Need an afternoon pick-me-up? Local pop punkers Swimsuit Addition have unveiled a head boppin’ new track called “Cartoon Paper Cup,” the lead single off the group’s upcoming Kittyhawk EP.

“Cartoon Paper Cup” kicks off with a tight drum intro and bouncing bass line before metallic guitars riffs rip through the mix. The song’s perky, upbeat vibe is enough to rouse anyone suffering from a food- or work-induced coma.

Check out the single at the top left and then catch Swimsuit Addition, one of our 12 Bands to Watch in 2012, on February 24 at the Burlington with Vamos and House Sounds. Tickets are $5.

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Three reasons why you should break your Groundhog Day cycle and rock out at Panchos tonight…

1. Milwaukee pop rockers Elusive Parallelograms are fairly impressive in the way they can combine alt-rock epic-ness with sparkling psychedelics and infectious pop structure without it overwhelming the listener with its differences. LISTEN: “Intelligent Design“

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Three “Wednesday is the new Friday” reasons to mosey on down to Schubas tonight…

1. Having a (slight) bit of down time can be a marvelous thing, especially when members of bands such as Disappears, Heavy Times and Verma decide to join forces. E+ specialize in doling out rhythms so fuzzy, creating atmosphere so dark and moody that they ultimately entrance the listener with swirling fits of minimalist psychedelics. LISTEN: “{Mithra} Sunn 88 (Live at Beat Kitchen)“

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Three “there ain’t no party like a [Panchos] party because a [Panchos] party is mandatory” reasons to head out to – you guessed it – Panchos tonight…

1. Never has an indie rock band that has spoken about sex so gratuitously seemed so adorable. Chicago’s Baby Magic chat about those most natural of life urges using only their most earnest, innocent indoor voices. Fans of Bay Area acts Da Hawnay Troof and Gravy Train!!! shouldn’t miss this Chicago duo.
LISTEN: “Ass Against These Hands.”

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Three reasons to get reacquainted with your old friend, fun, tonight at Subterranean…

1. It’s impossible to resist a musical group that describes itself as band of “gypsy punks and Balkan pimps.” The description is not entirely inaccurate. BomBBone‘s lead singer Roni Bombboni is a native of Sarajevo who truly becomes the Bosian Elvis, with suit to match, when he jumps on stage. BomBBone can play hard and fast punk with funny lyrics about not wanting to kill Fabio now that the author bought a Casio, and traditional eastern European gypsy music with plenty of rock flare. WATCH: “bombbone.”

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Yeah, it might be pretty, um, snowy outside. But, like, there’s some totally awesome shows going this weekend. We’re talking Psych Fest at the Hideout, The Runnies at Ultra Lounge, Gaberdine at Subterranean and more!

Let’s go…

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Three reasons not to put a bird on it and head down to Subterranean tonight…

1. Can you feel the anticipation? Chicago’s very own proggy psych-rockers Stephen Paul Smoker are set to release its debut LP, Ripe Fruit, in mid-March. We previewed the first single, “Green City,” off the album earlier this week and the spacey, heavy thudding rhythms contained within are hopefully a great sign of what is to come on the full-length. To bide your time until the release date, here’s an oldie but a goodie from the band. LISTEN: “No You / No Me”

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