Thotcrime ~ Cocojoey ~ Zombieshark! ~ The Civil War in France
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM ThotcrimeThe usual pitfalls and tribulations of getting a group of people into a room to write and record an album do not apply here. With members hailing from Champaign-Urbana, IL, Philadelphia, PA and Nottingham, UK, THOTCRIME’s approach to crafting their brand of Cybergrind is an embrace of technological advances and DIY collaboration via Discord servers, instant messengers and online community. Their latest release, D1G1T14L_DR1FT, the follow up to 2020’s ønyøurcømputer, sees THOTCRIME continue to gleefully abandon genre convention in favour of boundless individuality and invention. They cohesively blend together disparate influences from 100 Gecs to The Locust. D1G1T4L_DR1FT finds the international act steadfastly embracing exultation and conquering all that stands in their way. Tracks such as Tweet This! and Critical Codependence (featuring diana starshine) bubble enthusiastically with hyperpop-isms amongst grind and emphatic declarations of triumph in the face of modern day adversity – be that the relentlessly ill-disposed and cynical news cycle we all find ourselves plugged into, pervasive anxieties or interpersonal turbulence – whilst tracks such as the opening This Isn’t Foundation, Now Give Me Your Skin Please? and Central Dogma play to THOTCRIME’s more caustic hardcore and metallic edges with dizzying results. THOTCRIME’s prolific output to date has seen the band generate a buzz in online music communities and garner praise from Bandcamp Daily in the publication’s profile on the burgeoning cybergrind movement at large. This June the band will be together in person for the first time as they hit the road to play shows on the East Coast and in the MidWest. They are taking their friend and burgeoning hyper pop/cybergrind act Cocojoey for support. New single “A Better Kind of Shot” comes out 5/12. “We’re extremely excited to be performing together as a full unit for the very first time. When K and I started this project all the way back in 2019, I don’t think either of us expected we’d be able to do something like this. And being able to bring Cocojoey along with us on this run is really cool, their music is so fun and they bring such a great energy in their live performance.”https://thtcrime.bandcamp.com/Cocojoeyhttps://cocojoey.bandcamp.com/Zombieshark!https://zombieshark.bandcamp.com/The Civil War in Francehttps://thecivilwarinfrance.bandcamp.com/
No/Más ~ Knoll ~ UltraMantis Black
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM No/Máshttps://nomasgrind.bandcamp.com/Knollhttps://knollgrind.bandcamp.com/album/metempiricUltraMantis Blackhttps://ultramantisblack.bandcamp.com/
The Women’s National Hockey League ~ Ripley ~ Best Bear
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMTHE WOMEN’S NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEThe Women’s National Hockey League is a “post mom rock” band from NYC and none of them play hockeySpotifyInstagramRIPLEY“How do I really feel?” This is the question the songwriter Ellen Tiberio-Shultz has been asking them-self repeatedly and relentlessly since 2009 when they first started the band Ellen Siberian Tiger. This desire to understand and articulate their deepest fears, desires and joys is the common thread that connects the acoustic music the band released at it’s inception to the grungier and darker sound of their most recent release, Cinderblock Cindy (October 2020). About the lyrical content of the album, Ellen says: “Existing in the patriarchy without benefiting from it feels to me like I’m under scrutiny, like people are looking at me and measuring me against what they think I should be and in the process rendering me a passive thing to be judged. So I tried to write about who I am without those expectations. I made this album to reject that passivity, and to take an active roll in shaping my own narrative as a queer, non binary person.” The band’s current influences include Guerilla Toss, Bjork, Deerhoof and Nirvana, although if you listen through their discography you’ll find nods to folkier acts like First Aid Kid and The Dodos as well. In addition to lead singer and guitarist Ellen Tiberio-Shultz, the band currently features Collin Dennen on bass and synth and Rich Straub on