Chicago

Blane Fonda @ Subt

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The latest album from Blane Fonda is called Foolish Croon and the band is celebrating the release of the album on Sept. 23rd at Subt with Carbon Tigers, Stepdad, and The Noise FM.

Below is a three track preview of the album.

Philadelphia

New POPPED! Fest Schedule and Message

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Below is a message from POPPED! and the new schedule of performers (please note that the set times and artist line-up are subject to change).

We understand everyone’s concern for the move, and we are working around the clock to ensure POPPED will be a great event for all. The event is still general admission. There will still be a VIP area, sponsored by Vita Coco, featuring a separate entrance, separate bar area restroom facilities and premium seat locations so all VIP tickets will be honored. Due to the relocation from an outside venue to the Liacouras Center, unfortunately we are no longer able to accommodate the specialty Food Trucks for the Food Bazaar but the Liacouras Center will be operating with all normal concessions and bars open.
 
Friday, Sept. 23 – Doors 1:30pm
03:00pm – Dead Confederate
03:35pm – Miniature Tigers
04:05pm – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
04:45pm – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
05:25pm – Yuck
06:05pm – Company Of Thieves
06:45pm – The Joy Formidable
07:25pm – The Hold Steady
08:05pm – Elbow
08:55pm – Panda Bear
09:45pm – Cage The Elephant
10:40pm – The Shins
 
Saturday, Sept. 24 – Doors 10:30am
11:25am – Nikki Jean
11:50am – Anamanaguchi
12:15pm – Patty Crash
12:40pm – Black Landlord
01:05pm – Zee Avi
01:35pm – Mates Of State
02:15pm – Cults
02:55pm – Sun Airway
03:35pm – Budos Band
04:15pm – Charles Bradley
04:55pm – Titus Andronicus
05:35pm – Rakim
06:15pm – Kreayshawn
07:00pm – Foster The People
08:00pm – Girl Talk
09:30pm – Pretty Lights
 
Nashville

SoundLand

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So, SoundLand is officially here (as of yesterday), and needless to say, we’re pumped about it. In years past, we’ve had a lot of fun at Next Big Nashville – sometimes a little too much fun – and we’re ready to get it on again. There’s an array of talent lined up for the rest of the week and through Saturday, both local and otherwise. Stay tuned for reviews from The Deli, and get your schedule together if you haven’t yet.

New England

Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt: A Tribute to Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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Meghan Chiampa of Desert Race Boston and poet/songwriter Jade Sylvan (pictured above) present a night of tribute to the late, great Kurt Vonnegut Jr. tonight, September 22nd, at Precinct in Union Square.

Performers include Space Balloons (Michael J. Epstein and Sophia Cacciola), Somerville Symphony Orkestar, touring author Daphne Gottlieb, (Dear Dawn, Soft Skull Press), Boston Poetry Slam-master, Simone Beaubien, and poet James Caroline (Boston Phoenix Poll Best Local Author).

Full list of performers:
Music by: Space Balloons, Somerville Symphony Orkestar, Connor Wood & Jade Sylvan
Poetry by: Daphne Gottlieb, Simone Beaubien, James Caroline, The Duende Project, Charles Coe, Jade Sylvan & Meghan Chiampa
Shadow-puppet theater by: Woellert & Clark
Cabaret by: Scarlett Strawberry
Lightshow by: Dawn Gabriel
Paintings/Spoken Word by: Meghan Chiampa

For more information on all performers click here.

Precinct, 9/22, 7:30pm, $8, 21+

–Chrissy Prisco

 

NYC

Tripping and Hoppping in NYC: Wishes and Thieves, live at Rockwood on 09.30

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The movement commonly known as "Trip Hop" produced some of the best records of the 90s, but it never managed to produce new artists whose output kept up with the outstanding quality of those early records. Fronted by soulful singer Jolanda Porter, NYC band Wishes and Thieves create music which follows on the steps of the genre’s fathers and mothers, with a slightly more alt-pop approach, and have been compared to the likes of Portishead and Sneaker Pimps for their edgy, electronic female vocal-driven sound. The band released their debut EP, "Lighthouse" this summer and will be releasing their second EP this fall. You can see them live at Rockwood Music Hall on 09.30.

