A residue of fuzz hangs in the air as one listens to Loose Tooth; the band toys with tempo, creating a low-key tone with the ability to flip the switch and race downhill at any moment, demolishing whatever lies in its way. There’s a reflective, emotive element, merged with an uncompromising, smashing grunge approach. It retains the heaviness of walking out into a storm, and then finds the temporary reprieve of shelter, taking another surprising turn into crisp, melodic, almost gentle-swaying rock. Then surges forward yet again. The group keeps you on their toes as the musical forecast continuously shifts, exhibiting a fun ferocity. Tonight at Kung Fu Necktie, they’ll be joined by the heady haze of So Totally, the exuberant, infectious, pop-punk pairing of Mike Bell & The Lame-O’s, and the anthemic emo of Ohio’s Maybe Later to round out the lineup into full form. – Michael Colavita

Other places to feel warm & fuzzy at this weekend…

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Loose Tooth, Mike Bell and the Lame-O’s, So Totally/DJ Cousin Mike, SAT Fame Lust

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Church Girls, Field Mouse, Blushed

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Daeva

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12^th St.) FRI Friendship, Shannen Moser, Earthboy, SUN Alka

TLA (334 South St.) SUN Grayscale

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Function: DJ Tay Banga, Hashland

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Carroll/(Downstairs) John Byrne Band, No Irish Need Apply, SUN The End of America

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Summer Scouts, Blueroom, SAT Kenny Price, SUN Ascension Drive, Cardinal Sin 

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3^rd St.) FRI CaveWomen, Hauntress, Wild Dust, SAT Gnarbot, Trap Rabbit, SUN Grace Vonderkuhn

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI The Binary Sea, Canyon, Chalk & The Beige American

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) SAT DJ Deejay

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Royale, SAT Ian St. Laurent, SUN Nudey Tunes: Sports

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Torn & Ironic, SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9^th St.) SAT South Street Burlesque Revue presents Necrophilia Haiku Day, SAT M.A.D.E , 3T3N, Big Chooch, Quin Jaye, Fitted Kub

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7^th St.) SAT Vortex: DJ Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms

The Tusk (430 South St.) SAT lylyly, Kelsey Cork & The Swigs

Century (1350 S 29^th St.) FRI Atomic Cretins, Downtrodder, L.M.I., SAT Dear Forbidden, Worst Ones

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Greg Sover Band, James Pace, SAT The Barker Brothers, Jac w/no K, Pleasant Avenue

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Star Kitchen

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Amanda X

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18^th St.) SAT Jesse Gimbel, Frankly Lost, PsychoTropic Candy, Breakfast for Turtles, SUN Mondays, Cold Soul, Dipking

No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) FRI Onett, Spumoni

The Music Ward (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI 5AM, Shapesift, SAT Buddie, Weller

The Mothership (602 S. 52^nd St.) SAT Stinking Lizaveta, Shardik

Free Candy (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Elison Jackson, Sixteen Jackies, Smokin' In The House 

Released via Lame-O Records and Father/Daughter Records, Big Day, the new album from Loose Tooth, will shake you out of your Monday zombie-like state. The quartet plays off juxtaposing emotive states, languishing in melodic desolation and then smashing ahead in an agitated state of aggression. Consistently shifting gears, the band creates a brutally catchy record. On Saturday, April 29 at Cat House, Loose Tooth will be taking part in the recently announced, multi-venue showcases of Alright? Okay Fest, presented by Lockjaw Media.

One of the beautiful things that has provided me with hope when faced with the imminent reality of living in a Trump kleptocracy is witnessing the natural outpour of kindness and compassion that has spread throughout our communities, as we learn more than ever the necessity to be the keepers of our brothers and sisters. It is the responsibility of all of us to make sure our neighbors, friends, family and loved ones are safe. Lame-O Records and multitude of talented artists will be taking over Boot & Saddle every Thursday in January to raise money for organizations in need of our help. Tonight will be the kick-off of the Philly label's "Rock Residency" with family members Hurry, Dominic, and Cherry, who will be donating their proceeds to Planned Parenthood, followed by Slaughter Beach, Dog, Loose Tooth, and No Thank You for Juntos, Thin Lips, The Superweaks, and The Obsessives for The Attic Youth Center, and Three Man Cannon, Kate Ellen, and The Afterglows for the Philly ACLU. You'll have plenty of chances to do some good this month, while still getting to rock out - a bit of guilt-free partying, except maybe when you decide to not go to work or school on Friday, which I totally give you permission to do. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $8, 21+ - Q.D. Tran

Philly four-piece Loose Tooth just annouced that it will be part of a split release by Lame-O Records and Father/Daughter Records. The band's forthcoming album, Big Day, is scheduled for release on April 7. Its lead single, "Garlic Soup," is now available for streaming below, and you'll find Loose Tooth performing next in Philly on Thursday, January 12 at Boot & Saddle as part of the Lame-O Records "Rock Residency". All proceeds from the showcase will be donated to Juntos, a community-led, Latinx immigrant organization in South Philadelphia fighting for our human rights as workers, parents, youth, and immigrants. (Photo by Craig Scheihing)