Also this issue: Making the Connection Fingernail's Adam DiAngelo hooks Philly up with Sonic Circuits. -A.D. Amorosi Mould Spores Bob talks about raising his kids in the electronic age. -Chris Parker Sand People Calexico walks single-file to hide their numbers. -Paul Burress Like Clockwork -A.D. Amorosi Snapcase/ Boy Sets Fire -Chris Parker Dave Brubeck -Nate Chinen Isis -Paul Burress Songs: Ohia -Paul Burress

October 24-30, 2002

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Sing-Sing

Since we weren't around in the 1960s to watch the clash between mods and rockers, it might be fun to stage an anachronistic rematch between mods and new-wavers. It could get ugly. But if they tried to get along, they just might cast off their go-go boots and skinny ties and fool around to The Joy of Sing-Sing (Manifesto). Lisa O'Neill and Emma Anderson wrap their dreamy voices around hip-shaking Moogs and moody Hammonds -- they're urbane but not jaded, gauzy but grounded. (Anderson's old band, Lush, was whipped cream; Sing-Sing is mousse.) Gentlemen callers and oddball instruments are welcome -- O'Neill shares "Émigré" with Vinny Miller and a harp, while the hidden track, "Keep It That Way," finds her with Tim Keegan and an accordion -- but Sing-Sing is a girls' club. These chicks keep their chins and spirits up on the rebound (the outstanding "Feels Like Summer," a kiss-off with a kiss), and would rather hold hands than trade punches ("Me and My Friend"). It's a sophisticated style war, and everybody wins.

Wed., Oct. 30, 9 p.m., $8, with Venus Hum, The North Star, 27th and Poplar sts., 215-684-0808.

—M.J. Fine