Rhapsody of Fire ~ Wind Rose ~ Seven Kingdoms (The Loft)
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Rhapsody of Firehttps://www.rhapsodyoffire.com/Wind Rosehttps://www.windroseofficial.com/Seven Kingdomshttps://sevenkingdoms.bigcartel.com/
Unwed Sailor ~ LAZERDISC
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Unwed SailorAfter two decades of critically acclaimed and fan-adored releases, Unwed Sailor has become a fixture within the indie rock/pop landscape. A familiar and unceasing tide. A steady hand through turbulent channels. In many ways, the band’s forthcoming release MuteThe Charm represents an exercise in addition by subtraction –creating a layered emotive experience through more organic means. At its core, it is a pop rock record with chiming guitars, melodic bass, and rock solid drums– more aligned with the accessible sides of artist influences ranging from The Sundays, Joy Division, and The Stone Roses to Led Zeppelin, Lungfish, and 90’s indie rock band, Seam, than the band’s previous and more ambient releases. “MuteThe Charmis a back to the basics, primal record,” says Johnathon Ford. “It’s instrumental music without all the dressings. Muting the Charm, digging in the dirt, swimming in the ocean, going back to the basics, feeling those primal feelings of nature, and reflecting those feelings in songs. ”Mute The Charm also functions as a notable checkpoint in Unwed Sailor’s continuous progress in blurring the lines between post and pop rock. “I want to transcend the barrier that being an instrumental band with no vocals can sometimes bring between the artist and the listener,” says Ford. “When I sit down to write a song, I’m not writing a post-rock song, I’m writing a pop song. I’m singing through my bass lines. The bass is my voice and the notes are my lyrics. I love how bands like Tycho and El Ten Eleven have created their own voices through instrumental music that appeals to all listeners, not just post rock or instrumental music fans. My goal is to reach and inspire all music fans, not just post rock fans. Mute the Charm is all-at-once a love letter to specific cities and scenes, a longing retrospective on relationships with people and the past, a nod to formative artists and trailblazers, and a hopeful look ahead towards a less tumultuous future. Stay tuned to spartan records.for updates on Unwed Sailor, and be sure to catch the band on their upcoming tour with The Chills this fall – featuring a new live show with visuals by renowned UK artist Gary Prendergast.http://www.instagram.com/unwedsailorhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7kkPAVpkDYfXCSDzaRk6IU?si=iXhJnq3uRwKISiEk-zEsQwLAZERDISC Lazerdisc is a Philadelphia-based band formed by singer-songwriter and guitarist, Kevin Schultes. After a decade of performances with The Wild Dogs and pirate-rock band, Captain Scurvy, Kevin continued writing original works and sought out bandmates for a new band, now known as Lazerdisc. Joined on the drums by longtime bandmate, Jon Applebaum, Jory Fox on bass, Chelsea Oliver on synth, and Meagan Schweiger on keys, Kevin’s songs have taken on new life. The resulting sound blends elements from the genres, rock, grunge, electropop, and alt-country to accompany lyrics about love and heartbreak set in the city of Philadelphia. Lazerdisc is excited to announce their debut performance at Kung Fu Necktie on June 2nd, where fans can expect to hear a mix of both original songs and covers that showcase the band’s diverse musical influences.https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aNKvJZAEzMqPypUYDa6ly?si=zat_uh29TsaqXFHdBEsaCw
Brainorchestra ~ Jah-Monte Ogbon ~ NOLAN
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM BRAINORCHESTRANEW JERSEY REPRESENTATIVE BRAINORCHESTRA HAS BEEN PLANTING HIS FLAG DOWN OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS, WITH OVER 12+ INDEPENDENT VINYL RELEASES, SELF BOOKED SHOWS & 15 NOW STARTING 2023 WITH 2 BRAND NEW, SELF PRODUCED RELEASES CURTESY OF TAT BEATS & ‘COPENHAGEN CRATES. WITH THE MOMENTUM OF THE TWO, BRAIN SETS TO START EXPANDING HIS REACH WITH MORE SHOWS IN THE USA AS WELL AS PLANS FOR THE UK & VARIOUS PLACES IN ACROSS EUROPE.Twitter @_brainorchestraIG @brainorchestra_https://www.brainorchestra.net/Jah-Monte OgbonAn Ohio native, Akron, Ohio to be exact, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon started writing music at the age of 10 however it wasn’t until his teenage years that he started actually recording his music and taking it seriously. The move to Charlotte, North Carolina and later meeting a few key players in the underground music scene gave Jah-Monte the breakthrough he needed to cement him into the scene as a major player. Jah-Monte’ sound mirrors that of the late 90’s Common Sense or Slum Village with his own added flavor thrown in and that’s what’s truly given him an advantage over many of the artists that surround him. His strength lies in his ability to engage a crowd while leaving them with much food for thought and making them come back for much more.Twitter & IG @jahmonteogbonhttps://kingcallis.bandcamp.com/NOLANCali-born. Detroit-bred. Laid back yet ardent. These are all ways to describe NOLAN, the young MC / beatmaker with one of the highest ceilings in the game. Since 2019, NOLAN (formally / also known as Nolan The Ninja) has been on a tear. He released SPORTEE — a full length LP on hip-hop indie heavyweight, Mello Music Group — toured Europe, and regularly collaborated with some of rap’s most creative artists including Homeboy Sandman, Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, Quelle Chris & more. He most notably gained global attention after performing his track “Oranges” on the popular Berlin-based series, COLORSxSTUDIOS. In 2020, amidst the pandemic, NOLAN independently dropped TALK SOON, an innovative mixtape that received positive reviews from OkayPlayer, Passion of the Weiss, etc. With a sophomore effort titled P.S. set released in 2022 plus multiple tour dates, expect to hear more from SPORT CAST’s heading into 2023Twitter & IG @nolantheninjahttps://m.soundcloud.com/nolantheninja-1
RAV With Special Guest Scuare (Cambridge Hall)
**All Ages** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 8:00 PM Rav Twitter – @iamrav IG – @exo_rav TikTok – @exo_rav Spotify – LINK Scuare Twitter – @iamscuare IG – @iamscuare TikTok – @iamscuare Spotify – LINKVIP Includes:●One general admission ticket● VIP early entry into the venue● Pre-show Experience with Rav● Limited edition signed Polaroid● Official VIP laminate● Very limited availability● By purchasing this ticket, you consent [email protected] to email you VIP information regarding your event.● All VIP tickets are final sale and non-transferable.
Franny Lane ~ Toads ~ Dreamers Do
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMFRANNY LANEBandcampTOADDREAMERS DOphilly-based garage rock/noise pop/shoegaze solo project
Jacob Daley ~ go4broke ~ Jack Iris
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMJACOB DALEYeverything’s in scaffoldingSpotifyGO4BROKEmy brain’s fried, i don’t wanna go outside.https://linktr.ee/go4broke JACK IRIS…stuck in psychosis. philly psych pop.https://withkoji.com/@jackiris
Familiar Things ~ Sleep Cycles ~ Floorbird ~ The Great American Typewriter (Cambridge Hall)
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM Familiar Thingshttps://familiarthings.bandcamp.com/Sleep Cycleshttps://sleepcycleonline.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-cycleFloorbirdhttps://floorbird.bandcamp.com/releasesThe Great American Typewriterhttps://linktr.ee/tgatpoppunk
Caring Less ~ DEAN ~ Goth Goth
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM Caring LessCaring Less is a rock band from Philadelphia, PA. The band formed in early 2019 when Sara, Ryan and Nathan met on the Philly DIY forums online. Not long after meeting for the first time, the three started playing covers of Fleetwood Mac songs and adapting Sara’s previously acoustic music to be played by a full band. Sara pulled in Nicholas to drum, and the foursome was set. The band’s music combines the shimmering, heavy guitars of indie legends Soccer Mommy and Petal with lyric and vocal styles reminiscent of the soulful Joni Mitchell and Jeff Buckley. Caring Less has been playing shows at venues all over the Philadelphia area, including The Grape Room, Khyber Pass Pub, and West Philly’s famous Porchfest music festival. The core of Caring Less’s music is lead singer Sara Johnson’s expressive and evocative vocals. Nathan Garfield sings backup vocals and plays lead guitar, Ryan Acito holds down the bass lines and Nicholas Kreh keeps it all together with the drums. Caring Less spent the summer of 2021 recording and perfecting their first major release, an EP due in Summer 2022. This EP has six songs demonstrating the depth and breadth of their unique sound. Sara has spent the last four years recording and publishing music under her solo project Stone Cold Grace. Nathan is one half of The Goodin Brothers and has published music since 2015 under the name Special Something. Ryan and Nicholas bring their own past experience to the band, having played in numerous underground bands around Philly.https://linktr.ee/caringlessDEANhttps://linktr.ee/deandeandeanGoth Gothhttps://linktr.ee/gothgothphilly
Havok + Toxic Holocaust ~ I Am ~ Hammerhedd ~ DJ Keith Cruelty (The Loft)
