After such a dreary day yesterday, we think that you could use a little something to brighten your lazy Sunday. Below is the debut EP from from Bensalem, PA pop-tinged alt-rock outfit The Burgeoning entitled Love Alchemy, Love Algorithm. Led by the sibling combination of Logan and Alex Thierjung, who started the project after a late-night jam session in 2011, the quartet is rounded out by lead guitarist Mark Menkevich and Brandon Bradley. You can stream the record below, which will be available for purchase on October 14 via iTunes. They’ll be performing next in the Philly area on October 25 at The Grape Room. (Photo by D. Burton)
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Hound Opening for JEFF The Brotherhood & Diarrhea Planet at Underground Arts Oct. 11
Raunchy guitar loaded with a neo-‘70’s rock, all-in battering ram musical arsenal that sticks with you the whole way through delivering memorable instrumental forays along the way. Perry Shall-led hard-rocking trio Hound, whose latest record Out of Time will be available as a physical LP on November 28 via SRA Records (listen to the group’s new single "Little One" HERE), will serve as the opening act to a rad evening of jams at Underground Arts. Virginia transplants turned Philly residents Left & Right, who delivered a new record Five Year Plan last month, have a sound that incorporates a loose casual rock vibe with a knack for accelerating the intensity at key moments and searing away. The show will be headlined by rock ‘n’ roll heavyweights JEFF The Brotherhood and Diarrhea Planet (for whom the multi-talented Shall has designed album covers and worked with in many aspects over the years). Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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RiverCity Festival Rain or Shine at Penn Treaty Park Oct. 11
Penn Treaty Park has one last dose of exciting outdoor action when it hosts its 7th Annual RiverCity Festival today to benefit the Fishtown Neighbors Association. And it will feature over 100 local art and food vendors selling their goods within the park, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities like Tangle Arts Movement and the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels. There will be libations from the likes of Saint Benjamin Brewing and Philly Homebrew Outlet. However, the main attraction is the huge helping of local music happening throughout the day that includes a special headlining performance by Matt Pond. American Diamond Recordings will be well-represented when The Lawsuits perform songs from their latest Tumbled, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb deliver tracks from their most recent EP KONG, and Levee Drivers preview what they’ve been working on in the studio for their upcoming album. The rest of the festival lineup will be rounded out by Pine Barons, Ginger Coyle, and Katie Barbato. In case you were wondering if the weather will prevent the event from happening, here’s a message from the festival’s Facebook page: “This jawn is rain or shine, yo, the bands’ll rock, beer will flow.” Penn Treaty Park, 1199 N. Delaware Ave., 12pm, Free, All Ages – Bill McThrill
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Weekend Warrior, October 10 – 12
While somewhat relatively new to the local music scene, you’ll recognize the members of Divers through the many contributions that they’ve made with the likes of Buried Beds, Birdie Busch, The Weeds, and many Philly groups. However, when the unit comes together, they form a melodic and soulful rock quartet that has lush lyrics and multi-layered instrumentals. The band recently recorded their debut album at Turtle Studios, and our halfway through their goal of crowdsourcing funds for their release via Pledge Music. Tonight will be a great opportunity to get to know the band while they headline at Johnny Brenda’s, and it will also be a good chance to get reacquainted with the vibrant and chaotic experimental pop music of Purples (ex-Teeth). And while Satellite Hearts have been doing an excellent job of being the backing band for Ali Wadsworth, this evening will be their chance to shine on their own, bringing their youthful brand of psych rock to the table. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill
More places to hang before winter takes over…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Bondage & Discipline
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Hivelords, Bardus, SAT The Pretty Greens, SUN The Missile Toads
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Royal Noise, Catullus, Rats, Fishtown Beats, SAT Hot Guts, Haldol, SUN Snoozer, Moto Surf/The Skis
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Left and Right, Hound
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Aiden James
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Chalk & The Beige Americans, Souldiers of Soul, SAT Kettle Rebellion, Goddamnit, Westboro Baptist Choir, SUN A Day Without Love, On The Cooling Board
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Weird Hot
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI St. James and The Apostles (Record Release Show), Mr. Unloved, SAT Sing, Bird of Prey, Man on a Mountain, SUN Patsy Cline & Willie Nelson Tribute: Dani Mari, Rev. TJ McGlinchey, Lovers League, John Francis, Christine Havrilla, Allison Polans, No Good Sister, Chelsea Sue Allen, Irene Molloy, A Fistful of Sugar, Owl and Wolf, Tin Bird Choir, Griz, John Byrne & Lisa Chosed, You Do You, Katie Barbato, Glorious Typing, Alec Stewart, Michael Fitch
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Jeff Thomas’ All-Volunteer Army SAT Big Terrible, Wonder & Fury
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St) FRI Laura Mann, Lily Mae, SAT John Byrne Band, Ghost Palms
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Beautiful Madness, Palaceburn, Stealing Fame, Smacking Madison, Kamakaze, Bunny Savage, SAT Chuck Thomas, Black Sun Rising, Fate 88, Honor, Hero Street, Kandela, Ketosis, SUN We Build, Stefany Mayz/Dirty Diamond, Dick and the Deer Gutters, Rigor Mortis Burlesque Revue
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Paulette Branson & Mixed People, The Funky T, SAT Breastfest Philly Afterparty: Katie Barbato, Victoria Spaeth & The Spaeth Cadets, No Good Sister, Jennifer Logue, Dani Mari, Sonja Sofya, Every Heard, DARIENNE, Deep City Healers, Cheerbleeders
