Directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, Lithuania’s video for the title track off their forthcoming LP Hardcore Friends (which will available on August 14 via Lame-O Records on August 14) finds Eric Slick and Dominic Angelella oddly “hopping along” with a plant and ladder respectively, until they meet on a field and shake hands in a blood brothers union. The image is apropos given that Field Mouse’s Rachel Browne and Francis Quinlan (Hop Along) are featured on the song.

Guitar maestro Chris Forsyth has been creating killer jams, and receiving some nice press with his group The Solar Motel Band. This evening at Johnny Brenda’s, he’ll be going back to his solo roots opening for Circuit des Yeux, the meditative project from Chicago/Thrill Jockey artist Haley Fohr, who is currently on tour in support of her latest album In Plain Speech. They’ll be joined by Jeff Zeigler, who will also be on his own tonight after recently coming back from a European tour with his musical partner, harpist Mary Lattimore. Come and embrace the vibes! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10 – H.M. Kauffman

Post-punk outfit Haldol began in Nashville, Tennessee, and now calls Philly home like many up-and-coming artists these days. Their current lineup consists of Geoff Smith on guitar and vocals, Matt Martin on bass, and Aaron Muchanic on drums. Below is their screeching, guitar-heavy new self-titled album, which you can stream and purchase.

Krust Toons: "No More Bar Shows" 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.

A heavy, pouncing beat with slices of video game tones lay the groundwork for Torito’s latest. “Rapidash” is fast-paced, lyrical wit that seamlessly connects an array of information, interspersing personal and social commentary. The single was produced by Silly Mane ( of Cult Fortified).

Post-punk/new-wave trio Blood Sound just shared a soaring new track called "Popular Girls," which is available for streaming below and free download HERE. It’s the first single from the band’s upcoming album that is scheduled for release in July. Blood Sound will be performing next in Philly on Saturday, July 11 at PhilaMOCA.

Cayetana’s brand of punk infuses that steady rolling thump and pop created by the unification of bass and percussion placing their songs in motion. Then, there are those vocals, which are equal parts ache and agitation – clean while still sounding worn in a completely endearing manner, showing that the lyrics come from a personal place allowing them to soak into your ears a little deeper. The trio has been in the studio recently, so new material may be on display this evening at Boot & Saddle with a bill that includes Brooklyn’s Worriers, who are currently on tour with UK grunge-infused punks, Caves. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Describing Blue Smiley’s latest LP as ok works in name only. The trio has found a delicate balance, weaving in and out of the onslaught of fuzzed-out and soft-spoken, semi-muted vocals, peeling back that outer and revealing a calmer rhythmic-oriented foundation. That adaptable sense offers an up-close glance, and then steps into battle, ramping up at a blistering pace and then slowing down again – all while the constant contextual smattering of percussion serves as a stabilizing gauge. The trio is a part of an excellent billing tonight at Nico Nico Mansion, which also includes Free Cake For Every Creature, the Katie Bennett-fronted group, whose songs occupy the intimacy of a bedroom, lyrically exploring the adventures of an ever-changing perspective in a catchy honest manner. The duo of Cleo Tucker & Harmony Tividad, otherwise known as Girlpool, similarly captures a youthful essence that touches on innocence and simultaneously cuts deeper as a naturally catchy bass-guitar combination permeates. Californian folk-crooning outfit Watercolor Paintings/Drawing Water on tour with Dark Shrines (of The Color Green) tie together a balanced introspective billing. Nico Nico Mansion, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, $5-$7 Donation, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Space-metal post-rockers Rosetta released a new record earlier this week entitled Quintessential Ephemera. It’s their fifth full-length album, and their first as a five-piece with the addition of Eric Jernigan (City of Ships) on guitar and vocals. The LP was self-released by the band, and is available for streaming and purchase below.

Below is the debut self-titled EP from Sleek Machine. The band is made up of Alex Savoth and Michael James Murray, who were formerly bandmates in post-rock outfit Edison. Also joining them on the skins is veteran drummer Chris Giraldi. The record was engineered and mixed by Sam Nuttle at The Boom Room.

Drift off into lo-fi nothingness with The Soft Spots‘ latest music video for their single "Mourning Tide." It’s the opening track off the dream-pop trio’s debut EP Gently Down The Stream. The video was directed and edited by frontman Shane Gallagher.