Since we were talking about apocalypse (see previous post)… Fresh from last week video premiere at Glasslands Gallery in Brooklyn, here is local Electro-Pop band Kitten Berry Crunch‘s bloody and hilarious new music video for "Dead Kitten Dance Party!" This cat-masked rave horror parody was directed by Brooklynite Brett Herman. Kitten Berry Crunch’s next show will be at Matchless in Williamsburg on Friday March 30t. The band just finished mixing their new EP with Eric Broucek (!!!, The Holy Ghost!, The Juan Maclean, DFA Records). – (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.

Adam Thorsen is some kind of a novel Matt Johnson (of The The memory) who combines synthesized machine melodies, a soulful voice, and live percussion by Chris Davies, in his sophisticated electro a-pop-calyptic style. Check out the single "Our Own Rhythm," streaming below. – (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.

Stepping out of their roles as supporting musicians, drummer Sam Levin (Sea Sick, R Stevie Moore) and guitarist/vocalist Indigo Street (Jolie Holland, Gregory Sauner of Deer Hoof) have a new project called Shy Hunters. Their tracks which showcase a keen sense of songwriting at work: "Time Bomb" emphasizes tomahawk drum stomps as rhythmic base, while alternating spoken word and sung vocals are further enhanced via multiple guitar textures. "Stained Glass House" (streaming below) sticks with this musical formula of a structured drum pattern providing sole rhythmic foundation, while vocal melodies soar along complimentary guitar lines, creating a more relaxed and "conducive" atmosphere. Don’t miss Shy Hunters at the Bell House on April 7th. – Dave Cromwell

Delicate Steve isn’t your typical band. The beat of their music has the power to force you to sing along, despite the lack of words. The way Steve plays his guitar is melodic in nature, providing a faux-voice track for his feel-good, exotic sounding tracks. “Afria Talks to You” is Delicate Steve’s latest tune (stream it here), from the sophomore album "Positive Force" that’s coming out May 15. His previous CD, "Wondervisions" was acknowledged by the media and the blogs (Deli included) for its unique qualities. After touring lots last year, Steve and his band will head down to perform their new songs at SXSW ’12 – The Deli booked them last year down in Asutin. – Christine Cauthen