NYC

Baltimore Pop Duo Dungeonesse Debut Video “Drive You Crazy”

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Looks like another electro gem has been birthed in Baltimore, and it’s name is Dungeonesse. Comprised of local hitmakers Jon Ehrens (White Life, Art Department) and Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Flock of Dimes,) the two friends joined up over the love of Top 40 and R&B to create dance floor anthems that could also be instant hit songs. Such as the track "Drive You Crazy," available digitally and on vinyl Dec. 4. Check it out in video form below, directed by Matthew Yake and shot at the Nudashank Gallery.

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Toy Cannons

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Like many artists, what began as a side project for The Gerunds’ Ben Goldberg has evolved into its own being in the form of Toy Cannons. The local area five-piece dives into crates to bring back beloved oldies melodies with 80’s synths and pop-punk sensibilities to mix up concoctions that beg for crowd sing-alongs. You can check out our interview with our Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner’s leader of the pack HERE.

NYC

From the NYC digital submissions: Hungry Hands

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Hungry Hands sounds like they’re probably nice guys, but of course you never know. It seems they’ve been going through a lot of changes lately. For most of their latest record ‘Plumb, Restless,’ singer JJ Byars negotiates all the oddities that come with suddenly finding you’re an adult. From opener ‘Second Guessing’ (streaming below), to mysterious closer ‘Little One,’ this is a band in awe of how existence evolves, and what it might mean. With the lilting harmonies of Local Natives and Dismemberment Plan’s narrative of life’s various frustrations, Hungry Hands displays an often difficult unease that follows most life changes. But in epic jams like ‘Grape,’ their intelligence and lush soundscapes make the changes all the more palatable. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets) – This band submitted their music for review here

Nashville

Introducing: The Flea Marketeers

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If it seems that the indie music scene in Nashville is shifting, speculations are correct. In the past few years, the folk genre has been broken down and divided into subsects of its own, and the newest division– best described as the lovechild of roots, gypsy jazz and blues– has hit the scene. With artists such as The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Humming House, and Memphis Dawls leading the way, it’s safe to say there is great company all around. One of the most recent bands to join this bill is The Flea Marketeers.

From Nashville, this six-piece band is made up of Mark Sloan, Jordan Taylor, Andrew Hunt, Kellen Wenrich, Kevin Whitsett and Stephen Puckett. The Flea Marketeers have been playing together for a few years and have played alongside fellow Nashvillians, Apache Relay. According to their website, the band name “The Flea Marketeers” is honed from their self-comparison to a flea market. “The hodgepodge of items strewn about each booth paints a picture of a previous era. Yet, as each item is purchased, it becomes new, inheriting fresh connotations it may not have had in its primordial state.”

In May of this year, the band released their full-length, self-titled album. This 10-track album is highlighted by tracks like “High Society” and “When it Rains.” “High Society” is a fun jazzy track; think champagne, pearls and a 1940s lounge singer. On the opposite but just-as-satisfying end of the spectrum, “When it Rains” is a slower and dream-like tune that spotlights the more harmonious side of the band. Although there are no shows in the immediate future, keep in contact with Flea Marketeer news via Facebook and Twitter.

The Flea Marketeers’s self-titled album is available now on iTunes and Bandcamp. –Bailey Rush

Philadelphia

Enjoy the Ride w/Kohoutek at KFN Nov. 28

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Mad scientists Kohoutek will be bringing their epic jams to Kung Fu Necktie tonight. Made up of Scott Allison on homemade electronics, Scott Verrastro on drums, Chris Grier on electric guitar, Craig Garrett on bass, and John Stanton on electric guitar, the improv collective aims to push the already expansive boundaries of psych rock by blending atmospheric noise with patient guitars that morph into thunderous riffs to form crushing multi-layered, instrumental waves to drown their audiences in. With influences that guide their sonic exploration to “Claude Debussy composing on too much of Woodstock’s fabled brown acid, or Bitches Brew on some serious downers,” the local five-piece brings you on a journey where being and nothingness might occupy the same space. Don’t be afraid to freak out, man! It’s all part of the ride. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Q.D. Tran 

NYC

Artists on Trial: Dream Wolf

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Imagine being able to soar across the night sky, weaving your way in and out of celestial bodies and dodging meteors. Listening to Dream Wolf is sort of like that—a refreshing trip through the atmosphere, with the help of bright synth hooks, propelling guitar solos and layered vocals. This 5-piece outfit has found local success and looks ahead to releasing its self-titled debut album this weekend. Let’s hear what they have to say.
 
The Deli: Gun to your head, 1 sentence to describe your music. What is it?

Dream Wolf: Catchy, quirky, space rock… or a laser beam hitting a gong!
 
The Deli: Let’s talk about your debut full-length album. What can we expect?
 
DW: Synths, guitar solos, the mother of all vocal harmonies, arena rock disco jazz, and a story about a boy named Crook who was raised by wolves and falls in love with a girl named Baby and then flies to the moon.
 
