After building steam with a bunch of fine power-pop ditties, Purples are back with a touching rock ballad called "Saving One For You," demonstrating their songwriting versatility. The band has been compiling recorded tracks every couple of weeks so they should have enough material for a new album soon enough. Until then, you can catch them live on Friday, November 6 at the Electric Factory with The Districts and Lady Lamb.

The poetic sounds of Kississippi were recently featured as Stereogum’s Band To Watch. Along with the piece came a new track titled "Indigo." The single is off the duo’s forthcoming album We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, which was recorded with Modern Baseball‘s Jake Ewald. The EP is currently scheduled for release in November via Soft Speak Records.

The Jordyn Show, a.k.a. Jordyn Kramer, delivers a soulfully strong vocal display on her debut single “Sweet Lies.” Dictating a tale of manipulation, the song is seductively smooth, riding a crisp blend of on-the-go percussion. A video for the the track is in the works, and its release screening will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at Tattooed Mom.

Purling Hiss self-released their new EP Meandering Noodle, which is limited to 100 copies on cassette. Check out the track "Crocodile Tears" from the album below! There are definitely some Grateful Dead Acid Test vibes going on for you to zone out this Monday.

After releasing their two-song EP Hundreds and Thousands via Self Aware Records, Amanda X are set to hit the road with Detroit’s Protomartyr. The tour started last night in Baltimore at the Metro Gallery, and will be rolling into town this evening at Johnny Brenda’s. It also seems that the increased touring demands for the trio and a move to NYC in May for a new job may have lead to the recent exodus of Tiffany Yoon as a permanent member on drums. However, I’m sure Kat Park and Kat Bean are more than ready to rock for us tonight! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Alexis V.

The quartet of Friendship celebrates the same-day release of You’re Going to Have to Trust Me via Burst & Bloom Records, tonight at Everybody Hits. The group produces a crackling fire of affecting folk/alt-country. With a twangy endearing instrumental base that slices through the outdoors, Friendship embraces the power of lyrical narratives, comfortly building a tunnel from one’s heart to the outside world. However, while these moments tend to simmer, they are prone to volatile flare ups were that even keel is traded in for sincere raw turbulence. Tourmate Abi Reimold brings her own brand of torrentially soothing folk. The calming, melodically rich, lyrically poetic, bedroom sounds of Kississippi, whose next release We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed will be available November 20 via Soft Speak Records, will also be on hand as well as the ailing-pop treatment Old Maybe. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $5-$7, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Local indie dream-pop quartet Acre of Diamonds will be releasing a new album this upcoming weekend. Over the past year, the band recorded the EP at Minor Street Studios, Uniform Recording and at home in its analog studio. Acres of Diamonds will be debuting their new material this evening at Ortlieb’s, which will provide an intimate setting for the band’s expansive sound. It will also mark the end of the group’s live performance hiatus. They’ll be joined by the Americana-rooted sonic palate of Wild Orphan, which is lead by Kristen Sylvester (ex-Spirit and Dust) and also features Sean Hoots (of Hoots & Hellmouth). Ortlieb’s, 847 N 3rd St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Blake Oetting

When an independent craft brewpub opens it home base brewery & restaurant across from a music venue, it makes sense for the two to collaborate on doing some shows together, especially when that brewery happens to be owned by a bunch of hardcore music fans, who have worked closely with bands and named a number of their signature beers after albums and obscure songs. The first of what may very well be many joint shows between Ardmore Music Hall and Tired Hands happens tonight, and it will celebrate the newest band/beer collaboration from Tired Hands and Sub Pop noise-punk rockers Pissed Jeans. "People Person" is a pale ale with Belgian yeast and PA honey. It’s named for the lead track of the group’s Sub Pop debut Hope For Men, and was brewed by the band (whose drummer Sean McGuinness also bartends at the breweries Fermentaria location). People who attend will be able to try it alongside some of Tired Hands other signature brews, and remember to pick up a commemorative pint glass. The lineup will also feature the pulse-pounding industrial noise of M Ax Noi Mach and New York’s Naps. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill

The week can really hold you down. When Friday finally rolls around, you’re ready to break out and embrace that groove train. If that’s the case, punch your ticket at Underground Arts this evening. Celebrating the release of their new record, The Octopus!, Johnny Showcase & The Mystic Ticket invite you on their psychedelic spaceship of funk. Horn–charged blasts ignite the soulful get down. The cool, calm and collected dance-rock of Minka, whose sound is bathed in the waters of Bowie & Byrne, turns up the heat. Dishing out their customary dose of Balkan brass, The West Philadelphia Orchestra lifts a traditional sound with an exuberant modern feel, and to top this off, none other than Miss Martha Graham Cracker. Underground Arts, 1100 Callowhill St., 8pm, $13, 21+ – Michael Colavita

This Way to the EGRESS has created a delightfully creepy video for "Tarantella," found on Great Balancing Act. Utilizing stop-motion animation by Stefan Zeniuk, the video, directed by band’s own John “Toobie Doo” Wentz, jangles those bones in a playful display that conjures the spirit of Halloween in a sing-along inspiring manner. It’s quite fitting for the season.