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The alt-punk NYC sensation the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who were exploding out all over the place even before the release, in 2003, of their first full-length album Fever to Tell, featuring the incredible (and incredibly over-played) single "Maps," have been pretty much invisible for the past few years, but are back now and touring behind a brand new album: Show Your Bones. On the first listen, Phillyist was a little disappointed by "Gold Lion," the first single released off the disc. It sounded like maybe the Yeah Yeah Yeahs had lost the harsh, bitter edge that made them so interesting. Subsequent listens have warmed us to the song a bit more, and we've come to rather enjoy its catchy indie pop sound. Still, it doesn't seem anywhere near as sexy and powerful as anything on their last album.

UPDATE: Oops. Yeah, this show is not tonight. Uh, heh heh. That's what happens when you put a post up too quickly, folks! Thanks to justin for pointing out our mistake.

A quick note about that sold-out Stars show we mentioned yesterday: turns out it's not so sold-out after all, and it's moving! Stars will now be playing, appropriately enough, at The Starlight Ballroom, less than a block away from the original venue, and more tickets are now available at Spaceboy Music (704 South Street), or online at R5Productions (direct ticket link here). Oh, and it's an all ages show now. Got all that?

Will Smith probably earns the title of "Most Popular Philadelphian Recording Artist." But when it comes to the title of "Most Popular Philadelphia Recording Artist We're Proud To Admit Is Our Own," well, The Roots own that title. Tonight, The Roots bring their amazing live show to the beautiful Kimmel Center, in a night that promises to be a great fish out of water experience. You know, sort of like Splash but with a concert and without Tom Hanks.

Imagine that Belle and Sebastian sang about gay sex. No? What about if the Polyphonic Spree had half-naked go-go dancers on stage? Still not picturing it? Picture this: Toronto's Hidden Cameras are playing at First Unitarian Church this Thursday, July 14, and if you want to know what to expect, read the above paragraph. The Hidden Cameras are composed of a core band with up to fifteen rotating musicians, drag queens, go-go dancers, and strippers. Their music is legitimately folk, their lyrics are unquestionably queer (in all senses of the word), and their shows (often in churches) are indubitably sacreligious. Not that we care about a little heresy once in a while. We just thought you'd like to know what you're in for. The Hidden Cameras with guests Cara Hyde and Pony Da Look play at the First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut Street, on Thursday, July 14, at 8 PM. Tickets are $10 and are available at Spaceboy Music (704 South Street), on the phone at 1-866-7619, or online. This will be an all ages show - but we don't reccommend bringing the kiddies.