The latest video from music blog sensation Active Child feature Chicago’s How To Dress Well in top falsetto form. The video is for the track "Playing House".
Last week, Yours Truly posted a video of How To Dress Well performing "Cold Nites".
L.A.
Posted on:
The Bloody Hollies stick to their guns on new release
A band like The Bloody Hollies has never sugarcoated their image. The San Diego four-piece chugs a raw, unpolished garage sound that may take cues from the formative years of rock n’ roll, but their tightly wound musicianship ravenously speaks with a genuine tone. In essence, what you see is what you get – fronted by Wesley Doyle’s demanding vocal presence, their bar-band rock styling blazes straight-faced power chords, Chuck Berry-like solos, and an ill-mannered charm that would even impress a Stooge. Their loud, impetuous vigor may instantly scream revivalism, but bearing in mind that hybridization in pursuit of originality mostly backfires, it’s a pleasure to still see bands sticking to an agenda that is classic in design and off bounds from any pop sensibilities. On September 25th, they’ll be playing at Alex’s Bar on Long Beach in support of just-released new album, Yours Until the Bitter End, via Alive Records.
So Grey, So Green by The Bloody Hollies
Philadelphia
Posted on:
Weekend Warrior, September 16 – 18
We are quite interested to hear what Purples has been up to lately. If you didn’t know already, the band is made up of ex-Teeth members Peter MoDavis, Brian Ashby and Jonas Oesterle. They formed Purples and posted a handful of songs after The Teeth surprisingly disbanded due to Aaron MoDavis’ desire to pursue other non-music related opportunities. But there has been a long silence from Purples after the original tracks surfaced. The three remaining ex-Teeth members also supported Alec Ounsworth live on stage as part of his band Flashy Python. They’ll be joined this evening by three out of the four remaining members of Drink Up Buttercup who are now performing as White Birds, and also have their debut release on cassette coming out on September 23 via Grizzly Records. Also on the bill is Mike Quinn from And The Moneynotes. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+
More things to do this weekend before the weather gets worse…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Pop the Lid Off!: POPPED! Pre-party w/Work Drugs, Blayer Pointdujour, DJ Bearbait, DJ Shmitten Kitten
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Dragon King and Norwegian Arms, SAT Sadgiqacea, SUN Coffin Dust
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Alright, Junior, Carousel, Find Vienna, SAT The Codes, SUN Willpowerless and Bamboo Houses
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI i & i, Plum Dragoness & the Elements, Jafar Baroness, SAT The Late Ancients and Jill Jacobs
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Cloud Minder
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Organ Blues and Old Arrows, SAT Grubstake, SUN The Graveyard Shift
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Prima Donna Record Release w/Tim Butler, September
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Illinois and Look Out Houston, SAT Close to Good
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Modzilla, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) SAT Hermit Thrushes
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI Guys & Dolls
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT Mutlu, SUN Thom McCarthy
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) SAT The New Divide, SUN Venice Sunlight and Shot Into The Sun
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT Blayer Pointdujour Record Release Release w/The National Rifle and Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, DJ Aaron Ruxbin
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) SUN Restorations
The El Bar (1356 N. Front St.) SAT The Sniffles
Band Stand (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SAT The Last Lavis Blake Show Ever w/Glocca Morra, Spraynard, Kite Party
Sun Palace (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SUN Drawn Blank
St. Michael’s Church (2139 East Cumberland St.) Rock to Awareness (Benefit for Autism) w/Fast Cars, Sunset Recorder, The Best Westerns, Rock to the Future Students, Girls Rock Philly Bands (Jurassic Sharks & Nefarious Amour)
Clark Park (43rd & Chester Ave.) SAT Fall Equinox Festival w/Algernon Cadwallader, Conversations with Enemies, Total Fucking Destruction, Pet Milk, Catnaps, The Tressels, Big Wizard, Mike Bell and The Movies + More TBA
L.A.
Posted on:
Useless Keys bring their spacey noise to the Roxy on September 22nd
They really don’t need to be so self-depreciating. LA four-piece band Useless Keys are definitely not useless as their moniker may imply. In fact, they’re a vital entry in the Los Angeles local music directory. They are not afraid to pair dark sonic landscapes with spacey vocals that weave fluidly throughout the guitar and drums droning. The slow walking tempo makes it perfect music to simply vibe out to and nod along, but the intensity of the sound keeps the energy flowing the entire time. You can easily find their influences in post-punk and grunge, but they swirl in their own hint of psychedelia that makes them completely unique. Live shows are known for their amped-up versions of their recordings, making it an experience that only adds to the color of the recordings. Their EP, "Is The Painting Changing", is available for download or physical purchase on their website. They’ll also be playing a show at the Roxy on September 22nd so you can get in on the fun yourself. – Taylor Lampela
NYC
Posted on:
Caged Animals, EULA, Data Dog, GunFight! and Team Genius show on 09.17
This Saturday Brooklyn’s own Paper Garden Records is throwing an-end-of-summer party–Multiverse Playground part III, "an exploration into the evolution of music, art and comedy." The event, which begins at noon, will feature 19 acts (some local favorites include EULA, Data Dog, Caged Animals (in the picture), GunFight! and Team Genius). The event will also include comedy, art, and DJ sets from Delicate Steve and Bear Hands. Sponsors include Thinglink, Grooveshark, and Livetapp, and there will be free PBR and VitaminWater on hand! There’s not much summer left, so you owe it to yourself to check this out! Plus, you can always replenish your electrolytes with VitaminWater after indulging in as many PBRs as possible. The event takes place at 104 Emerson Place in Brooklyn, and goes from noon to 11pm.
