Philadelphia

The Armchairs Rocking at DDG June 4

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The charismatic psych rock popsters The Armchairs are going to be performing tonight at Danger Danger Gallery. They are bringing with them a bag full of tricks including the brooding garage folk-blues of TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb and get this, custom songs. That’s right, you could hire The Armchairs to write a song about anything, like that lipstick that’s poppin’ or that internet girlfriend that “totally exists”. Dibs on Road House The Musical. I have seen things like this on a way lamer level asking one grand for a name drop, but these cats are practically giving it away. For only 10 bucks a song at a live show of your choice or $20 for a recording. You could have your personal Armchairs song. That’s what you call good business. If that isn’t enough, you can look forward to the release of their long-awaited debut LP Science & Advice. The hook? This show is their last until The Armchairs’ release party in August. You’ve been warned. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 9pm, $5 – $ 10 donation (Photo by Robert Patterson) – Adam G.
 

 

Philadelphia

MC Digga Swaggers into JB’s June 4

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Gil Mantera’s Party Dream and Sunbears are two bands that are equally faszinierend. But when both bands take the stage during tonight’s Super-ficial Opening Night Show of Philly Beer Week, they’re not the only acts that are going to have you saying, “Achtung Baby!” Because they’ll be joined by Philly’s only emcee to bust rhymes in Deutsch, MC Digga. What started out as a joke by Mill Creek Tavern’s Director of Music, Ben Morgan, a few years back has since spawned into his German rapping alter ego. From his anthem about being born “Geboren”, to his umlaut-filled version of “Ice Ice Baby”, you will find yourself giggling with glee (not that painfully awful type of Glee – sorry ladies, gay men everywhere and teenie boppers who don’t know better) as you dance along to the pulsating beats. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill
 

 

Chicago

Endless Spring

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It has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for Houses, and I can’t wait to see what is coming next. Their one released track, “Endless Spring” has been all over the internet lately, and when you hear it you will know why. It is a beautiful encapsulation of the welcomed warmth of the Chicago spring.

Houses signed to Lefse Records (home to Neon Indian, Sunglasses, Woodsman, and other like minded bands) late last month, and is planning to release their debut EP All Night later this summer. Below is a more tropical remix of “Endless Spring” created by David Bird.

Philadelphia

Pilot Cloud Live at KFN June 4

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Justin Lerner and Nick Biscardi first started Pilot Cloud two years ago as a means to create the music that they wanted to hear so the indie shoegaze duo set off on their journey and released their debut album In Transition. Since that time, the band formed a live set so they could embark on several small tours, and managed to have their work picked up by startup netlabel, Acoustic Firework Records. The guys have recently started a new chapter when they put out their follow-up Halcyon, and tonight’s show at Kung Fu Necktie marks their first show back since the mini-tour that they did in support of it. When you listen to their music (which you can download for free on their website) your ears will become awash in intricate guitar work and spaced out harmonies that aim to transport you to another galaxy. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Melissa Marie Hernandez) – Bill McThrill
 

 

Chicago

From Our Open Blog: The Sometimes Family

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Listen to these sweet soul sounds! Have you ever heard anything like them!? Well, perhaps if you’ve been to see the Sometimes Family live and in concert it will all seem like some kind of deja vu. There’s just something about the Sometimes Family’s music that gets into that ear canal and wiggles and jiggles around, reaching down, DOWN, until it hits the deepest parts of your soul. It latches on with its clawed tentacle and pulls your body into positions and postures of dance and wild movements you didn’t have in you before. At the end of the song, you are left with a longing and a feeling of despair, quickly remedied by the simple act of replaying it. It is a painful experience to leave the concert, but you are bettered by it, and it was all worthwhile.

On June 10th The Sometimes Family will play at The Abbey Pub.

Chicago

Newfound Resolutions

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Chicago’s File Thirteen Records announced a few details this week regarding the new album from The Poison Arrows. Their new album will be called Newfound Resolutions and will be released on August 3rd. The album will be available on CD, but will also be released as an impressive 2xLP gatefold with digital download. The first single from the album is called “Unveiled In Sequence”, and it is an epic and heavy tune that will force your head to move up and down.

The Poison Arrows are a part of Do Division Street Fest this weekend and will be playing tomorrow (June 5th) at 3:10pm on the Leavitt Stage. For the full Do Division line-up visit their website.

Austin

From the Open Blog: Daily Brothers!

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The Daily Brothers are back! PWR pop studio obsessives unique in today’s file sharing landscape, the Daily Brothers have new music nearly ready to let loose. The first single from their forthcoming full length album project HOT DAMN! (due for release late Summer) is now streaming on the DB’s blog. "Je Vous ai Dit" is a rhythmic pulse pop sure to be hit with special guest vocals performed by a mysterious artist working in Austin. Listen today and stay tuned for record release details.

(Ed.: this post taken from The Daily Brothers’ post on our DIY Open Blog, check out other Open Blog posts in the Deli Kitchen.)

Chicago

Dear Marc

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Our newest poll winners, The Clams, have released a new video for their song “Dear Marc”. The song comes from their 2009 ep, Mindbanging. Both of their eps can be downloaded here by naming your own price.

The Clams are performing tonight (June 4th) at Cole’s Bar (2338 N Milwaukee Ave).

NYC

Best of NYC #39: Earl Greyhound

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We continue our "Best of NYC Countdown", covering every day one of the artists that made our Year End Best of NYC list (a chart compiled by a jury comprised of local bloggers, music writers, promoters, record store personnel and DJs).

Earl Greyhound’s newest album “Suspicious Package” is bound to please fans both new and old. This physically and creatively multifarious trio, Matt, Kamara, and Ricc, do not disappoint, offering moments of 70s rock, Latin drums, heavy guitar riffs, and sexy vocals, with tracks that hint of influences like Lenny Kravitz and Led Zepplin cleverly strewn throughout the sophomore album. They’ve made classic rock contemporary, constructing an album monumental in sound and full of soul that has you grooving from start to finish. Sit with “Suspicious Package” for a period of time to truly take in the brilliance of Earl Greyhound’s lyrics and metaphors, as they sneak up on you like in a mystery waiting to be solved. -CM

NYC

Weekly Feature #205a: The Beets

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Named by L Magazine as one of the 8 NYC Bands "You Need to Hear" in 2009, The Beets have gained quite a bit of traction in the NYC indie scene, revamping 60s garage rock for a modern age. Their songs are laden with rhythmic guitar strumming and echoing lyrical chants. The Beets are comprised of Juan Wauters, Jose Garcia and Matthew Volz,and the latest addition, drummer Melissa Scaduto. When the kids aren’t busy touring (the band will be in the midwest for most of June), Jose, Matt, Juan and Melissa seem to enjoy staying really local, drinking cheap beer and BBQing with their friends. Be sure to catch up with the Beets in NYC at the end of June. They will be playing South Street Seaport, the Rare Gallery, the Knitting Factory and the Bell House in early July. – Read Courtney Boyd Myers’ interview with the band here.

NYC

Weekly Feature #205b: Fluorishing, Live at Lit, June 7

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When corresponding with Garett Bussanick (vocals, guitar), Brian Corcoran (drums), Eric Rizk (bass) from the NYC -based trio Flourishing, we touched upon what took them so long to put out their debut EP, their approach to songwriting, and the pros and cons about being an underground metal band in the Big Apple. – read Mike SOS interview with the band here. See Fluorishing live at Lit on June 7.