NYC

Best of NYC #105: Blues

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Brooklyn and Toronto based female group Blues tied for the 105th spot on the Deli’s Best NYC Emerging Artists of 2010 poll with fellow Brooklyn band Blondes (the full results of the poll can be seen here). Their music, indeed, features occasional bluesy elements, although their overall sound fully belongs to the "Brooklyn DIY Lo-Fi/Avant-indie" scene, equally influenced by Vivian Girls’ casual drone pop, Beach Fossils’ infectious sloppy-pop and Animal Collective sonic experimentalism. With a less fun approach than your average lo-fi band, Blues create psych rock that sounds current and – at the same time – is remeniscent of the original psychedelic atmospheres of the late 60s, carrying overtones of drug infused beachside bonfires and late-night road-trips with friends. Mid-March and it already feels like we’re halfway through July… in 1967. – Leah Tribbett

Philadelphia

Live Video of Chiddy Bang – Freestyle/”Opposite of Adults”!

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Below is some footage of Chiddy Bang from their show in NYC at Irving Plaza on January 29, 2011 (courtesy of Arena Rap). You’ll find Chiddy freestylin’ from a list of random words picked from the audience and kicking into banger “Opposite of Adults”. Looks like they had the place bumpin’, but the only problem is that there were definitely too many brahs hopping on stage. Come on fellas! Where are all the ladies at? You need to have a talk with security next time. Enjoy! – The Deli Staff
 

Philadelphia

Daytrotter Session w/Hermit Thrushes

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Daytrotter just posted its session with local avant garde outfit Hermit Thrushes. The five-piece consisting of Yianni Kourmadas, Andrew Keller, Charlie Biando, Nick Brannon and Sam Tremble blasted through the studio with a brief set of their organized chaos and angular guitar riffs to prove once again that there are certainly some unique sounds coming out of Philly. You can check out and download their session here. (Illustration by Johnnie Cluney) – The Deli Staff  
 
Philadelphia

Akasha Blade Opens for Mi Ami at DDG March 12

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Akasha Blade, a.k.a. the one-man noise factory Adam Cooper, is a sculptor of indie knack. A talented side man for lo-fi indie dreamcatcher Annie Sachs, a.k.a. Tickley Feather, Cooper mixes an intertwining throwdown of basted punk, saucy noise, and dancey electro-clash like a mad scientist. But you can only truly experience his work two ways: by snagging a copy of his crunchy 20-minute cassette release for Linear B, You Will Be Recycled, or shuffling your way to Danger Danger Gallery tonight, where he’ll work his alchemy on stage (although, seriously, you need to do both–and, if you can, get your hands on one of the limited edition copies featuring silk-screened jacket art by Jamie Dillion, DO IT). And to sweeten the pot, catch the guitar & skins noise-turned-synth & machine lush of San Fran/NYC’s experimental indie duo Mi Ami, like you should. Joining them will also be the on-slaught mind-fuck stage show of post-punk/garage-rock trio Northern Liberties (whose slew of releases don’t do justice to their shredded art) and the vintage, spastic art-punk smacks of Philly’s Combine to hold you over. It’s about to get weird, in a very good way, at the gallery this evening! Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8pm, $5-$10, 21+ (Photo by Holly Landergan) – Annamarya Scaccia
 
Philadelphia

Buildadelphia Benefit Show at The Fire March 12

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Lo-fi psych compliments Sunny Ali & the Kid amp up to shred riffs for a cause at tonight’s Buildadelphia benefit show. Pairing Ali & the Kid’s quasi-moody clever hooks with the pop fizz of Nicos Gun, this civic friendly lineup is great way to catch a chilled out version of what you might have missed last night at Making Time. Add in the intimate setting of The Fire plus the promise of catching a show with some friends, and this benefit is nearly irresistible to attend. Other acts who will be donating their time and talents are Sherman (the band), Girls Dressed as Girls, KillerWhale, and Jac. BTW: Don’t forget to grab your copy of Sunny Ali & the Kid’s Try Harder that was just made available on cassette! The album is a former Deli CD of the Month, and you can check out our review of it here. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $7, All Ages – Dianca Potts

