Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Choice/Cuts: Norwegian Arms – “Easy a Lover Goes West”

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We’re back with the second installment of our Choice/Cut session with Norwegian Arms. In this footage, you get an exclusive listen of their yet-to-be-released song “Easy a Lover Goes West” (which will appear on their upcoming album Wolf Like A Stray Dog). We don’t think that you’ll be able find it anywhere on the interweb. Well, in the age of iPhones and smartphones, there might be a poorly recorded version out there somewhere. But why would you want to suffer through that? And we surely don’t want you to either. Get down to some island vibes, and check out our interview with “Keith Birthday” and “Dr. Awkward” where they get a chance to discuss their love for “vintage” gear. Special thanks to the HotBox crew. Enjoy!

L.A.

Wires in the Walls release Tremolo music video

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Tremelo, the opening track that opens the debut full-length of Wires in the Walls, entitled New Symmetry, outpours an exultant array of bright colors that builds up into a rousing chorus that breathes with utter beatitude. The baroque pop quintent has just released a video accompaniment to the song that is just as exciting, which uses innovative GoPro placement to capture a hoop dancer as she spins like a merry-go-round across different locations in Southern California. They’ll be performing live at Silverlake Lounge tonight at 9:00pm.

 

L.A.

Artist to Watch: Occult Wisdom

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It doesn’t take much thought to just amp up and make some tumultous noise. Especially for a trio like Occult Wisdom, a bare-bones proposition that celebrates the rock n’ roll primitivism of the late sixties by invoking some killer bludgeoning riffs and thick overdubbed guitars. Like an early Black Sabbath recording, the production sounds rough-edged and smoggy, an element that further emphasizes their affinity for the era they affectionately revisit. A power trio in spirit, the pummeling solos and blues-rock licks are refreshingly outmoded, an open window that visibly lays bare the psychedelic hues of a bygone era that unquestionably needs more exposure when it’s this good.

L.A.

Stab City plays Bootleg 9.22

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It’s all in with Stab City, the rabid howling, drum smashing and big crashing collisions – loud as hell, with a singer who sounds like he may have lost it and a sense of frantic anger that takes them from explosive cacophony to breakdown with no sense of build-up but only whimsical ups and downs. Quite a ride, of that ‘blow-off-some-steam’ trash/punk designed for all who like to get a little mental by the stage and follow into frenzy some epileptic guitars and gritty basslines – straight from the gutter to your eardrums. They’ll be playing at Bootleg on Saturday (9.22)

L.A.

The Californian plays The Satellite 9.22

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To those who cringe when they hear the word surf, this isn’t so happy – picking different elements for one of the most looked over sixties memories to lodge itself in our indie scenes, The Californian is a band from LA with an EP,and album and a couple of singles in their back-pocket, and a dark approach to surf patterns – way lower in tone and mood than any Best Coast. The waves can flow nonchalantly like they can be lively, but as the atmosphere fills up with fuzz, minor chords and monotone vocals, there’s always something dragging their songs towards a peacefully numbing melancholy. See them at The Satellite on September 22nd with Winnipeg’s Royal Canoe and locals Boys School.

NYC

Slowdance releases new video for “Boyfriend”

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A foggy haze of smoke and lights surrounds Brooklyn band Slowdance‘s dark video of their new single “Boyfriend.” Originally released as a 7” on White Iris records, the song is a playful take on efforts which can be made to keep things exciting in a long-term relationship (a thick fog and darkness always help when your partner is getting old and fat). The band’s pop tendencies keep things light as usual, but an element of melancholia seeps through the steam.

