Bad Bad Hats ~ Pronoun
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Bad Bad Hats The Minneapolis, Minnesota duo Bad Bad Hats are named after a little-known song from “Madeline,” a beloved children’s book series about a mischievous young girl and her yellow-clad classmates. Founded by singer/songwriter Kerry Alexander and guitarist Chris Hoge, the band traffics in similarly playful concepts and warm scenes of youth. Bad Bad Hats are celebrated for crispy, lived-in melodies, big choruses that stick for days, and an easy musicianship that carries across their eclectic, wide-ranging releases. The band’s lead singer Kerry Alexander grew up between Tampa, Florida and Birmingham, Alabama. As a child, she was a student of the glossy MTV pop that defined the early 2000s, as well as the David Bowie and Tom Petty CDs her parents would play while making dinner. Singer songwriters like Alanis Morissette, Kim Deal, and later, Michelle Branch, were an early inspiration for Kerry: after discovering songwriting as a profession while watching American Idol, the young teenaged Kerry began filling binders with songs, planning to one day write hit records for stars. As her confidence grew, Kerry began testing her performance chops at open mic nights, and eventually began sharing demos on Myspace, where she first connected with Chris Hoge, a savvy guitarist and classmate at the small liberal arts school Macalester College. The pair’s chemistry was undeniable, sharing common tastes in songwriting and sound, and they flourished creatively–and, soon, as a couple. They refined demos together and gigged around the Twin Cities, where they received consistently strong responses from friends who’d come to their shows. Soon, Kerry and Chris were assembling their first EP, “It Hurts,” and catching the ear of local indie labels. After fleshing out the line up with bassist Noah Boswell, Bad Bad Hats was officially born. “Psychic Reader,” BBH’s debut LP, arrived in 2015. Led by the ebullient single “Midway,” the album highlighted the band’s cinematic sound, punchy rhythm sections, and Kerry’s heart-aching vocals. With “Psychic Reader,” the band expanded their audience beyond local Twin Cities venues, as their music spread organically via college radio and shared links. New fans seemed to discover the music daily, their growth coincided with a renaissance in young bedroom musicians via streaming through the 2010s. With their follow up full length albums “Lightning Round” (2018) and “Walkman” (2021), Bad Bad Hats expanded their sound and look, with hilariously DIY music videos that cast the band as ice hockey players, Elvis impersonators, secret agents and more. In the years since their initial noodling around St. Paul, Bad Bad Hats have toured globally with peers like The Beths and Hippo Campus, and storied acts like The Front Bottoms and the aforementioned Michelle Branch, who picked them up for her 2022 headlining world tour. It was a full-circle moment for Kerry, one that she made clear on stage at each show.PronounWhat once seemed like a fever to Vellturo has evolved into a nearly a decade journey and a full fledged career as PRONOUN. Started back in 2015 in the corner of her Bushwick apartment, Vellturo was struck with sudden heartbreak, deeming the creation of PRONOUN and her debut EP the only thing that kept her from destroying herself.
AIRIEL ~ BLUSHING ~ BODYWASH
*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors8 PM – Show AIRIELActive since the late 90’s, the Chicago-based group’s lush washes of effects-heavy guitars and yearning vocals recall U.K. shoegaze acts like Kitchens of Distinction and Ride, and American indie songwriters like Bob Mould. The group released a series of four Winks and Kisses EPs in 2003 and 2004, then sporadically resurfaced with the albums The Battle of Sealand (2007) and Molten Young Lovers (2017). Winks and Kisses was remastered for a 20th anniversary deluxe reissue in 2023. The 20th anniversary deluxe edition included demos dating back to the group’s 1997 formation and several previously unreleased songs. ~ Paul Simpson BLUSHINGOn their recently completed third LP, Sugarcoat (releasing May 3, 2024), Blushing’s dynamism is on full display, flitting effortlessly from spacey psychedelia to twee pop jangle with finesse and panache. Having once again enlisted Ringo Deathstarr’s Elliot Frazier and Ride’s Mark Gardener for engineering, mixing, and mastering duties, Sugarcoat is a dense, reverb-laden exploration of alt rock’s 40+ year history that conjures up concord from chaos. Whether it’s the post-punk-tinged “Seafoam” (which happens to feature Jeff Schroeder on lead guitar) or the hypnotic psych of “Slyce”, Blushing weaves a cohesive musical arc that effortlessly blends their disparate influences into a sonic watermark that is unmistakably their own. BODYWASHBodywash formed in 2014 as a vehicle for the sonic bond between Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter. The Montreal duo conjure a dreamscape with airy vocals, intricate guitars and pulsating synths over a heavy rhythmic foundation. In 2019, they released their debut LP, Comforter, which received praise from Bandcamp Daily, NPR, Clash Mag and elsewhere. The sophomore LP finds the band experimenting with glitching drones and cascading vocals while exploring themes of dislocation and decay. In support of the record, the duo has played a series of headlining dates across North America as well as festival spots at SXSW, Treefort Fest, Sled Island and more.