Philadelphia

The Bigger Lovers Release/Re-release Show at JB’s March 12

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2001 was a huge breakout year for The Bigger Lovers, whose debut album How I Learned to Stop Worrying landed on several key Top 15 Lists at the end of the year. But four years and two albums later the band packed it in and decided to go about their separate ways. But its members never strayed far from the music path, and even rocked out with other bands such as BC Camplight, Audible, Missing Palmer West, and The Pernice Brothers. But in honor of the 10 year anniversary release of their debut album and the release of a maxi-single Little Giant that features four lost songs and a single, the group is ready to return for a special reunion at Johnny Brenda’s tonight. And whether this shows leads to a full fledged reunion is uncertain, it’s sure to be a fresh blast from the past that offers loads of nostalgia. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Bill McThrill
 
Chicago

From Our Open Blog: Brontosaurus Launches Kickstarter Campaign

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The Chicago dynamic duo, Brontosaurus, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the CD and Vinyl pressing of their LP, Cold Comes To Claim. Please visit Kickstarter for more information or to donate. The result of months of meticulous construction and deconstruction, Cold Comes to Claim is a powerful introduction to the Chicago music community. Download a free mp3 at their website to get a taste of their off kilter, sometimes pretty, sometimes eerie, always interesting pop compositions.

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, March 11 – March 13

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There is a lot going on at your favorite indie music haunts tonight. If you don’t have a ticket for anywhere yet and still aren’t sure where to go, then we’d like to suggest a low-key, under the radar option for the evening with Hop Along, On the Water, Thom McCarthy, and Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Band at The Spruce Caboose. All proceeds go to funding a zine/compilation scheduled for release in the spring. It’s also On the Water’s Taylor Jamison’s birthday so there’s another reason to go, drink up and celebrate! The Spruce Caboose, (ask a friend or one of the acts), 8:30pm. $3 – $5, All Ages
 
Other shows this weekend…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Creepoid, SAT The Bigger Lovers
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ominous Black, SAT The Defog, Tongue Sculptors
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Val De Vel
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Benefit for Buildadelphia w/Sunny Ali & the Kid, Nicos Gun, Girls Dressed As Girls
 
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dime Store Joker and Big Fat Marker, SAT Sgt. Sass
 
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI St. James & the Apostles and Chalk & the Beige Americans, SAT The Improbables, The Blessed Muthas, The Keefs, SUN The Wallace Brothers, The Newton Gang, The Lawsuits
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT The Anchor Boys and American Royalty, SUN Delco Nightingale
 
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) FRI Cannons and Ape!, SAT Vintage Kicks
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Mason Porter
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Jake Lefco and Storyville SAT Close to Good
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) The Heat Run Album Release Show
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI McRad
 
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) SUN Halo of Snakes
 
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) SAT Northern Liberties and Akasha Blade
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI June Divided, SUN Steppin Razor
 
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI (Basement) Conversation With Enemies, (Side Chapel) Blood Like Mine
 
Cedar Street Studios (3211 Cedar Street Studios) Calico Fields
 
Chicago

In Tall Buildings “Warm Rock”

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I know SXSW is about to get under way, but that also means Record Store Day is just around the corner. In Tall Buildings, who will be performing 3 SXSW shows, have announced a 7-inch record to be released on record store day. The single will contain a cover of Cains and Abels’ track "Warm Rock” and the B-side includes an alternate, “bedroom-pop” version of the band’s track “The Way To A Monster’s Lair.” The band is working on the following to last year’s self-titled debut album.

In Tall Buildings will be performing at Lincoln Hall on April 9th, and will do an in-store performance at Saki on Record Store Day, April 16th.