As we anxiously anticipate the release of their debut LP (which is currently in the works), Residuels open for The Sonics at the TLA this evening. The expanding duo unleashes a tenacious brand of rock ‘n’ roll. Justin Pittney’s attitude-asserting vocals fan the fire of classic grease-under-the-nails garage rock with steady popping off percussion and formidable guitar flare ups that set the music ablaze. With the band’s fresh “Valley of Fire”/“I Got A Right”(Stooges Cover) cassingle due out on April 20 (available at the venue this evening) garnering Iggy Pop’s stamp of approval, the band appears on its way. Tonight, they lay the groundwork for garage-rock legends The Sonics, whom recently released a new LP This Is The Sonics. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St., 8pm, $25, All Ages – Michael Colavita

After needing to reschedule because of sleet and icy road conditions, the Tri State Indie Awards are back again at World Cafe Live. Ha…we don’t think the weather will cause any issues this time. This afternoon, you’ll be treated to performances by Cheerleader, Satellites Hearts, and more. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, Son Little and Tutlie won’t be available to perform today. Best of luck to all the nominees! World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 1pm, $15-$50, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

Mercury Girls offer an interesting, organic spin, pulling from a Brit-pop foundation to create clean, jangly pop-rock that invites you along for the journey. The quartet unites former Catnaps members Adrianne Gold (Tender Vision) and Carolyn Haynes (Ghost Gum) with Literature members Kevin Attics & Chris Schackerman, and begins their new musical adventure this evening opening a tri-fold bill at Bourbon & Branch. The invigorating baroque pop of Tutlie bridges the gap. The intoxicating vocal interplay of Jessie Radlow and Rebecca Way takes one into the upper atmosphere as the delicately layered instrumentation establishes a cozy, ethereal environment. Wesley Bunch–led Suburban Living headline as part of their month-long residency at the NoLibs venue. Bunch’s controlled (yet emotively stirring) vocals take a ride on the perpetually moving 1-2 punch of synth and percussion, cruising along the shadowy, dream-pop terrain. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

After successfully crowdfunding their new album Holding Bodies, Divers will be celebrating its release tonight at Johnny Brenda’s. Led by Emily Ana Zeitlyn (The Weeds) who is back by Ross Bellenoit (Birdie Busch), Todd Erk (Hoots & Hellmouth), and Thomas Bendel (Buried Beds), the folk-tinged indie-rock quartet has the talent and seasoned wherewithal to command an audiences attention. They’ll be joined by LOUDS who are working on their debut EP IF MORE PEOPLE BOUGHT ART MORE PEOPLE WOULD BUY ART, and we are certainly interested in hearing what they’ll have for us next. Also in town to welcome Divers’ new release is Brooklyn folk-rock outfit Hawk & Dove. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

The Nest (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Pill Friends, Roses 

A healthy supply of menace buzzes through you while listening to Psychic Teens, demonstrating a ravenous street-lurking mode that escalates the suspense around every poorly lit street corner while conjuring up images of gloomy dungeons in classic horror flicks. Those ominous tones of heart rattling bass/drum and eerie slivers of guitar illustrate a haunting setting in which Larry Ragone’s commanding baritone serves as a guide. The dance inducing synth-driven propulsions of Decade and the sprinting punk rock of Dark Thoughts help to set the stage at the Great Indoors for the fully-loaded post-punk of Columbus, Ohio’s Nervosas, whose unrelenting clean bursts of intertwined instrumentations tie you in. Great Indoors, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 7pm, $5, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Circadian Rhythms have a unique, polished sound that harkens to a simpler time in American music, while still maintaining to keep their tunes fresh and vibrant. The band just shared its new EP A Passing Thought, which you can stream and purchase below. They’ll also have CDs available for their next show on Cinco de Mayo at Johnny Brenda’s opening for Apache Relay.

While Cousin Brian work on finding a record label to release their upcoming album Closer to Dog, the band has a new music video to keep us entertained. Check out the rad blank & white animation that was created by the mind of the band’s guitarist Elliott Beck! It’s for the track "Disposer," which is off the group’s full-length First. Enjoy! (Photo by Pete Murray)

Twiin is made up of (non-twin) sister-brother combo, Lauren and Jon Tsipori, Andy Silverman, and Dan Lipshutz. The garage-punk four-piece currently only has one bawdy single available for streaming and download, but hopefully the prizes that they won from our Featured Artist(s) Poll will change all that. Until then, learn a bit more about Twiin from our interview HERE. (Photo by Holli Stephens)

Blood Sound transports me back to the 80s, and I’m a character in a John Hughes teen, coming-of-age movie – a little shy, a little awkward but definitely with my heart in the right place. Unfortunately, things don’t always seem to work out for me, and the only one who seems to understand is the person on my stereo singing my favorite song at the time. Let’s be honest. That was what most of us did at one time or another and probably more often than we care for people to know. It’s that rare connection that made Blood Sound’s debut LP Nightclub our March Record of the Month. You can capture those feelings once again this evening when they open for Captured Tracks’ The Soft Moon and Brooklyn/Austin-based Noveller at Boot & Saddle. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $12, 21+ (Photo by Jon Stars) – Q.D. Tran

The weekend is almost here so we wanted to provide you with a little entertainment to help get you through the rest of your workweek. Are you thinking about going to college, or did your band just break up and you wished that you went/finished? Well, The Dead Milkmen‘s Rodney Anonymous is here to provide you with advice about higher education. Check out his words of wisdom on Scrapple TV‘s "punk rock puppet show" Welcome to Anhedonia! (Still by Jo Pincushion)

When two of your favorite artists collaborate, the potential level of excellence is sky high. Such is the case as producer extraordinaire RJD2 and emcee STS united for a creative endeavor. The album succinctly titled STS x RJD2 is scheduled for release on May 5 via R J Electrical Connections, and it’s first single “Hold On, Here It Go,” which premiered over at Rolling Stone, is an exuberant multi-genre blend. Utilizing the Bohemian Dub Orchestra, the song breathes an optimistic spring air as STS delivers his customary sharp-witted, slick-tongued lines amid calming keys and the bright blasts of horns lifting it up in a soulful manner. Mark your calendars, and play this jam again because once won’t be enough.