Thin Lips

New Track: "My Mouth Is Skinned Like An Apple" - Thin Lips

The lady and gents of Thin Lips just shared their second offering from the band's forthcoming LP Riff Hard. "My Mouth Is Skinned Like An Apple" is filled with natural pop vocal melodies, which have always seemed to come effortlessly to Chrissy Tashjian (Dangerous Ponies, The Bee Team); however, the track eventually gets to the business of staying true to the group's album title. Riff Hard comes out May 20 via Lame-O Records, and Thin Lips will be celebrating its arrival that evening at Everybody Hits.

April 13, 2016    

Weekend Warrior, March 11 - March 13

Thin Lips are heading off on tour in support of their 7-inch EP release, Divorce Year (Seagreen Records), and will be hosting a hometown send-off show this Saturday night at Everybody Hits. The album showcases the band’s spry, hooky tunes that seem to indulge in equal parts Aughts pop-punk anthems and heavy Jawbreaker-style 90’s riff punk, which doesn’t make the naming of their forthcoming LP, Riff Hard (due out May 20 via Lame-O Records), that surprising. (You can check out the new music video for their latest single "Never Again" below.) Fellow slaves to the riff The Max Levine Ensemble will also be performing on the bill tomorrow, flaunting their lively, inexhaustible, sometimes political pop punk that tips the cap to turn of the millennium bands like Rise Against. Worriers will be on hand with a more subdued, pensive approach to the genre. And don’t miss Bellows, who will start the night on an intimate tone with delicately composed bedroom jams. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8:30pm, $8-$10, All Ages - Bryce Woodcock

 
Other places to enjoy this spring weather this weekend…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)  FRI Up The Chain (Record Release)
Purples, Hezekiah Jones, SAT Ape School
 
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Palm
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Howlish, The Mountain Chiefs/The Chelsea Kills, Guts/AZN Jake, SUN Rik Lennon (Record Release), H Ty James, Lenny Nostra, Spike Geez/Throbbing Chakra, Blacksalt, Combine
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Splintered Sunlight
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.)  SAT James Cannon, Danielle & Jennifer, Spolken Life, Roslyn Creek, Ivy Rand, The Rescue, Owen Crowley, Bob Flood, The Nimble Cats, Chickabiddy
 
TLA (334 South St.) FRI The Royal Noise, SUN Sad Actor
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Downstairs) John Byrne Band, No Irish Need Apply/ (Upstairs) Old Soul Revival, SAT (Upstairs) The Late Saints, Beth Goldwater, Tim Hein, SUN (Upstairs) Ben Kessler, Dana Alexandra
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Eddie Madrid, SAT Michael Wavves, Artimes Prime, Plan:B, SUN Katana Girl
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI The Chip Breakers, SUN Todd Fausnacht & the Well Whiskey Wind Whistlers
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Myrrias
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Sonnder, Awaking Mercury, SAT Philadelphia Ukelele Orchestra
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Railroad Fever, Continuum, SAT Bosom Band, Every Heard, SUN The Formless Form, Distressor, Last Minute Hero.
 
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Gavin Becker, SUN Whisky Kittens present: Will Ferrell Burlesque
 
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SUN Grayscale, An Honest Year
 
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Michael The Lion
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Once Was, Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, Los Festingos, Vessna Scheff, P-Rents
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Josh Miller, Second Child, Darla, SUN Manny Mozart, Noir’Enenra, Brandon Lee, Sound Junkie, D.H. the Composer, Young King, Standin Cannon, Dee Haze
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley & The Operators, SAT Control For Smilers, SUN AM Radio
 
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI Japanese Breakfast
 
Goldy’s (723 Chestnut St., #3FL) SUN Brandon Can’t Dance, Legs Like Tree Trunks
  
Barbie Dream House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Original Crooks and Nannies (CD Release), Microsoft Saint, Little Strike, Venus In Scorpio
 
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Brandon Can’t Dance, Addie Pray
 
Girard Hall (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Berning Man: Bone Bats, Mercury Milk, Hoser, Kingfisher Band, Cold Foamers, Starwood
 
The Farm (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Cape of Baits, Traitor
 
The Storefront (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT R.R. Perkins, Pat Brier
 
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Busy Bee
 
LAVA (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Ronnie Vega & Khalil Ali, Sad Hana, Amalia Wilson
 
Lavender Town (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Berning Man: OhBree (EP Release), Birthday Ponies, Dead, Fidel SUN, Howlish, Mumblr
 
 
March 11, 2016    

The Superweaks, Thin Lips, & Dogs On Acid Complete Lame-O Records "Rock Residency" at Boot & Saddle Jan. 28

Lame- O Records residency at Boot & Saddle goes out with a bang this evening with a formidable lineup. The Superweaks concoct their own brand of power-pop, one, which unites thick twin-lined guitar riffs forging a path for the memorably melodic universally emotive lyrics.  Torn from a personal place, the band showcases internal grit, fleshed out in consistent streamlined swells. The tenacious tug and pull pop punk of Thin Lips whose new record was recently completed will join them. Recently returned from a run of tour dates Dogs On Acid complete this strong billing. Boot & Saddle 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $8, 21+ -Michael Colavita 

January 28, 2016    

Thin Lips Opening for Des Ark at Everybody Hits Dec. 11

Vulnerable while exhibiting commanding strength, Chrissy Tashijan’s emotively powerful vocal style demands one’s attention. Reinforced by the ever-percolating rhythm section and opportunistic, memorable guitar riffs, Thin Lips sound is potently short-fused. One steady charge after another bursting with narratives that touch on frustration and heartache with a fierce edge. Shannen Moser’s delicate, honest approach gets things started, inviting you into a transfixing intimate space. With captivating lyricism and instrumentation that can be minimal and at others moments a force to be reckoned with, former Philly native Des Ark (a.k.a. Aimée Argote) headlines in support of her new record Everything Dies. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8:30pm, $10, All Ages - Michael Colavita

December 11, 2015    

Three Man Cannon Record Release Show at PhilaMOCA Nov. 12

Three Man Cannon celebrates their freshly released record Will I Know You Then, via local indie label Lame-O Records, with a show this evening at PhilaMOCA. This record has a crispness with melody and lyrics that lasso you in; the four-piece continues to refine its sound. The songs exhibit an explosive capability while remaining reeled in until those moments arrive, letting the weight of the words breathe into your system, punctuated by a jagged edge of guitar riding a the tender sway. Tonight, labelmates Thin Lips offer support, wielding a meshing of intense, emotive vocals, smacking backend and heavy power riffs. Mimi Gallagher (Year Of Glad, ex-Nona) will be hitting the stage solo, while Augusta Koch (Cayetana) and Candice Martello (Hemming) will be performing a set together. It’s just another night at PhilaMOCA that you won’t want to miss. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, $8, All Ages - Michael Colavita

November 12, 2015