“Hide and Seek,” Lovers League‘s first single and music video off their forthcoming sophomore album 2, which was produced with Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man, Lotus, etc.), has a gentle, rolling groove as Dani Mari and Reverend TJ McGlinchey’s vocals wrap around each other in a tale that creates a parallel between the innocence of youth and a blossoming attempt at love. 2 will be released on May 12, while Boot & Saddle hosts the record release show on May 8 that also features Vilebred, Levee Drivers and Frank Kolbman painting live. (Photo by Elizabeth Thorpe)

Katie Crutchfield, a.k.a. Waxahatchee, became an indie darling with the release of 2013’s Cerulean Salt. And with its follow-up, Ivy Tripp, that just dropped in the U.S. yesterday, it’s obvious to me and hopefully soon to most that her star will continue to rise, making her a sought-after headliner for larger venues and festivals. With a heavy tour schedule that will find Crutchfield on the road at least through most of June, I highly suggest that you don’t miss this evening’s show at Union Transfer. Waxahatchee will also be supported tonight by The Goodbye Party, whose debut LP became our January Record of the Month, and Wichita Recordings labelmates, Girlpool. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8:30pm, $15, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

With Nicky Palermo’s ambient guitar textures, Brandon Setta’s hushed vocals, and a lone piano (provided by Myrrias/Arc in Round‘s Mikele Edwards), Nothing captures the weighted melancholy exuded from Nirvana’s "Something in the Way," off 1991 classic Nevermind. The cover was recorded for Robotic Empire’s second Nirvana tribute album Whatever Nevermind, which will be released on Record Store Day. Nothing has upcoming plans to tour with Merchandise, and they’ll be finding their way to Philly on Sunday, June 7 at Johnny Brenda’s.

Local folk-punk outfit Mischief Brew recently shared a new single called "No Candlesticks." It off the group’s forthcoming LP This Is Not for Children, which will be released on May 23 via Alternative Tentacles Records. You can catch them live this Saturday, April 11 at the 37th annual Pilam Human BBQ with a shitload of local favorites and imported acts. (Photo by James Blucher)

Cyberbully Mom Club addresses the internal speculation and insecurity that is part of the universal struggle of daily growth. That common thread of experience sews itself into one’s mind, so that these personal running-diary, bedroom-pop tunes feel wall-less. They simply tap into a fundamental condition, often capturing momentary laments in cathartic snapshot songs. Local singer-songwriter Abi Reimold opens, finding a sweet spot between peaceful wandering and aggression. Using emotionally charged, clean vocals and pairing them with raw guitar, she creates an intimate intensity that surrounds like a storm overhead. The Orlando duo of SALES headlines tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, offering soothing catchy electro-pop-rock tunes that smoothly blend Lauren Morgan’s calming vocals with a steady easy beat. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita

It’s been about 7 years since the release of Le Fits‘ sophomore album Sportif. During that time, frontman Ben Riesman has been building Hi5 Recording Studio. He also finally completed the band’s latest record entitled Fisticuffs, which you can now stream and download below.

Krust Toons: "Who Hates Green Day?" 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 HERE.

The Weaks‘ new LP Bad Year is now available for streaming HERE. The album officially comes out tomorrow via Lame-O Records, and you also have bundle options for purchase that include your very own copy on black or blue vinyl, a homemade hot sauce cooked by founding member Evan Bernard, and a new t-shirt design. The band will be on tour for most of April with a few dates opening for Brand New, and The Weaks will be having a hometown record release show on Monday, April 27 at PhilaMOCA. (Photo by Jessica Flynn)

Daytrotter just posted their session with Philly feel-good indie-pop crew CRUISR. The recording is made up of tracks from the band’s EP All Over, which is a nice accompaniment with the weather that we are having today. You can stream and download it HERE (w/membership). (Illustration by Johnnie Cluney)

As Aunt Dracula, a.k.a. Scott Daly, works on the long-overdue follow-up to his 2009 debut album Face Peel, he just released a whole record of remixes appropriately named Peel Face. On it, you’ll find mind-fucking contributions from artists such as Black Dice’s Eric Copeland, Prince Rama, Pictureplane, and many others. So feel free to zone out, and let Monday pass on by.

Honesty shines at the forefront of Katie Bennett-led Free Cake For Every Creature. Tonight, the band performs at PhilaMOCA, as Bennett unguardedly displays stream of consciousness observations. With endearing episodic narrative tunes that thrive in a minimalistic twee nature, she unlocks that door to her mind, letting listeners see the world through her eyes, while tagging along as passengers in her day-to-day accounts. Free Cake For Every Creature just released their new album Moving Songs via Double Double Whammy earlier this week. Labelmate, former Philly native, and now NYC resident Eskimeaux, a.k.a. Gabrielle Smith, delivers catchy flashes of experimental bedroom pop and with a new LP O.K. due out May 12, a set of fresh material may be on display. Immerse yourself in the sad reflective bedroom punk of quartet Told Slant, which also features Smith. Electro powerpop New Yorkers Crying supply a potently transferable kinetic energy with chiptune accents. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, $10, All Ages – Michael Colavita