Indie electronic duo City Rain has been on quite a journey ever since frontman Ben Runyan first started performing with Jarrett Zerrer (now with Dokument) a few years ago. After finding a new groove with guitarist Scott Cumpstone and achieving internet success – thanks to the cinematic music video that was made for "The Optimist," the project has taken that journey to a whole new level. The stories behind the tracks from the group’s new album Songs for a High School Dance manage to reveal fragmented puzzle pieces of this journey – from "The Dreamer" being about Runyan going from doing bedroom recordings to playing on a national stage while being with someone who didn’t believe in that dream, to "Don’t Choke" being about the uncertainty he felt for his creative future after Zerrer left the group, and then some. The end result is a bold and revealing LP that is worthy of the celebration that it will receive at tonight’s album release party at Underground Arts. They’ll be joined by Tutlie, who still have much to be joyful about, after releasing their debut LP Young Cries a month ago. Rounding out this electronically charged lineup will be Galvanize. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9PM, $7, 21+ – Bill McThrill

Here’s a sexy new track from electro-R&B/soul crew Worshyper, who’s "Got Your Back." It’s off their full-length album Keeps, which was released towards the end of last year via AMDISCS, but will finally be put on vinyl. They’ll be celebrating the availability of the hard copies tomorrow night at Bourbon & Branch.

Ugh…this rainfall is pretty damn ridiculous today. What are we Seattle?! Luckily, I’ve been spending the day hiding out inside and catching up on things that I’ve missed while on vacation. Record Store Day was one of them, and it makes perfect sense that Creepoid‘s new EP Wet (Graveface Records) is my soundtrack for this soggy, dreary day of a mess. You can still stream the whole record over at Alt Press.

The trio of St. James & The Apostles close out their month-long Wednesday night residency at Ortlieb’s this evening. The group takes an all-out blood, sweat, and tears approach to each performance, playing an inspired gritty blend of soulful blues-rock with psychedelic accents. The mix of smooth grooves, propelling organ, raunchy guitar licks and earnest, pulled-from-the-gut vocals are a concoction that seems to catch fire on stage. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8:30pm, Free, 21+ (Photo by Jason Elberson) – Michael Colavita

Punk-jazz outfit Many Arms just dropped their new album Suspended Definition via John Zorn’s Tzadik Records. It’s their second release with the independent label. You can stream the mind-blending work in its entirety over at Brooklyn Vegan. Added to the lineup of Nick Millevoi on guitar, Ricardo Lagomasino on drums, and John DeBlase on bass, you’ll find saxophonist Colin Fischer (of Caribou).

Nick Fanelli and the Guild crew have been building a home for the ever-growing Philly pop-punk scene in DIY spaces around town like Golden Tea House as well as more legitimate venues like The Fire. This evening at the Girard Avenue watering hole, you’ll find the self-taught, all-female trio Cayetana, who has been all abuzz since signing to Tiny Engines and releasing the uber-catchy single "Hot Dad Calendar." And while we patiently wait for the group’s upcoming full-length, the wait becomes more enjoyable when mixed in with the poetic croons of Radiator Hospital‘s Sam Cook-Parrott as well as Salinas labelmates All Dogs and West Chester rockers NONA. The Fire, 412 W. Girard. Ave., 7pm, $7, All Ages – Alexis V.

Congrats to Three Man Cannon who just announced that they have signed to local indie label Lame-O Records (Modern Baseball, The Weaks)! Their debut LP Pretty Many People will be released May 27, and you can pre-order the record now HERE as well as listen to the album’s first single, "Patiently," below. Cheers, fellas!

We’re huge fans of Power Animal, a.k.a. Keith Hampson, who has performed multiple times at our anniversary parties and Deli-curated showcases. He bravely just posted a piece over at Impose, about his struggles, with Tourette syndrome, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and ADHD, and how he copes with mental illness on a daily basis. We are also very happy to hear that he is doing better, and has been working on a whole new album. It’s been way too long that the world has gone without a new Power Animal recording, and his latest track "Unkept" certainly didn’t disappoint – so dope! The powerful, glitched-out number was written a few months ago during a spell of bedridden illness. Hampson will be returning to the stage this Friday, May 2 at Bourbon & Branch opening for former Power Animal bandmates Worshyper and local dance-pop outfit Dream Safari.

Here’s a delightful new tune from The Walkman‘s Peter Matthew Bauer called "Philadelphia Raga." It’s off his upcoming solo album Liberation!, which was recorded with Christopher Colbert and Quentin Stoltzfus (Light Heat, Mazarin). The record official comes out June 24 via Mexican Summer.

TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb recently celebrated the release of their latest EP KONG on April 18, 2014 at Johnny Brenda’s. The band closed out its set with a gritty, raucous, ten-minutes-plus version of Cab Calloway’s classic "Minnie the Moocher." If you missed out on catching it live, we are happy to be able to provide you with a recording of its rad performance below. Enjoy!

Check out Younger Me‘s latest feel-good, five-song EP Coloring Book (below)! And yes, if you purchase their CD, you’ll also get an actual coloring book to fill in yourself. Younger Me will be performing tonight at Kung Fu Necktie alongside locals Jackie Paper, Darling Specter and Michigan’s Cave Needles.

Below is a live performance of "Red Hawk Desert" from Far-Out Fangtooth‘s set for Record Store Day at Repo Records. The studio track can be found on 2011 LP Pure & Disinterested (Siltbreeze), and the footage was recorded by Kyle Garvey (The Interest Group). You can find Far-Out Fangtooth performing live again on Tuesday, May 13 at The Boot & Saddle in direct support of Amen Dunes and on Wednesday, May 14 at the Institute of Contemporary Art for Siltbreeze’s closing ceremony exhibition.