A feeling of community kept popping up at the Bent Shapes album release party last Friday at Lilypad. While Bent Shapes’ late-night performance was definitely the highlight of the night, drugs there was an intimate feeling of togetherness that just didn’t quit. All four bands, rx including Dinoczar, Rosie and the Rosies and Southern Femisphere, frequently interacted with the crowd and watched the other sets along with the rest of the concertgoers. It felt more like a group of friends jamming out than a formal concert you needed to pay to attend.

But let’s take a step back: For anyone that’s never been, Lilypad is a modest venue that can accommodate about a 100 people on a good day. Sans stage, the venue features a Big Lebowski-style carpet marking the band’s territory with a similar wall tapestry that really tied the room together. Most of the lighting provided came from some lamps around the stage. The real hero of the night was the bartender, who also had the lofty task to double as the sound guy. Tie it all in with the artwork covering the walls and it felt like a real-world Portlandia sketch featuring the heart of Inman Square.

Back to Bent Shapes. The event celebrated the release of the group’s single “86’ d In ‘03 b/w Bridgeport Lathe,” which was recorded at Somerville’s own Q Division Studios. Released via People In A Position To Know Records, the single is available on 75 hand-lathe-cut picture plexi disc 7” in three different colors.

Due to the departure of their bassist, Supriya Gunda, lead guitar/vocalist Ben Potrykus’ sister stepped in on bass and backup vocals for the show. The dynamics were clear. Ben even helped his sister out and pushed up her glasses when she was shredding too hard to notice they were falling. What’s more, singing must be in the Potrykus genes as both put on one hell of a performance, demonstrating range and control. Filling in on second guitar was Luke Brandfon of Mini Dresses with Andy Sadoway wrapping it all up on drums for the night.

All of the music felt unpolished in nature, but anything else would be inappropriate for the environment. To add to the DIY spirit of the night, the band welcomed feedback like “more bass” from the crowd.

The highlight of the night was the rendition of their local hit “Behead Yrself, Pt. 2,” which incorporated vocal harmonies and a powerful, high-energy breakdown that expanded on the two-minute song. Maybe that’s the magic of Bent Shapes: Most, if not all, of their songs run in the two to three minute range, always leaving everyone hungry for more.

Dinoczar kicked off the night to a packed house with a guitar-heavy set that spotlighted intense instrumental breakdowns. While Dinoczar’s playing wasn’t quite perfect, the group put every ounce of energy they could muster into the performance and ultimately delivered.

Next on the bill were Rosie and the Rosies, who in one word could be described as fuzz. The good kind. The group hit you like a brick wall of ‘90’s garage rock. Rosie and the Rosies added to the community feel, interacting with the crowd and posing questions like, “Is it too loud? Are we, like, blowing you guys up?” The band played a short set, but the crowd was certainly diggin’ it from start to finish.

Southern Femisphere rounded off the openers for the night, a three-piece female-dominated band from South Carolina. The group had clear ties to Boston and even gave a shout out to their friends in the crowd. Southern Femisphere included two female vocalists, one of which sang into an old phone receiver, a trick that’s usually incorporated into a Bent Shapes set. There was evident skill and precision behind the percussion, bass and guitar, stirring forgiveness for the pitchy vocals.

If you can’t get enough of Bent Shapes, you can check out their new single and purchase the limited physical edition here.