Charlottesville, Virginia transplants now Philly residents when they aren’t on tour in their Honda Odyssey, Left & Right bring sets of explosive guitar-driven indie rock to every one of their shows. The band’s latest LP Five Year Plan was chosen by Diarrhea Planet’s Casey Wessbuch to be released as part of the Infinity Cat Cassette Series. Left & Right are currently wrapping up their first tour of the year tonight at South Philly’s The Pharmacy. They’ll also be joined by locals The Cloth, Soul Glo and Combine. The Pharmacy, 1300/02 S. 18th St., 6pm, $5, All Ages – Alexis V.

If you’re looking for a worthwhile concert tonight but you’re hesitant to commit to just one genre for the evening, head to Boot & Saddle for The Lawsuits, who play effortlessly through blues, country, pop, and even reggae. On their debut release Cool Cool Cool, the fivesome proved that they could master any of these genres while simultaneously creating a distinct dreamlike and misty quality to the album that they have carried over and built upon the four tracks on Tumbled, their latest EP. Their sound weighs heavily on the combo of Vanessa Winters and Brian Dale Allen Strouse’s vocals, which are admirable in their own right, always seeming to meld deliciously at all the points, and they’re mastery of American storytelling. Together, they’ll make you feel like you’re driving down the highway with the top down, circa, say, 1969. That nostalgic sound, combined with bouncy, bright jams like “Arts and Crafts” will make you feel some sunshine, even in funeral Philly winter weather. Bonus: they’re making all of their music online available for free download until the show so you can brush up before the concert. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $12, 21+ – Emily DiCicco

As we inch closer to February 17th release date of their new record, Busses have put forth another tasty sample with its title track “Wizard of the Eye.” The song offers a melding of sledgehammer force and melody, gritting teeth while maintaining a smile. The trio will celebrate with an album release show alongside Northern Arms and Tinmouth on Saturday, February 14 at Johnny Brenda’s.

Jeff Lucci & Josh Aptner form an excitingly intricate duo as Air is Human, tonight at Milkboy Philly. The band develops layered ambiance, which frequently changes shape over the course of a song. This free-form experimental element is often associated with tempo alterations, shifting the pace in a manner that suggests and provokes sonic scenery climate changes as what appeared like clear skies ushers in an ominous storm or vice versa. We’re easily overwhelmed by the weather; however, in this case, breathe it in. The gloomy rock/folk combination of The Rivals (who released a new song “Confessor”) set the ball rolling. After releasing a fresh EP earlier this week, aptly titled New Year, Brooklyn shoegazers Lazyeyes headline. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Indie-pop quartet Literature stopped by Saltlands Studios in Brooklyn (DUMBO) this past fall while at CMJ Music Marathon. They recorded a session for Break Thru Radio’s Live Studio series, and answered questions with its host Maia McDonald. You can check it out below, which includes performances of "Paint It Blue," "The English Soft Hearts," and "Jimmy."

Modern Baseball just premiered a new track, “Alpha Kappa Fall of Troy The Movie Part Deux,” yesterday over at Billboard. The song appears on a 6-way split EP Strength in Weakness, due out February 3 via Lame-O Records. The album will serve as a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy. The release also features songs from Spraynard, The Weaks, Marietta, Hurry, and Beach Slang.

A non-stop onslaught of exotic island-flavored electronics, beats, and percussion are certain to lively up almost any situation. While music may not technically transport your body, it will temporarily shield your mind from the outdoors, rousing you to your feet in the process. The captain steering this dance-centric vessel, otherwise known as Spaceship Aloha, is Christopher Sean Powell (Man Man). Once your onboard, it may be difficult to pry yourself away from the energy-loaded omnipresent beats, with their light, effervescent grooves that keep spinning out anew. Tonight, a fellow member of the Data Garden collective, Telequanta, the experimental EDM moniker of J. Termini, opens the dance-generating spectacle. The eclectically smooth-flowing, humorously-flared work of Tim Fite connects the situation on this evening. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Hip-hop collective Wrecking Crew just dropped a new EP Major Crimes that was actually recorded in 2010. The album was inspired by critically-acclaimed HBO series The Wire. You can now stream and download it below.

Let Johnny Showcase warm you up tonight upstairs at World Café Live. The twisted funk-soul ensemble brings the heat with their down-to-get-down vibe. Whether it’s a thick bass/keys-driving jam that demands hip shaking with slick slices of guitar and soulful vocals or a sultry serenade that ushers in a close and personal situation, the effects are apparent. The group rides the multi-faceted groove for all its worth, turning any room into an inviting familiar environment by melting down the barriers as they musically crank up the thermostat. Tonight also features Los Angeles-based dark operatic outfit Timur and the Dime Museum. World Café Live (Upstairs), 3025 Chestnut St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Michael Colavita