Pop-punk trio Cayetana unleashes some frustration in the official video for “Scott Get The Van, I’m Moving,” which was directed by Adam Peditto. The slow-motion destruction captures the before and after notes suggested through the lyrics, smashing through the positive hope that the past offered. Cayetana is currently on tour with The Sidekicks, which runs through mid-March. (Photo by Ally Newbold)
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Krust Toons: “Home to Canada” by Teddy Hazard
Krust Toons: "Home to Canada" 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.
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New Track: “004 (Moon Bounce Remix)” – HWLS & Noah Breakfast
Below is a new remix by Moon Bounce, a.k.a. Corey Regensburg, of Noah Breakfast (a.k.a. Noah Beresin/Xaphoon Jones formerly of Chiddy Bang) and HWLS’ "004." It was realased by Rare MP3s, a new digital music label, started by Beresin and Ryan Shwabe, that evolved from their mixing and mastering company. Look out for more new music coming via Rare MP3s’ Souncloud page. (Photo by Carly Hoskins)
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New Track: “Common Girl” – Free Cake For Every Creature
Free Cake For Every Creature, the project from singer-songwriter Katie Bennett, recently shared a new track called "Common Girl." The wispy, delicate ditty is the first single from Bennett’s upcoming full-length album Moving Songs. She’ll be taking the stage this evening at the First Unitarian Church opening for her upstate New York pals LVL UP.
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New Track: “Too Late To Die Young” – Beach Slang
Check out “Too Late To Die Young,” Beach Slang’s contribution to Lame-O Records six-way split benefit compilation Strength In Weakness. James Snyder’s aching vocals accompanied by acoustic guitar captures a melancholy yet resonating perseverance. All proceeds from the record will go to the Philadelphia branch of United Cerebral Palsy. (Photo by Elana Vilain)
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Hound Opening for Bardo Pond at Underground Arts Feb. 7
Veteran psych-rock superstars Bardo Pond will be playing a tripped out set that will be sure to mesmerize at Underground Arts tonight. And they’ll be joined by the pulse-pounding, hard-hitting trio Hound, who captured my attention in a big way with the release of Out of Time, during the tail end of last year. The group brings heavy psychedelic stoner metal, at its finest, to the table, and channels fond memories of old school Motorhead and Black Sabbath. And they’ll likely be unleashing some new tunes since they’ve been in the process of recording a new EP that should be out in the not too distant future. The show will also feature the brash, in-your-face rock of Watery Love. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $10, All Ages (Hound Photo by Heather McGinniss) – Bill McThrill
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Weekend Warrior, February 6 – 8
Most Sundays, rest and recuperation are considered the optimal approach. Washing away the fatigue accumulated over the course of the week, and preparing for the dreaded Monday that lies ahead. However, the lineup at First Unitarian Church is the type that suggests or dare I say demands attendance. Carrying a three-headed monster of a lineup including a pair of local favorites. Lea Cho and Russ Waterhouse, a.k.a. Blues Control, attack the traditional boundaries. Cleanly experimenting in a bluesy, jazz-textured avant-garde realm that occupies or at least reaches for higher elevations. While some of the instrumentation offers a familiar air, the manner in which it is presented and unexpected nature of combinations shed a new light. Speaking of traditional sounds that jump up and smack you into attention, Sheer Mag does just that. Garnering The Deli Philly’s November Record the of Month honors with their debut EP 7", the group’s natural garage-punk hybrid steadily prowls along with a robust bass-thumping/drum-slapping looseness. Add in catchy guitar licks that step up for raw tight solos and Christina Halladay’s feisty tenacious vocals that grab hold of any audience, and you have a recipe for success. Finally, the night is headlined by the infectious psych-punk of Parquet Courts. So all things considered, it makes sense that this show is sold out. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Michael Colavita
More places to enjoy this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band, SAT Scott Churchman
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells (Record Release Show), Trophy Wife, Bonzai, SAT I Think Like Midnight, Nixon’s Head, Beretta 76
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Pulling Punches, Die Choking/Hoser, Breezy, SAT The Nocturnal Jocks, Dead Tenors/Dixy Blood, The Scovilles, SUN Carl Madison
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI The Wonder Years: Performing The Upsides, SAT The Wonder Years: Performing Suburbia I’ve Given You All and Now I’m Nothing, SUN The Wonder Years: Performing The Greatest Generation
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI El Malito & the 33rd Century, Galvanize, DJ Kurtlife, Visitor 10, SAT Bardo Pond, Watery Love, Hound
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Jah People, The Philly Reggae Band, SAT Adam Travis & The Soul, Native Maze, SUN Bria Marie, Naeemah Z. Maddox, Jaye Sanders and Dena Underwood, Alisa Joe and Gyrl Problems
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Peek A- Boo Revue Presents High Thighs & Bow Ties, SAT Honor, Chestnut Grove, Hopscotch Jefferson
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Performer-Songwriters from Curtis, SAT (Upstairs) (Noon) 3rd Annual Winter Doldrums Music Festival: The Rent-A-Cops, Divers, Vilebred, No Good Sister, Christine Havrilla, Brian Flanagan Band, Andrea Nardello, Kicking Down Doors, Tin Bird Choir, Mason Porter, Sweetbriar Rose, Lovers League, Black Horse Motel., Sparkle Pony, Paige Allbritton, Chelsea Sue Allen, Gavilán, John Galla (Downstairs) (7pm) Alo Brasil, (10pm) Alo Brasil, SUN (Upstairs) Andorra, The Excape
