Whether you consider it to be an insightful and entertaining perspective on all things Philly or a hipster douche blog that has a little too much of a snarky side, one does have to give Philebrity credit for providing plenty of amusing reads and flame wars throughout the years. But long before Joey Sweeney helmed the infamous blog, he was a highly acclaimed musician who has played with such acts like The Barnabys, The Trouble with Sweeney (which also featured his longtime friend Heyward Howkins and Miner Street Recording mastermind Brian McTear), and most recently Arctic Splash. In honor of Sweeney’s 40th birthday, Johnny Brenda’s will be hosting a retrospective on Sweeney’s life tonight, and a lot of special guests from his past will be on hand to give him a proper roast of sorts, including McTear who will also be performing as Bitter Bitter Weeks. While you probably don’t want to miss Sweeney reuniting The Barnabys and The Trouble with Sweeney for the first time in several years, it will also be a good chance to catch Arctic Splash before they drop their debut album. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St, 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill

Creepoid austere soundscapes are so pleasing that it’s hard to focus on anything else while taking in their songs. The band is currently working on the follow-up to their impressive first LP Horse Heaven, which gave birth to beauties like opener “Wishing Well,” a slow-building Americana ballad in the vein of Low whose woozy lyrics take on an incantatory quality by the song’s midpoint. They’ll be supporting at Union Transfer tonight Pittsburghers Black Moth Super Rainbow, whose bizarrely entrancing “Windshield Smasher” incorporates a stadium-sized effects palette and breathes new life into what sounds a whole lot like Gary Glitter, and Casket Girls, a similar project from BMSR members. Union Transfer, 1024 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $14 – $15, All Ages – Alyssa Greenberg.

Work Drugs are holding a free in-store performance at AKA Music this evening to celebrate their first “official” release Delta. The album features remastered/remixed singles from previous self-released CD-Rs as well as a few new singles. The group connects a combination of wispy male/female vocals, with a percussive backbone that provides a framework for a continuously on the move synth pop-rock combination meant for one-on-one action in the dark (or with multiple partners and the lights on if that’s what you are into). It’s quite easy to get sucked in by this street-lit seductively smooth operation. You can also get a second dose of the addictive outfit tomorrow at Ortlieb’s with Shark Tape and Ellis Islands, a project from Work Drugs bassist Nero Catalano. AKA Music, 27 N. 2nd St., 7pm, Free, All Ages – Michael Colavita

Underground Arts presents a dope but somewhat oddly-matched showcase tonight with local emcee/producer Lushlife opening up the festivities. With an appreciation and ear whose net captures a wide range of musicology, Lushlife creates intricate, multi-faceted beats from his compact, road-ready stage setup. Smoothly incorporating a free-and-easy rhyming style over an ever-evolving, textured musical canvas, Lush has an old-school classic emcee delivery with a new-age, all-hands-on-deck sonic sensibility that easily demonstrates why he has received so much press this past year. He will be supporting Brooklyn art-punk duo Japanther, while west coast hip-hop veterans The Coup headline this evening’s bill. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $13, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Dangerous Ponies have been hiding out in the studio for the past few months working on new material for their upcoming third release only really emerging for big shows. (BTW: Expect to hear the group veering off in a different direction with the next album. I hear that some of the songs that they are currently fleshing out are leaning towards the psychedelic and surf rock genres, but I’m sure that they’ll still contain the band’s usual good time vibes.) Well, tonight Dangerous Ponies will be opening for the “Rubbletar Tour” at The Blockley so you know the showcase with buzzing outfits Reptar and Rubblebucket this evening is one that you’ll want to attend. Though it’s starting to get cold again, there will be plenty of warm bodies dancing off the chill at the University City music venue so come join them. The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., $8:30, $15, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman 

South Philly shoegaze-y psych rockers True Gold will be performing tonight in the upstairs at Kung Fu Necktie’s own little DIY-esque lounge. It might be the band’s last show for a while. (Hopefully it’s because they’ll be working on recording and releasing a proper album.) True Gold will be opening for Psychic Teens, who have certainly been in high demand lately and active performing out so I’m expecting the trio to be keeping things tight, and of course, rockin’ the dark, horror vibes. Also on the bill is Bloomington, Indiana’s Kam Kama and fellow locals Combine. Kung Fu Necktie (Upstairs), 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Alexis V.

In an interview with Spin, Kurt Vile talked about his new album tentatively scheduled for release in spring 2013 via Matador Records. It was postponed due to the early birth of his second child during the mixing and mastering process in Brooklyn. Once again, producer John Agnello has joined him in the studio, and there will be contributions from Ape School’s Michael Johnson, harpist Mary Lattimore, Woods frontman Jeremy Earl as a percussionist , Royal Trux’s Jennifer Herrema as a guest vocalist, Warpaint drummer Stella Mozgawa, and Beachwood Sparks’ Farmer Dave Scher. Vile describes the record as: “It’s totally our Tusk, but no cheese. Just rock.” Well, maybe he’ll be able to snag himself an opening slot on Fleetwood Mac’s upcoming reunion tour. Hopefully they won’t mind the “no cheese” comment. You can read the rest of Kurt’s interview HERE.

Here’s a new track called “I Had a Dream I Did Everything Right” from White Birds, who have been quite silent until now. Well, the heartfelt song also came with a message (below) from frontman James Harvey, which might help explain why this has been so.