Union Transfer, All Ages, $15
Some say controversial, others say visionary, and still others simply say “trolls.” Das Racist, famous not only for their single “Combination Pizza Hut & Taco Bell,” but also for their unadulterated–yet–educated full releases, will be at Union Transfer tomorrow night. Make sure you pick up your requisite fast–food–fill before you go. Buy tickets here: http://www.utphilly.com/event/158145/
Listen: Michael Jackson
Tuesday, 10/9 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
First Unitarian Church, All Ages, $20
At times jaunty, at times profound. Experimental pop, indie pop, and lofi all at once. Get some of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah this Tuesday at First Unitarian. Catch some twangy goodness, but make sure to stomp your feet and say “naw” unless you want to be put down by the man. Buy tickets here: http://www.r5productions.com/event/160585/
Listen: Maniac
Wednesday, 10/10 How To Dress Well
Johnny Brenda’s, 21+, $10
How To Dress Well’s newest and second album, “Total Loss” was named “Best New Music” by Pitchfork this year; the reviewer called it “a work of poignant and devastating art.” See How To Dress Well with oFF and Worshiper at Johnny Brenda’s. Buy tickets: http://www.johnnybrendas.com/event/149623/
Listen: Cold Nites
Union Transfer, All Ages, $18
Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman returns to Philadelphia this week in support of “I Know What Love Isn’t,” which came out last month. “I Know What Love Isn’t,” Lekman’s first full-length album in five years, contains the same retro-flavored pop and quirkily confessional lyrics that Jens’ fans have come to adore, and you can expect more of that at the show. Buy tickets here: http://www.r5productions.com/event/136653/
Listen: An Argument With Myself
Thursday, 10/11 Mayer Hawthorne and Cheers Elephant
Harrison Auditorium, All Ages, $10
SPEC has managed to pick up modern R’n’B guy Mayer Hawthorne for their fall concert this year. Will he be better than our past fall shows? Will he answer interview questions at the speed of light? Find the answers to both questions (and more!) in this week’s print issue. Buy tickets here: http://upennspec.ticketleap.com/specconcertsfall2012/
Listen: Finally Falling
Friday, 10/12 Bleeding Rainbow
Johnny Brenda’s, 21+, $10
Formerly known as Reading Rainbow, this local band went from a duo to a quartet, and, name-changes aside, have re-emerged as a stronger, better group. Check them out at Johnny Brenda’s with Heavy Medical and Far-Out Fangtooth at 9:15. Buy tickets here: http://www.johnnybrendas.com/event/154361/
Listen: Wasting Time
