New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
My friends: I have it on good authority that rtb2, the ‘uber-duo’ down from Denton, absolutely kills it live. And they will do said killing tonight (8/13), at the Ghost Room, in the always fine company of Leatherbag and the Duquaines. Oh yes. Oh yes.
(photo by Thorpe Grine)
Big things have been happening to robot rocker Mose Giganticus of late. The artist recently unveiled his debut release Gift Horse on Philly’s own Relapse Records. The epic album reveals a whole new edgier more metallic sound that fans of his previous cyber punk technology laden tunes will be able to get behind, especially since the trademark keytar is still in tow. Upon releasing the album, Matt Garfield was quick to jump into his veggie-powered van and go on a supporting tour so he hasn’t found time to celebrate the albums release at home. But all of that is set to change when he invades The Fire tonight, where he’ll play futuristic oldies like "My Machine" and his homage to Nikola Tesla (one of my favorite inventors – Thomas Edison was a thief and a scumbag), "Commander". Or with supercharged new tunes like "White Horse" and "The Left Path", you’re sure to be left breathless thanks to all the energy you’ll be expending during their set. Mose Giganticus will also be joined by local heavy hitting rockers, Monolith, who just recently released a new split EP on Science of Silence Records. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 10pm, $8, 21+ (Photo by Jana Miller) – Bill McThrill
The six track debut ep from Silhavey, Maru, is an eclectic mix of indie pop sounds. Ranging from more aggressive rock to horns, organs, and piano to near alt-country, the is surprisingly diverse. You can tell each band member brings their own set of influences and the group stirs it all together nicely. My favorite track on Maru has to be “Jungle”. The chorus is catchy and the instrumentation is fun. It really is a pure pop song. The track precedes the piano and organ on “Welcome” which is another sing-a-long party anthem.
Maru is a fine debut from an exciting young band. You can stream the ep on the bands website. The band will be performing at Elbo Room on August 22nd.
The Crash Kings are at it again with their new video for "You Got Me", the second single off their self titled debut album. The video was directed by David Arquette – yes, don’t rub your eyes – and features the band opposite some very interesting ladies. It also doesn’t hurt that the song is #29 on the Alternative Radio charts.
White Hinterland, aka Casey Dienel, has a nifty new video (which can be viewed here…sorry, no embed code!) directed by Solomon Chase for the single “No Logic” from her latest release, Karios. The video features high contrast black-and-white images, forest creatures and Dienel’s album collaborator, Shawn Creeden, drumming away on a log next to his Apple laptop.
The portable computer eventual combusts into flame, leaving the viewer with one of two conclusions: 1) The beats were really that hot; or 2) “No Logic” is actually a reference to the inferno Steve Jobs will cause to well up within your computer circuitry if you attempt to pirate his most precious of music production software. If the latter is the case, perhaps we can expect the next Hinterland album to be hewn from utilities available from Garage Band (most people would have to have their MacBooks explode twice before reverting to a PC).
You can check out the first two videos from Karios here and here.
– Joel Sommer
Ducktails – the name of the psychedelically-fuzzy solo project of Matthew Mondanile – deserves more credit than just the lo-fi genre branding. While the home recorded bedroom synths are obviously there, his music carries brightness and warmth with it as well. The guitar riffs are balanced with harmonies and cassette-fuzzy textures, a nice way of adding character to what might come off as mere indie lounge noise. When listening to Ducktails, you can’t help but feel like you’re in the hot mess of summer, dancing with your top undone and sipping brews to cool off. You also can’t help but feel nostalgic. Because when you really listen to this music, it’s like you’re a kid again, sucking up those feel-good vibes of childhood, when things were easy and everything seemed really fun. Ducktails will be playing tonight with The Big Sleep (cover band in The Deli’s 2007 fall issue, recently reunited after breaking up in 2009) and Deerhunter (Bradford Cox DJing? Sweet!) at Glasslands. Doors open at 8:30 but make sure to RSVP beforehand (popgunning.com). You won’t want to miss out. – Alex Daly
On a Saturday afternoon in the hills of West Virginia, Deli Magazine sat down with Brian J, the lead singer and guitarist for the Brooklyn based funk band, Pimps of Joytime. Pimps of Joytime is: Brian J, Chauncey Yearwood, who brings personality to the congos and vocals, the beautiful Mayteana Morales, who holds it down on samples, percussions and vocals, and Clark Dark form the UK, who plays bass, moog and guitar. Since the level of drumming required to play in Pimps of Joytime is high in demand, the band havs numerous drummers – although their main man lives in New Orleans. The boys have been together for 5 years and have been living in Brooklyn since 1996. When they’re not touring, they spend their time tearing around on their bicycles and checking out new vegetarian restaurants. They’ve been on tour for most of the spring and summer playing numerous cities including Brooklyn Bowl’s SmileFest, High Sierra Music Fest and Zanaibar in Los Angeles and plan to play in Europe and the Caribbean for Jam Cruise. Read Courtney Boyd Myers Q&A with the band here.
The Hood Internet and Kid Static have come together again to release a 7-inch on TTD/Whistler Records on Sept. 7th. The release show for the single will be on Sept. 11th at Lincoln Hall with Wallpaper. and DVAS.
Nashville’s own little babe-fest punk band, Heavy Cream, will be releasing their debut, full-length, vinyl LP, "Danny," on Infinity Cat Recordings on August 24th.
They also announced a string of tour dates with JEFF the Brotherhood, Detroit Cobras, Vivian Girls, Boogie Boarder, and more.
Go here to download an mp3 of "Watusi"
Heavy Cream – 2010 Tour Dates:
Aug 18 Exit In (w/Screaming Females & JEFF The Brotherhood)18+ Nashville, TN
Aug 20 Rock’s Off Cruise (w/Detroit Cobras)21+ New York, NY
Aug 22 Comet Ping Pong (w/Vivian Girls) AA Washington
Aug 26 Discoteca (w/Gestapo & Khazi) AA Chattanooga, TN
Aug 27 Pilot Light Knoxville, TN
Aug 28 Snug Harbor Charlotte, NC
Aug 30 The Box Charlottesville, VA
Aug 31 Black Cat (w/Unnatural Helpers) Washington DC
Sep 1 Union Pool (w/Boogie Boarder) Brooklyn, NY
Sep 2 Cake Shop (w/Unnatural Helpers) New York, NY
Sep 3 Flywheel (w/Sweet Apple) Easthampton
Sep 4 The Meat Locker Montclair, NJ
Sep 5 Elf Parlor North Adams, MA
Sep 6 The Rock Shop (w/Pterodactyl, Dinowalrus) AA Brooklyn, NY
Sep 7 Death By Audio New York, NY
Oct 8 Hi-Tone (w/JEFF The Brotherhood & Cy Barkley) Memphis, TN
Baaaaadass!–Deli Staff
Tonight, teaming up with Yours Truly this time around, Epic Sauce will be putting on yet another of its ever impressive Thursday shows. Once again at Milk, starting around 8, this time around locals Blackbird Blackbird, Kites Sail High, Fiveing and Gobble Gobble will be playing with rising stars Teen Daze. Sounds like a good show. You can RVSP here.