Up-and-coming local emcee, Mic Stewart is opening up for southern rappers Big Sant, Slim Thug and Big K.R.I.T. tonight at The Blockley. The 22-year-old rapper has been working hard at his craft for 10 years now, and is quickly becoming one of the most prominent figures in the Philly hip hop scene. Stewart’s accomplishments include sharing the stage with Inspectah Deck, opening for the Legendary Roots Crew and Earth, Wind & Fire, and receiving regular radio play on 100.3 the Beat and Hot 107.9. Most recently, Mic Stew won the national Red Bull “EmSee Competition” in May, which was judged by headliner Big K.R.I.T., DJ Premier (of Gang Starr) and David Banner. He was also awarded $10,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with the producer of his choice at the Red Bull Studio in Los Angeles as well as some serious bragging rights. So come out and witness Stewart’s energetic live show before he drops his first official album, All Good Things, this spring. The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut St., 9 pm, $20, 21+ (Jeremy Deputat) – Dan Brightcliffe

Experimental pop collective Tongue Sculptors will be performing tonight at Blake Space. The group is led by Alan Ens, and features a rotating cast of ex and current band members from notable outfits such as The Extraordinaires, Ape School, Virtual Virgin, Capillary Action and more. You’ll also find the sweet, rural sounds of The Great Unknown at the West Philly house venue. They’ll be sharing the bill this evening with Capillary Actions’s Jon Pfeffer and Boston’s Wilder Maker. Blake Space, 4929 Walton Ave., 8pm, $5 donation, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman

Local indie-punk outfit Glocca Morra just released a new track called “See Through Person,” which will appear on their upcoming EP An Obscure Moon Lighting An Obscure World. The album is due out October 16 via Kind of Like Records, who also released the band’s debut LP Just Married just three months ago.

Below is a new music video from Dewey Decibel for the track “What You Are” featuring Ricky Radio. The single is from his upcoming EP Son of a Beach, which will be available via Bold New Breed Records. The video was produced by Glass Canon Film.

Weathervane Music’s critically-acclaimed video documentary series, Shaking Through, just released their new episode with Baltimore’s Secret Mountains, which was curated by The Deli’s Executive Editor Q.D. Tran. You can check out the beautifully done video (below) and learn more about the featured artists and their recording process HERE.

Weathervane Music’s critically-acclaimed video documentary series, Shaking Through, just released their new episode with Secret Mountains, which was curated by The Deli’s Executive Editor Q.D. Tran. You can check out the beautifully done video and learn more about the featured artists and their recording process HERE.

When a group of individuals assemble with the intent of performing and creating music that doesn’t focus on ego, but unlocks and reveals an internal message, something special happens. On the Water, who perform tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, is the type of folk band that appears to click on all cylinders because they’re simply playing what feels right and sounds good as a result. Fletcher VanVliet’s rangy ragged vocals are gut-wrenchingly endearing pairing naturally with the plethora of instruments that develops layers of sound – the individual pieces connecting and combining in a rustic musical chemistry. Johnny Brenda’s 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita