New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
This video perfectly visualizes how we hope our Christmas dinner will go, people! Happy Holidaze!!!
P.S. Jangula‘s website is here by the way…
Tonight will be a homecoming of sorts for the electro duo RYAT, who have been spending lots of time touring and on the left coast (hanging with Flying Lotus) over the past year. The project began as a solo effort for enigmatic multi-instrumentalist and front woman Christina McGeehan (a.k.a. Ryat). She joined forces with another electronic cohort Tim Conley (whose solo project Mast has been tacked on to open the evening) in 2009 and they have been making dense, corporeal electronic suits since. Their run includes last year’s album Avant Gold that found them a bunch of buzz and some notable fans. Also performing on the bill is Buffalo Stance. This quirk-pop project from Man Man’s Jamey Robinson brings a sweeter, less primal version of his bandmate’s signature oddball sensibilities with simplistic catchy grooves. Further reason to come to this show is the impressive work of South Philly producer/mc/multi-instrumentalist Lushlife (a.k.a Rajesh Haldar). His production style fits right in with refreshing newcomers like Balam Acab and Clams Casino, but he also creates pretty radio-friendly cuts as well. He’ll most likely be one of those people that you want to see at KFN just so five years down the line you can say that you did. There is not much going on in the city this weekend, but even if there was, this would be at the top of our list so count yourself lucky and get out to this show! Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Adam G.
It’s been a hectic week for the Phonographic Arts Philadelphia collective with their much-publicized split from South Philly’s Little Bar. But we were able to catch up with co-leader Pat Troxell to find out a little more about what went down and to check out the new space before things start rolling along at The Level Room. You can read our interview and check out our pics HERE. (Photo by Matthew Gallagher)
Local psych rockers Gondola are bringing their explosive brand of blues rock to Johnny Brenda’s tonight. The power trio’s sound is a pummeling mix of driving drums, heavy basslines, and deafening guitar riffs reminiscent of sludgy 70s Black Sabbath metal. Rounding out the evening’s bill are fellow heavy psych rockers Serpent Throne and Baltimore’s The Pilgrim. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., $8, 8 pm, 21+ – Dan Brightcliffe
Joe Reno (Juston Stens & The Get Real Gang, Flamingo) and his crew of arsonists Terry Foley, Will Wright, and Eric Kohlhofer will be conspiring to burn down MilkBoy Philly under their new moniker En Fuego (formerly El Fuego) for the first time tonight. The band had decided to change their name to avoid confusion with the local burrito franchise. Well, the incendiary rock outfit will be celebrating the release of their self-titled debut this evening in Center City. They’ll be joined by blues rockin’ bros Penrose, who are getting ready to record a new album with Bill Moriarty (Dr. Dog, Man Man, Drink Up Buttercup, etc.) in 2012, and reggae lovin’ Sonni Shine & The Underwater Sounds. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 9pm, $8 – $10, 21+ – Bill McThrill
After Anna Vogelzang left Chicago in 2008 for Madison, WI she began the tradition of recording holiday songs every Christmas and releasing them for her fans to enjoy. This year she has released the three tracks that she recorded in the form of a digital ep called Christmas Spectacular!.
Anna’s next release will be coming out on Feb. 28th and will be called Canary In a Coal Mine. You can preview the first three songs from the full-length album here.
Although the only released a single in 2011, it still seems like Gold Motel had a great year. The band performed at Lollapalooza and continued to tour in support of their 2010 release "Summer House". The band plans to release the follow-up in 2012.
You can catch Gold Motel at Lincoln Hall tomorrow, Dec. 23rd, at 7pm with Deserters and Chaperone.
Less than a week before Christmas, San Francisco gathered a showcase of local artists to perform both holiday anthems and new musical endeavor at The Make Out Room. The club was sparkling for the season; its ceiling dripped with tinsel, silver stars and colored lights, and its floors graced with decadent Mission scenesters sipping cider and sampling miniature winter-themed cupcakes from a local bakery. Among the several artists on the bill, emerging indie rock crooner, Jascha Hoffman gave one of his only performances this year in the city, debuting a new LP of work to be released in 2012.
VA’s indie rockers Mokey Doris have been putting out their sound since 2010 when the quartet of Kalem Jones, Cody Jones, Michael Pion, and Robert Mays originally formed. With a solid self/titled album released this month (now available), they’ve gone on to gather a super strong fanbase that easily pushed them to the top of our recent poll, voting them as the Band of the Month. So we got a hold of Kalem (singer/songwriter) to find out more about the good vibrations backing Mokey Doris. Here he tells us about Aunt Mokey & Aunt Doris, an upcoming tour, and hopes for the next big wave in the DC scene. Now onto the interview...
Catch Mokey Doris at Axum DC Lounge on Saturday Jan. 28, @9 PM!
We reported about our phone conversation with Phonographic Arts’ Pat Troxell yesterday regarding the recent craziness that went down with Little Bar. Well, below is the collective’s official statement that was posted to their Tumblr page. Please read. Spanx.
The Level Room will provide Philadelphia with three floors of live entertainment that will feature DJ events and performing arts. Our highly-anticipated New Year’s Eve showcase with performances by Bleeding Rainbow, Eternal Summers, Creepoid, and many others will be the official Grand Opening, which will kick off a new year of fine events that will also include a Jan 20th Art Exhibit Opening from Philadelphia Photographer Matthew Gallagher
We would like to express our utmost appreciation for all the support that we’ve received this past year and look forward to the future. See ya in 2012 on the up and up!
Cheers.
-Phonographic Arts Philadelphia-
Emil and Friends, Emil Hewitt’s musical lovechild, is an eccentric blend of “danceable wierdpop.” His songs range from demure and shimmery guitar clad tunes, to upbeat pop anthems that feel peachy and squeaky clean. Emil has been making music since he was a child, starting out making attic pop in solitude. As of late he has emerged to much critical acclaim with the release of his EP, “Downed Economy” and LP, “Lo and Behold”. He has been featured on Rollingstone.com and is gaining a large following for his remixing and DJ work whilst gigging throughout NYC. – Read Ed Guardaro’s Q&A with Emil here.
