Thrashcore outfit Dopestroke unleashes the fury on its forthcoming album Wounded Family Heirlooms. The record uncorks pent up emotion as doses of blistering guitar and battered drums speed ahead in a cathartic manner. It’s been nearly four years since the band’s last self-titled EP, which was released by beloved West Philly punk label, Badmaster Records. Wounded Family Heirlooms will be officially available on April 15 via Suicide Bong Tapes, but you can now stream it below. Dopestroke will also be honoring its arrival on the evening of the release with a performance at Kung Fu Necktie opening for The Freeze.

Interlocking bass and guitar dance ahead, developing a streamlined search-party sound on The Interest Group’s new single, “Soul Kiss (For Allies To Be). Punctuated by pummeling percussion, the wafting vocal harmonies combine with Marissa Lesnick’s ethereal lead vocals to alleviate the instrumental tension. While the pressure seemingly diffuses as the song concludes, its psych-pop draw of intensity/ease will certainly leave a lasting impression.

Dead Fuck, the freshly released EP from Prime Homeless Time, may unlock the mid-week reboot we sometimes require. The album is full of blown-out experimental rockers so submerge your conscious in the undeniable static haze, with its weathered sense of intimacy. It will wear down your defenses, seeping into your system.

We have a ticket giveaway for this Friday, March 18 at Underground Arts with post-rock legends Tortoise, Mind Over Mirrors, and the guitar wizardry of Chris Forsyth & Nick Millevoi. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "TRTS". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!

Drinking from the waters of homegrown acts like Man Man and The Extraordinaires, OhBree continue down their strange, twisted musical journey with the release of Feed Me Poison. The eight-piece traveling circus revels in the theatrics that accompany its music. The group happily honors the tradition of keeping Philly weird. (Photo by Emily Dubin)

Curtis Cooper’s full-length debut Laughing In Line could be simply considered folk-oriented singer/songwriter material. However, that label might carry a stigma that fails to take into account the diversity of sounds these songs represent. Cooper steers enthusiastic, soulful-driven narratives that clearly carry personal ramifications, but venture beyond that locality, booming forward in a determined folk-rock framework. It momentously marches, luring with a communal evocation. Abi Reimold (joined by a full band) melds calming catharsis with an agitated aggression that grabs the reins, taking control of emotive energy in explosive rockin’ resolutions. Emmett Drueding sings songs steeped in the searching atmosphere of rural Americana, while the ghostly stir of Julia Rainer may send a shiver up your spine. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Experimental electro-pop artist Skeleton Lipstick, a.k.a. Chris Smith, has a new EP, titled Cover The Emptiness. The album is made up of "5 lovingly crafted decayed pop songs about longing and existential pain composed on circuit bent casio’s and warped 80’s synthesizers." It is available for purchase on limited-edition cassette, and you can stream and download the record for free via Pizzabox Society.

Krust Toons: "Watch Me…" 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.

Below is a new live performance video of Steep Leans, the project from Boston transplant Jeffrey Gray Somers. The group performed the languid-strolling "Colombia" for Spare Room Sessions. The track is off the album Grips On Heat, which was released this past fall via Wavves’s own imprint Ghost Ramp.

Madeline Rafter & Sam Huntington, a.k.a. The Original Crooks and Nannies, just released a wonderfully intoxicating album in Ugly Laugh. The ten-song sophomore LP showcases the dynamic duo’s natural ability to lay down ear-burrowing melodies over lo-fi, bedroom beats. Rafter’s voice demonstrates a captivatingly beautiful versatility, with Huntington providing the right amount of playful accompaniment – thus, creating tunes worthy of your adoration. (BTW: Also, check out the twosome making the best/worst DIY wigs (out of their own hair) ever in the new music video for "Carry Me"!)

Though you just lost an hour from your weekend, you can still make the most of it by coming out tonight to Kung Fu Necktie. Genre-splicing art-punks Combine provide unrelenting, spastic yet calculated drum bursts that grab hold of you, while guitars slash and stab in an unforgiving nature. The result are tunes that have a ominous presence, raising your pulse with each measure. Laying the groundwork for the evening, Combine will also be joined by shoegaze-y alt rockers Blacksalt, slow-burning LA psych-rock duo Jerkagram, and headliners Throbbing Chakra, which features Lantern‘s Zachary Fairbrother. All is not lost yet. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 Front St., 8pm, $6, 21+ (Photo by Diego Muya) – H.M. Kauffman

Addie Pray, a.k.a. Carmen Perry, of Ohio’s Sports catches listeners on her narrative line, with songs that provide an intimate fly on the wall perspective – not leaving the door open, rather transplanting you into her line of sight. Capturing intimacy in a realistic, relatable scale, she adapts it to life’s expected adventures and setbacks. What initially appears to be a simple picture gathers deeper meaning through binding details, à la Waxahatchee and Free Cake For Every Creature. Brandon Can’t Dance develop a twisting experimental pop paradigm. It’s one with a constantly shifting position, engaging with it’s uprooted tones that range from fireside acoustics to eerie wave-rockers. The captivating lo-fi of Emily Yacina (who has collaborated with Alex G) is a sound you’ll feel instantly close to. The lineup is rounded into form by the hushed poetic folk of Yours Are The Only Ears. All Night Diner, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, All Ages (Photo by Julia Leiby) – Michael Colavita