Seagulls first capture our attention with the graceful melodies and textured soundscapes found on the group’s debut Great Pines, The Deli Philly’s September Record of the Month 2014. The LP was later picked up by Yellow K Records and re-issued. Today, it’s long-awaited follow-up is out now via Evergreen Prefecture/Honest Face Records (and is available on a thumb drive, packaged like Sega Genesis cartridge). “Thrown Voice is an album about communication – interpersonally, with the environment, within one’s self – and the way that technology can facilitate or get in the way of those interactions. It’s a follow-up about the importance of following up.” Once again, Matt Whittle and friends demonstrate their musical talents, masterfully crafting a timeless sound for the modern age. Feel free to come and experience plenty of feels tomorrow night at PhilaMOCA, where Seagulls will be holding their album release show, supported by friends Spirit Haus, Queue, and URBVN. – H.M. Kauffman
Other places where you can chill this weekend…
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Seagulls (Album Release), Spirit Haus
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Taiwan Housing Project, SAT Frog Holler, Joshua Park, And You, Brutus?
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Mohican, Dreamswell
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Ripped Away, Freeze, SUN Rubbish, Shy Boyz, Bunny Savage and The PLIBmen, Endless Taile
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) FRI Philly Loves Bowie: A Night of Stardust Celebrating Bowie
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Alright Junior, Andorra
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) The Naked Sun
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Erik Kramer, Valentina Janie, Big Boy Brass, SAT (Early) Only on Weekends, Hollow Harbor, Hey Mark, Let’s Riot, (Late) Legion 76, Please Die!
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Air is Human, Grimace Federation, SAT The Retinas
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The People, The Ardvark Felon, Interminable, SAT La Capitana, Behind The Grandstand
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Dead Robins
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Sylo, Astro 8000, SAT DJ Deejay
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Clamfight, Thunderbird Divine (Record Release), Sheena & The Nosebleeds, Human Shield
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Ian St. Laurent
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Tone Bandits, The Blessed Muthas, Gibbous Moon, The Pink Angels
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Easily Fooled
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Hezekiah, Dell P, Mic Stew
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) SAT Violet Waves, Blueroom, Arch of Love
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) SAT Moment To Capitalize
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Coping Skills, SAT Null, Kenny 3
The Glass Onion (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI SAT Carly Cosgrove, Nowadays