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Foxhound, The Spinning Leaves, SAT (5pm) Legs Like Tree Trunks, Jet Set Sail/(9pm) Verbatum Jones, Hazie Blue, The Bul Bey, Gabriel Wolf, SUN Varials, Young Graves
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI La Capitaña, SAT Venice Sunlight
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Wild Rompit, Nark, The Captain, The Pilot, The Driver, SAT The Blessed Muthas, The Improbables
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The Go Around, SAT Plantation, Solus Rex, Black Rue
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St) FRI John Mallinen, SAT Rust – The Music of Neil Young
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Hired Guns Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI 2F Club, StarSkream/Boy Wonder, The Hvddle, Chartel, SAT Pontious Pilots, Black Market Revolution, One Inch Gap, Dorkosaurus/Unit Theory Hopochie Coochie Men, Sunblaze Lane
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Music Box Dynamo, Sucker, HighKick
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI RC, SAT Serious Boom, SUN Jacqueline Constance
Club Risque (1700 S. Columbus Blvd.) FRI Prosper or Perish (CD Release), Slave Dog
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI McRad, Ra Leaf, Boots Movement Show Featuring: Doc Hero, George “Spanky” McCurdy, SAT Control For Smilers
Mount Thrashmore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Sic Bacchus (Final Show), Collect Yourself, Thieve
The Petting Zoo (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Mannequin Pussy, Euphoria Again
Safety Meeting (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Post Sun Times, Shakai Mondai, Minka
Lavender Town (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Abi Reimold, Row, Eleby, Euphoria Again, Shannen Moser
Baker Bowl (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT A Day Without Love, Second Marriage, Languid PA, Uncle/Father Oscar
The Pharmacy (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Pussy Dogs
The Nut House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI GG Lohan, Bridget McEnerney, Gwendolyn Rooker
The Nest (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Tiny Rianbows, In Place
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The Next Generation of Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band at JB’s Feb. 6
Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band have been crafting some of the finest psych-rock-meets-art-rock jams coming out of Philly, and their live performances have also become must-attend events. Though I was sad to hear that guitarist Paul Saukeena (Spacin’, ex-Spooks) had left the band, it was comforting to learn that alien shredder Nick Millevoi has officially joined the group. Those of you who have been keeping up with the local avant-garde music scene should already know the talent that Millevoi possesses. So I’m excited to hear what the next generation of Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band will sound like live this evening at Johnny Brenda’s where they’ll be supported by Baltimore’s Horse Lords and Chicago’s Mind Over Mirrors. Below is a taste of it from their session with Relix. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Alexis V.
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Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells Record Release Show at Boot & Saddle Feb. 6
Ever since they emerged onto the scene in 2007, Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells have been creating enchanting multi-layered jams with gothic elements. Though it has been over two years since the release of the band’s EP Worried Land, the mesmerizing heavy psych rock quintet is ready to share its new self-titled full-length on vinyl, and will its release this evening at Boot & Saddle. You’ll be able to purchase a limited edition pink copy of the record, and the group will also be giving away cassette singles to the first 50 attendees, which has even more new material. Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells will be joined by the always brash and politically-charged punk rock duo Trophy Wife and blues rock quintet Bonzai. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Bill McThrill
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New Track: “Doing Things Right” – Satellite Hearts
After losing guitarist Dre DiMura and spending most of 2014 as the backup band for Ali Wadsworth, Satellite Hearts are back as a trio with an explosive new track called "Doing Things Right." It’s the band’s first release since 2013’s EP Four to the Floor. Satellite Hearts will also be hitting the stage again in Philly on Saturday, February 21 at Johnny Brenda’s.
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New Sandcastle Album Available for Streaming & Download
It’s been over a year since the last Sandcastle release, Nymph & Necromancer. And after the departure of former Da Comrade! member Micah Edwards, the band has moved on as a quartet, recently sharing its new record Skull Cauldron, which you can stream and download below. The album was recorded and mixed by Dan Angel and James Ryskalchick at the Sex Dungeon in West Philly. (Cover art by Rachel Pfeffer)
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Travel Into the Future w/Willow Talk at North Star Bar Feb. 5
Experimentation steps to the forefront this evening at North Star Bar. The duo of Anders Lindfors and Laura Fisher combines as Willow Talk, an electronic trip-hop scenario. Expanding for live performances, the group travels in a futuristic vehicle, fueled by a diet of morphing electronic beats and steadied by Fisher’s clear, enchanting vocals with drops of pace-changing spoken lyrics for good measure. The overall composition is lifted through the tight, floating vocal effects while remaining anchored to the organic groove. Quintet Allora Mis paints clear sonic settings with controlled brush strokes, offering panoramic views. Adding to the bill are the trio of Blood Sound, who recently released its debut album Nightclub that is full of synth-y, danceable dark wave you’ll surely dig as it gradually fortifies around you, and instrumental two-piece In Place. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita