NYC

O’Death release new album + tour

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After endless touring on the rollicking one-two punch of their debut record "Head Home" and sophomore "Broken Hymns, Limbs and Skin", country-noise Brooklyn outfit O’Death was sidelined in the midst of their 2009 tour when drummer Rogers-Berry was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Ten months of chemotherapy and a shoulder replacement later, the group returned to the studio with a new outlook on life, and began work on the album they are releasing today: "Outside". Recorded over a two-month period, the longest they’ve ever spent on a production, the record comes with a video of the single "Bugs" (see it here) and – of course – with a tour starting at the end of August.


 

Philadelphia

What’s This?: Raise The Dead! Language

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Sean Hoots just unveiled a new project to celebrate this year’s Summer Solstice called Raise The Dead! Language. It’s a far cry from the foot-stomping, down-home tunes that you might be accustomed to hearing from him and his band Hoots & Hellmouth. With loops (electronic, vocal and found sounds), I think that the usual friend to the farmer got into his secret crop from the fields and smoked it repeatedly inspiring him to create atmospheric soundscapes that travel from ritualistic ancient tribal beats and chants to futuristic sci-fi sounds that you’d imagine hearing while floating in space (even though it would actually most likely be a silent experience). But during the extended journey, you’ll also find melodic, minimalistic grooves that might draw out the inner hippie dancer in you. Yes, it sounds like good music to listen to while doing drugs, and you should. But he also suggest activities like “long walks on the beach, yoga class, drives down desert highways, meditation retreats, slow roasting red peppers and garlic…and so on.” (However, you do know that those activities also sound like good ones to do while getting high too. Right?) You can “name your price” to download the 5-song, 50+ minute EP Volume 1 HERE. – H.M. Kauffman
 

Philadelphia

Mean Streets, Slutever & The Tough Shits Open for The Coathangers at The Barbary June 23

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Concise punk riffs by Mean Streets might just make this summer heat seem bearable. Formed in ’06 by ex-bandmates of The War’s End and Cranked Up!, Mean Streets’ fast paced anthems are pure punk glazed with a topcoat of pop. Catchy chords and concise diction make tracks like “Good Luck, Charm” friendly throwbacks to the heydays of pop punk without coming off too sentimental. Along with Mean Streets, expect onstage antics by local deviants The Tough Shits who are known to please crowds with familiar favorites like “Heard She Kisses on the Mouth” and quirky chants like “Gettin’ Healthy 4 U.” Add in a heavy serving of melodic angst by noisy darlings Slutever, who are gearing up to “do America,” and tonight’s lineup is an instant recipe for summer fun with headliners Atlanta’s bad grrrls The Coathangers. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 6pm, $10, All Ages (Slutever Photo by Candice Martello) – Dianca Potts
 

 

Philadelphia

Meet Me On South Street, The Story of JC Dobbs Premieres at Franklin Institute June 23

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George Manney’s documentary Meet Me On South Street, The Story of JC Dobbs, which was accepted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Library & Archives along with more of his works, will be making its premiere tonight at Franklin Institute as part of the Fourth Annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director as well as live acoustic musical performances. It will include footage of artists in their infancy like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Steve Earle, Oasis and many more so music documentary buffs do not miss out. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., 7pm, $11.50, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
 

Philadelphia

Local Acoustic Artisan Joshua Marcus at M Room June 23

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Joshua Marcus plays folk that makes you want to weep. The local acoustic artisan can churn out grievingly beautiful but deviously complex porch-grown Americana both as a burgeoning solo artist and part of a band (after all, he did lead the Fan of Friends helm with emotive polish). It’s a talent he’ll put on display tonight at the M Room, where’ll his old FoF band mates will riff on the axe along with members of Raccoon, National Eye, Dr. Dog, The War on Drugs, American Altitude, Rifle Nice, and the Royalty as Mitch Fiction. Throw in the drunken blues of Brandon Morsberger and headlining New Jersey natives The Roadside Graves, and you’ll be walking the dusty trail as a swelling free spirit – or, rather, it’ll feel that way. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., $8, 8pm, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia
 
Philadelphia

Mike Taylor and Much More Share Time w/“New Designer Drug” at The Blockley June 23