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Bucket Flush, Eat the Turnbuckle, Bonzai, Rubbish, SAT Wrong Answer
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI The Holidays
BlocktoberFest (South St. Broad to 18th St.) SAT South Street Stage (Broad & South): Man About a Horse, Swift Technique, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Kate Faust, Ron Gallo, Chill Moody w/Beano/ Cricket, Wireless Stage (16th & South) Self Told Rumor, Countdown to Ecstasy, New Pony, RoseMary Fiki, Jason Jeffries & The Tall Trees, DJ NoPhrillz, DJ Benja Styles
Penn Treaty Park (1341 N. Delaware Ave.) SAT Fishtown RiverCity Festival: Levee Drivers, Katie Barbato, Pine Barons, TJ Kong & The Atomic Bomb, The Lawsuits
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Nomad Clientele, Local Smokes, Tom Mackell, SAT Kenny Price & Friends/(2nd Floor) Andrew Jude SUN Scott Paynter
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells, Reverend Mantis, Mock Suns, The Scovilles, SAT Air is Human, The Flashing Thoughts, Doug Wartman, Akhbar SUN Destroying Angel
Ardmore Music Hall SAT Splintered Sunlight
Chill Collins Art Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Space Drugs, Dirty Cut, SAT Cold Foamers (LP Release show), Row
Hazzard Hall (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Hurry, Blowdryer
Titan House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Dead Violet
The Cabbage Patch (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Unguent, S.C.C., Salt Water
Safety Meeting (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Cranes Are Flying, Repelican
Mile High House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Space Drugs, Wring Out
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St. James & The Apostles Record Release Show at Ortlieb’s Oct. 10
Fast-paced, acid-tinged rockers St. James & The Apostles have been known to add plenty rhythm and blues swagger and biblical psych to their music through their heart-thumping drums, melodious keyboards, stoner guitar riffs, and gang vocals. But the trio takes that combination to the extreme with their latest album Via Dolorosa, especially when you add in guest backing vocals by the sultry and soulful Ang Bocca of Ang & the Damn Band. The wholly unholies celebrate their latest release tonight at Ortleib’s, where they’ll be selling 50 special signed and numbered white vinyl copies and jamming with a number of surprise special guests. The show will be opened by the dark, twisted rockabilly piano musings of Mr. Unloved. Ortleib’s Lounge, 847 N 3rd St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill
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New Little Big League LP Available for Streaming
By now, it’s starting to feel like commonplace seeing Philly acts get picked up by well-respected Boston label Run For Cover Records. Their latest full-length acquisition comes from Little Big League, whose LP Tropical Jinx is slated for release next week on October 14, but you can currently listen to the album in its entirety over at The A.V. Club. They’ll also be celebrating its release in Philly on Friday, November 7 at Johnny Brenda’s.
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Littler Opening for Mannequin Pussy at KFN Oct. 9
Littler (formerly known as Calamity Jane) is part of a four-headed garage-punk lineup tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. With their debut EP Get A Life due out this Saturday (digitally on Monday and tape format via Number4Door). The former Deli Featured Artist(s) Poll Winners fuse an honest lyrical approach with an aggressive yet accessible pop-punk appeal yielding that pissed but pleasing sound. (You can listen to Littler’s new single "Didnt Ask" HERE.) Tonight, they’ll be joined by gritty pop-punks the Pussy Dogs, as well as the noise-punk experiment known as Mannequin Pussy, whose new LP Gypsy Pervert was released last month. The night will be closed out by the surf-infused tunes of GYMSHORTS. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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Shaking Through w/Peter Matthew Bauer
Weathervane Music just shared the latest episode from its critically-acclaimed Shaking Through series featuring The Walkmen‘s Peter Matthew Bauer performing a new song called "You Always Look for Someone Last." Bauer released his debut solo LP Liberation! earlier this year via Mexican Summer. The record won the hearts of The Deli staff, and became our July Record of the Month. You can view the making of his most recent track below, and stream it HERE.
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New Music Video: “Sweet Marcelle” – The Lawsuits
Below is a new music video from The Lawsuits for the track "Sweet Marcelle." It’s off their latest EP Tumbled, and stars easy-on-the-eyes Eva Fass. The footage was filmed by Caitlin McCann and Ryan Farber, and was edited by the band’s frontman Brian Dale Allen Strouse.
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Suburban Living Opening for CRUISR at Boot & Saddle Oct. 8
The last few months for Wesley Bunch, a.k.a. Suburban Living, has been a whirlwind pace, signing to PaperCup Music (who plan on releasing his self-titled album on January 27, 2015), moving from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Philadelphia, and assembling a new backing band. He’s been busy to say the least, and tonight, Suburban Living makes its Philly debut as locals at Boot & Saddle. The band’s latest single “New Strings” captures an up-tempo synth/percussive-propelled sound with serrated guitar providing a little edge. They will be opening for local dance-inducing, high-energy outfit Dream Safari and headliners CRUISR, whose recent label release All Over (Vagrant) is a flash of vibrant refreshing pop-rock. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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New Work Drugs LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
It always seems like smooth sailin’ when it comes to writing and recording music for Philly yacht rockers Work Drugs. They just dropped their latest twelve-track LP Runaways, which you can stream and purchase below. It’s their tenth album in a little less than three years, and was recorded during a summer hiatus on a trip to Marseille, France in 2012.