So to compensate for the anti-hipster party last night we presented at The Knit, tonight we’ll also have a uber noisy B.E.A.F. show at Glasslands reserved to hipsters only. Here’s the lineup:

11.00 – YVETTE

This is currently one of the most interesting NYC based noise rock acts – they were just honored with our CD of the Month "title". Think industrial, noise-rock and shoegazer mixed together, topped off by some kind of melodic tribal chanting. YVETTE’s music comes as close as it gets to what the "Rapture" should sound like.

10.15 – DIRTY FENCES

When Dirty Fences crackles out “Can’t Tame Me” you get the message. This punk group takes you back to the days when CBGB’s was brand new and Syd and Nancy might fall over you while making out. Catch these cats scrap up the raw energy that The Stooges left behind years before and bring it into a new millennium sound. – MM

9.30 – GUNG HO

Gung Ho is the straight edge razor of rock. This five-piece band incorporates eclectic arrangements mixed with basic rock’n’roll rhythms, creating a fun ride through familiar territory. Taking an esoteric approach to their live sets, these guys can blanket the audience with some serious energy surges when they play a gig. – MM

8.45 – STEVE SHIFFMANN & THE LAND OF NO

I don’t say this often, but Mr. Shiffmann & Co. are IMHO one of the best kept secrets of the NYC scene – indie rock department. These guys have some fantastic "classic" indie songs, in a "90s resurgence" kind of way. They make me think of The Flaming Lips at their peak (early to mid 90s) with a better singer, or legendary Thin White Rope (incredibly underestimated US band from the 90s). Steve Shiffman & The Land of No have now embarked on a project to release an EP every three months, culminating in a full-length LP to be released on Vinyl By Later Records. The first of these EPs, "Death & Love", will be released on July 19th. You want to see them play tonight. – PDG

8.00 – SHAPES

Fresh winners of our Artists of the Month poll, Shapes embody the sounds of the DIY hipster rock scene while showcasing a freewheeling buoyancy which permeates across their raucous five-track offering I FEEL…THEREFORE I DRINK. Blending The Stooges’ attitude, My Chemical Romance’s catchiness and the The Ramones’ simplicity mixed with a shot of punk pizzazz via Dead Boys and Sex Pistols, this troupe keeps the energy level at fever pitch

The Courtesy Tier, Brooklyn-based duo and experts in the multiplication of sound, have completed their full length record, “The Resolution.” Sauntering beats and freewheeling vocal/guitar melodies of “Standing Near” introduce the bight but haunting nature of the album. A rush of distortion, recurring arpeggios, and syncopated percussion on “Rescue” transition into “Peaches” which steers “The Resolution” into a harder direction, while “Alright Mama” decelerates the record into a beautifully crafted, poignant lullaby. Light drums proceed into guitars that alternate between ringing and grungy on “Morning Run”. “Hey Bee” commences with vibrant vocals that are joined unexpectedly by sultry riffs and heavy-hitting backbeats. Howling and echoing “Calling Out” fades into the final track, “Home,” which rounds out the record, returning to the peacefully melancholy mood. “The Resolution” is a masterfully made album that balances bluesy, balladic, and buoyant. Come out and celebrate the release of “The Resolution” on May 26 at Pianos. –Meijin Bruttomesso

Back in December The Deli polled 30+ NYC scene-makers (including many venue promoters) asking their opinion about the best emerging local acts. Many of these artists have been booked to play our yearly fest, The Deli’s NYC B.E.A.F. (Best of Emerging Artists Fest), which kicked off on Tuesday at The Knitting Factory with our FOLK-SINGER SONGWRITER STAGE. Here’s a closer look at who’s playing this first event:

9.00 PM NORMAN VLADIMIR

Placing 8th in that list, with a voice of epic proportions and range and a portfolio of stars that he’s already shared the stage with in his young career, Norman Vladimir is one of the most promising and sought-out artists in New York City – he’ll hit thestage at 9pm. His pop/soul/funk sounds blends seamlessly with his song composition and vocal looping to engage audiences in not just a show but an entire experience.

9.30 BIRD CALL

Bird Call – aka Chiara Angelicola – will celebrate the release party for her new EP comprised entirely of cover songs entitled "Other Creatures". Bird Call possesses a soprano full of character, and plays luxuriously arranged ballads – her cover songs are reinterpretations, not playbacks: enjoy Beck’s "Lost Cause" streaming here. The Ep also features songs by Kate Bush, Nick Cave and Fleetwood Mac.
MP3: Bird Call – Lost Cause (Beck cover)

10.15 WAKING LIGHTS

New Jersey collective Waking Lights will bring some rawk and even some psych influences to this folky night of music. We are embedding here our favorite tune (probably their least folky actually) from their latest album "The Rabbit Hole".

10.45 DANIEL WAYNE


Daniel Wayne is a fireside crooner and mid-western transplant. Tracks like “The Princess & The Gun” prove that this modern day cowboy roaming the Big Apple streets has plenty of tales to share over whiskeys and cigarettes. Wayne also has that stoner garage rocker in him evident in tracks like “Protest Song”. He’ll perform at 10.45.

8.30 – LACRYMOSA

An incorporation of piano paired with classical vocals and haunting melodies make Lacrymosa a stand out amongst the standard singer-songwriter to emerge from the NYC music scene. Her sweet, angelic voice is filled with truth and emotion, accurately portraying the depth of the songs she writes and musical composure that steps outside a comfort zone and into a world of chance and exploration. She’s fresh off a May residency at The Living Room, and will be performing at 8.30.

Earlier in the evening female duo Lucius (8.30) will bring us back to the essential of music with their warm and emotional Americana, while Alison Clancy’s Huff This! (8.00) will introduce us to her deceivingly laid-back music. Fifth Nation‘s upbeat soul pop will get the show started at 7.30, while Turner Cody is in charge of keeping the spirits up after 11pm, when his moody and upbeat folk-rock will resonate through The Knitting Factory live room. Check out his latest video of the song "Back in the Land of the Living here. – Christina Morelli