After being handpicked by Trent Reznor to open for Nine Inch Nails on a European tour with merely a handful of performances under their belts and being discovered by Diplo and signed to his Mad Decent label, PO PO’s early success is what rock ‘n’ roll dreams are made of, but like a heavy binge on hard drugs, the pain of the crash can surpass the momentary high. Zeb Malik was forced to watch his band slowly dismantle before his eyes. However, PO PO’s first full-length album Dope Boy Magick has finally come to fruition after three years of hard work and faith tested. With production help from Nick Launay (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire, Gang of Four, etc.) as well as Diplo, Malik has assembled an impressive LP that thrashes and seduces as it leaps from genre to genre. If you’ve been tuned into our site, then you should already know that we are seriously crushing on Dope Boy Magick. PO PO will be celebrating its release tonight when Mad Decent Mondays take over the M Room so make sure to remember to grab your copy for home while you’re getting loaded and shakin’ yo thang this evening because the party really doesn’t have to end when you leave the club. M Room, 15 E. Girard Ave., 9pm, $5, 21+ (Photo by Theophilus London) – Alexis V.

Ever since releasing their self-titled debut a few months back Run For Cover Records, Young Statues have been getting a lot of attention for their melodic indie pop. Now, the quintet are getting ready to pack up their equipment for a month-long tour with New York’s A Great Big Pile of Leaves and Kentucky’s Mansions that will also feature a number of SXSW appearances. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the band even released a special acoustic EP that features alternate takes of tracks from their debut (which you can grab HERE). It should also be available when the tour roles into its third day of tour at The Fire for an all ages performance today, they will be joined by South Jersey/Philly rock quartet Wildebeast. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 5pm, $10 adv/$12 door, All Ages (Photo by Mitch Wojcik) – Bill McThrill

If you’re in the mood for some alternative indie pop-punk and even if you’re not, you should find some shelter from Philly’s Wigwams tonight when they open the evening at Kung Fu Necktie. You might notice a familiar face, Break It Up’s Dan Morse, occupying the stage pumping out passionate vocals and colorful guitar riffs. Joining the Wigwams will be Young Empires, supplying us with an idea of what disco would sound like in the future, along with Los Angeles’s quartet Saint Motel with its early ought’s British indie vibe. It’s also The Swollen Fox blog’s first presented showcase, and he (now they) will be co-sponsoring it with Y-Not Radio. Congrats Kevin – cheers! Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 North Front Street, 7:30pm, $8, 21+ – Brandi Lukas

The Saint March Collective is hosting a reunion art exhibit at Goldilocks’ Gallery followed by an after-party with local post-punk outfits The Bad Doctors and Psychic Teens. The art gallery will showcase the individual works of members from the collective, as well as one of their first group efforts. In addition to the great artwork being displayed, the after-party is also a record release celebration for The Bad Doctor’s latest 12” LP Distractions. The new wave/post-punk band out of West Philly has had an increasingly growing fan base since the summer due to their relentless appearances on the DIY basement scene circuit and a string of singles (that you can check out HERE) such as the Joy Division-esque “Sisyphus and The Gate.” Dark and noisy power trio Psychic Teens are also on the bill. The group released their debut LP Teens back in October to favorable reviews throughout the blogosphere. Teens is filled with gothic post-punk tracks delivered with the urgency of 80s hardcore which makes for an exciting combination of sounds for a debut record. More recently, Psychic Teens are releasing a split CD-R and digital download with Hulk Smash entitled Halo, which features the band covering five Nine Inch Nails songs with guest vocalist Jeff Browne. So be sure to make it to Goldilocks’ Gallery to check out some local art and two Philly acts who’d like to rip you to shreds this evening. Goldilocks’ Gallery, 723 Chestnut St., $7, 7pm (Art) & 10 pm (Music), All Ages – Dan Brightcliffe