NYC

Noise bliss: Talk Normal open for Sonic Youth on 11.24

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Talk Normal is a NYC band that is gathering more and more recognition. Here at the Deli we have are fascinated by noise and tense atmospheres… enjoy this video, and don’t miss their live show at the Music Hall of Wburg on November 24 with Sonic Youth!

 

Published on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:24:59 0 Comments | Post a Comment

Kagero CD release party – Nov 21 at Mehanata

Bed-Stuy-based Kagero’s newest record “Japanese Gypsy Rock,” due out November 19, 2009, is appropriately titled for the band’s striking fusion of sounds from around the world. Taking lead on violin, J.W. masters Eastern-inspired fiddle glissandos and double-stops, while bassist/vocalist Rob Simpson adds a salsa swing and klezmer kick. Kaz Fujimoto, defines “Japanese Gypsy Rock:” hailing from Japan, entertaining in a lounge-meets-Bohemian vocal style, and accessorizing each track with flamenco guitar and select Spanish phrases on standout tracks “My Little Bonita,” “1 + 2 Is Almost 5,” “Red and Black,” and “Grappa. Guest musicians, Georgie Markov (drums), Yoed (cello), Wynn Yamami (chindon, aka Japanese drum), and Emilio (trumpet) ably enhance “JGR” in these notable selections. Rooted in uplifting elements from eclectic origins, "Japanese Gypsy Rock" unites Kagero’s musical influences and talents into a cross-culture dance party. – Meijin Bruttomesso

 

 

 
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Weekly Special #180b: Ivana XL, live at The Outpost, 11.21

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Ivana XL’s music sounds like it’d perfectly complement a Tim Burton landscape, as it conjures shadowy forests, stretching fog fingers and creaking attics in Antebellum mansions. Her breathy, beautiful voice floats atop the complex arrangements like a chilly breeze sneaking into the room through a drafty window. The sparse, almost haunted songs sound like something Joanna Newsom might produce if she spent an entire winter in the house from "The Shining" taking Xanax and staring into the snow-blanketed landscape. Though IvanaXL is essentially just one woman with an acoustic guitar, her music brilliantly defies the tones and tropes so often associated with that set-up. The term "singer-songwriter" couldn’t be more misleading than in the case of this promising young Brooklynite. – Read David Schneider interview with Ivana here, and see Ivana live at The Outpost (Clinton Hill) on 11.21. 

Published on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:17:14 0 Comments | Post a Comment

Weekly Special #180a: Dead Leaf Echo

Although Dead Leaf Echo began as an “art experiment” in Morningside Heights, this band is far from amateur or unpleasantly bizarre. Dead Lead Echo has worked with a cadre of professional mixers such as John Fryer and Ulrich Schnauss to perfect its dreamy post-punk. The band creates a blossoming world where Cocteau Twins and My Blood Valentine influences swirl and mix with Vladimir Nabokov and Ernest Hemingway love letters. Dead Leaf Echo entices listeners with its shimmering guitar work and closes the deal with crashing waves of hypnotic harmonies. If the wait is unbearable for a full-length record, Dead Leaf Echo will be releasing a 7-inch featuring “Half-Truth” and a previously unreleased b-side “Babyeyes” this fall. – read Nancy Chow’s interview with the band here.

 

 
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Fader premieres video by Brooklyn’s Dragon Turtle

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Dragon Turtle released their debut album "Almanac" last week, and Fader mag liked it so much that they decided to premiere the video of their single "Broken Glass" – see it here. There is also a free mp3 available – which we actually prefer – here. It sounds a little like an ambient version of Dinosaur Jr.!

 

Published on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:34:00 0 Comments | Post a Comment

The Shake release new album, give away single for download for 1 week

To promote the release of their upcoming album, "The Shake Go Crazy," the New York foursome has launched a 1-week campaign allowing users to download the single, "Got No Soul," for free. The CD was the result of an entire summer of work with producer Gregory Lattimer (Albert Hammond Jr, Milo and The Fuzz). See the band live at Crash Mansion on 11.19. – (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here).

 

Published on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:45:44 4 Comments | Post a Comment

Black Gold CD review – live at Hammertstein Ballroom on 11.22

Black Gold’s debut release, "Rush," plays to a variety of ears. Besides being pleasantly pop, Brooklynites Eric Ronick (vocals, keyboards) and Than Luu (drums, guitar, percussion, vocals), backed by guitarist Alistair Paxton and bass player Siggy, bring a spectrum of other personal influences and industry experience (each member has toured with well-known pop/rock artists in the past) to the composition table. A richly symphonic “Plans and Reveries” and heavily electronic “Detroit” were selected as “Rush’s” singles. They highlight Ronick’s lounge-meets-lyrical voice which melds with Luu’s falsetto back-vocals, Classical string and piano arrangements, synth sequences, and unchained guitars. Black Gold fall into their best groove on the funky “Breakdown” and alluring “The Comedown,” while glowing harmonies on “Shine,” “Run’s” bright melodies, dreamy air of “Idols,” and Southern sway on “Canyon” sustain “Rush’s” appeal with ever-changing styles. Overall, Black Gold’s “Rush” is mellow but playful, providing both tunes for dancing and songs for decompressing. Don’t miss Black Gold’s show at Hammertstein Ballroom on 11.22 – Meijin Bruttomesso

 
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Bear in Heaven top Deli Psych Rock NYC Charts!

