Krautrock revivalists Music For Headphones are performing a FREE show tonight at Teri’s Diner, the much-needed latest addition to the local music scene in South Philly. Mastermind Jonathan Allen has also started putting together shows as Fuzz Factory Bookings so get in touch. Music For Headphones recently signed to XD Records, a label owned by producer/musician Slade Templeton and Dean Garcia (formerly of Curve and the Eurythmics). Allen will be hosting old friends from his days living in Portland, Oregon, The Prids, who are doing their last U.S. tour for awhile as they focus their efforts on Europe. Jay Laughlin from Like A Fox/Lenola will also be taking the stage this evening and opening. Teri’s DinerBar, 1126 S. 9th St., 7pm, FREE, 21+ – Alexis V.
Restorations Open for True Widow at KFN Aug. 14
Local rock five-piece Restorations’ layered instrumentals show great patience while never being afraid to hit you with sonic blasts giving a youthful reminder of how fun letting loose can be even though we’ve matured a bit walking that fine line of holding on to the past and happily remaining in the present. Blending comforting melodies and reflective lyrics around Jon Loudon’s raspy, life-filled vocals, the band has evolved a little older and wiser from their punk rock roots. You can find out what they’ve learned from their experiences on their latest self-titled LP which was recorded by Algernon Cadwallader’s Joe Reinhart and mixed by Jonathon Low (who has previously worked with Dr. Dog and mewithoutYou), and was released earlier this year via Tiny Engines, or just brave the miserable weather and head on over to Kung Fu Necktie this evening where they’ll be opening for Denton self-described “stonegaze” trio True Widow. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7pm, $10, 21+ – Alexis V.
Chip/Nerdcore Supercommuter with New Release
Seattle nerdcore trio Supercommuter will release its second album, Products of Science, on August 16th on the Burn the Stereo label. With this release, the band members have once again proven themselves to be masters of multi-tasking: the record was composed primarily during their daily commutes, the practice of which gave Supercommuter its name. To celebrate the release of Products of Science, the band will perform at PAX http://prime.paxsite.com/, a three-day festival for tabletop, videogame and PC gamers, on August 27th at the Paramount in Seattle. And, as the band did with its debut self-titled release, Supercommuter will donate all the net proceeds to Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to providing toys and games to hospitalized children worldwide.
Big Art Show: Hot As Hell Party at Pterodactyl Aug. 13
SOLD OUT Broad Street Ministry Benefit Shows at Fergie’s Pub Aug. 13
Mixtape + New Video: Ill Mondo
Ease into the weekend with Ill Mondo‘s mixtape Gentlemen Prefer Blunts Pt. 2, available for free download here.
Gentlemen Prefer Blunts is an homage to the "chopped and screwed" sound of the legendary DJ Screw. The mixtape features funky classics such as Dennis Coffey’s “Scorpio,” but also modern psychedelic rock from the likes of Tame Impala.
Check out the accompanying video from Ill Mondo’s first 2-part mixtape Be Bad (Pt 1), a 12-minute exploration of funk, hip-hop and soul. Download the EP here.
The Oakland-based production duo will release new album De Novo on August 30, which promises an eclectic combination of influences including old soul and motown records, Radiohead, Michael Jackson and James Brown.
–Whitney Phaneuf
Out In The Streets Fest at Fireproof on August 27-28 with New Villager, Milagres, The Forms, Tiny Victories + many more NYC artists
There’s a cool outdoor fest in Bushwick on Aug 27 & 28, presented by BirdDog productions and The Sky Report and sponsored by The Deli. It’s the second edition of annual Out In The Streets Music and Arts Festival. Over 16 indie and electro bands will invade Bushwick, filling Brooklyn Fireproof’s outdoor stage for two full days and nights of music. The fest features San Francisco darlings Lemonade headlining on Sunday night with quirky dance-synth melodies and experimental jam-outs. New York Times’ featured artist, Brooklynites and genre-benders New Villager will headline Saturday with progressively soulful vocals and throwback beats. Milagres, who are performing at this week’s L Mag SummerScreen, also light up Saturday’s bill through carefully-crafted nostalgic songs. Newcomers Tiny Victories expect to impress with their tasty electro hooks- expect to dance. Don’t forget about free (yes, FREE) Brooklyn Brewery beverages that will be served at the event.
