Watch this behind-the-scenes video (episode 10 of "Common Ground"), which highlights Ground Up’s activities leading up to their performance on November 14, 2014 at Union Transfer. It starts at the end, and then reverses course to demonstrate how they got there. The video includes a practice, an awkward radio spot at Wired 96.5, soundcheck and much more.

Cyberbully Mom Club leaves the bedroom door cracked open. Encapsulating sad-tinged honesty, their folk tunes invite you inside their collective minds, drawing happiness from out of a dimly lit room. You can stream and purchase their EP Amy Locust Whatever below, and catch them performing live this Saturday, December 27 at Lava Space.

Hearts feel like they’re a breakin’ in Sam Cook-Parrott and Allison Crutchfield‘s cover of Lucinda Williams’ "Something About What Happens," which they shared with FvckTheMedia. The two found undeniable chemistry on Crutchfield’s EP Lean In To It, and they continue down an ever-evolving creative path together. So press "play," grab someone you love, and don’t ever let go.

S.T.S.’s latest video for the Khari Mateen-produced track “White” stars Nikki Jean as the object of his desire. Combining the jazzy blend of keys, percussion and bass with a black & white noir backdrop, the video illustrates the tale woven through the seductively smooth delivery. It was directed by Kyle "YungYle" Lloyd & Markus "SchoolieV" Vick.

The Le Sigh recently released its compilation, The Le Sigh Vol. II, featuring an excellent sampling of songs including “Throw It Away” by Manors, a.k.a. Dayna Evans, which juxtaposes fiery raw guitar licks against bright in tone yet serious in nature vocals/lyrics; a quick burst of force meshed with fun. The compilation also includes a host of locals among them: Marge, Littler, Free Cake For Every Creature, Cynthia Ann Schemmer (of Radiator Hospital), and Cyberbully Mom Club. You can stream the compilation in its entirety HERE.

Below is an autumnal new music video from Lewis & Clarke, a.k.a. Lou Rogai, for the track "The Ride," off his latest album Triumvirate (La Société Expéditionnaire). It was directed by Keats Rickard and Corey Hersh. BTW: His entire back catalogue is currently available for "name your price" through January 1st HERE.

Here’s a new music video from Mo Lowda & The Humble for "The Way Home," the first track on their latest album Curse the Weather. It contains archived images transposed inside the silhouettes of the trio during a performance, and was produced/edited by Darragh Dandurand. Mo Lowda & The Humble will be performing next in Philly on New Year’s Eve at Ortlieb’s.

With Christmas on the horizon, it’s good to see artists donating their talents to raise money for good causes. Mike Bell & the Movies recently shared a pop-punk tune called "American Christmas, Idiot," and will donate proceeds from its sales to Rock to the Future, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides free music education for under served Philadelphia youth. They’ll also be ringing in the New Year at DIY concert space/batting cages Everybody Hits alongside The Spirit and the Beehive.

Starting as a familiar collaboration between brothers Pete & Charlie Brooks and growing to incorporate friends within the artistic community, Louds has set the bar relatively high with their single “Ways,” a highly contagious electronic blast of loose, fun energy. With its free-flowing iridescent tones meshing with clear augmenting lyrics and a constant danceable groove, the song is a promising first step as they work on their EP If More People Bought Art, More People Would Buy Art. Tonight, Louds opens the evening of performances at Johnny Brenda’s, which also features the inviting jungle-vibed electronic blend of synth/keys and percussion of Dream Safari, a.k.a. Chris Coulton, shining a steady luminosity in which movement proliferates. The vibrant, joy evoking tunes of Cheerleader will headline this bill of locals. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9:15pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita