New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Congratulations to Arc In Round! The band just signed to Pennsylvania-based record label La Société Expéditionnaire (who has released albums from fine artists like Strand of Oaks, Lewis & Clarke, Soars, etc.). Arc In Round are currently on tour with The War on Drugs, and will be releasing a full-length with their new label.
We just wanted to give you a heads up about a uniquely rad show this Friday, December 9 at Kung Fu Necktie. The Extraordinnaires will be hosting their very own Holiday Revue that you don’t want to miss! After the eccentric five-piece and show opener Conversations with Enemies perform sets of their original songs, The Extraordinaires will transform KFN’s stage into a cozy living room inviting you into their holiday celebration. It will be presented as a live television show so prepare yourself for a Pee-Wee’s Playhouse-esque performance of classic holiday tunes and entertaining skits with guest appearances from members of Dr. Dog, Man Man, The Armchairs, and more! This will certainly be an unpredictable evening of fun. (BTW: You should also expect a new release in the near future from The Extraordinaires who recently hit Fancy Time Studio with Kyle “Slick” Johnson.) Please grab your tix in advance for this holiday extravaganza!
Noise-pop outfit Pet Milk (featuring members of Brown Recluse, A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Paint It Black, etc.) has been trekking around on tour for the last week and a half in support of their new EP Philadelphia Punklife (which you can listen to and purchase HERE). The band made a live appearance on Drexel’s WKDU last night. They will also be celebrating the end of tour tonight at Little Bar. They’ll be joined this evening by Syracuse garage punk trio Shoppers and French electronic duo Death Rattle. Little Bar, 738 S. 8t St., 8pm, $6, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
It only feels like yesterday that we posted Ground Up’s Open Blog entry for their track "Turn Around" to our main page and soon after their interview for winning our Featured Artist(s) Poll. At that time, they had only just recently started performing out live. Since then, the team of emcees Azar & Malakai and producer Bij Lincoln (a.k.a. Bijan Houshiarnejad, Malcolm McDowell, and Alex Azar) have opened for hip hop heavy hitters Rick Ross, Chiddy Bang, The Nappy Roots, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, and Chris Webby. Tonight Ground Up will be making their debut on Johnny Brenda’s stage opening for Grieves & Budo and K. Flay. Come join another underground Philly hip hop crew on the rise! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10 – $12, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
I just wanted to reminder everyone about Phonographic Arts’ benefit show for Gods and Queens tonight at Little Bar. Translation Loss/Brutal Panda’s Fight Amp was recently announced as the special guest for this evening. They will be joining Ladder Devils, Carved Up, SGNLS, Ominous Black, Exemption, and Tile. There will also be a raffle for prizes from R5 Productions (3-day pass), Beautiful World Syndicate, Living Out Loud Tattoo, and more. And don’t forget about today’s metal brunch with tunes provided by Arthur Rizk. Little Bar, 738 8th St., 6pm, $10, 21+ – Alexis V.
Buried Beds’ Eliza Hardy Jones and Brandon Beaver will be helping to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Studio 34’s Sweet Sound of Music series tonight. The duo will be playing music from the whole Buried Beds catalog with help from some robots. You’ll also be treated to some new tunes from their upcoming album. They’ll be joined by Joshua Marcus and his band of ukulele misfits as well as Heyward Howkins, who will be making his debut performance. It’s an early all ages show, and they promise to have plenty of hot apple cider and comfy pillows. Keep a lookout for a Buried Beds short performance film entitled Small Stories coming in 2012. (You can check out its trailer below.) It was shot by Nate Johnson and documents the band performing a full day of music in Fairmount Park at Lemon Hill Mansion while partying with friends. Buried Beds will be throwing a big premiere party on January 20 so now you know. Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave., 7:30pm, $10 donation, All Ages (Photo by Neal Santos) – Q.D. Tran
Happy-go-lucky road warriors Jukebox the Ghost will be returning to Philly this Saturday night at Union Transfer. The trio spent most of October touring Europe with James Blunt (who we wonder if “You’re Beautiful” is still getting him laid by models these days) in support of their album Everything Under the Sun touching down on the mainland. Jukebox the Ghost also recently released a new stop-motion video for the track “Half Crazy” (which you can check out below) from their LP. They’re currently doing a string of shows with The Spinto Band. They’ve also invited White Birds, former touring pals and Yep Roc lablemates (when they were in Drink Up Buttercup), to join them for their debut at UT. Expect plenty of old friends and good vibes this evening. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $12 – $14, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
It’s Friday, and I’m sure most of you are ready to leave the work week behind. Well, we’d like to help make your last few hours of work a little more bearable. Check out King Britt’s eclectic groovetastic performance from this year’s Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans. You can stream the set in its entirety HERE. Enjoy!
