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THE SHOWDOWN: They might use voodoo, black magic and hacksaws to murder you
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THE SHOWDOWN: They might use voodoo, black magic and hacksaws to murder you
Monday: Florence and the Machine doesn't take it laying down. She's got a powerhouse voice, but she isn't afraid to let the creep in an wash over her vocals. It's part romantic pop, part dark electronica. With Holy Hail, 8 p.m., $20, TLA, 334 South St., 215-922-1011. Tuesday: If David Garza were a fusion dish he would be an aquired taste, similar to the music he makes. He brings together Latin vibes, pop, French, Spanglish, electronic and an organic twang. It's a mouthful. With Shwa Losben and Nick Howard, 7:30 p.m., $15, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400. Wednesday: Philly locals Papyrus Like You have spent enough time down the shore to let the salty air affect their heads. It's down tempo jam band music minus the everything-is-happy vibe. Instead they take a more realist, albeit funny, look at life with lyrics such as, "I know you're not a lifeguard, you're just a Jersey girl down for the weekend." At 8 p.m., $8, Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 215-238-5888. Thursday: Music producer and Martin Bisi may not be as memorable as some of the bands he worked with (Sonic Youth, Herbie Hancock, Lydia Lunch, and White Zombie) but he's just as delightfully curious as all of them. There's lots of droning with talking/singing lyrics over top. With Notekillers, Yeah Clementines, and Empty Shapes, 9 p.m., $10, The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577. Friday: Danger Danger hosts a band tonight that doesn't sound like what you'd expect to hear at the gallery house venue: Dinosaur Feathers. They're too polished in their sound, too pop sounding to be in a basement. Drawing influence from Vampire Weekend, Yeasayer and even a touch of Animal Collective, they make a giant (and sweet) sound that can't be kept under wraps for much longer. With Conversations with Enemies, Shark and Sunny and the Kid, $5 -$10, Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave. Saturday: Philly's finest hip hoppers Jedi Mind Tricks might use voodoo, black magic, and hacksaws to murder you, but it's worth the risk. Dark doesn't even begin to describe these guys, who use eerie beats to emphasize the violent, cannibalistic lyrics. At 9 p.m., $17, The Note, 142 E. Market St., West Chester, 800-594-8499. Sunday: Why not catch some intense metal on a lovely Sunday evening? Weedeater will be at the Khyber tonight, bleeding ears dry. With bass, drums and an apocalyptic death growl and grunting lyrics that you can actually understand what else could you need? With Black Tusk, Gates of Slumber and Struck by Lightning, 8 p.m., $12 - $14, Khyber, 56 S. 2nd. St., 215-238-5888.
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