Sign Crushes Motorist ~ Olivia O (Cambridge Hall)
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMSign Crushes MotoristSign Crushes Motorist is a slowcore-influenced project of Northern Irish small-town artist Liam McCay, who is 18 years-old and just finished secondary school.The music is inspired by slacker and lo-fi alt-rock music with a particular nod to Duster, the San Jose, California band who released three main albums in the slowcore genre in the 90s before taking a near 20 year hiatus that they ended in 2019 to release once more. The project name, Sign Crushes Motorist, is the title of a Duster song. McCay has also cited the late Apistat Commander as an influence.Sign Crushes Motorist is just one of McCay’s pseudonyms which also includes Take Care, Birth Day, Make His Ribs Show, Manta, Hold, Miserable Teens Club, Roaming, Death Trap, Moon Water ,etc.Olivia O
Mark Shiiba ~ Justin Mazer
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PMMark ShiibaNavigating the intricate tapestry of military life, the laid-back vibes of Southern California, and the poignant emotional depths of loss, Mark Shiiba immerses you in a musical journey that resonates on a profound level. His dynamic sound serves as a cathartic fusion of acoustic honesty and electric energy. After spending 6 years in the Navy honing his songwriting craft, Mark serendipitously met Colorado based singer-songwriter Daniel Rodriguez in a backyard in San Diego while Daniel was opening for Gregory Alan Isakov and The Lumineers during their west coast Brightside tour. Daniel was so inspired by Mark’s song “Bones” that it led to Daniel producing Mark’s first full length record titled “Bones” which will be released in 2024. Mark released his first EP, “Sunny Days,” along with a handful of singles, including “Wake Up”, “Here We Go,” “You’re Made for Falling in Love,” and “Christmas by the Fire.” while he was in Charleston, South Carolina while studying Naval Nuclear Power. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GwrlLHprqqy29GK9JnmY9?si=Y3L2FWXsSv-gvhwbzSrheghttps://markshiiba.comhttps://www.instagram.com/markshiibamusic/https://www.tiktok.com/@markshiibaJustin MazerJustin is a Pennsylvania native and Philadelphia based guitarist who has worked as a sideman for various artists such as Daniel Rodriguez, John Craigie, Grahame Lesh, Dave Bruzza, Pat Finnerty, Ryan Montbleau, Yarn, Madeline Hawthorne and others. Following the release of his three debut records in 2021, Justin is beginning to focus more energy on developing his version of reflective and spacious lo-fi guitar centric instrumental music. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GyrThK2ntqqSua2TonCw4?si=sjHgmF-ZSO27lEEHBtT2uw
LAYTO
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMLaytoLayto [aka Paul Catalano] was born and raised in Boston. Being the youngest of five, in the midst of family turmoil and dysfunction, music became an escape.Growing up, Layto was exposed to many different types of music through his parents and even taught himself to play the piano. Gradually, he grew a deep appreciation for melody, and with an already established passion for writing, it was a natural progression.After dropping out of college one credit shy of his degree in English, the focus shifted to his music.In 2018, Layto independently released his debut EP ‘Low Boy’ featuring single “Little Poor Me” which quickly gained traction from Sirius XM’s ALT Nation & now has over 50 million streams worldwide. Now with over 150 million catalog streams, Layto will be moving forward with Position Music Group as a label partner after inking a deal in June 2022. Layto has an intensity about his style, delivery and blending of alt rock, pop, and hip/hop elements. His music has given a voice to the millions who suffer from anxiety and depression.“When we get into the studio to cut a record, I’m always hyperaware of not trying to create something I could picture another artist singing. I want every track to feel like a Layto song, and with every release we continue to define what that means”
