Prolific local lo-fi artist and winner of the Deli Philly’s most recent Year-end Readers’/Fans’ Poll for Emerging Artists, Alex G, just shared a new track called "Harvey." The single is off his first full-length album entitled DSU, which is scheduled for release on June 17 via Brooklyn-by-way-of-Toronto indie label Orchid Tapes. You can catch him performing this evening at DIY space Michael Jordan along with Hightide Hotel, Ted Nguyent, and Leaky Soups.

Recently, Hound (one of Perry Shall’s numerous creative outlets) released a pair of individual LPs entitled Out of Time and Out of Space respectively. These dark-shaded heavy-punch sounding albums feature Chris Wilson (Ted Leo and the Pharmacists) on drums, and were recorded, mixed, and mastered at Studio 4 as well as co-produced by renowned producer/engineer Will Yip (Circa Survive, Balance & Composure, Title Fight, Ms. Lauryn Hill, etc.), while the sequencing duties were handled by none other than Ted Leo. Out of Time also includes a cover of “Nothing Achieving” a B-side by The Police. You can take a listen to both of Hound’s records below, and the cassettes will be available via Burger Records.

Katie Frank & the Pheromones recently laid down a cover of Joan Jett and the Black Hearts’ classic "I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll" for Root Down in the Shadow’s #CoverClub. The session was recorded at Bucks County’s Sluice Box, the home of Joshua Britton (a.k.a. Psalmships) and Brad Hinton. The band will also be part of next month’s Communion night on Thursday, June 5 at Underground Arts, and Katie Frank & the Pheromones will be making their debut at Philly Folk Fest this year.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah recently premiered their new music video for the track "As Always," over at Pitchfork, as well as announced dates for their upcoming tour. It was directed by David M. Helman and features actor Wil Daniels. The single is off the band’s forthcoming album Only Run, which is due out June 3. CYHSY will be performing next in Philly on Friday, June 27 at Johnny Brenda’s.

Philly summer festival season kicks into overdrive today. For the Italian Market Festival, Connie’s Ric Rac sponsors two days of music that features the likes of Johnny Showcase, Thee, Idea Men, Toy Cannons, and Lovers League. Meanwhile South Philadelphia Taproom plays host to their 9th Annual Wheat Beer Festival which features music from West Philadelphia Orchestra, St. James & The Apostles, Arrah Fisher and The Jawnz.

But the big festival event of the afternoon might just be in Fishtown, which plays host to its annual Trenton Avenue Arts Festival and the always-interesting Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. While over 200 local art and food vendors sell their goods, the streets will be filled with several bicycle powered moving sculptures racing through mud to compete for best in show. But for the first time in awhile, the timeless art fest will also feature live music curated by Cloud Entertainment. The Deadeyes will bring a stripped-down version of their violin-fueled rock, while Conversations will bring some vibrant danceable indie pop. Brian Fitzy is sure to put fun spin on familiar tunes with his electric violin. The event will also be followed by an afterparty at Bottle Bar East that benefits Rock to the Future. BTW: It’s going to be beautiful out so make it out somewhere today. Trenton Avenue Arts Festival, Trenton Avenue (btwn Norris St. and Frankford Ave.), 12pm, Free, All Ages – Bill McThrill

The Districts just premiered a new music video for "Rocking Chair" over at NME. In it, they get a bit freaky in the woods, and you might learn a good lesson about playing with fire for a video shoot. It was produced by Dog Days Film. Enjoy!

If you’d like to experience an intimate set with The Menzingers, they’ll be performing at the "Live at 5" Session at Radio 104.5 tomorrow! To enter for your chance to attend, go HERE. The station will grant access to the first 40 entries. Good luck!

2014 has been a huge breakout year for The Deli’s Philly Emerging Artist of 2013 winners, The Districts. From releasing their first label album with Fat Possum, to touring with Austin’s White Denim, and playing shows in the UK and beyond, they have made some major moves. Tonight’s all-ages show at First Unitarian Church will be a brief homecoming with old friends before they embark on a June tour with Dr. Dog, and get ready for big summer festivals like Lollapalooza, XPoNential Festival, and the Electric Picnic Festival in Ireland. The Districts will be joined this evening by their good pals Pine Barons, Nashvilles’s Clear Plastic Masks and Fly Golden Eagle. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 8pm, $12, All Ages (Photo by Caitlin McCann) – Bill McThrill