In the Manner of the Truly Cool

Have you heard of these guys Esque, out of Memphis? The name is pronounced like the suffix, meaning "like" or "having the characteristics of." And what are they like? They're only like the best post-punk, New New Wave band we've heard in a long time is what. We've been listening to their 5-track EP Everyone's Playing, and there's not a track on it we don't love (although "The Escape Artist" is a particular favorite). It's super-fun, extremely danceable, totally tasty pop goodness, and we're not sure why it's not all over the radio right now. Lucky for you, Esque is playing Johnny Brenda's this Wednesday night, so you don't have to wait for radio to catch up: you can go check them out for yourself, along with Gemini Wolf and Leopulde. So go on, and tell them Phillyist sent you!

Esque, Gemini Wolf, and Leopulde
Johnny Brenda's (1201 N. Frankford Ave.)
Wed, 1/16/07, 8PM
$7
Tickets available online

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