After an illustrious career with The Walkmen, Peter Matthew Bauer released one of the finest sleepers of last year in Liberation! (The Deli Philly’s July 2014 Record of the Month), via Mexican Summer. Bauer is scheduled for a few shows on this latest Communion Club tour, which he’ll be headlining tonight backed by a full band at MilkBoy Philly. Joining him on the showcase will be Juno Award winners Arkells, singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe, and NYC indie-pop/rock quartet Mainland with DJ sets from XPN’s John Vettese. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 7:30pm, $13, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman 

This one is for those who woke up this morning (or any morning, in fact) and thought, "Fuck, this is not going to be my day!" Here is noise-punk outfit Disinterest‘s side of its split with fellow Philly hardcore brethren, Skin Graft. The full 7" vinyl is available via Inorganic Records. You’ll find Disinterest tomorrow night at Titan House alongside Wet Fetish and Tampa, Florida’s I’m An Intestine.

Power-pop trio Hurry premiered a new music video today for "Oozing Positivity" at Brooklyn Vegan. The computer-generated animation was created by Dave Peterson, who also co-directed the video with the group’s frontman Matt Scottoline. The track is off the band’s full-length album Everything/Nothing, which is now available on cassette via Stereophonodon Records.

Circadian Rhythms are the type of group that raise the joy factor in the air. With cascading well-rounded tunes that sprinkle in strolling pieces of keys, xylophone, horns, etc. and marrying them with enriching ensemble harmonies, the band carves out a place that recognizes the past, but still works in the present. It’s casual comfort that opens the doors wide open without losing focus in the process. Tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, they’ll have copies of their latest EP A Passing Thought and new tunes to share. Circadian Rhythms will be joined by the folky, Americana Nashville outfit Great Peacock, who has also a new record, Making Ghosts, due out May 12. Fellow Nashville natives The Apache Relay headline, knitting together ironed-vocals stretched out over a large rootsy field. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita

The day has arrived for the joint effort of sharp-witted emcee STS and producer extraordinaire RJD2‘s succinctly titled STS x RJD2, which is now available via RJ’s Electrical Connections. Balancing thought-provoking turns of phrases with a well-crafted, soulful R&B foundation, the album takes a commanding hold from the jump with its multi-dimensional silky smooth instrumentals, creating an optimum terrain for STS to lyrically navigate one jam after another. You can stream the collaborative album in its entirety below.

Hop Along‘s new LP Painted Shut is out today via Saddle Creek! The band also premiered new music video for "Powerful Man" over at PaperMag. It was painted, printed and animated by Frances Quinlan, Cat Park and Craig Scheihing, who also directed, photographed and edited the footage. Hop Along is set to begin tour tomorrow night in Brooklyn, and will roll back into Philly this Saturday, May 9 at Union Transfer.

With a nod to Lou Reed, The Stammer throw their hat into the ring for your next favorite summertime jam. The bouncy, driving rhythm and ebb-and-flow guitar licks of "Hey Joan" bring a joyous mood to what sounds like a difficult situation. "The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever had to give hard advice to a friend," says the band’s frontman Brian Brotman. It’s the first single from The trio’s upcoming full-length album, which was mixed by Kyle Pulley at Headroom Studios.

Daughn Gibson‘s alluring baritone exudes such sex appeal and wisdom all at once in his latest track "It Wants Everything." It’s the second single from his forthcoming album Carnation, which is due out June 2 via Sub Pop. The record was produced by Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Akron/Family, Six Organs of Admittance, etc.).

Put your hands in the air, and let Sunday Funday take hold of you at Kung Fu Necktie with a crew of Philly rappers paving the way for headliner Kool A.D., formerly of alt hip-hop group Das Racist. On top of psychedelic 90’s hip-hop beats that hit a chill, sweet spot, South Philly emcee/producer/graphic artist Dewey Decibel, a.k.a. Dewey Sanders, relays his existential contemplations out loud on his latest EP Different Drum (World Around Records), produced by Zilla Rocca. The multi-talented Florida transplant also just dropped the 25th edition of his zine, “A Taste of the Invisible,” this past First Friday so grab yourself a copy. YIKES the ZERO, who collaborated on Lushlife‘s ten-minute opus "Toynbee Suite," and OHM x PLEASE will also be on hand to make the most out your weekend. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $13, 21+ – Emily DiCicco