Brooklyn/Philly emcee Kuf Knotz recruited The Lawsuit‘s Brian Dale Allen Strouse to lay down the hook for his latest single "Get Free." Producer Goldenspiral (a.k.a. Adrian Michael) also brought out their inner-reggae warriors on this track from his forthcoming album A Positive Light (Ropeadope). Kuf Knotz will be celebrating its release in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 28 at Franky Bradley’s (formerly Sisters), the new Center City restaurant/bar/music venue from Mark Bee (Silk City, N. 3rd).

Mumblr just shared a new music video for "Got It," the opener of their latest LP Full of Snakes (Fleeting Youth). Combining clips of the group biking around Philly on a rainy day and raw footage from their performance at now defunct Golden Tea House (RIP), you find a juxtaposition between laidback contemplation and all out primal rage, which matches the versatility of the band’s instrumentation and Nick Morrison’s vocals. The video was directed by Ian Ross, and we’re sure that you’ll be able to catch Mumblr performing live in town again sooner than later.

Vita and the Woolf swung by Cambridge Sound Studios to record a session for Root Down in the Shadow‘s #CoverClub. Check out the commanding performance of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah‘s "Satan Said Dance" featuring additional backup vocals from Tutlie! The band is getting ready to hit the road next month, making the trek down to SXSW along the way.

Modern Baseball’s Jake Ewald’s side project steps into the Barbary tonight, opening a mid-week showcase. Slaughter Beach, Dog continues an established standard of developing lyrically rich songs that are personally relatable with thought-provoking images and loose Velcro-sticky catchy phrases. That coupled with a tight pop-punk instrumentation, allowing the words to dissolve and sink in yet retains a reserve of strong-willed force when called upon. This bill also features another emotive outfit in CLIQUE, whose constant flowing instrumentation provides the feeling of perpetual motion. The night is rounded out by intensely smooth, melodic hardcore of Such Gold, while Hostage Calm headline amid their final run of shows. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 6:30pm, $14, All Ages – Michael Colavita

STS, a.k.a. Sugar Tongue Slim, recently took the Just Blaze instrumental “Miracles,” and ran with it. Accompanied by Jordan Brown, the Philly emcee delivers a tightly laced narrative, touching on real life difficulties while inspiring a positive outlook and demeanor. Dig down deep, strap in and take a listen. You can also download it for free below as well.

"We Are Selfish," the latest from Billy Polard, a.k.a. The Ghost In You, serves as an eerie reminder of the depths of sadness and the painful thoughts and consequences it can cause. Acoustic guitar, the soft touches of key, and those sincere melodic vocals deliver a forthright gut-wrenching message that is all but assured to trigger an emotional response. Polard really knows how to tug at the heartstrings. (Photo by Kevin La Torre)

Corey Regensburg, a.k.a. Moon Bounce, brings his custom formula of electro-R&B to Kung Fu Necktie tonight. Taking that smooth and sensual soul vibe and supercharging it with that aforementioned foundational get-down bounce, then, Regensburg reaches back implementing his knack for allowing elements to futuristically spin out in an intoxicating twist. That mind-warping, up close and personal feel is certain to generate some natural heat. The united front of Grave Goods, Heaven In Stereo (a.k.a. Ben Pramuk), and SamGreens, known as Club Mega, will also be laying down some grooves, and the experimental sampling output of Flamingosis (Aaron Velasquez), whom recently released a new album Kahunastyle via Keats Collective, fills out this Tuesday night escape from reality. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $6, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Below is the new single from Bondage & Discipline called "First Kiss," which you can stream and download for free. With this latest track, you’ll find keyboardist Lynna Stancato playfully taking the vocal lead as she and the rest of the gang searches for "real love." The electro-pop/rock trio will continue its pursuit as a five-piece this Saturday, February 28 at Ortlieb’s alongside Blood Sound and Resistor. (Photo by Jon Stars)

Krust Toons: "Soundcheck" 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.

Produced by YLXA, “Fresh Tourniquets,” the latest from rhyme-slayer Torito, is a torrential tirade, seamlessly transitioning between ideas in a flash. The leather bull mask-adorned wordsmith comes at you full bore yet maintains an ease in effort and tone – a sprinter so well conditioned that he burns the competition without breaking a sweat. Sit back, flip that play switch, and find out what happens when you mess with the bull. (Obviously, "you’ll get the horns." – Assistant Principal "Dick" Vernon, The Breakfast Club)

Heyward Howkins can sound so polished yet effortless that his recordings oftentimes have a timeless elegance to them. Melodies flow from his finger tips and lips as if you are having an evening of great coversations over drinks with an old friend. Well, that’s exactly what we’re feeling with his track "Forecasting," which is off his new double A-side single that also includes the song "Midway." There are currently plans in the works to make the release available on 7" vinyl.

If capping your weekend with some heart-warming folk-rock that has a vibrant propensity to tap into other genres all the while carrying an authentic gravitational energy sounds like fun to you, then all you have to do is head to MilkBoy Philly where Thom McCarthy will be performing as the opener for Timber Timbre. McCarthy’s classic crooning style interlocks with his decidedly open musical canvas, allowing for a wide range of sonic ideas and experiments to flourish. So, while it begins in a familiar traditional realm, where McCarthy ends up is entirely unpredictable, but it will sound good along the way. Haunting Canadian psych-folk group Timber Timbre headlines the evening. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 7:30pm, $17, 21+ (Photo by Seth Klinger) – Michael Colavita