Curiously, at one point a man in an American flag button-up dismounts a motorcycle with an overlay of sparklers – an image which ironically, in one shot, represents the duality of bilingual singer Quinn-Settel (English and French) – since sparkles for some reason bring to mind many French things (champagne, glittery fashion, and a French guy I met once who couldn’t light his cigarette). – Christine Cauthen

San Francisco

Heady Popsters Maus Haus to Play Deli CMJ Show + New EP and Fall Tour

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San Francisco does the heady, catchy, synth sound well and Maus Haus is among our best in that scene. It’s going to be a busy fall for the band with an extensive US tour (listed below), new EP Light Noise out Oct. 2, and most exciting, playing the Deli’s CMJ show at The Delancey on Oct. 18.

Get a feel for Light Noise by downloading the first single "No More Girls." Maus Haus also premiered a cover of Cinema 90’s song “In Ultra-Violet” on Consequence of Sound today.

–Whitney Phaneuf

MAUS HAUS TOUR DATES

10/2/2012 Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
10/3/2012 Boise, ID – Neurolux
10/4/2012 Salt Lake City, UT- Kilby Court
10/5/2012 Denver CO Larimer Lounge*
10/6/2012 Omaha, NE – Waiting Room*
10/7/2012 St Louis, MO – Firebird*
10/9/2012 Chicago, IL – Burlington Bar
10/11/2012 Toronto, ONT – Club Nocturne (Indie Fest Toronto)
10/12/2012 Montreal, QUE – Club Lambi
10/13/2012 Québec, QC – L’Agitée
10/15/2012 Winooski, VT – The Monkey House#
10/17/2012 New York, NY – Pianos (afternoon show)
10/17/2012 Brooklyn, NY – Shea Stadium (evening show)
10/18/2012 New York, NY – The Delancey (Deli Magazine CMJ)
10/19/2012 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s^
10/20/2012 Washington, DC – Red Palace^
10/21/2012 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506^
10/23/2012 Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall^
10/24/2012 Atlanta, GA – EARL^
10/25/2012 Birmingham, AL – Bottle Tree^
10/26/2012 New Orleans, LA – Circle Bar
10/27/2012 Austin, TX – Holy Mountain
10/29/2012 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
10/31/2012 San Diego,CA – Bar Eleven
11/02/2012 Los Angeles,CA – The Smell
11/3/2012 San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop

* support for The Dodos ^ support for Generationals # support for The Intelligence

New England

Tall Heights EP Release at Lizard Lounge — Tuesday, Sept. 25

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Boston-based folk rock act Tall Heights will be winding up a month-long Tuesday night residency at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge on September 25th. With captivating vocal harmonies that drive along a folk-inspired accompaniment of cello and acoustic guitar, Tall Heights create an expansive and encompassing sound for just two people. The act is celebrating the release of their new EP, The Running of the Bulls. –The Deli Staff

Tuesday, September 25th
Tall Heights (residency and EP release)– w/ special guests
The Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA
8:30 pm / 9 pm / $10
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/267582

NYC

Deluka works on new album + releases new track ‘Stranger Than Fiction’

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Last week, Brit-turned-Brooklynite band, Deluka, debuted a new track, “Stranger Than Fiction” on RCRDLBL.com and gave fans a taste of what’s to come on their upcoming record currently under construction. Deluka, known for their hook-laden and contagiously danceable electro-rock, have built their career on melodic and catching dance tracks, from their “Sleep is Impossible EP" to a full-length record, “You Are the Night,” and several remixes along the way. The lady-led group continues to create sharply produced tracks and. “Stranger Than Fiction” is no exception. The four continue a successful path and their recent track lays the groundwork for a highly anticipated record. Download “Stranger Than Fiction” here . – Meijin Bruttomesso

NYC

On The Beat with Matthew Hayden

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Matthew Hayden is one of the coolest, most laid-back drummers in Kansas City. He makes up an important third of Molly Picture Club, and this week he talks to us about his approach to the group, as well as other projects he has going on. Catch the beat right here!

On The Beat is a weekly interview brought to you by drummer Sergio Moreno (of Hillary Watts Riot and Alacartoona), and features some of the many talented drummers in the Kansas City area.

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