In other news from the former New Groove of the Month category, Philadelphias The Brakes have announced duel residencies in Philadelphia and New York throughout the month of April. The rising stars will perform at New Yorks Knitting Factory every Tuesday (April 3, 10, 17, and 24) and every Thursday at Ardmore, PAs Milkboy Coffee (April 5, 12, 19, and 26) throughout the month. With a cast of supporting artists, The Brakes will highlight songs written on the road during their recent tour, as well as hits from their three previous EPs. In addition, the groups intimate Ardmore, PA shows will feature stripped-down sets and re-workings of the Brakes trademark songs.