After winning an Emmy for her song "Everyday," which appeared on The Simpsons, Slingshot Dakota‘s Carly Comando quit her job, along with husband/bandmate Tom Patterson, to concentrate on their music project. The fruits of their decision can be found on the duo’s new album, Break, which will be available on March 11 via Topshelf Records. You can check out their new synth-heavy track, "Paycheck," that premiered earlier today at The A.V. Club. It’s the lead single off the forthcoming record.

Philly spitter Asaad seems to have his creative mojo back. The profilic emcee has had a steady flow of tracks popping up at his Soundcloud. Averaging about a song a day for the last dozen days, you can sense that the follow-up to 2015’s Young 27 might be right around the corner. Here’s his latest stoner-friendly single, "Horoscopes," which was produced by Plu2o Nash.

Krust Toons: "Something Wrong With…" 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.

After spending the last coouple of years or so working on side projects Throbbing Chakra, Louie Louie, and Myrrias, Lantern are ready to release their new full-length album, Black Highways And Green Garden Roads, on February 19 via Sophomore Lounge (vinyl) and Fixture Records (cassette). Zachary Fairbrother and Emily Robb are joined by Sheer Agony’s Christian Simmons on drums on their latest LP. You can stream the lead single from the record called "We Are Here," which premiered earlier today over at Brooklyn Vegan. Go ahead & feel free to get lost in your own headspace!

Below is a tumultuous new track from singer-songwriter Abi Reimold called "Sugar." It’s off her forthcoming record Wriggling, which was produced by Mumblr‘s Scott Stitzer and Nick Barnes at Stolen Studios. The album will be released on January 26 via Sad Cactus Records, and you can catch Reimold opening for Julien Baker on Wednesday, January 20 at Boot & Saddle.

The luridly named Seismic Thrust are something straight out of the 90’s neo-psychedelia movement. Holding influences from The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (without the propensity for long-winded names) close to their chests, Seismic Thrust carries you back to the subcultural tradition of gritty, drug-fueled Americana. Their sound ranges from body to head high – think Take It From The Man to Methodrone – the former taking the shape of old, dusty, culturally ingrained garage and blues melodies, and breathing fresh smoke into their lungs. The result is scruffy-edged, paisley-through-dark-glasses music that knows it’s too cool for school. In other tunes, Seismic Thrust swaps their shuffling rhythm and grounded tones for a hazy drone that suspends the movement of the set and drops some Visine in your third eye. How bout that? Seismic Thrust will be playing Hong Kong Garden tonight accompanied by Emmett Drueding, who follows in the same vein of American grit. Also performing on the bill will be Dead, the token weirdo-rockers of the night, and Buffalo Tomoreaux. Hong Kong Garden, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, $5, All Ages – Bryce Woodcock

Led by Bruno Catrambone (CRUISR), Former Belle creates a sonic setting that lingers, staying within a memorable manner. These songs capture a space deep within, as their uninhibited folk honesty hits the back of ones neck, sending a haunting shiver up the spine. However, while hitting emotion at its core, there remains a free sense of moment that brightens the creaky corners. Now, as they work on (and hopefully) reveal new material tonight, Former Belle enters Mantua Yacht Club. South Jersey’s Pine Barons develop experiment through a balance of folk simplicity, elevated with polished/customized harmonies that shift dynamics from a cruising movement to a controlled push that shakes the standard foundation. Local punk four-piece Stay at Home Dad and Heads On Sticks, which includes Darla’s Brendan Monahan, as well as Great Space complete the lineup. Mantua Yacht Club, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, $5, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Yasss – Cayetana has a new two-song EP, Tired Eyes, available via Asian Man Records. You can stream "Freedom1313" and "Age of Consent" (one of our favorite New Order tunes) over at Noisey. They’ll also be having an EP release show on Saturday, January 23 at PhilaMOCA with Mannequin Pussy, Katie Ellen, and Bella Vista Social Club.

Harsh Vibes conjure a sense of not belonging, while seeking and destroying all in its path. The blend of acid rock, noise and metal is not for the faint of heart with soundscapes enveloping you in a sea of guitar riffs, menacing low-end, and unrelenting drums. Harsh Vibes will be sharing their latest sacrifice to the world, the 12" You Left Me Far Behind, tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. Along to test the decibel levels of the room will be metal enthusiasts Ruby The Hatchet and Hound. This evening might be a good night to bring those earplugs that you hate so much. Johnny Brenda’s 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Alexis V.

Below is a skillful set from post-rock trio Square Peg Round Hole. It was recorded at Sleepless Sound Studio in Germantown as part of their Red Room Series, which has also featured Mumblr and Former Belle. The performance consists of older tracks, "Skipping Stones" and "Tuesday," off 2013’s Corners and a new one called "Come and Gone." Look out for the band’s sophomore LP, Juniper, to come out on March 25 via Spartan Records.

You may not embrace the bitter cold. However, instrumental rock duo Air is Human‘s latest seasonal EP Solstice 2 is a pleasant byproduct. Sink into the groove-inducing, psych ambiance that momentarily traverses a thought-provoking/meditative sonic landscape. Then, hit repeat. (Photo by Pop up Poland)