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Multi-faceted entertainer Mike Taylor (formerly Tu Phace) will be performing tonight at The Blockley. Under his old stage name, Taylor was signed to Epic/Sony Records for his abilities as a straight-up hip hop emcee, and along with the change in name came a change in musical direction. However, Taylor was always much more than your average emcee. He is also a talented singer, songwriter, and producer. And he can definitely bust a move. You can download his latest release From The Stars HERE for free. Joining him will be Elevator Fight, an eclectic band whose sound is a mix of elements from classic rock, psychedelic, and modern indie pop [but you can check them out for yourself along with our other current Featured Artist(s) Poll nominees by clicking on to the headphones in the box at the top of the column to the right]. The packed “New Designer Drug Tour” lineup also includes DJ PHSH, who recently joined the Illvibe Collective, and Suzi Analogue, who mixes retro soul/jazz vocals with hip hop and electronica tracks to create what is certainly her own unique sound, as well as J*Davey, Kalae All Day, Def Sound, and DJ Bubbles. The Blockley, 3801 Chestnut, $10, 8pm, All Ages – Dan Brightcliffe
 
NYC

Post-Punk NYC legends Bush Tetras play 285 Kent Ave with Religious to Damn in support of recent 7″

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Since we are in the mood for rehashing the glorious NYC past, here’s a reminder about a rare live appearance of legendary post punk band Bush Tetras, on June 24th at 285 Kent Ave. The band formed in the early 80s, and offered a sound that mixed punk attitude with funk rhythms in ways somewhat similar to what "co-scenesters" The Talking Heads were doing at the time, although with a less melodic approach. Lead singer Cynthia Sley’s spoken, casually atonal vocals had a significant influence on Sonic Youth Kim Gordon’s singing style. The band is still active with occasional releases (this is their latest) and live performances. One of our favorite emerging bands will open for them on Friday’s show: Religious to Damn, whose debut record was our March 2011 Deli CD of the Month – check out the embedded track.

Chicago

Moon Furies 100 shows in 100 days

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Moon Furries are a mission with a solid cause behind it. The band is almost a third of the way through a 100 shows in a 100 days tour this summer. They are doing this to help support cancer research because one of the band member’s mother is currently battling cancer.

Moon Furries released their latest ep Mercury back in January and you can pay what you like for it here. Moon Furries will be performing at Obbity Fest on July 3rd along with many other great local bands.

NYC

Wyldlife, The Bullys and The Bad Parts open for CJ Ramone on July 9th at The Studio.

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Punk’s not dead! On Saturday, July 9th, CJ Ramone (above in a picture from the good old days) comes to the Webster Hall’s Studio for a night of rock and roll mayhem. CJ will be joined by the legendary producer and musician Daniel Rey filling in on guitar. Together, the band will play a set comprised entirely of Ramones songs. Opening for CJ Ramone are up-and-coming rockers, Wyldlife, who have been generating a good amount of buzz in the past year or so and take their cues from 70s garage/punk bands like the New York Dolls, the Undertones, The Saints, and of course, the Ramones. Also on the bill are The Bad Parts and The Bullys. The Bullys are a veteran group of Queens-based punkers who have played alongside Tommy and Richie Ramone, as well as Andy Shernoff from the Dictators. They’re the kind of band that makes you want to party and put yourself through bodily harm. The Bad Parts are a super fun ska and punk band that sound as if Green Day got into an arm-wrestling match with The Pietasters. Clear your calenders and dust off your leather jackets! Doors open at 7pm, ages 19+. For more information: Pre-Sale Tickets here. – (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here). The Deli’s NYC Open Blog is powered by The Music Building.

NYC

New single by Woods – not so chilled.

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NYC "chill-wave" pioneers Woods released their sophomore album "Sun and Shade" on June 14 and are about to embark on a month long US tour with, alternatively, The Fresh and Onlys, Kurt Vile, Ducktails and White Fence. They are now releasing a 7" single featuring two new songs: "Find the Empty" (embedded below) is characterized by screaming distorted guitars we aren’t accustomed to hear from this band, tamed by their signature mid tempo rhythms and by the layer of relaxed doubled vocals. The B-side, "Be There" is a more jam-friendly number reminiscent of their live shows. The cover of this single features a young Caleb Braaten (Sacred Bones), his father, and a gigantic marijuana plant. How appropriate! To see Woods live in NYC you’ll have to wait until August 13 (Bowery Ballroom).