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New Track: “I Don’t Know” – Bridge Underwater

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Philly indie-pop duo-turned-trio Bridge Underwater just shared a new single called "I Don’t Know." (We’re feeling a combination of CRUISR/Cold Fronts vibes on this one.) It’s the lead track and opener to the band’s forthcoming EP Still Run, which was mixed by Uniform Recording’s Jeff Zeigler. The album officially drops on January 8, and Bridge Underwater will be celebrating its arrival on Saturday, January 12 at The Fire.

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Red Devil Reunion Show at Beaumont Warehouse Nov. 29

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As the weekend sputters to a conclusion, the weeklong reality looms. But, there’s still time for some quality communion. This one at West Philly’s Beaumont Warehouse reunites progressive punk compatriots Red Devil and pairs them with the raucous, deeply-embedded prog-metal jams of Stinking Lizaveta, hypnotically hovering in a heavy space. The Invasive Species, who dropped a self-titled record earlier this fall, deliver an unfiltered, expressive punk that ruminates gradually seeping into your system, while the adrenalized aggression of Corrupt Justin aid in the throwback to the present scenario delivering a blistering stomp. Get there early – it’s a matinee. Beaumont Warehouse, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 4:30pm, $5, All Ages – Michael Colavita

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Travel Near & Far w/Pet at Boot & Saddle Nov. 28

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Thanksgiving seems to a have a residual fatigue, which temporarily knocks me out. But it’s Saturday, and the rust is coming off. The assemblage, formerly known as Snoozer, has reawakened as Pet. The trio throttles between a booming, full-on rush forward, with an internal edge. The outward instrumental push provides the primary jolt, but it’s reinforced by a pensive lyrical pull. That near-and-far sound holds you in limbo. Tonight at Boot & Saddle, they bridge the gap between the punk meets shoegazing, spacey synths of Janelle and the trio of Remote Player’s Club, featuring a pair of former State Radio members, Mike Najarian and Chuck Fay. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita 

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Weekend Warrior, November 27 – 29

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Colin “Bear” Regisford (Kids, Mannequin Pussy) started The City & I as a solo acoustic project in 2004. Now, with the help of friends from the local music community, which includes members of The Spirit of The Beehive, Gunk, and Ghost Gum, The City & I has released its first album Downer (available via Infinity Cat Recordings). Influenced heavily by “universal anxieties: late night munchies, early morning loneliness, the inability to deal with the pressures of choosing what to make for lunch,” the debut EP travels through an indica haze with bursts fueled by copious amounts of alcohol and power chords – so raw and rad. (Take a listen for yourself below.) You can celebrate its release with Bear and friends this Saturday night at South Philly’s The Pharmacy with support from QUIT and Unholy Pisces. The Pharmacy, 1300/02 S. 18th St., 8pm, All Ages – Alexis V.

 
Other places to chill this weekend…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Joy Riding
 
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Kiska (Record Release), Night Trip, SAT Pet, Janelle
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Writhing Squares / Tommy Hogunz, Dobbee,/ Rk$tdy, SAT AZN Jake
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Thankful For Amy: Elise Testone Presents an All-Star Tribute to Amy Winehouse: Wyllys
 
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SAT Vacationer, Palmas
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.)  FRI Losing Your Grip, Tasty Face, Saint Phoenix, Diff’rent Folks, The Evergreen Drive, SAT (Balcony) The Weekend Riot, An Honest Year, Courtney Halpin/The Royal Ghosts, Beards & Whiskey,  Chasen Project, Tony Mecca & The Heavy Mental Gypsies
 
TLA (334 South St.) FRI August Burns Red, SAT Flightschool, Lightning Jones, Weekender
 
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Circa Survive
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Foxtrot & The Get Down (EP Release), Modern Colour, Bible Riots, Jeremiah Tall, SUN Ghingy Bird, Malika Love, Nafesa
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) David Newman/(Downstairs) Breakwater, SAT (Upstairs) Deb Callahan  (Album Release) /(Downstairs) Beru Revue, SUN (Upstairs) Arturo Stable Bass-less Trio
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Adlib, J.O. The Last Man, Slaughter Rico SAT Flux Capacitor, The Royal Noise, Chronicles of Sound, The Jawn, SUN Resilient, Alright Junior, The Loud Comany
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) Fri American Dinosaur, Light Gears, SAT Nicky P., Former Belle, Josh Miller
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Loafass, Thee Nosebleeds, MRC & The Souvenirs, SAT The Phonies, The Bad Tequila Experience
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Francisco Collazo, Cosmo Baker, SAT DJ Deejay
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Susan Werner, SAT Susan Werner
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Continuum, Civil Discord, SAT Vital Stats
 
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Take This Bird & Shove It Fest/FRI Combat Crisis, Posers, FTS, Dive in the Box, SAT Take This Bird & Shove It Fest, Duffy’s Cut, Thunder & Glory, The Charley Few, Legion 76, The Droogettes, SUN Outer Heaven
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI The Groove Merchants, Vermilion, SAT The Members Club, The ToneBenders
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley  & The Operators, SAT Splintered Sunlight, The Happy Dog
 
