Intern Bree’s Weekend Picks (and More).

Every Thursday, our JUMP mag intern, Bree Wood, offers her suggestions for fun Philly music stuff for the upcoming weekend (and more).

FRIDAY

Dangerous Ponies with Speedy Ortiz, UGH God and Cusses at The Level Room

Dangerous Ponies (top) is a pop/rock band from Philadelphia. Their 7-piece band gives every song a full and celebratory feeling that forces you to dance and sing along. My dog Maddie and I did a dance on the porch for my neighbors to “When You’re in town.” People were into it.

SATURDAY

Plow United with The Orphans, Iron Chic and Spraynard at the First Unitarian Church

New York punk band Iron Chic (above) may not be the headliner but I give them thumbs up. When they play, the room perks up. Great sing-along’s, and build ups. Whenever I listen to them I feel like I’m in high school. Check Iron Chic and regress with me.

Built To Spill, Caveman and JUNEBUG SPADE at Union Transfer

Built To Spill’s “Ultimate Alternative Wavers” and “There’s nothing wrong with love” may have been released when I was three but their music somehow reached me in my teen years. They are still my summer jam – with the car windows down, cruising along some back road. Built to Spill has a 90’s sound with catchy guitar riffs and the unforgettable voice of singer Doug Martsch that you can’t miss.

Arc In Round with Beige, Pet Milk and Tadoma at Johnny Brenda’s

Arc in Round has a lush, sonic sound. They make me want to dance in the dark. If you haven’t heard of this Philly band, maybe you know them by their prior name, Relay. Get there early and see Pet Milk. I love singer Adriane Dalton’s voice. It’s dreamy.

SUNDAY

The Copyrights with Dear Landlord, The Dopamines, Mean Jeans, House Boat at The Barbary

I love The Dopamines and their video for Public Domain (above). It’s just awesome. If you love punk music, you will love this show.

TUESDAY

Exitmusic with Stagnant Pools and Nothing at Milkboy

Exitmusic is that movie soundtrack for that couple that couldn’t be kept apart, finally coming together against all odds. Every song is beautiful and it opens you up, and you’re just left there feeling vulnerable. You really need to get out to this show.