Signs of the Swarm ~ Cane Hill ~ Ov Sulfur ~ 156/Silence ~ A Wake in Providence
Signs of the Swarm at Underground Arts
Coral Moons ~ Miss Cantaloupe ~ Air Devi
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 PMCoral Moonshttps://coralmoons.bandcamp.com/Miss CantaloupeHome brewed indie dream pop for fairies, gnomes, witches & wizards.https://misscantaloupe.bandcamp.com/Air Devihttps://devi.bandcamp.com/
Nervous Nikki and the Chill Pills ~ Drift ~ Hot Seat
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 PMShow: 7:30 PM Nervous Nikki and the Chill Pills Nervous Nikki and the Chill Pills are an indie rock band based in the suburbs of Philly led by drummer and vocalist Nicole Bauza. Sonically, they orbit in a unique asteroid belt of influences; a seldom seen place where rock and roll, hip hop, and folk music float together in unison. Together Nicole, Nathan, Doug, and Kendal bring you punchy bass lines, melodic guitar riffs, and group singing powered by raw emotion. https://www.linktr.ee/nervousnikkiDrift Drift is a Philadelphia based Indie-Rock band formed during their time at Drexel University, consisting of Ben Weiss on vocals/guitar, Ryan O’Grady on lead guitar, Henry Merker on bass, and Tristan Walker on drums. In 2019, Drift released the album, ‘Reflection(s),’ through Drexel’s Mad Dragon Music Group. Drift’s music draws influences from indie rock, pop, and progressive rock.https://driftphilly.com/ Hot Seathttps://hotseatband.bandcamp.com/album/hot-seat-demos
Adjective Animal ~ The Lunar Year ~ Expo
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 PMShow: 8:00 PMAdjective AnimalBaltimore music scene’s “secret weapon” Jon Birkholz’ solo project Adjective Animal blurs the lines between digital and analog within the indie rock format. After the success of self produced 2021’s America’s Got Talons” (featured in Spin Magazine’s best albums of 2021) Adjective Animal followed up with album “Every Moment (is) a Portrait) recorded at Wrightway Studios. Recommended if you like Postal Service, Japanese Breakfast, and Television. https://open.spotify.com/artist/02TAj5TqryP1rWFpj2V3Yt?si=cxNcuIB0TaGsmkCtlCk_CgThe Lunar YearThe Lunar Year is a rock and roll band from Philadelphia and Katie Hackett is the psychedelic rock and roll poet of The Lunar Year. After releasing her first two albums in the indie folk/post rock genres (Herodias, 2017) (katie bird, 2020), the project was reborn in 2022 in its current form: an art rock band exploring queerness, environmentalism and the surreal. The band went on 3 full length tours in 2023 in support of their new single Don’t Kiss Strangers, and have recently opened for international touring acts BODEGA and Grace Cummings. Hackett has also scored for film, having been featured at the London International Animation Festival, Viet Film Fest and MAM Festival. Her songs have been featured on comedian Chris Gethard’s New Jersey is the World, MTV’s Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2.https://thelunaryear.bandcamp.com/track/porcelainExpoExperimental psych trio from Philly.https://expobandphl.bandcamp.com/album/expo
Hiroe ~ Quiet Winter ~ Farewell Days ~ Sarina
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: 6:00 PMShow: 6:30 PMHiroeHeavy instrumental rock from Philly. Here to crush you.https://hiroe.bandcamp.com/album/wrought-2Quiet Winterpost-rock/ambient. https://quietwinter.bandcamp.com/track/chinook-cityFarewell Dayshttps://farewelldays.bandcamp.com/track/on-displaySarinaPhiladelphia-based trio mixing elements of stoner rock, progressive, and soul music. Formed in 2020 in the throes of the Pandemic by vocalist Jamie Shemanski and drummer Rich Breazzano, the duo released their debut EP “In Distance is Light” in 2021. Long-time friend and musical collaborator, Don Custer, joined the group in summer of 2023 to fill out the line-up. https://sarinasounds.bandcamp.com/track/sacred-ground
Thunderbird Divine ~ St. Brigid ~ Buzzherd
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 PMShow: 7:30 PMThunderbird DivineThunderbird Divine comprises four Philly rock veterans who came together in March of 2017 to collaborate and create riff- heavy psychedelia/stoner/doom in the spirit of artists like Monster Magnet, Hawkwind, Flower Travellin’ Band, The MC5, Grand Funk Railroad and many others.https://thunderbirddivine.bandcamp.com/track/im-gonna-love-you-a-little-more-babeSt. Brigidhttps://stbrigid.bandcamp.com/BuzzherdHearing their crushing odes to paranoia, dysentery, and Colt .45, it’s no wonder that the people who’ve experienced Buzzherd have come away emotionally shaken by their brush with the teeth of a metaphorical Lucifuge.https://buzzherd.bandcamp.com/album/split-with-pale-horseman
Murphy’s Law ~ BEEF
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: 6:00 PMShow: 7:00 PMMurphy’s LawMurphy’s Law is an American hardcore punk band from New York City, formed in 1982.www.bandlink.comBEEFThicc philly hardcorehttps://www.instagram.com/beef.phl/
Attack Dog ~ Squiggler ~ Nothing Wrong ~ Common Crime