Jimmy Crickets Club (1838 S. Bancroft St.) SUN Super Bonanza
 
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Hound
 
All Nite Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue more info.)  SAT Line Leader
 
Hazel House (Please contact one of the acts or venue more info.) SAT Shannen Moser, jnnsmnsn, Tombo Crush
 
The Bloody Pit Of Horror (Please contact one of the acts or venue more info.) SAT Decap Attak, Heavy Temple, BlackHand
 
Beaumont Warehouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue more info.) SUN (Matinee) Red Devil (Reunion Show), Stinking Lizaveta, The Invasive Species, Corrupt Justin
 
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Foxtrot & the Get Down EP Release Show at Bourbon & Branch Nov. 27

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While it didn’t stop them from playing a heavy dose of shows across the country, Americana rock outfit Foxtrot & the Get Down has been hard at work these past few months preparing for the release of their brand new EP Black Coffee (American Echo Records). And with its lead single “Just a Kid” receiving a bit of love, the gang also has a new music video in the works. Tonight, Foxtrot & the Get Down will be having a special album release show at Bourbon & Branch, collecting coats, hats, and gloves for non-profit organization Feel the Warmth. Your generosity will be awarded with a free copy of the record. Joining in this charitable event are bluegrass/folk troubadour Jeremiah Tall, who just finished touring the Midwest in support of his latest album Where the Lore Began, Modern Color, and Bible Riots. Bourbon and Branch, 705 N. 2nd St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill

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New Track: “Cold Blooded” – Hound

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Metal power trio Hound, featuring Perry Shall (Dry Feet) and Chris Wilson (Ted Leo and the Pharmacists), will be welcoming two releases this evening at Everybody Hits. The studio LP Out of Space was recorded with Will Yip at Studio 4, and Live at Golden Tea House was laid down before the demise of the beloved West Philly DIY venue. Both albums will be available via SRA Records, and you can listen to the track "Cold Blooded" from the former below.

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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Queen of Jeans

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The trio known as Queen of Jeans quickly caught our attention with their debut single “Dance (Get Off Your Ass).” Crystallizing lead vocals and harmonies with a hypnotic garage/surf ride that pops, Miriam Devora, Matheson Glass, and Nina Scotto are finding the answer to their “three-way existential crisis.” The ladies, who have performed previously in bands such as Work Drugs and The Interest Group, emerged victorious in our latest Featured Artist(s) Poll. Check out our recent interview with Queen of Jeans HERE, where surprisingly you’ll find Hanson popping up more often than you’d think.

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Creepoid Throwing Down at KFN Nov. 25

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Philly’s own Creepoid collides at the intersection where shoegaze meets stoner rock, clarity meets noise, and melody is deconstructed. The band’s songs move at an ambling pace with a haunting and dazed sluggishness that can be attributed to a deep affinity for gloomy space-rock bands like Bardo Pond and their progeny. But unlike Bardo Pond’s trance-inducing drones and repetition, the quartet is decidedly more focused on song structure and movement. Some songs sweep you through languid explorations of smooth, glassy soundscapes reminiscent of Dead Meadow’s Feathers, while others churn and grind in a quagmire of sound like True Widow. Creepoid will be throwing down this evening at Kung Fu Necktie, and will be supported by Brooklyn’s anthemic pop-punkers Worriers, who produce buoyant, tuneful jammers – most comparable to their labelmates Screaming Females’s style of powerful and driving rock. With this comparison, Worriers may be considered a bit lacking in the shred, but they make up for it in their unrelenting pace and energy. Also joining the festivities will be Mercury Girls, who channel Ecstasy And Wine-era MBV, overlaying dreamy textures over twee-oriented structure and melody, and Legendary Divorce will harness the raw energy of Nirvana’s more esoteric, subversive post-punk, paired with befitting Courtney Love-style vocals, oscillating between throat-rending yelling and strung-out slurring. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $13, 21+ (Photo by Daniel Jackson) – Bryce Woodcock

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Radiator Hospital Opening for The Max Levine Ensemble at PhilaMOCA Nov. 24

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After a packed tour schedule over the last couple months, Radiator Hospital is ready for some home cooking tonight at PhilaMOCA. Their latest release, a 7” split with recent tour mates Martha, captures the band’s penchant for creating music that wields endearing, exposed narratives that transplant listeners into a universally personal space with tightly coiled energy that springs you into action. It finds a way to hit home, while getting listeners to go somewhere. With unfiltered lyrical angst meshing with a gritty instrumental determination, Littler combines contemplations with a steady decisiveness. And armed with a new record Backlash, Baby, which was just released via Lame-O Records, DC pop-punk trio The Max Levine Ensemble completes the billing. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7:30pm, $7, All Ages (Photo by John Hanson) – Michael Colavita