NYC
Posted on:
Yellow Ostrich releases video + plays Deli CMJ show on 10.22
Brooklyn’s Yellow Ostrich is getting a lot of deserved buzz lately, and not just because of their ex-We Are Scientist drummer Michael Tapper. The band crafts some truly original, sparse, and intriguingly percussive "avant-rootsy" tunes – darn, we don’t have that genre in our charts database, but "Alt Folk" will do (they are in 11th position in our National Alt Folk chart!). They also just released with this video for their single "Whale" – which today is NPR’s song of the day. We are pleased to announce that they will be performing at one of The Deli’s CMJ Music Marathon shows at The Delancey on Saturday October 22, with Sea of Bees and Monogold.
Philadelphia
Posted on:
New Music Video: “#1 Hit” – Spank Rock
Below is the new official music video for the track “#1 Hit” (produced by Mark Ronson and Boys Noize) from Spank Rock’s upcoming album Everything Is Boring and Everyone Is A Fucking Liar, which is dropping on September 27 via his own label Bad Blood Records. It was produced by Urban Outfitters and directed by Allen Cordell. You can read an interview with the two artists at the Urban Outfitters website, and also check out the director’s cut of the video HERE.
NYC
Posted on:
Brite Futures Announce New Album
On first listen to Brite Futures’ catchy new album, Dark Past, it might seem like quite the misnomer. The album’s synth-happy mix of New Wave, rock, funk, and dance music packs all the boundless pep of a hyperactive kindergartener on a never-ending sugar high.
"The title Dark Past is a half-serious reflection of the tough times we went through over the past few years," says guitarist Luke Smith, referring to the band’s split with Warner Bros. Records during the days when they were known as Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head (NPSH).
The band and Warner Bros. Records had different ideas about NPSH’s artistic direction and the two parties mutually agreed to end the relationship. The band’s dance with the majors left them conflicted – a difficult time that serves as a potent reminder about the importance of creative freedom and what it means to be truly independent. After that experience, Luke, Shaun, Claire, and David decided it was time for a new band name. "For as much attention as being called Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head got us, it was also holding us back," Luke says. "It was nice to shed that name and be our own thing for the first time."
Dark Past will be out November 1st, but check out new track "Baby Rain" (downloadable on their Facebook).
Philadelphia
Posted on:
The Deli’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winners: Bornto
“Everyone is born to fulfill some purpose or to contribute something to the universe.” Well, that’s the idea behind the band Bornto comprised of Patrick and Alyssa Regan. The brother/sister duo is still more of a bedroom/studio project, but they plan to release a new album Demons in November coinciding with a string of live performances ideally with visual artists/dancers. Bornto were recent winners of our Featured Artist(s) Poll so you can check out our interview with them HERE.
Austin
Posted on:
Austin City Limits Spotlight: Suzanna Choffel
Suzanna Choffel has been pretty busy lately. With the release of her sophomore album Steady Eye, Shaky Bow, consistent touring and promotional schedules, and an upcoming performance at ACL, her hard work and dedication is paying off. Growing up in Barton Oaks, the Austin native has been playing music since a teenager and regularly performed and frequented the Broken Spoke and the Saxon Pub.
Naming a variety of genres as influences, Suzanna feels that her love for folk, classic rock and even hip-hop have played a vital role in her music. “When I did my first album, I was more inspired by folk, but I was still so in to hip-hop. Steady Eye is a little more pop, r & b and funk. I feel like I moved away from folk [with this album] because I went more electric.” While a song like “Archer” holds jazz and hip-hop undertones in its swaying percussion, lively keys, and rolling brass sections, “Hold of the Night” showcases a late 60s classic pop sound found in both the vocal and guitar arrangements.
Suzanna will be taking on and lighting up ACL at the Austin Venues stage at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 18th. Meet up with her when she heads over to the Waterloo Autograph Tent after her show at 3:45 PM.
–Whitney LeFevre
NYC
Posted on:
Get your Video projected at The Deli’s CMJ parties in NYC + get a print article!
Emerging bands and artists with official videos,
INDMUSIC and The Deli Magazine are teaming up to find the best unsigned and independent music videos to be featured between sets during their Lower East Side showcases at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon (October 18-22, 2011). If your band has a video, we want to see it! We’re looking for cool concepts, stunning visual aesthetics, and, of course, great tunes!
On top of this, the videos and music will be reviewed in print in the upcoming fall issue of The Deli – heavily distributed before and during the CMJ Music Marathon.
If interested please apply HERE.
The Deli’s Staff