drums.MusicBEST BEARBest Bear is all about understated indie-rock, ethereal dream-pop textures, and heartfelt lyrics.At times lush and oneiric, at others raw and unapologetic, the band’s songs feel like a genuine portrait of the member’s life-long love of music. However, there is also an inclusive, community-driven element at play. Connecting with the audience and other artists drives the mindset of the band, which proudly identifies with the LGBTQIA+ community and values.Best Bear has released two well-received singles over the past few years, but the musicians in the band have continued to perfect their chemistry as a unit. They’re now set to release their first-ever full-length album “When”, which will undoubtedly be another milestone in the band’s discography and musical journey.Fans of artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, The Beths, Soccer Mommy, or Pinegrove should definitely tune in!Website
Band of Gringos ~ Proper Shapes
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMBAND OF GRINGOSBand of Gringos is a power trio hailing from the psychedelic and soulful town of Ocean Beach in San Diego, CA.Spotify | Instagram | YoutubePROPER SHAPESProper Shapes is a Philly based band with extensive performance experience at venues and festivals in Philadelphia and South Jersey, building a devoted following in the area. They have a significant buzz going after the release of our first official music video for “Valentine,” the lead single from their upcoming debut full-length album.Facebook | Spotify
Sarina ~ The Dead Moon Hung ~ The Swell Fellas
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Sarinawww.sarinasounds.bandcamp.com The Dead Moon Hunghttps://thedeadmoonhung.bandcamp.com/track/6-demo?fbclid=PAAaYxjMsb4AhFSGO8HBlVY8TNUCUd1S20BPaj67tuz3KscEns2tbEG_9uBi8 The Swell Fellashttps://open.spotify.com/artist/47qs3PPsu74DYbujqGdLYf?si=Pwu4E6LRQsWaUJKQtY6Bpg&dd=1
Flummox ~ JAELYN ~ UGLI
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM FlummoxFormed in a rundown trailer near the garbage dump off of an old Tennessean Highway, Flummox has been causing audiences to fall into euphoric fits of shock for over a decade. Branding their style as “genre-fluid,” Flummox combines twisted musical-theatre tactics with avant-garde fusion & extreme metal stylings set with strange hooks that stick with you well past their welcome. www.linktr.ee/flummoxofficial JAELYNPhiladelphia’s JAELYN plays progressive metal with nods to post hardcore and post punk. Featuring current or former members of Boy Sets Fire, Iron Roses, and Label The Traitor, JAELYN combines sci-fi dystopic imagery with hard-hitting rock/metal ballads.UGLI https://ugli.bandcamp.com/album/ugli-u-gotta-luv-it
Leanna Firestone ~ Abby Cates
**All Ages** Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 6:30 PMLeanna FirestoneLeanna Firestone is an impressive artist and talented musician from Nashville, Tennessee.While attending Recording Industry school, Leanna entered the professional world of songwriting by fusing her writing with the community of anime stans she found when she first joined TikTok. Ultimately, this led to a short snippet of what would become her first release,”Strawberry Mentos” which reached 5M streams. Then, in 2021, her next track “Least Favorite Only Child” reached 4M streams, while her EP Y/N peaked at #8 on the US singer-songwriter iTunes Charts. One of her songs was also featured during an episode of Love Island UK. In early 2022, she released her first full album Forward / Slash, featuring “Diet Coke”, “Gambling Addiction” and “Smitten.” Currently, Leanna is signed to Frtyfve Records out of London.https://www.instagram.com/leannafirestone/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/31431J9PD3bfNsPKkezt0d Abby Cateshttps://www.instagram.com/abbycates/?hl=en
Whackbat ~ Sloptart ~ Pale Fang
