Speed Up w/Slow Animal at Toby’s Purgatory May 9
New Track: “Year of the Sunhouse” – Little Big League
Philly’s own Little Big League have a new song called "Year of the Sunhouse" that they premiered yesterday over at Pitchfork. It’s a promising glimpse into their next project, a 7-inch split with Ovlov, that they’ll be releasing, once again, via Charlotte, NC indie label Tiny Engines. The band will be performing next in Philly on Wednesday, May 14 at The Barbary, which will be the kick-off to their upcoming tour.
New Videos: “Absent Year” (Live) & “You Call That a Kiss” (Live) – Radiator Hospital
Sam Cook-Parrott, a.k.a. Radiator Hospital, doesn’t really need much to move an audience, as you will see/hear in the latest Space Jam Session. His lyrics conjure up hidden feelings towards long, lost loves whom you’ve told yourself that you’ve forgotten, but know in your heart that they will always be part of who you are today, while his melodies effortlessly guide you through these journeys of discovery. Below is the premiere of an acoustic version of a new song entitled "Absent Year," and you’ll also find him performing "You Call That a Kiss" from 2012’s Can You Feel My Heart Beating? Enjoy! (Photo by Ally Newbold)
Kite Party LP Release Show at PhilaMOCA May 8
Just in time for summer, Kite Party have released a new full-length with plenty of vibrant indie-rock anthems that are perfect for the season. Long before they mixed Come on Wandering, the quintet have been previewing songs like “Halflife” and “Summery Dream” at shows and through their social media channels. And the end result has increased the anticipation for their sophomore LP that gives them much to celebrate during tonight’s release party at PhilaMOCA. It will also be a good opportunity to catch Kite Party and their friends Three Man Cannon before they embark on tour together later this month. The Scranton/Philly outfit that features former members of Tigers Jaw have much to celebrate as well since they will also be releasing their next album, Pretty Many People, on May 27 via Lame-O Records. The show also features Thin Lips (ex-Dangerous Ponies, ex-Tigers Jaw), GUNK, and The Spirit of the Beehive. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $7, All Age – Bill McThrill
New Music Video: “She’s on a Different Trip” – I IM EYE MY
I IM EYE MY shared another hypnotic track, "She’s on a Different Trip," from their new album 7 Transmissions, which is now available for purchase on cassette via Not Not Fun. This time around the journey touches the realm of sci-trance, and is accompanied by a kaleidoscopic video, created by Dan Papa, that recycles some images from the film Where The Sun Has a Mustache by Phil Rached. We definitely want what "she’s" having.
Free Download: “Low” – The Stammer
Below is a new single from The Stammer called "Low" that was recorded during the same sessions as their upcoming full-length album, along with its B-side "First Embrace." Both are available for free download, and were heavily influenced by the works of New Order. We’re also hearing a David Byrne/Talking Heads vibe in the vocals as well. The Stammer will be performing next in Philly on Saturday, May 24 at Kung Fu Necktie for Mock Suns’ album release.
Experience the First Time w/Needle Points at JB’s May 7
New Track: “Something I Found” – Three Man Cannon
Three Man Cannon just premiered a new track called "Something I Found," via Brooklyn Vegan. The pop-infused, lazy-day rocker is the second single off their forthcoming album Pretty Many People, which will be released on May 27 by local indie label Lame-O Records. They’ll be hitting the orad with pals Kite Party later this month, but first, Three Man Cannon will help them celebrate the release of their new LP tomorrow evening at PhilaMOCA.
American Diamond Recordings Announces Launch
Ron Gallo just announced the launch of a new record label. Named after the intersection where it is located, American Diamond Recordings is comprised of a collective, who aside from Gallo also includes Marley McNamara (manager of The Districts & Levee Drivers), Brian Dale Allen Strouse (The Lawsuits), Dan Bruskewicz (TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb), and Reed Kendall (Up the Chain). The label’s lineup of artists will include the aforementioned Gallo, The Lawsuits, Levee Drivers, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, and Toy Soldiers.
Gallo’s solo debut entitled Ronny (scheduled to drop June 24) will serve as the initial release for American Diamond Recordings. It will be commemorated with a free show June 26 at Spruce Street Harbor, which will also include The Lawsuits and Up the Chain.
Tuesday Tune-Out w/SGNLS & Dangerbird Jr. at PhilaMOCA May 6
Tuesday Tune-Out returns this evening at PhilaMOCA after a brief hiatus last month so that the multi-purpose art space could host another successful year of Cinedelphia Film Fest. May’s series will be curated by WKDU‘s Yoni Kroll, and this inaugural event will feature the heavy synth-punk of SGNLS, who will be releasing a new LP via FDH Records very soon, and Dangerbird Jr., who will be a stripped-down version of psych outfit Dangerbird. (They were kind enough to be a last minute replacement after The Bad Doctors dropped off the bill.). Tonight’s film will be "a 70s rock music horror cult classic." PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7:30pm, $5, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

New Kite Party LP Available for Streaming
Here’s the new full-length album from Kite Party entitled Come On Wandering, the follow-up to their well-received 2011 debut LP Baseball Season. It was recorded at Philly’s Headroom by Kyle Pulley and Joe Reinhart, and will be available via Anaheim-based indie label Animal Style Records. They’ll be celebrating its release this Thursday, May 8 at PhilaMOCA with a stacked lineup of friends that includes Three Man Cannon, Gunk, Thin Lips, and The Spirit of the Beehive. (Photo by Gabrielle Elizabeth)