The Deli: What does “supporting local music” mean to you?

DW: Seeing some shows, kissing hands, shaking babies, and sharing the stage! It’s a big musical world in Kansas City right now.
 
The Deli: Who are your favorite “local” musicians right now?

 
The Deli: Who are your favorite not-so-local musicians right now?

DW: Dirty Projectors, Dr. Dog, Sparks, Van Halen, Deerhoof.
 
The Deli: What is your ultimate fantasy concert bill to play on?

DW: Dirty Projectors, Dream Wolf, Steel Panther.
 
The Deli: Would you rather spend the rest of your life on stage or in the recording studio?
 
DW: On stage!! Recording studios get really smelly after a while.
 
The Deli: A music-themed Mount Rushmore. What four faces are you putting up there and why?

DW: Brent: Ginger, Posh, Baby, and Scary. Why? Because I never cared for sporty spice.

The Deli: All right, give us the rundown. Where all on this big crazy web can you be found?


The Deli: Always go out on a high note. Any last words of wisdom for the Deli audience?

DW: Take it seriously like it’s your job or something. Avoid the clap, eat a lot of fiber, and thanks for reading! Hope you like our music!
 
Dream Wolf is:
Megan Zander – lead vocals
Chris Tady – guitar
Tess Jehle – drums
Katelyn Boone – synth/keys
Brent Jamison – bass
 
Dream Wolf is throwing a big party at The Brick this Saturday, and you’re invited. The group will be celebrating the release of its first full-length album, along with The Ned Ludd Band and Molly Picture Club. If this show doesn’t get you dancing, nothing will. 
 
 
–-Michelle Bacon
 
Michelle is editor of The Deli Magazine-Kansas City. She plays in Deco Auto, Drew Black and Dirty Electric, and Dolls on Fire. She is really grumpy today and has nothing prolific to put here.

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Chicago

From Our Open Blog: Board of Governors

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Board Of Governors is a power-rock trio formed in Chicago, IL. Their music is distinguished by energetic, riff-driven, modern hooks infused with a heavy vintage appeal. BOG continues to surprise fans with an array of teasing dynamics, defiant key changes, and passionate soundscapes. Board of Governors plays Subterranean in Chicago on December 7th, 2012 with: Alaya The Vida Sky Daylight Dawns Tides Will Turn For more videos and promos from BOG, check out Solo Picture Studios.

Portland

Radiation City Release New Music Video

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2012 has been a good year for Radiation City. Between releasing their acclaimed Cool Nightmare EP, playing the renowned SXSW music festival last March and being declared Portland’s Best New Band by the Willamette Week, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that this has been their best year yet. With the release of a new music video and the promise of a new record in 2013, it seems that Radiation City’s momentum can only grow from here. The quintet’s blissful pop hooks, soaring harmonies and delicate instrumentation have made them one of Portland’s most talked about acts and has given them national attention. The new video for “Hide From the Night” stars a sock worm with unconventional tastes and showcases the band’s creativity and playful spirit. Watch the video below and be sure to catch Radiation City at Doug Fir on December 30th to congratulate them on an accomplished year. – Benjamin Toledo

Radiation City – I Would Hide // Hide From The Night from visionVISION on Vimeo.

NYC

Interview with Pleasure Curses: DC Deli’s Artist of the Month (November)

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Harrisonburg, VA seems to be the hub of what’s up when it comes to killer synth post-punk music. Making their mark on that wave is Pleasure Curses, by way of DC, who not surprisingly are our featured Band of the Month. With consecutive single releases on a monthly basis, and the recent release of their stellar EP Stripes just a few weeks ago (check it out below), we wanted to find out more about the dudes behind the sound. Those being Jahn Alexander (vocals, visuals, bass, guitar, synths) and Evan Maxwell (synth, beats, programming, bass, guitar, percussion.) Here, they tell us about summer camp, an upcoming tour, and the internet music scene. Now onto the interview…

NYC

Pepi Ginsberg’s new band, Companion, announces debut album

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Active since 2007 and currently based in Brooklyn, Pepi Ginsberg belongs to the category of musicians who see songwriting as a challenge to generic and derivative music – and this is attitude is precisely what we expect from New York City based artists. Her personal style, honed since her 2009 debut "Red", consists in raw but clean sounding DIY songs following unexpected melodies built on unusual, often bizarrely angular arrangements. The first single from the upcoming album ("20TH Century Crime," streaming below, video here) reveals though a new musical approach, more organic, lyrical and dreamy than the previous releases, which could be the reason behind Pepi’s choice to release it under the new Companion moniker. This is an artist for those who, like us, love innovative female songwriters with great voices like Lia Ices and Jesca Hoops. – The single below was added to our Indie and Mellow SoundCloud compilations, you can find the link on the top right of this page.