Psych-garage power trio Line Leader is set to open tonight’s WKDU presented bill at PhilaMOCA. The fledgling group is fronted by promising guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Sean Clark, who is backed by drummer Austin Burkey and the band’s new bassist JP Moynihan. They recently shared a new cassette earlier this month entitled Live in July, and will be on hand this evening to support Baltimore alt-rock duo Ed Schrader’s Music Beat and Colma. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7:30pm, $10, All Ages – Alexis V.

Electro-acoustic orchestral pop quintet Grandchildren just released their new full-length album Zuni over the weekend. According to frontman Aleks Martray, "Creating this record was about embracing the nightmarish feelings and surreal twilight zone moments that occur in real life. Not trying to wake up from them, but actually walking further into their landscape and exploring their narratives for deeper truths, no matter how inconvenient they may be. That’s where we find strength to take control of something that seemingly controlled us." You can now stream and the download the LP in its entirety below, and purchase it on vinyl via Ernest Jenning. 

If you still don’t want what has been a rad weekend of music to end, you’ll find a brigade of up-and-coming artists ready to defend the name of Philly hip hop this evening at Kung Fu Necktie. Leading the charge is emcee/producer E. Grizzly, who fearlessly attacks the mic with intense ferocity while shapeshifting sound and leaving you defenseless in your tracks. He’s certainly not afraid to take the kill shot. He’ll be bearing arms alongside locals ialive, Kahill Ali, and AdotWake. You’ll also find Cincinnati’s Counterfeit Money Machine, Baltimor’s Rakeem Miles, and Wilmington’s Rex the Ragert infiltrating the Fishtown watering hole. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $6, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

Tonight’s lineup at Union Transfer is strong from top to bottom, left to right. There’s the rollicking sound of Radiator Hospital, whose songs pierce in a personal unguarded manner, exposing an endearing core that you can saddle up next to while still bringing a bundle of energy. As we await their debut LP, the duo of Pinkwash gets things started with their unavoidable raw blasts of sound. Their potent brand of music is a powerful release of emotional aggression. Pounding percussion, primal screaming vocals and jarring distorted guitar that shakes listeners at their foundation in the right way. A pair of Don Giovanni label mates round out the proceedings. Having released their third LP Non-Person earlier this summer, Cincinnati quartet Vacation delivers a diverse style of melodic punk that can coast with a surf inflection or accelerate into a rip and roar space. Speaking of ripping and roaring, New Brunswick trio Screaming Females will surely be shelling out a heavy-rock guitar shredding display. Their well-oiled machine that balances cool melodic grooves with the penchant to melt faces. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., $14, 8pm, All Ages (Radiator Hospital Photo by Dylan Johnson; Pinkwash Photo by Amanda Hatfield) – Michael Colavita

The Dude Hates Cancer, and so do we! The 10th annual bowling tournament is on at South Bowl with chances to win sweet prizes from local businesses. There will also be an after party at Underground Arts with a musical showcase featuring local do-gooders Suburban Living, Sleek Machine, and Residuels. All proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "This cancer will not stand, man!" Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

The kickass quartet, known as Dogs on Acid, celebrates the release of their self-titled debut on Jade Tree with a free show this afternoon at Graffiti Pier. The album stings with its crisp, dashing instrumentation and self-reflecting lyricism. The songs have that home-hitting, hook-snagging quality that allows you to peek inside while also hitching a joy ride. The balance of catchy contemplation given the additional force of rockin’ cohesion make their tunes natural to latch on to. Buzzing lo-fi noise rockers Sun Organ (who released an LP Wooden Brain via Ranch Records earlier this summer) get this musical fire started. Graffiti Pier, (Cumberland St. – at N. Beach St.), 5pm, Free, All Ages (Photo by Tim Owen) – Michael Colavita

Energy seems ready to burst at the seams when electro-acoustic orchestral pop ensemble Grandchildren get to work on stage. Tonight, the group celebrates the release of its third LP Zuni (Ernest Jenning) with a performance at Johnny Brenda’s. Grandchildren maintain a keen ear with an attention to detail and a catalyst of movement. Overall, the compositions pull from a large spectrum of musical influences. The results are thoughtfully layered, while capturing an organic vibrancy. It’s a loose-feeling, tightly-threaded sound that’s both calm and the storm. With a new release, Tropical Information Systems, due this fall via Data Garden, Christopher Sean Powell, a.k.a. Spaceship Aloha, transports you to a futuristic island with his escapist, radiating, electronic percussive grooves. Captained by Daniel Schlett, the interstellar journey of Brooklyn’s White Bike sets the table for an intricate and refreshing evening. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Philly guitar hero Chris Forsyth has reconnected with Koen Holtkamp to record The Island, the four-track follow-up to 2012’s Early Astral. The album is scheduled for release on October 16 via Trouble in Mind Records. You can sample the first tasty morsel of the forthcoming LP below, called "Long Beach Idyll."

The duo of The Morelings has released a cover of New Order’s “Lonesome Tonight,” which originally appeared on the album Thieves Like Us. While similar in sound, this version utilizes a combination of keys and delicate vocals, conjuring an ethereal sense of calm. The track is featured on VA – Dreams Never End, A Tribute To New Order, a compilation that is available via TBTCI Records. On Thursday, September 24, The Morelings are scheduled to perform on a bill with Dreambook and Living Hour at Johnny Brenda’s. (Photo by Lizzy Schwartz)

Lo-fi singer-songwriter Alex G, a.k.a. Alexander Giannascoli, just shared his new music video for the track "Bug." It’s the lead single off his forthcoming album Beach Music, which is due out October 9 via Domino. The footage was shot in Ojai, California, and the video was directed by Micah Van Hove. Alex G has a hefty tour schedule coming up in the fall that will find him roaming the landscapes of the U.S., Canada and Europe. He’ll be returning home on Saturday, November 14 at The First Unitarian Church with Girlpool and Eskimeaux.