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We were quite surprised yesterday to see Brooklyn band Bear in Heaven jump ahead of Real Estate in our self generated chart of NYC Psych Rock artists with the most "Web Buzz" (Top 300 here, for the Top 20 scroll down in this page, left column). They actually rehed #2 of the overall most buzzed NYC bands of the moment (orange chart on the top left). The band recently got some blog-love (or just "blove" maybe?) from many influencial sites including Stereogum, Prefix Mag and Brooklyn Vegan. Bear in Heaven has a show scheduled at tiny Zebulon in Willimsburg on 11.20 – that will be surely a packed night, so get there early if you are interested in checking out these guys’ psychedelic wall of sound.

 

Published on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:44:00 0 Comments | Post a Comment

Finding Fiction play Pete’s Candy Store on 11.14

Once upon a time in the fluorescent wilderness of New York City, four musically talented work-a-holics got together and formed the rock band known as Finding Fiction. With a DIY style and steadfast work ethic, the group has spent most the past year zig-zagging across the U.S. to perform in over 100 shows (including SXSW and NXNE). Finding Fiction also released their first full length CD, “Idaho by the Sea,” this past summer, a heartfelt follow up to their “Plastic & Change” EP. The album is chock full of evocative lyrics set to lonesome vocals, fluttering backbeats, and billowing chord progressions. The result is an emotional storm of melodies, from the distorted rumbles of tracks like “I’ll Buy” and “Imitating You Imitating Me,” to the unbroken pouring of melancholy in ballads such as “Cheap Shot Advice” and “Big Blue Sky.” Don’t miss Finding Fiction when they perform at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn on Nov. 14. – Cecilia Martinez

 

Published on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:56:31 0 Comments | Post a Comment

Zambri is the next Deli Artist of the Month

Exuberant female duo Zambri (comprised by sisters Jessica and Cristi Jo and is The Deli NYC new Artist of the Month thanks to an… exuberant last day of voting yesterday, that allowed them to jump in front of North Highlands. Keep an eye out for their picture on top of our NYC page starting monday, and in the meantime enjoy this video.

 
Austin

Do You Bennu?

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One of my favorite things about Austin is our prediliction for the 24 hour joint – one fine shining caffeinated example being Bennu Coffee, nestled away on the east side on MLK near Poquito. Bennu feels Austin – it’s relaxed & smart, and most importantly, they serve an excellent cup of coffee (and of course Torchy’s Tacos). They keep the prose flowing, such as it is, here at The Deli. So help us thank ’em by checking it out – any time of day or night.

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AM Rings in the Holiday Season with Charlie Brown Favorite

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Pretend for just one moment that all the polluted ash falling outside is snow and that your Starbucks seasonal beverage is actually home made. Then listen to AM’s cover of "Christmas Time Is Here," which is an updated version of the Charlie Brown favorite, with magic and happy ooziness still intact. It’s a part of AM’s new holiday EP "Holiday, Happiness and Cheer," which The Deli highly recommends you purchase here.

L.A.

Globes on Remote: Hooks with intellect

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Pop music this rich and quirky is always notable. Globes on Remote are freaks of melody and bold texture, with nods to "So"-era Peter Gabriel to contemporaries like Arcade Fire and the big landscapes of My Morning Jacket. While Globes on Remote’s sound is mostly groove based, it’s the decoration and fresh vocals that are incredibly hook-worthy. To be "catchy" and retain a kind of mystery is a hard continuum to meet.

Austin

Best in Show: Corto Maltese! + New Poll

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Hearty backslapping congrats to the members of Corto Maltese, who walked away victorious from the dustup that is the Deli Austin Artist of the Month Poll. You shall soon see their image boxed up above. But glory is brief: the new nominees are up, are in, are awaiting your sharp judgment. Have at it, people: Brothers and Sisters, International Waters, Ola Podrida (above), Pompeii and The Wooden Birds all cluster above right, late November suitors for your love. Vote vote vote! 

At least two of these nominees are available soon for your live enjoyment via your earholes and eyeholes: Brothers & Sisters play Emo’s December 4th and Ola Podrida just announced a Dec. 11th date at the Mohawk. 

 

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Much Ado about The Living Sisters’s “How Glad I Am”

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The Living Sisters are rather enigmatic. Information on them is scarce, and it’s hard to find a reason why considering this trio of vocalists are about as good as "supergroups" can get. Inara George (of The Bird and the Bee), Becky Stark (of Lavender Diamond) and Eleni Mandell (of …Eleni Mandell) make up what is seemingly a throwback pop outfit (we say "seemingly" because only one track exists in the ether, "How Glad I Am," featured on their MySpace page) — and they’re sharing the stage with Brian Wilson on December 6th at Disney Hall. In this age of over saturation, consider this a rare kind of intrigue.