Goodbye Felix Culpa!
After eight years of solid indie rock, Rockford’s Felix Culpa have called it a career. The band released two full-length album and few eps over the last eight years, but decided this week to end it. They recent release Sever Your Roots/Bury The Axe was released this year, and below is the video for the track "Our Holy Ghosts". They do plan to perform a final show in Chicago, and we will be you those details when they are available. You can read their farewell note on the front page of their website.
Before the Machinery of Other Skeletons by An Aesthetic Anaesthetic
An Aesthetic Anaesthetic is releasing a new album later this month called, Before the Machinery of Other Skeletons. This is the band’s follow-up to the ep they released back in February.
The band is know more for their live performances than their records but they have come closer to capturing the force in their sound on this project. The are throwing a pre-listening party for the album tonight (Aug. 12th) at Transitor (5045 N. Clark St.). You can catch them live at Beat Kitchen on August 26th.
Joe Pug “Speak Plainly, Diana”
Joe Pug has released a new video for his track "Speak Plainly, Diana". The video feature video from the road which is where he is now and has been for most of the last year, but he did take some time off recently to put the finishing touches on his next full-length album. Details on that album should be coming out soon, but in the meantime enjoy the video.
Weekend Warrior, August 12 – 14
It’s beautiful out so everyone should be gearing up for some fun tonight. Where will you find it? Well, we think that the local lineup at Kung Fu Necktie has fun written all over it. Even though this evening will be on the cooler side of what we’ve been used to lately, Sweatheart will heat things up by getting your pulse racing and those beads of perspiration uncontrollably pouring down with their “Approachable Stadium Pop, Man Jams (with Women) or Community College Rock.” (Sorry, we love when bands make up humorous genres to describe themselves.) But we promise that they’ll hilariously deliver a raunchy set that will release some pheromones that might just get you laid this evening (or at least someone to touch IT ;o). And they’ll have the smooth electro stylings of Robai a.k.a. Mike Robinson (King Gog, Holland Boys) to help warm things up. His creepy, weirdo Robert Palmer-like aura will hopefully have some panties dropping before his set is done, but you’ll most likely see his top come off first. Add in the beautiful synth-pop of Instamatic (check out what we’ve said about them before HERE) and Lifeline (the side project from members of Blood Rhythm), and you’ve got an evening of entertainment that is sure to please (or should we say “pleasure”). Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+
Daddy Long Legs play Kings County Cookoutin Wburg on 08.14
Daddy Long Legs is a man. A tall man. A tall, well-dressed, imposing man who blows the harmonica as if breathing life and soul into Delta bluesmen long dead. Daddy Long Legs is also a band. A blues rock band from Brooklyn, fronted by this tall man of the same name. But this Daddy has more legs — those belonging to guitarist Murat Akturk and drummer Josh Styles. Styles upon styles upon styles is what they have — a trio of characters forging rock n’ roll spectacle for the eyes and ears, hearkening back to when troubadours drank moonshine and took their role as entertainers more seriously. You can feel this music.m It’s visceral – not polished clean. The trio is the modern day incarnation of a bad-ass record collection of rare pressings and vintage out-of-print curios. See for yourself — watch the world premiere of this short documentary film by Deli contributor Ryan Henriquez, or catch them Sunday in Williamsburg at the Kings County Cookout before they hit the road for a west coast tour with Apache. Kings County Cookout @ Lady Jay’s. 633 Grand St. Sun. Aug 14 @ 4pm.