"Summer meanz guitarz!" With Purling Hiss's latest EP Interstellar Blue, a gravitational pull of heavy is balanced by an ethereal drift. Its languid, mind-warping, guitar grooves have arrived just in time for the dog days of summer - a sublime complement to a frosty beverage and a fat spliff. You can grab your very own copy via Drag City Records. Purling Hiss are also all set to kick off their run of July shows this evening at PhilaMOCA, supported by The Writhing Squares and Long Hots.

Interstellar Blue, the forthcoming EP from Purling Hiss, is set to arrive on July 9 via Drag City. Mike Polizze and friends recently shared its lead single, “Useful Information,” an even-keeled, psych-blues sojourn. The track takes you on a languid, muggy stroll in the summer sun, as a bit of guitar-fueled heat blares down upon you. Purling Hiss will be performing next in Philly on Thursday, July 11, with support from Writhing Squares and Long Hots.

Enveloped in a heavy-psych haze, Purling Hiss shreds in a primal, untamed fury. With jarring blazes of guitar-anchored glory, the band navigates through simmering and smoking hot sonic pockets. Relentless rhythms pace the ship, as it veers into unknown yet intriguing territories. Tomorrow night at Johnny Brenda’s, they’ll be headlining a locals-only bill, reinforced by the raw, grunge, syncopated stampede of Fight Amp-Legendary Divorce offshoot, Low Dose, who will be performing live for the first time. The fuzz-rattling post-punk of Plot will help to lay the groundwork for the evening's festivities. – Michael Colavita

More of the haps this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N Frankford Ave.) FRI Pilkington, SAT Purling Hiss, Low Dose, Plot, SUN Scantron

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Andrew Victor

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Blubird, Americanadian, Sterling Duns & Aqeel Aadam and Friends, Well Room, SAT Laser Background, Mavis the Dog, Luxe

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ken, The Improbables/DJ Deejay, SAT Crazy Bull, Mota/DJ PHSH, SUN Botis, Decap Attak

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Masie Blu, Ty Lemar, Lenora Elaine

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Mr. Brightside: Fame Lust

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dark Waters End, World Below, SAT Legion 76, Duffy’s Cut, The Bad Ups, SUN Big Handsome, The Band Ariel

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.)  FRI John Vettese/Beta Hi-Fi Emerging Music Festival

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Siravo, Skyline the City, Famous & Fallen, SAT Chris Day (Album Release), Super Bonanza

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Uncle Dan, Party Muscles, Sleep Tactics, SAT Moonwalker, SUN Julia Rainer, Eliza Edens

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Teenage Bigfoot, Yeenar, SAT Frost Giant, Bone Hive

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Peace & the City Grease, Dominy, Too Many Talk Shows, SAT Water Temple, Joshua Chase Miller

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT David Cope, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Punk Hands, Sara Henya, Reverend TJ McGlinchey

Tara Hernon

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Manikineter, Felipe Pupo, SAT Disoriental, Pink Angels, Scars Like These, Decontrol

The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Judex, The KMX Band, Big Stall, SAT Misfit Holiday

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet

Franky Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Ben Aire, SAT Ed Christof

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms, SUN Civil Youth, Heavensake

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Delmont, Stealing from Thieves, SAT Pravda, Canyon, Bohemian Mule

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Conversations

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) FRI Chino, SUN Little Bear

LAVA Space (4134 Lancaster Ave.) SAT  Manikineter, Bumsweat 

The Mothership (602 S. 52^nd St.) SAT Great Weights, The Invasive Species

Planet Phitness (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Nancy Strong

Philly/Minneapolis-based indie label Dirty Pillows just announced that it will be dropping a series of 7" records that will benefit the ACLU. The releases will be split between each of the cities, with proceeds going to their local chapters. Volume 1 features previously unreleased tracks from Purling Hiss ("Sit Down"), Harsh Vibes ("Laser Floyd"), and Dulls ("Find You"), as well as a remix from Sad13 and contributions from LOUDS and many other talented artists. You can stream the compilation in its entirety below, and feel free to purchase multiple copies via a variety of formats. Donate what you can for a good cause!

Rowdy, restless, riff-charged Dark Web tied us in with their self-titled album (The Deli Philly’s April Record of the Month). This Saturday, their nonstop sewer punk sounds serve as the primer for a Record Store Day lineup at Repo Records that doesn’t quit. The stampeding, snarling, punk anthems of Posers enter the fray, while a fire-breathing, raw-rock fury explodes from the down and dirty exploits of Residuels. The murky, mystic, synth-laced, darkwave of Remote Control will dial you in, and sticky, psych grooves and sweltering exploratory guitar runs set off the closing solo set from Purling Hiss. 

As the day dwindles down, Eris Temple Arts will host the release show for chamber-folk ensemble On the Water’s new EP Superposition. Whether dashing forward in exuberant rock or swaying in reflective melodies, Dominic resonates. Potentially showcasing material from their forthcoming album Burn Bridges, Burn Pies, the Mad-Hattered, quirky concoctions of OhBree is on the slate, as are the adventurous-eclectic instrumentation merged with captivating songwriting of Dear Rabbit. The duo of Baby & Shylow, which features Aleks Martray (Grandchildren), kicks off the proceedings. - Michael Colavita