Indie Shows This Week in Philadelphia

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 PM Show: 7:00 PM The Happy Fits Over the course of ten tumultuous months, The Happy Fits’ world turned upside down in every way imaginable. Rather than let it break their stride, though, the acclaimed indie rockers leaned into the turmoil, transforming all the heartbreak and uncertainty they experienced into their most exhilarating, adventurous, and cathartic record yet. “It feels like a whole new beginning,” says singer/cellist Calvin Langman. “We had to go through a lot of struggle to get here, but the band is stronger and healthier than ever before now, and I couldn’t be more excited about the chapter we’re about to embark on.” Written and recorded amidst an emotional maelstrom that saw one founding member depart the band, another leave tour to get sober, and a third entering an era of self-renaissance, Lovesick is, as its title would suggest, a complicated reckoning with all the joy and pain that comes with opening your heart to the world. The songs are bold and fearless, reveling in the intensity of it all with radical vulnerability, and the performances are similarly, pairing blistering rock and roll energy and addictive pop hooks with sweeping orchestral arrangements and raw, revelatory lyrics. The collection also marks The Happy Fits’ first release with guitarists/vocalists Nico Rose and Raina Mullen, whose fresh perspective, innovative style, and undeniable chemistry with Langman and drummer Luke Davis manage to infuse the band’s sound with the unbridled energy of a debut record. The result is a poignant reflection on loss, grief, and renewal that touches on everything from Fleetwood Mac and ABBA to Arcade Fire and the Cars, an alternately triumphant and devastating meditation on change and growth that consistently reaches for beauty and transcendence, no matter how distant they may seem

*All events are 21+ valid ID required for entry* 7 PM – Doors 8 PM – Show SOVEI With vocals that recall the gossamer timbre of Billie Holiday and Solange Knowles, Sovei’s music is an exploration of personhood, perception, and the desire to be understood. Tonight is a celebration of their debut EP “Other.” Sovei will be joined by an all-star group of musicians from Philly’s experimental jazz, rock, and ambient scenes. MOUSTAPHA NOUMBISSI Moustapha Noumbissi is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Philadelphia. Born in Belgium to Cameroonian parents, Moustapha grew up a participant of many musical traditions, including West African drumming, American pop, and choral music. His latest recordings with producer Lee Clarke favor indie rock and psychedelic soul. LARS LARS is a singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Their music is a deeply personal journey through the realms of self-discovery and acceptance. LARS weaves together melodic loops that serve as a backdrop for narratives exploring the intricacies of their experience as a black trans person. Through soulful compositions and genre-defying exploration, they invite listeners into a world where themes of identity, spirituality, and resilience intersect.