Space Race ~ Almost! ~ Dream By Dream
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMSpace RaceSpace Race is the new project from composer/bassist Kyle Rowe and drummer Kyle Noone. Together, the Kyles have created a musical experience drawing from jazz, hip hop, and electronic music through raw, improv filled arrangements. They will be celebrating their new Self-Titled album, out everything February 28th.Almost! almost! is almost everything. Incorporating elements of indie rock, latin, rnb, funk, grunge and punk into a band with a sound all its own, almost! will make you feel all your feelings before letting you rage and dance it all out. Formed in 2023, the project is led by touring vet Matt Salazar and four of his closest musical partners. The band is quickly moving towards recording and releasing an onslaught of music in 2024. Dream By DreamThe brainchild of Manu Gajanan and Ben Seltzer, dream by dream is your mother’s favorite band. “I don’t remember Ben before Manu” – Erik “Squid” Scattaregia “Do you think they’re like.. ya know…?” – Eric Wortham (Adele, Kamila Levine) “I heard they share a bed like three times a week. I mean more power to ‘em but it’s GOTTA be something just beyond the music, right?” – Luke Carlos O’Reilly “Good for them. At least SOMEONE’s getting it!” – Tommy Gajanan “Ayeee Tommy enough with the chit chat let’s get back to this rigatonnnnnn!!!” – Tommy Garlic “Jeeeeeeus christ you two again” – Tony Cannoli
Elita ~ Pink Blush
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PMElitaGrowing up in Cupids, Newfoundland, Canada, a town of less than 800 people, Elita spent most of her childhood in isolation. With encouragement from her parents, she developed artistic skills in photography, drawing, dancing, singing and music. She changed high schools frequently as a teenager. Feeling removed from friends, she found comfort in social media, where she began gaining a following on instagram in 2015, and began modeling. In 2017, Elita launched her own business, designing zines and a few years later, a weapons jewelry line. That same year, she met her boyfriend, Tim. Although Elita hadn’t engaged in anything musically since she was a teenager, Tim recognized her musical potential and encouraged her to start singing again. The couple recorded a cover of ‘After Hours’ by the Velvet Underground. With a growing interest in the cinematic arts, Elita focused on writing a movie script with Tim (to no success). However this attempt at collaboration led to them writing their first single, ‘I Hate Everyone But You’ (2018). They had no intention of making the song public, but after recording a test demo, they decided to release it. Tim concentrated on writing more songs with his bandmates, and sending these instrumentals to Elita who would write lyrics and perform vocals. This collaboration led to the eventual recording and release of Elita’s debut EP, ‘Sick Girl’ (2019), which was followed by the ‘Blood Sucker’ (2020) and ‘Anxiety Angel’ (2021) EPs. The projects combined have over 30M streams.Pink BlushPink Blush is an electrifying indie alternative rock band based out of Philadelphia, PA. Composed of Amber Lewandowski, Jordan Phipps, Joshua Hayes & Jake Soojian, Pink Blush strives to create catchy melodies & honest lyrics paired with powerful guitars & drums that make you want to move your feet.
