With a haunting, hazy, cavernous, psych sound that scorches and soars amid murky surroundings, Far-Out Fangtooth has reemerged (at least for one night and hopefully many more). It’s been about four years since the band has performed together on stage. Crafting dynamic, fuzzed-out soundscapes that pull you into the spiraling vortex of omnipresent rhythms and reverberating guitars, the group invites you to explore what lies within the shadows. This Saturday, Far-Out Fangtooth will be opening for the legendary Roky Erickson at Underground Arts. The contagious energy of garage-punk Chicago siblings White Mystery is also slated on tomorrow evening’s billing. (Photo by Adam Wallacavage) – Michael Colavita

Other shadows to explore this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI West Philadelphia Orchestra, OOLALA, SAT Mothers

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Strange Parts

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Screaming Rattler/DJ Deejay, SAT 6ix 8ight Presents, SUN Drones for Queens/Abacus (Split Record Release), Painbody

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) SAT Eraserhood Forever 2018

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Far-Out Fangtooth

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI American Speedway

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Conjunto Philadelphia

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Pick Your Poison, SAT Vicious Blossom, Sun Tunnel, Computer Dating, SUN False Tracks

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI LTC, SAT 6 Underground - A '90s Alternative Dance Party Presented By Riot Nerd, SUN Muscle Tough, Darla

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI Drums Like Machine Guns, SAT The Dull Blue Lights (Release Show), Mesmeric Haze, SUN Body Spray, Tetra, Wild Dust

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Medusa's Disco, American Dinosaur

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2^nd St.) FRI Bryant Eugene Vazquez, SAT The Bigness (Record Release), Flat Mary Road

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT The Disgruntled Sherpa Project, SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) FRI Paths 2 Glory, Popular Creeps, Truant Minds, SAT Women Who Slay Cabaret, SUN Fake Noose, Fenris

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) FRI Besphrenz / Freaks & Geeks Halloween, SAT Spellbound ( Extended Halloween Edition)

The Tusk (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Sheena & Thee Nosebleeds, Heavy Temple

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Teenage Bigfoot, The Barren Marys, Stolen Wheelchairs, SAT Blue Wonder & the Mystic Woman, Mike Matteson & The Sketchy Freaks, Endless Taile

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Philadelphia Burlesque Academy Student Showcase, SUN Honeygasm

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI We're From Antarctica

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SUN Grimace Federation

First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SAT Katie Ellen, Gladie

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Free Cake For Every Creature, Cherry

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) SAT Erin Incoherent, Desperate Living

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) FRI Lucy Stone

Ruba Club (416 Green St.) FRI Korine (Record Release)

Jerry’s on Front (2341 Front St.) FRI Laser Background (EP Release), Sixteen Jackies, SAT Storks

Performing under the moniker of Lunacy, Nick Kulp (Far-Out Fangtooth/ Creepoid) has recorded a new EP. Resurgence of Compulsion will be released on May 20, including a limited 50 cassette run via Time Castle Tapes. It explores the murky aftermath, resulting in dreary noise-pop textures.  Watch as Vince Alvare (ex Far-out Fangtooth) delivers a spellbinding set of creepy imagery in the video for “Crypt Ring”, temporarily freezing one’s focus.

Hypnotic, experimental goth-punk outfit Far-Out Fangtooth are in for a huge November as they get ready to embark on their first ever European tour on Friday. But before the incendiary avant-psych group leaves, they're all set to throw a bon voyage party at Johnny Brenda's tonight, where they'll be joined by Brooklyn's LODRO. The show will be opened by fast-paced art-noise group Taiwan Housing Project, which is a collaboration between Mark Feehan of Harry Pussy and Kilynn Lunsford of Little Claw. Expect things to get tripped-out and creepy once these three bands take the stage on the same night! Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ - Bill McThrill