJ Harvey)

We have another sweet ticket giveaway for this Saturday’s show at Underground Arts with badass San Diego instrumental psych rockers Earthless (Tee Pee Records) and the heavy, primal sounds of Ecstatic Vision (Relapse Records). To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "FUCK YEAH!" Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Touring compatriots, Hop Along and Dr. Dog, return home tonight for the evening to perform at The Fillmore. The Psychedelic Swamp continues with Dr. Dog’s psych-pop rock trek, lacing infectious harmonies with reinforced surf-textured tunes to ease you into an undeniable groove. This crew peppers its songs with elements of oddity, in an accessible rejoicing art-pop manner. Further fueling the home cooking for the evening, the quartet of Hop Along balance memorable storytelling with raw yet refined instrumentation that sinks into the cut, breaking loose when the moment is just right ,as the gut-shorn ferocity of Frances Quinlan’s vocals catapult forward. They’re constantly on the move, so let’ss welcome them home. The Fillmore Philadelphia, 1000 Frankford Ave., $32, All Ages (Hop Along Photo by Ryan Muir) – Michael Colavita

The pairing of Carly Comando and Tom Patterson, otherwise known as Slingshot Dakota, got married during the process of recording their new record Break, which was recently released via Topshelf Records. The album digs into a high-spirited, free-flowing personal narratives that are anchored in the here and now, embracing reality over idealism. Slingshot Dakota iare currently on tour, and will be hosting a record release show on Saturday, April 2 at Everybody Hits with Petal, Hurry, and Mercury Girls.