The third and final day of the 5th annual Sundrop Music Festival (presented by Philadelphia Brewing Company & iRadio Philly) packs The Fire with an eclectic range of talent from the afternoon through the evening. Among those performing are the murky, dance-inspiring, electronic synth/percussion exploits of qqq, the chilled-out, gentle-swaying pop-rock of singer/songwriter Bryant Eugene Vazquez & The Songs, and the emotive alt-rock of Mumblr, whom have a propensity to shift those glum moments in combustible rockers. The sharp spun rhymes of The Bul Bey and the soul-filled electronic R&B Elegant Animals pave the way to a full day of enjoying that time off. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 2pm, Free, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Celebrating the release of its new full-length album Cordelia (which will be available for purchase on vinyl this evening) is the oddball-folk troupe of On the Water, who will be headlining PhilaMOCA tonight! The Fletcher VanVliet-led group’s latest is something you’ll readily absorb with its fine-detailed, fresh open-air instrumentation and rumbling vocals. These songs find a sweet spot, stretching out in intriguing expanses, while still keeping close contact on a personal level. On the Water will be joined by the jazz-folk of Liz & the Lost Boys, who elegantly breeze through one’s mind with a classic yet contemporary approach. The big-band explorations of Impressionist round out the night of local talent. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $6-$10, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Philly trans queer grindcore outfit +HIRS+ unleashes a fury of tenacity at an epic level. It’s hard, fast, uncompromising thrash that consumes one’s senses with the all out barrage of punches thrown so quickly that the opponent doesn’t stand a chance with what analysts define as “heavy hands,” shaking the earth with quaking percussion and primal vocal cries. Tonight, they’re the opening act for a sold-out show that also includes San Diego trio Hot Nerds, who create delightful, dance-generating, hyperactive yet slightly strange, noisy art rock that magnetizes. The turbo-charged experimental noise-rock of Japan’s Melt-Banana serves as the exclamation to an intense evening of music. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $15 (Sold Out), 21+ – Michael Colavita

Not headed down the shore this weekend? Philly is hosting plenty of shows that will make you want to stay in the city over the long Memorial Day Weekend. Start the holiday off right on Friday with Curly Castro and Carl Kavorkian, who are opening for progressive/alt hip-hop artists Bill Woods and PremRock at Kung Fu Necktie. Emcee/producer/DJ Carl Kavorkian will be kicking things off, so make sure to get there early! Since 2002, Kavorkian has shared numerous releases, including the cult favorite, Uglyass Music series ("ugly" because the tracks are rough mixes that were recorded on old formatting). Brooklyn native turned Philly rapper Curly Castro has been on the scene for the last decade, working with a group of talented local artists, dubbed the Wrecking Crew, as well as some NYC big hitters, like PremRock. On his debut label release, FIDEL (ManBitesDog), he seamlessly drops references to icons like W.E.B. Du Bois and hits on racism and segregation on tracks like, “Colored Water Fountain.” He also just self-released his latest LP Restroy & Debuild. These artists will all be touching on the big issues, so keep your ears open for some words of wisdom. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., $10, 7pm, 21+ – Emily DiCicco

What happened to all the beautiful weather? Today has us feeling some kind of way. So we’re just going to sit here and stare out the window while taking in the smooth beats from Small Professor‘s latest LP Mixed Jawns III. You should join us.

Art-popster Alan Ens (of Tongue Sculptors) has released a new song entitled “Dead End Got Plumbing.” Complimented by Josh Machiz on bass and Charlie Heim on drums, the song develops a pressure-elevating intensity, momentarily calmed via vocal harmonies. Its sprinting in a semi-violent dash, and still preserving a gliding feeling. You can stream and download the track for free below.

Teen Men’s self-titled debut LP is slated for release on June 9 via Bar/None Records. The quartet’s multimedia approach is apparent in the Meghan Doherty directed video for “Adventure Kids,” which employs a playful child-flavored enthusiasm while also executing an artistic point of view. Catch them next week at Johnny Brenda’s on May 26 & 27 when they open for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s 10th Anniversary tour.

Weathervane Music just shared its latest episode of Shaking Through, featuring art-pop duo Pattern is Movement recording its new track "Save Me." The group announced last month that after 13 years and 4 full-length albums, Andrew Thiboldeaux and Chris Ward would be going their separate ways. However, they do plan to do one final farewell tour this June, and will be releasing a new single via Joy Noise’s 2015 Flexi Disc Series. Their last performance will take place on Saturday, June 20 in Philly at Johnny Brenda’s.

Fledgling four-piece Year Of Glad makes its live performance debut tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. The band consists of Mimi Gallagher (ex-Nona) and Chris Diehm (ex-1994!) switching off on dual vocals, Mike Bell (of Mike Bell & The Movies), and Mike Harping (ex-Good Luck). They just shared their first single "Flowers," and announced that they will be releasing their upcoming EP on June 9 via Lame-O Records, with a full-length album soon to follow. This evening, Year Of Glad will be sharing the stage with locals Loose Tooth, The Cats, and Michigan’s Jake Simmons. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $6, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

Singer-songwriter Bryant Eugene Vazquez just released his new LP All Damn Day/The Greatest Hits. Vazquez honestly states: "Philadelphia kicked my ass all over the place in 2014. This is the result of such a thrashing." Take a listen to what a difficult year in the City of Brotherly Love can draw out of a man. You can catch him performing this Sunday, May 24 at The Fire for the Sundrop Music Fest.