We’ve been waiting for this announcement to make things official. A Sunny Day in Glasgow will be release a new album entitled Sea When Absent on June 24 via Lefse Records. The announcement comes with an eardrum-splitting new track called "Bye Bye, Big Ocean (The End)." They’ll also be performing next in Philly on Sunday, July 27 at Johnny Brenda’s with opener Pattern is Movement.

Freshly signed to Jade Tree Records, John Sharkey III-led post-punk trio, Dark Blue‘s new 7" single "Just Another Night With the Boys" is anchored by Sharkey’s deep commanding tone and a pulse-pacing bassline and guitarwork that expertly hovers the threshold maintaining the raw aesthetic with a clean a finish. You’ll also fine a cover of John Cale’s "Hungry For Love" on its B-side. Dark Blue will be in town for a couple of upcoming performances that includes a free show on June 20 at the Doc Martens shop and on June 27th at Space 1026.

Strand of Oaks, a.k.a. Timothy Showalter, is already back again this week with another stirring tune called "JM," which premiered yesterday via NPR. The seven-minute-plus track is a tribute to his songwriting hero Jason Molina, who passed away last year due to organ failure from alcohol consumption. It captures the essence of Molina’s work with Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. You’ll be able to find the song on Strand of Oaks’ forthcoming album HEAL, which officially comes out June 24 via Dead Oceans. Showalter is also scheduled to perform live on Friday, September 19 at The Boot & Saddle.

Multi-faceted worldly musician from Mali, Oumar Konate, makes his Philly live performance debut tonight. And he’ll also be joined by a lineup of multi-faceted worldly locals to complement this occasion. When he’s not banging away at the drums for Man Man, Christopher Sean “Pow Pow” Powell is the savvy producer behind Spaceship Aloha. The artist manages to construct a lush blend of vibrant electronic melodies amid a space-age Hawaiian musical landscape. And the end result may have you dancing in a fervor. Whether it’s the ukulele-fueled minimalist approach of Trimming of Hides or the whimsical, melodic use of electronics to round out the sounds on Wolf Like A Stray Dog, Norwegian Arms consistently proves to be an effervescent chameleon of a band. And the fact that they’ll be performing 100% all new material this evening is all the more reason to attend. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill

The Bad Doctors have always had their synth-leanings to 80’s new wave. However, on the group’s latest LP Burning City, available via FDH Records, they have fully embraced the more danceable side of the genre, while still maintaining the edginess that had made them local basement favorites. You can stream the record in its entirety below.

Jeff Zeigler‘s experimental ambient noise collaboration with harpist Mary Lattimore has been in relatively high demand lately, and they are working on a debut release. And with all his production projects for rising acts like The War on Drugs, Nothing and a plethora of others, Mikele Edwards’ new band Myrrias flourishing, and bassist Josh Meakim, who should be heading on tour with A Sunny Day in Glasgow in the near future, Arc In Round performances are coming few and far between. Well, the group has come out of hibernation this Memorial Day weekend; tonight, they’ll be making their return at Girard Avenue DIY space Everybody Hits, and in tow will be drummer Steve Urgo (ex-War on Drugs, The Interest Group), who has replaced Matt Ricchini, since most of his time is spent on the road these days doing sounds for acts like Baroness. You’ll also find I IM EYE MY, who just released a new EP 7 Transmissions via Not Not Fun, BAnana Symphony, and People Skills. Everybody Hits, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

Led by former Clockcleaner drummer Richie Charles, Watery Love is one basement punk outfit that has found the likes of Meg Baird and Daniel Dimaggio of Home Blitz helping to fill out its bruising sound, with Kurt Vile not making the cut to be the band’s bassist. Those are some big indie heavyweights ready to lend a hand. It’s no surprise that a full-length album has been anticipated since the group’s debut, and Watery Love has answered the call with Decorative Feeding (In The Red Records), a fast-paced, no nonsense barrage of slash-‘n’-burn tracks. The band is set to celebrate its release this evening at PhilaMOCA, and pals Montana Mordecai will be venturing over to join in the fury. Also opening the bill will be the somewhat mysterious Igneous Eyes. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $7 All Ages – Bill McThrill

"Old Ghost," a previously unreleased B-side by Former Belle, is the calm before the storm that brings the emotional element right up to the surface in a way that jostles you like no other previous song from the band has. It’s the title track off the group’s upcoming EP, due out June 23, that premiered earlier today via the UK’s Independent Music News, and is available for free download below. Former Belle will be performing next in Philly on Thursday, May 29 at Tin Angel with The Hundred Acre Woods and Steady Hands.