NYC

Japanther play Brooklyn Bowl on 0.25 and Bowery Electric on 09.26

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Party punk rockers Japanther will hit the stage at The Bowery Electric on Monday September 26th. The group has made a name for themselves by being truly incredible performance artists. They’ve performed in bedrooms, on street corners, on moving trucks, and on top of bridges. They’ve played alongside synchronized swimmers and giant puppets. Most of all, they play an exciting brand of loud punk rock and love to blur the line between performer and audience. They’ll be supported by DJ Dirty Fingers. Visit The Bowery Electric‘s website for more details.

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Dose” – Psychic Teens

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Below is a new music video for Psychic Teens’ “Dose” that landed in our mailbox yesterday. The track will appear on their debut LP TEEN which is being released by Golden Voyage Records in late October. The aesthetically retro-looking no wave video will be part of a forthcoming VHS release for Video/Horror/Show. Psychic Teens will be performing on Tuesday, September 27 at Kung Fu Necktie with Drag City’s Cave and L.U.N.A.R. Revolt. Enjoy (or be afraid)!

Psychic Teens – Dose from Video Horror Show

Philadelphia

Free Download: “Ancient Drum” – Former Belle

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Former Belle recently went into the studio with their good friend Farzad Houshiarnejad (White Birds/ex-Drink Up Buttercup), who recorded and mixed their latest track “Ancient Drum”. It’s more experimental in production and song structure than the radio-friendly pop morsels found on their debut EP Sounds From the Ground, but with Bruno Joseph’s lead vocals, hooks, and subject matter, it doesn’t stray far from something that could still get some spins on the radio. You can take a listen to “Ancient Drum” and download it for free below.
 

Philadelphia

Philly F/M Fest Kicks Off w/Philly Slick & MH the Verb at 2424 Studios Sept. 22

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The sophomore run of the Philly F/M Festival kicks off this year with a hip hop showcase at 2424 Studios’ Skybox tonight. For six years running, Philadelphia Slick has been thrilling crowds with their impressive live performances. Last year’s opus Everything’s Game featured supercharged tracks like “Daily Dose”and “Everything Must Go”. They plan on unveiling a massive Kickstarter campaign once their Spit Pro Quo Tour comes to an end so it looks like the band is showing no signs of slowing down. In a short amount of time MH the Verb has managed to gain an ample amount of praise from the likes of The Roots and Kid Cudi. And now that the flourishing MC/Producer is backed by an all-star live band and a new album on the horizon, he’s shaping up to be another artist on the rise in the Philly music scene. The Skybox at 2424 Studios, 2424 E. York St., 7pm, $10 (includes a free beer for 21+), All Ages – Bill McThrill

Austin

Minor Mishap Marching Band CD Release Party @ Antone’s

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Thirty-odd musicians. An array of instruments. One definitive sound. The Minor Mishap Marching Band notably grabs avant-garde styling by the brass, punctuating it with vivid percussion and whimsical woodwinds. On Saturday, September 24th, Mishap will be releasing their debut album Minor Mishap at Antone’s along with “Atarilectrorock” band Pong. Mishap performed at the first annual Honk! TX street band festival held in March, proving that their bark really is as big as their bite.  They push the envelope of street performers, holding a gypsy-Brechtian sway in their steps and the sound and coordination of a big band that would make Lalo Schifrin proud. Tickets to the CD release party are $10.00, which is a small price to pay for the theatrical sounds and entertainment that The Minor Mishap Marching Band has in store.  Be there early for doors at 9:30 PM, grab a drink and a prime location, and watch Mishap’s magical chaos unravel before your eyes starting at 10:00 PM!

–Whitney LeFevre