Quelle Chris ~ Cavalier ~ Darko the Super
QUELLE CHRISWhen an artist consistently creates at the forward edge, there are no guardrails. Quelle Chris has been comfortable at the boundaries, leading Hip-Hop since he started. Quelle’s vision extends beyond genre or format. He continued broadening his creative ambitions even beyond his own legendary four album run (BYIG, Everything’s Fine, Guns, Innocent Country 2) and worked with Chris Keys to compose part of the score for the Oscar-winning film “Judas and The Black Messiah” with director Shaka King.The new album, “DEATHFAME,” is a sonic treatment produced by Quelle himself, along with Chris Keys and Knxwledge. The record carries on like an incredible lost tape found at a flea market. It explores, unflinchingly, every moment of the trials the early 2020s has brought to all of us. Guests Navy Blue and Pink Siifu lend brilliance to the dynamic and unexpected new album coming May 13th on Mello Music Group.https://quellechris360.bandcamp.com/CAVALIERhttps://www.instagram.com/cavwins/DARKO THE SUPER Darko the Super is the weirdo rap superstar alter-ego of Evan Souza. Born in the bosom of suburbia in 1993, Darko the Super wrote his first song at the tender age of 5. A prolific mad genius on the beats and microphone, also the mastermind behind indie label, U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art. Darko has collaborated with the likes of Lil B, MC Paul Barman, Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle, and Mr. MFN eXquire. His favorite album of all time is “Hello Nasty” by the Beastie Boys. Darko has stated his biggest inspirations in life are Bill Hicks, Frank Zappa, and Andy Kaufman. Other influences on his style are E-40, Kool Keith, Del the Funky Homosapien and Ghostface Killah. As a producer, J Dilla, Madlib, and MF Doom have had the biggest impact on Darko’s production technique. Darko played his first live show at a college in Lancaster, PA. He cleared out the dance floor and made $47. That was the genesis of his career as a professional musician. Shortly after, he started landing gigs and performing all over Philadelphia or anywhere that would have him, and eventually connected with independent cassette label, Already Dead Tapes in Kalamazoo, MI. Later, Darko took a bite out of New York City, linking up with collaborators Steel Tipped Dove and Harvey Cliff, who became two pivotal pieces of the U Don’t Deserve This Beautiful Art stable. Harvey Cliff became to Darko what Art Director Jeff Jank would be to Stones Throw in these formative times for everyone involved in the label.https://darkothesuper.com/
Tea Head ~ Noah Richardson ~ Down Dresser
**All events 21+ — valid ID required for entry**Doors: 7:00 pmShow: 7:30 pmTEA HEADTea Head is an Indie-Alternative Rock band based in Philadelphia, PA. Forming in 2018, Tea Head quickly became a popular name around the DIY music scene. In 2020, Tea Head signed with Freedive Records. Their first album, “Bachelor,” was recorded at Little Brother audio, in West Philly, and was released in October of 2021.https://teahead.bandcamp.com/NOAH RICHARDSON Noah Richardson, (23) is an alt-pop artist out of Philadelphia. Writing music in his funeral home basement, Richardson’s artistry has received interest all over, from NBCs’ “The Voice”’ to Unclear Magazine’s “Next Artist to Watch”. Richardson in less than a year has gone from playing the streets of Philly to playing in front of 15,000 people. https://open.spotify.com/artist/360NtdnCpSL0T7eyEphdWW?si=iT2GKdvsRCKG1mJSiXIRCA DOWN DRESSEROne mans routine is another mans vicious cycle.Down Dresser are a musical collective originating in the sleepy suburbs of Philadelphia. Typically playing alternative music with inspirations in soul, rock, and psychedelic elements.Hoping to be here awhile, and its wonderful to meet you all.https://downdresser.bandcamp.com/
Purling Hiss ~ Limousine Beach ~ Rocky MTN Roller
**All shows 21+—Valid ID required for entry**PURLING HISSPurling Hiss is the rock music project of American multi-instrumentalist Mike Polizze. Based in Philadelphia, the project was named so because of its heavy use of distortion and white noise. https://purlinghiss.bandcamp.com/LIMOUSINE BEACHLimousine Beach is a Sizzle Rock band from the tepid streets of Pittsburgh PA.https://limousinebeach.bandcamp.com/ROCKY MTN ROLLERAppropriately named after a make shift rat trap used in the backcountry cabins of the Rocky Mountains;RMR is grimey vibes, soaring guitar with gutteral vocals. Influences like Alice Cooper, The Stooges, Thin Lizzy, and Blue Oyster Cult can be heard.https://rockymtnroller.bandcamp.com/
Boys of Fall ~ Amora ~ Cheer Up Dusty
