When PhilaMOCA’s Eric Bresler first noticed Sean “Lil Sean” Coleman dancing outside during a Mad Decent Block Party a few years ago, it ignited into a friendship that saw Bresler take the mixed media venue’s neighbor under his wing, showing him the ropes. Over the years this mentorship has made Lil Sean an enigmatic presence during many of PhilaMOCA’s events, and the 1st ever Lil Sean Day will be a celebration of his many contributions. Lil Sean will be present for the screening of a short film that he had written, directed, and starred in – UNDERCOVER COPS, which is an homage to his policeman father. Scranton-based comedian/singer Pat Finnerty will also be on hand to perform one of Sean’s favorite songs "Reggae Dog," and PhilaMOCA will unveil their new Lil Sean Mural. Afterwards the event’s namesake will host a music showcase that will include Langor, Mumblr, Pushin’ It 2 The Limit, and Velvet Crayon. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St, 5pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages, – Bill McThrill

Hypnotically soothing vocals will be front and center this evening at Bourbon & Branch as a pair of rising local acts in Seagulls and Tutlie are set to perform. Seagulls, who recently signed to Yellow K Records, is celebrating the release of their debut LP Great Pine, which develops texturally rich waves of sound that peacefully crashes upon one’s ears. Utilizing well-honed harmonies and catching folk-dream-pop vibes, the record incorporates swells of steadily building backend, oriented grooves, and refreshing guitar runs. The expanded lineup of twinkling baroque-pop outfit Tutlie envelops finding a balance between intoxicating vocal interplay and pace-determining instrumentation, which adaptively orchestrates a tunnel-like setting. Maryland-based pop-rock/psych hybrid New God, who released a new LP Fireworks via Yellow K Records, fills out what promises to be a harmonious evening. Bourbon & Branch, 705 N. 2nd St., $10, 8pm, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Baroque-pop outfit Liz & the Lost Boys have been gaining some acclaim – thanks in part to the whimsical lyrics and lush harp chords of Liz Giavolino, with their music merging elements of folk with classical jazz. The group debuted their latest two-song EP As If/Explain this week, and will be celebrating its arrival with a performance at Johnny Brenda’s tonight. They’ll be joined by Maitland, who have recently released a new track themselves via Sofar Sounds and have also been jamming as part of gypsy-dance rockers King Tivoli. Rounding out the lineup will be West Philly folksters Silverton. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by William Lukas) – Bill McThrill

Work Drugs already have plans for a new record release. The group dropped the LP Insurgent this past spring, and they’ll be making their new album Runaways available October 7 via The Record Stache. You can check out the title track and its accompanying music video below. It’s the third single that they have shared from the forthcoming record.

Indie-pop quartet Literature premiered a new music video today, over at Stereogum, for the track "Kites," off their latest full-length album Chorus (Slumberland Records). The kaleidoscopic imagery was directed by Erik Smith. They’ll be heading out on an U.S. tour this fall in support of the new LP, and will be making a stop in Philly for a record release celebration on September 15 at Underground Arts with The Drums and Beverly.

Below is a new video of Kate Ferencz performing an unreleased song called "Always Know." It was recorded on August 23, 2014 at Philly DIY space Fort Tender by Taryn Jones for Single Girl, Married Girl Records. Enjoy!

Get to Wolf Cycles early tonight because the show will be on a tight schedule with a hard 10pm curfew, and you don’t want to miss it. If you’re not ready, local hardcore punks Bad Side will have a blindsiding effect, packing a concentrated high-octane punch that unrelentingly attacks from all angles. Releasing a fresh quick-hitting single yesterday simply and directly titled “Cassingle” for their upcoming September tour, Bad Side rushes the gates with ill intentions. Tonight, they’ll be joined by primal New Brunswick punks Razordheads and the blistering onslaught of Ontario, Canada’s Born Wrong. Wolf Cycles, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 7pm, $7, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Best known lately for his flips of indie and mainstream favorites, S.T.S., a.k.a. Sugar Tongue Slim, continues to be one of the beacons of hope for a struggling local hip-hop community. With a propensity to rap about women, weed, and fashion style, his latest EP delves into more serious topics like "politics, world affairs, social issues, and even presidential misconducts." He also just posted a new track today – "How Philly Use To Sound" featuring Dayna Jordan and DJ Jazzy Jeff. S.T.S. will be leading the pack this evening at MilkBoy Philly where he’ll be joined by Hezekiah, Matt Ford, Fat Nice, The Bul Bey, DJ PHSH, Mr Sonny James. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 8pm, $7, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

We always love when we are caught off guard by new act that we are rather unfamiliar with. Thus is the case with the debut full-length release from Seagulls entitled Great Pine. The delicately textured recordings blend folk, orchestral pop, and 8-bit into a seductive concoction that languidly draws the curtain close to the end of summer, while the misguided hope of fleeting love still lingers on in the darkness of your bedroom. You can experience all this raw emotion for yourself this Labor Day weekend when Seagulls belatedly celebrates the release of their LP this Saturday, August 30 at Bourbon & Branch with pals Tutlie and New God.