NYC

From the NYC Open Blog: Papertwin release debut CD at Glasslands on 11.13.

Posted on:

Brooklyn electro-psych-pop band Papertwin is about to release "Porcelain EP", their debut. To celebrate the event they’ll be throwing a party at Glasslands on Nov. 13th in collaboration with Popgun booking. Guests include Deli favorite Psychobuildings, Modern Rivals, Robotdrummer and a DJ set by the MDNR girl and DJ Momo from Slowdance. Show starts at 8:30 – sounds like a super fun party. – (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 and APS Mastering.

San Francisco

Video Premiere: Winfred E. Eye

Posted on:

Oakland’s Winfred E. Eye is set to release a fifth full length album, Today Was Another Day, on January 10. In the meantime, you can take a first look at the video for "Movin’ On."

Today Was Another Day is the type of album meant to be put on during an afternoon nap and "Movin’ On," the closing track, is the type of song you hear once you’ve basically asleep, but are still conscious enough to know music is playing.

It’s a particularly tranquil tune that offers lyrics such as, "All my friends are dying, all be dead one day, and I just keep moving on." However, when paired with this video full of nostalgic home videos, it’s debatable if the band is really moving on. Judge for yourself below.

–Justine Fields

NYC

Richmond’s The Greater the Risk Release EP

Posted on:

Without using a cheesy pun (which I’m going to use anyway), The Greater the Risk is worth a Greater Risk. Seriously though, the Richmond pop-rock band, who was featured as an Alt Press artist of the month in February 2011, has just released a five track album, entitled Say What You Never Said, and it is full of melodic gems, including first single “Friends and Foes” (which you can listen to here.) Look out for the band’s tour in support of the record this fall, and find out more about the emerging band on their Facebook. –Amanda D.

NYC

NYC CD of the Month: Clinical Trials – Live at The Studio on 11.11

Posted on:

With their new EP "Bleed Me" the guitar/vocalist and drummer grrrl tandem Clinical Trials steps up the noise-rock formula through the addition of orchestral and industrial elements, boosted by confident performances and songwriting.
In the record’s highlight track, the suspenseful and almost scary "Whip It", the band takes the bold step of adding an unnerving brass section to the more traditional harsh guitar and rumble-crash drum sound. The soaring female vocals start out in a controlled manner but by song’s end have progressed to throat shredding screams, in an ever-growing, cathartic tension buildup. That’s what rock’n’roll is all about right there… The second track "American Girl" – as tense as the previous one – touches on middle-eastern rhythms for the verses, adding alienating low-toned synth bends to the mix. "Sweet Machine" is more bass guitar heavy, with a clean lively drum sound positioned against breathy come-hither vocals. References to "beauty queens" and "satisfaction guaranteed" completes the sex-for-whatever scenario. "White Fence" makes use of found audio vocal snippets (made to sound like radio transmissions) leading into a vocal delivery that pays homage to Kurt Cobain’s more confessional moments. Rich organ textures pad the sonic space as lyrical points are made about "cyanide moments." If only Frances Bean would make up with Courtney – they would probably enjoy checking out this band together.
Clinical Trials will be playing at The Studio at Webster Hall this Friday 11.11 in support of Texas indie grrls trio Girl In A Coma. – Dave Cromwell.

Chicago

Scattered Trees @ Lincoln Hall

Posted on:

It has been a great year for Scattered Trees, and now they are returning home from their second nationwide tour. This year the band saw the release of their debut album Sympathy through Roll Call Records, recorded a Daytrotter session, had their video for the track "Sympathy" premired on Mtv Hive, and recently appeared on the PBS show Live at the Alley. Below is that appearance and a remix of their track "Four Days Straight" by Barbaric Merits.

Scattered Trees will be performing at Lincoln Hall on November 25th.

Scattered Trees – Four Days Straight (Barbaric Merits Remix) by Scattered Trees Music

Philadelphia

Chipocrite & Animal Style Opening for I Fight Dragons & Protomen at North Star Nov. 10

Posted on:

What’s a better match than video games and booze (or maybe energy drinks for the under 21 crowd)? I’m not sure, but you’ll be able to live that surreal pair in public as a bunch of 8-bit bands gather to rock out gaming-style tonight at North Star Bar. Philly’s own Chipocrite and Animal Style are opening the night with their computerized auditory journey. Joey Mariano, the man behind Animal Style, delivers its 8-bit adventures through homemade gear from the bodies of dated gaming consoles. Chipocrite’s Paul Weinstein (former bassist of local jamtronfusion MJ Project) has been making music with Game Boys since 2009, and will be bringing the crowd a dose of that tonight. Closing out the evening will be Protomen (who placed in The Deli Nashville’s Best Emerging Artist of 2009) with their 80’s rock vibe and I Fight Dragons (who were voted The Deli Chicago’s Best Emerging Artist of 2009) supplying its own 8-bit amusement with pop-rock vox. Bring your favorite portable video game and warm up those thumbs. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar Street, 7pm, $10, All Ages – Brandi Lukas

 

 

NYC

The Negatones reunion! Saturday 11.12 at Pianos

Posted on:

With frenzied drums, blasting guitar riffs and out of sync synths The Negatones tracks sometimes seem more headache than dance party-inducing. Still, this toxic blend of upbeat sounds and punk attitude is some of the best kind of head bopping alt rock you can get. The Brooklyn band is made up of brothers Jay and Justin Braun, Jun Takeshta and Jesse Wallace. The Negatones started making music in 1997 and have released two EPs and one full length album released in 2005. They were featured on the cover of The Deli Magazine back in the spring of 2005 – you can still read the feature from that issue here. They’ll be back for a – not to be missed – reunion gig at Pianos on Saturday November 12 at 10pm. – Molly Horan

New England

Exclusive Download: Erick Serna and The Killing Floor — Hey Sweet Thing

Posted on:

Earlier this week, we reviewed Erick Serna and The Killing Floor‘s album, The Grip. Today, we’re offering a free download of the track Hey Sweet Thing. The heavy blues-drenched track is all heart and soul. A song about a burning desire, Serna’s vocals and foot-stomping guitar riffs nail the intensity of his passion and leave us wanting to listen to more.


Erick Serna and The Killing Floor — Hey Sweet Thing

–The Deli Staff

Austin

The Sounds @ La Zona Rosa – 11.11.11.

Posted on:

After a two-year hiatus from touring nationally, Swedish-based electronic-indie rockers The Sounds hit up Austin for a show at La Zona Rosa on November 11th. Formed in 1999, The Sounds have established a strong fanbase through their four well-received albums. Their current tour promotes their newest full-length Something to Die For, released earlier this year in March. The album itself conveys hip-shaking dance-pop rhythms matched with synth-drenched instrumentation and the punctuated vocality of frontwoman/ fashionista Maja Ivarsson. Opening acts The Limousines (Bay Area), Funeral Party (Los Angeles), and Kids at the Bar (Oklahoma City) will join The Sounds onstage starting at 8:00 PM.   The show is all ages, just bring $20 for your in.

Chicago

Collages @ Empty Bottle

Posted on:

Collages is the work of Jesse Bustamante, and through this moniker Jesse creates an array of dream pop and lush psych pop sound. His debut album was released late last month and is called Maya.

Collages will be performing at Empty Bottle on Nov. 18th.