**All events 21+—valid ID required for entry*Doors: 7 PMShow: 7:30 PMBOYS OF FALLMidwest alternative rock. https://www.instagram.com/boysoffallband/AMORAWith their cold and erratic sound, Philadelphia’s, Amora delivers hard-hitting instrumentals with lyrics that observe and critique 21st century life. The band’s new single & video “Stay Pony, Golden Boy” is out now on Heading East Records. The song is a modern take on post-hardcore that also pays homage to the history of bands that paved the way for this 5-piece.https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lBBc1Km27MTf4QFimFy5c?si=tlIn3w0zSKSGBpeOAlZNCACHEER UP DUSTYCheer Up Dusty was started in January 2019 by lead singer Justin Humenik after a mental breakdown and exit from local band Make Shift. Spending 2019 on the first release, Dusty soon went public in November of that year. For their sophomore release, they joined by longtime friend/collaborator Pat Desiato on bass guitar. During that time, the duo would go on to meet Alex Scarin who was added on guitar and not soon after, Paul Berthold on drums to round up their lineup. The quartet are now writing new material, playing shows and expanding to an overall media project. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q3IEYLUoXQp2Io1kAyDE5
Veda Rays ~ Frend ~ Mandy Valentine
VEDA RAYSVeda Rays are an alternative rock band which began as a modern extension of traditional dream pop, indie & post punk. The group has since developed a unique voice through several years of steadfast experimentation, making records, and filing through the ranks of the Brooklyn DIY scene. Analog synths, treated samples, and other varied electronic elements add an atmospheric richness. The orchestral flourishes and texturally nuanced sonics oft times broaden the scope unto cinematic heights or tighten the focus down to minimal depths. The lyrics and imagery often explore liminal spaces of abstraction and surreality, channeling subconscious impulses reacting to the present moment.https://vedarays.bandcamp.com/FRENDPost-hardcore heartbreak. Melodically screaming about hard feelings over angular hooks and heavy grunge. It’s very cathartic for everyone involved. https://frendtheband.bandcamp.com/ MANDY VALENTINEhttps://mandyvalentine.bandcamp.com/music
DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly
Come join us at DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly, the OG of the “emo night”. Started in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia in January 2011, “Emo Night Philly” is the longest running party of its kind. Sing along and dance with us at Kung Fu Necktie, one of the coolest dive bars in all of Philly. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, The Used, Pierce the Veil, Good Charlotte, Modern Baseball, Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Mayday Parade, Green Day, The Starting Line… 21 & over
DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly
Come join us at DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly, the OG of the “emo night”. Started in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia in January 2011, “Emo Night Philly” is the longest running party of its kind. Sing along and dance with us at Kung Fu Necktie, one of the coolest dive bars in all of Philly. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, The Used, Pierce the Veil, Good Charlotte, Modern Baseball, Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Mayday Parade, Green Day, The Starting Line… 21 & over
DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly
Come join us at DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly, the OG of the “emo night”. Started in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia in January 2011, “Emo Night Philly” is the longest running party of its kind. Sing along and dance with us at Kung Fu Necktie, one of the coolest dive bars in all of Philly. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, The Used, Pierce the Veil, Good Charlotte, Modern Baseball, Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Mayday Parade, Green Day, The Starting Line… 21 & over
DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly
Come join us at DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly, the OG of the “emo night”. Started in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia in January 2011, “Emo Night Philly” is the longest running party of its kind. Sing along and dance with us at Kung Fu Necktie, one of the coolest dive bars in all of Philly. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, The Used, Pierce the Veil, Good Charlotte, Modern Baseball, Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Mayday Parade, Green Day, The Starting Line… 21 & over
DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly
Come join us at DJ Deejay’s Emo Night Philly, the OG of the “emo night”. Started in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia in January 2011, “Emo Night Philly” is the longest running party of its kind. Sing along and dance with us at Kung Fu Necktie, one of the coolest dive bars in all of Philly. My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, The Used, Pierce the Veil, Good Charlotte, Modern Baseball, Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Mayday Parade, Green Day, The Starting Line… 21 & over