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: 6:00 PMShow: 6:30 PMAttack DogAttack Dog is a rock band from Philadelphia. They are equally influenced by the Grateful Dead and Black Flag.https://attackdog.bandcamp.com SquigglerSquiggler is an indie rock project by Chris Fortunato, a musician and electrical engineer. Squiggler’s first EP, Haunted, released in 2022, pairs a rock-n-roll rhythm section with acoustic instruments and stacked vocal harmonies. The name of the project was inspired by Chris’s dog, Islay, who squiggles all around the sidewalk following scents during walks. We hope to squiggle with you soon.https://www.instagram.com/squigglerband Nothing WrongNothing Wrong is a Philly punk rock band. Sonically dense and urgent yet brimming with pop sensibility and pensive, triumphant lyricism, they have one goal: to get stuck in your head. Formed in 2019, flatlined in 2020, and resuscitated in 2024 with a renewed sense of purpose, NW is a relentless grin in a late capitalist hellscape.https://linktr.ee/nothingwrongphl Common CrimePhiladelphia’s own Common Crime takes influence from a lot of the bands that came out of its underground scene. Pulling influence from bands like Title Fight, PUP, Basement, The Menzingers, and other bands alike to make a perfect blend of emo inspired riffs and pop punk hooks. Loud, brash, and set on their mission to create a modern sound with classic twists. Former members of Young & Heartless and other scene veterans have come together to make new songs that will hopefully spark the next generation of noise makers.https://commoncrimephl.com
Fo Daniels ~ The Upsides ~ Ridge Runners (Acoustic)
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 PMShow: 7:30 PM Fo DanielsFo Daniels combines the raw intensity of a rock and roll band with a singer-songwriter’s attention to lyrical and emotional detail. With a general disregard for trends and genre restriction, Daniels and his band blaze their own trail, quickly growing their diverse catalog of records- which contains a wide variety of influences but is united by the common themes of originality, heart, and rebel spirit. Their tenacious touring schedule has left audiences deeply inspired up and down the East Coast, spreading the word about a sound which can be best described as “pretty and gritty”.https://www.fodaniels.com/The Upsides The Upsides are a 4-piece rock act based in New York City, consisting of brothers Matt and Dan Fullam with longtime friends Matt DaSilva and Hart Mechlin. The band creates a distinct blend of “shimmering surf rock” (Our Sound Music) paired with more overdriven guitar work reminiscent of the early aughts rock revival. The result is a sound that is “accessible, unique, and timeless” (Glide Magazine).Their self-titled debut album was released in May of 2024, supported by a hometown release show at Mercury Lounge. Will Oliver of We All Want Someone to Shout For described “Jump In”, the first single off the album, as “channeling elements of classic New York City rock with a garage rock sensibility, with 90s jangle pop and rock guitar work that feels like a blend of The Strokes and Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever. It’s impossible to resist its delightful nature and charm.” The album’s ten tracks are a succinct yet dynamic collection of tunes that offer everything from the My Bloody Valentine-influenced “We Need More Data” to the wistful and downtempo “No Particular Hours” which opens up to an 80s ballad-esque guitar solo while also channeling modern indie acts like Slow Pulp. Drawing from an array of influences, The Upsides’ authentic production style, genuine lyricism, and recently newfound willingness to go for a big hook are the common threads tying together this first full-length offering into a captivating and refreshing listen. https://theupsidesnyc.bandcamp.com/Ridge Runners (Acoustic)Ridge Runners are a Philadelphia rock band founded by Coleman Rigg. The band is fresh off the release of their second LP “A Place I Thought I’d Never Be”. The album spans far across the rock genre, from pulsing, riffy rock, to softer, meditative sounds of introspection. With the album, Rigg tells a story of hope and optimism as someone who travels through warping time, self realization, and love and loss. The band continues to tour and promote the record through the Eastern US.https://ridgerunners.band/
The March Violets ~ Rosegarden Funeral Party ~ New Desires DJ Set
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 PMShow: 7:30 PM The March VioletsThe March Violets are an English post-punk/gothic rock[1] band formed in 1981 in Leeds, incorporating male & female singers, drum machine rhythms and echo-laden electric guitar, much in the style of fellow Leeds band the Sisters of Mercy.https://www.marchvioletsband.com/Rosegarden Funeral PartyRising from the inferno of heartbreak with a determination towards gentility, humility, graciousness, and kindness, Rosegarden Funeral Party takes influence from life’s tragedies and spins chaos into beauty. Leah Lane fronts the band with a voice like that of the lovechild between Morrissey and Siouxsie Sioux and her guitar playing has been compared to that of Daniel Ash. with bass playing that takes obvious inspiration from Peter Hook. With synths trapped in the loving arms of the 1980’s, rhythmic percussion and drums inspired by dark dance floors, Rosegarden Funeral Party prove to be the second-coming of traditional goth.https://www.rosegardenfuneralparty.com/ New 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.