Sometimes technology fails us. That was the case when we didn’t receive W.C. Lindsay’s email with interview answers for when they won our Featured Artist(s) Poll a while back. Well, since they’ll be celebrating the release of their new EP Hard Youth, Hardly You tomorrow night at The Treehouse with Cold Fronts, Lucy Stone, and Tongue Sculptors, we thought that it would be a good time as any to post it. Check out our interview with William Charles Lindsay about his band W.C. Lindsay HERE.
Chicago
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Chief Keef “Back From The Dead”
It is hard to ignore the rise of Chief Keef, and with the release of his new mixtape "Back From The Dead" just 10 days ago the buzz is about to reach an all new level. Keef has a tremendous story to tell at such a young age. Anytime a high school aged musician can gain national attention it is remarkable, but the details of Keef’s rise is even more incredible. It was last August when Keef released his first video and single for a track called "Bang", and it went mostly unnoticed. It took an arrest following a shoot-out with police for the 16 year old emcee to gain notoriety. Since then his video has been viewed over a million times.
For better or worse Chief Keef is on the rise and with the new mixtape it seems like nothing is going to slow him down. For more information on Chief Keef I would recommend reading this great article on Gawker by local writer David Drake.
NYC
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Dead Stars premiere new video + play Bowery Electric on 03.23
Recent Deli Artist of the Month nominees Dead Stars bring the sound of the 90s back with gusto – their grainy but extremely melodic power-trio-rock will tickle the sonic appetite of fans of early Foo Fighters. The band is premeiering the video for the single "I get By" below, and playing live at Bowery Electric tomorrow (03.23) for the anniversary party of the SoundDessert Blog. Also on the bill Cold Blood Club and Tatiana Kochkareva.
Philadelphia
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New Video: “Dnt Wnt U, Jus Wnt It All” (Live) – PO PO
Check out the video for PO PO’s performance of “Dnt Wnt U, Jus Wnt It All” from his Philly record release show at the M Room on March 5, 2011. It was produced by Girard Hall. Not really sure why they posted about three minutes of nothing at the end of the video, but the footage that is there looks and sounds good. Enjoy!
Chicago
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Jonas Friddle & The Majority
Jonas Friddle & The Majority is a new band with an old sound. It seems that every so often a group likes to reach back to a simpler era and grab a few stylistic elements. The plays a classic form of bluegrass with hint of blues and folk.
The band is celebrating the release of two new albums, Belle De Louisville and Synco Pony with a performance at The Hideout on March 24th with Tangleweed and Ami Moss & The Unfortunate.
MP3: Jonas Friddle & The Mojority "Jordan Am A Hard Road To Travel"
NYC
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NYC Artists on the rise: Late Guest at The Party live at Pianos on 03.23
Let’s not forget why we go to shows in the first place…. we are hoping to witness an event! Late Guest at the Party are exactly that. Their music is catchy, unadorned… it’s britpop sent back to us from wherever it’s been hiding for all this time – and it’s been gone way too long. Listen to the floor-shaking bounce of ‘Icebergs’ (streaming below) or to the clave-happy rhythms of ‘Electric Bongos’ (bizarre video here). The band has distilled the pop formula to a confectionary sweetness: this is music that does exactly what it’s supposed to, it delivers the show. Don’t be late at their Pianos’ party on march 23. – Mike Levine @goldnuggets
NYC
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The Dirty Grand release “Facedown” EP at Cameo on 03.27
The Dirty Grand might have the moves of late night gyrating and PBR binges baked into their dance-ready rock anthems, but a more attentive listen reveals the group’s disposition as closer in style to reflective, after-hours groups like Destroyer and The Weeknd. Beyond the novelty of carving out a place equal parts electronica and post-punk, Dirty Grand also displays a deep cynicism, providing an unsettling backdrop to their urban meditations. Listening to barnburner ‘Roman’ for instance, I’m not sure if the party’s ended or just spun a bit out of control. But this kind of anxiety suits these NY vets well. The trio includes Lou Reed’s touring guitarist and the former members of BM Linx working through some hard learned lessons, while staying out too late for their own good. And what could be more New York than that? See the band at their sophomore EP’s Release Party at Cameo on Tuesday, March 27 with Warsonic. – Mike Levine
Philadelphia
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Free Download: “Long to Mend” – The Lawsuits
Here’s the lead single “Long to Mend” from The Lawsuits’ forthcoming EP Hot Love, which will be available on April 3. The album was mixed and mastered at Cambridge Studios by Josh Aaron Friedman, and tracked at Left Hook Studios. They’ll be celebrating the release of Hot Love on Saturday, April 7 at MilkBoy Philly with Levee Drivers, Penrose, and Mountjoy. You can download “Long to Mend” for free below.
Philadelphia
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Honey Watts Creating Contemplative Drinking Music at MilkBoy Philly March 22
Honey Watts is the relatively new project from Liz Fullerton. You may recognize her earnest, airy lilt as one half of Philly trip-hop duo Dutch (the other half being producer Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind from Jedi Mind Tricks). In the songs from her latest venture, Fullerton conjures up the feelings of lonely winter nights on the prairie and the sorrows of finite relationships creating contemplative drinking music. Lucky for you MilkBoy Philly has a fully stocked bar. Honey Watts will be joined this evening by locals Allison Polans (Papertrees), who also possesses vocal prowess that can make you feel an oh-so-certain way, and Lauryn Peacock. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
New England
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Q&A with the deli’s Artist of the Month in February: Eric Ott
The Deli: How did the band start?
Eric Ott: I was in a few bands before going solo. My last band album was with Mercuryhat. We made a couple albums that did ok and got some nice reviews. We had so many people coming and going within the band I decided it was kind of a joke to keep the name Mercuryhat. So going solo…
Click here to read the rest of the Q&A with Eric Ott.
(Photo Credit: Michael Winters)
New England
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MTV Hive Live Boston — Sun., Mar. 25 feat. Cloud Nothings, The Dirty Dishes @ Brighton Music Hall
MTV Hive Live is about to present its first Boston show this Sunday, March 25th at Brighton Music Hall featuring Cloud Nothings‘ performance streamed live online for everyone to watch. This show marks the expansion of the successful Hive Live in NYC concert series, which seeks to bring emerging music to the masses through live-streamed concerts. Cloud Nothings’ Hive Live in Boston performance is also part of Crossroads Presents and The Fenway Recordings Sessions.
Hive Live is a celebration of all the great music that’s happening in NYC, Boston, and around the world. Its aim is to offer up a concert-viewing experience to be shared by a global audience via livestream. The livestream will begin on March 25th at 11pm ET for people to watch Cloud Nothings’ performance. We suggest trying to snag a ticket to the event, which is $10 because supporting acts include A Classic Education and hometown favs, The Dirty Dishes (pictured above).
Doors are at 8, Show is at 9. 18+.
–The Deli Staff