Close Drive with Yesterday’s Clothes & Petrol
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Close DriveClose Drive is a four piece band from the suburbs of Philadelphia PA. The band consists of John Antoni (guitar/backing vox) Brandon Higgins (guitar/ lead vox), William Higgins (bass, backing vox) and Kevin Sullivan (drums). Playing originally as a duo the band expanded and is now actively playing shows all around the North East. Following their self-titled debut album “Close Drive,” the band signed with indie label Free Dive Records. Countless hours in the studio working with producer Tyler Ripley, the band looks to have many upcoming releases in 2023.https://linktr.ee/closedriveYesterday’s Clothes Introducing “Yesterday’s Clothes” – a fresh and vibrant alternative rock band hailing from Asheville, NC. Comprised of Hampton Schlock (vox/rhythm guitar), Connor Burchett (lead guitar), Jack Ritchie (drums), and Jackson Chisholm (bass), they bring an electrifying energy to the stage. With a deep love for music and a passion for the great outdoors, Yesterday’s Clothes finds inspiration in both realms. When they’re not creating infectious melodies, you’ll often find them camping and exploring the natural wonders around Asheville. This sense of adventure infuses their music, resulting in a unique blend of alternative rock that captures the essence of their surroundings.https://linktr.ee/yesterdaysclothesPetrol four piece indie/punk band. kelly green is a spaceship. https://linktr.ee/Petrolphl
Ouroboros ~ The Rebecca Zimmerman Band ~ Jersey Calling
AGE RESTRICTION: Only Ages 21+ can purchase tickets for this show. NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for anyone underage who purchases or attempts to use these tickets. Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMOuroborosOuroboros is a Philadelphia based rock group with a soulful attitude. In 2023 the band wrote, recorded, and produced a new record. This success motivated them to reach higher and higher. Stay tuned for the unveiling of new music and the 2024 Ouroboros American tour.https://ouroboros2.bandcamp.comThe Rebecca Zimmerman BandThe Rebecca Zimmerman Band (Philadelphia, PA) blends elements of alt-rock, folk, jam bands, and metal to produce a style that is genuinely raw. Friends since high school, Rebecca, Luke, Chris, and Drew combine their influences to create such melodic music. The band’s original compositions captivate audiences with an honesty that vibrantly shines in their performances. Rebecca’s novel sound and upbeat energy establish a meaningful connection with diverse audiences that habitually seek her return. The band continues to perform regularly and expand their outreach, with a new album currently in the works.https://rebeccazimmerman.bandcamp.com/ Jersey Callinghttp://jerseycallingmusic.com/
Twin Tribes ~ Urban Heat ~ Dancing Plague ~ New Desires
AGE RESTRICTION: All Ages Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PMTwin TribesHailing from Texas, Twin Tribes is an emerging force in the darkwave scene, turning heads in 2018 with the release of their debut album “Shadows” that featured dark melodic sounds, synthesizers, lyrics about the undead, and the occult and parallel universes. They returned in 2020 with the ten-track album “Ceremony” with an evolved sound that explored love and loss while showcasing their progression as a band. With songs that are both dynamic and introspective, they balance the darker shades of the emotional spectrum with an energy and momentum that gifts their music a powerful sense of urgency and drama. Their lyrics dig deep into the personal turmoil of love, life and loss, and have forged a new aesthetic that fuses the gothic with the romantic, viewing emotional themes through a darker lens. As their second LP gains increasing critical and commercial attention, these pillars of the independent music scene continue to re-define what genres such as darkwave and post-punk mean in 2023.http://www.twin-tribes.comUrban Heathttps://urbanheat.bandcamp.com/album/like-thisDancing Plaguehttps://dancingplaguemusic.bandcamp.com/album/elogiumNew DesiresSince 2010, DJ Paul T has been an integral part of DJSC, a revered event night in Philadelphia that pays homage to the iconic sounds of Depeche Mode, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, and The Cure. This specialized focus not only underscores DJSC’s dedication to celebrating the enduring legacy of these bands but also highlights Paul’s deep-seated appreciation for the foundational pillars of post-punk. As a co-founder along side John D, Paul T has cultivated a community of enthusiasts who share a passion for these groundbreaking artists, creating a vibrant space where nostalgia and contemporary soundscapes intersect. DJ Paul T’s career, spanning over two decades since he began DJing in 2000, has been marked by a constant pursuit of musical evolution while staying true to the roots that inspired DJSC’s inception. With the launch of “New Desires,” he expands the musical repertoire of DJSC beyond its original focus, embracing a broader spectrum of genres, including modern post-punk, dream pop, dark wave, new romantic, and FM synth-based music. This initiative reflects his ambition to explore the boundaries of music and to offer his audience a more diverse listening experience. “New Desires” represents a bold step forward, while DJSC remains a testament to Paul’s ability to maintain a deep connection to the influential sounds of the ’80s and ’90s that have shaped the alternative music scene. Through his expert curation and dynamic DJ sets, Paul T invites his audience on a journey that pays tribute to the past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to the future of music. His dedication to crafting immersive musical experiences has solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s music scene and a beacon for fans of these timeless bands and beyond.https://www.djscphilly.comhttps://instagram.com/djscphilly