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM WHACKBATWhackbat is a 3-piece American rock band from Philadelphia, PA. Strongly influenced by Pavement, Modest Mouse, and Thin Lizzy. If you knew them, you’d see their faces. “Whackbat is the best f*cking band. Period. We ball. You gotta be kiddin’ me.” – Bill Nyehttps://www.instagram.com/whackbat.band/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mStbR70ZI7nt2ftsPzYi0SLOPTARTThree punk rock kids bringing you Philly brat punk and making you dance. https://www.instagram.com/sloptart.xoxo/https://open.spotify.com/artist/4EnuEVnDOqgDZcJvfdyyrV?go=1&sp_cid=c7a28a463d98cdabeeacaa0c0e2770f8&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1PALE FANGPale Fang is a 4-piece Psych-Punk band from Allentown, PA. Active since 2022, the band has been performing throughout the surrounding Eastern PA area. Post-punk / Garage-punk influenced and often compared to Osees, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Dead Moon. https://www.instagram.com/pale_fang/https://palefang.com/
Tallies ~ Nylon Ghost ~ Path
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMTALLIESTwo years after the release of their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album, Toronto-based indie pop outfit TALLIES are preparing to defy all expectations with their hotly anticipated new single, “No Dreams of Fayres”. A lilting yet powerful opus culled straight from the dreampop ether, it is both a direct continuation of the band’s sound, and an evolution into a stronger, wiser, and more mature version of TALLIES.“No Dreams for Fayres” is TALLIES’ first release on new label Bella Union, a partnership that was written across the indie pop firmament since the band’s beginnings. Run by ex-Cocteau Twins bassist Simon Raymonde, Bella Union’s ethos aligns perfectly with TALLIES’ dedication to immersing themselves in the label’s signature sound. “Putting out a record with one of our heroes is extremely cool,” explains Dylan, “being on Bella is a really big deal for us.” Produced by Graham Walsh (Holy Fuck) and Dylan Frankland of the band at Palace Sound, Baskitball 4 Life and Candle Recording in Toronto.https://tallies.bandcamp.com/album/patinaNYLON GHOSTNylon Ghost is a band that thrives on the power of friendship. Comprised of a group of musicians who have known each other since high school, their bond is what drives their music forward. Over the years, they have each explored different creative paths, delving into different genres and experimenting with different sounds. In 2020, the band came back together with a renewed sense of purpose and urgency. Trapped inside their homes, they quickly got to work on a small collection of songs that spoke to the things that really mattered to them. Almost three years later, they headed to Spice House Sound in Fishtown to record their debut EP, Reunion. Nylon Ghost’s music is the product of over a decade of change, growth, and friendship. Their unique sound blends elements of indie rock, pop, and country music to create something truly special. With soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, their songs capture the highs and lows of the human experience in a way that is both honest and relatable. At the heart of Nylon Ghost’s music is their unwavering commitment to each other and their shared vision. Their friendship is what sets them apart and makes their music truly authentic.https://nylonghost1.bandcamp.com/PATHPath is the recording project of Philadelphian Sam Keeler. Since coming together in 2017, Path have released two full length LPs and six singles. Their undeniably rich and emotional sound, solidified by sparkling guitars, warm electric piano, and a tight rhythm section, has helped Path cement themselves as one of the true hidden treasures of northeastern indie rock and folk music. If you know, you know. Path’s third album You’re Gonna Be Alright was recorded by Keeler at his home in Kensington, Northeast Philadelphia. Much like Philadelphian contemporaries Spirit of the Beehive, Alex G and Adam Granduciel, Keeler opts to create music in his own space. Most of the members of Path support their creative venture by working in Philadelphia restaurants. Path have performed alongside acts such as Trace Mountains, Goon, Wild Pink, Lazy Eyes, Neighbor Lady, Daniel Donato, and others.https://withkoji.com/@pathsongs
Morbid Cross ~ Neverfall ~ Red Brick
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMMORBID CROSSNew Jersey Trash.https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PQai478aYck4AdBe5gDvM?si=rA8ZzAaOQNOVrLdfaSWygg&dd=1NEVERFALLSouth Carolina Thrashhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3q39jk9EaIzf92E3XIiXWA?si=08uknRnET8ue0QZbTBHlcg&dd=1RED BRICKPhilly False Sludgehttps://redbrickanger.bandcamp.com/album/gastric