**All shows 21+—valid ID required** Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:30 PM HAVOKInspired by the burgeoning American thrash metal revival of the mid-2000s, Denver’s Havok assembled in 2004 with an aggressive style that evoked Bay Area thrash legends like Exodus, Metallica, and Testament. Havok’s self-financed early releases got them signed to Candlelight Records, which released Havok’s debut album, Burn, in 2009 and then sent them off to tour with bands like Exodus, Anthrax, Destruction, Primal Fear, and Hammerfall. All of this roadwork only tightened up the group’s impressive chops, and prepared members David Sanchez (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Reece Scruggs (lead guitar), Jessie de los Santos (bass, backing vocals), and Pete Webber (drums) for the recording of their sophomore album, Time Is Up, released in early 2011. Michael Leon replaced de los Santos on bass for 2013’s Unnatural Selection, which earned positive reviews and saw Havok make their Billboard debut. TOXIC HOLOCAUSTA punitive thrash metal project influenced by hardcore punk, west coast hard rock, and proto-death metal bands of the late 90’s such as Discharge, Hellhammer, and Venom, Toxic Holocaust is largely a one- man operation run by Oregon native Joel Grind. Emerging in the lates, the project eventually expanded into a live entity, and by 2020 the group had issued six well-received full-length albums and multiple EPs. Grind founded the band in 1999 in the city of Portland. Writing and recording all of the group’s music himself, he issued a pair of demos (1999’s Radiation Sickness and 2002’s Critical Mass) before unleashing the project’s first full-length effort, Evil Never Dies, in 2003.I AMBrandishing a unique blend of furious thrash and death metal like a weapon of mass destruction, I AM is purely no-nonsense in their patented “Texas Death” assault. Armed with riffs, speed, and overwhelming power, “I AM writes songs that make you want to move” (Decibel Magazine). Across three full-length slabs of bludgeoning intensity and snarling rage, I AM put a Southern stamp and revitalized swagger into deathcore, a subgenre rarely as raw, energized, and diverse as this band. In the spirit of fellow Southern icons Pantera and newer Texan heroes Power Trip, I AM channels discontent and anger into empowering anthems, as likely to inspire a grueling workout as to incite the pit. HAMMERHEDDAbe quit baseball, Eli quit his after-school job, and Henry dropped out of college. The three Ismert brothers who make up Hammerhedd have a natural gift and a greater calling. Perhaps the definition of les enfants terribles, these metal-minded midwesterners from Kansas City are mostly too young to get served at the venues they slay, but you wouldn’t know it to hear their music. Drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Gojira, Meshuggah, and Mastodon, Hammerhedd blend heavy genres into a perfect sludge of driving rhythms, brutal distortion, and just a tinge of melodic mischief. DJ KEITH CRUELTYUnearthing the most hellish sounds from the depths of the heavy metal graveyard, DJ Keith Cruelty will be unleashing a Heavy Iron Fist of Metal Up Your Ass between sets: COMPLETE AND TOTAL STREET METAL HELL!!! All Vinyl. No Reissues and No requests!https://www.instagram.com/chains_and_leather
Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band ~ Two Good Eyes ~ The Scouts
**All shows 21+—valid ID required**Doors: 7:00 PMShow: 7:30 PMCONNOR BRACKEN & THE MOTHER LEEDS BANDConnor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band play Rock and Roll music and are based in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The band’s latest studio album, ‘Nightbird Motel’ released in 2020, sold out multiple live shows at House of Independents, Asbury Park, NJ and the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, NYC. Classic Rock Magazine and SiriusXM Radio have featured the band, which helped kick open the door to the rest of the country. For fans of Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, and The Killers.CB&MLB are set to release their latest single “Lies”, which has cemented their standing as Asbury Park’s emissary of Rock and Roll. Frontman and guitarist Connor Bracken, drummer Rich Seyffart, and bass player Chris Dubrow have been joined by their newest member Dee DiMeola on guitar. This line-up is primed for the bigger and better in 2022 and beyond. https://www.motherleedsband.com/ TWO GOOD EYESDebuting in November of 2021, Two Good Eyes is an explosive three piece rock n roll machine based out of Philadelphia PA. Drawing on influences such as the Police, Green Day, and Ben Folds Five, Two Good Eyes strives to bring raw, minimally produced, original rock n roll music back to the forefront of today’s music scene. Featuring Nolan Gardner on bass and lead vocals, Nathan Hurdle on lead guitar, and Matthew Chenery on the drums, the band can be seen performing regularly around the Philadelphia area and is currently working on their debut LP set for a summer 2023 release.https://www.twogoodeyesmusic.com/ THE SCOUTSThe Scouts are a five-piece indie rock outfit based out of Lancaster, PA. Formed by four friends in high school, the group has consistently produced thoughtful, anthemic songs that are sustained by evocative guitar melodies and punchy rhythms. Since the release of their debut EP in 2019 and a handful of singles in the years following, The Scouts have adopted elements of the shoegaze and post-punk genres, introducing a fifth band member in 2022 to add synthesizer to its spacious sound. While harnessing a youthful melancholy that accompanies growing up in a small town, The Scouts make music that’s wistful enough to make you reflect, but dynamic enough to make you crowd surf.Bandcamp