New England

Somerville, MA: Maura put the punk in indie-pop

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Nowadays, indie rock is such an arbitrary genre we’ve invented zillions of offshoots based on things like a band’s aesthetic or sound. Calling something “indie rock” is the opposite of definitive. With that in mind, I’m going to go ahead and call out Maura as a classy as hell indie rock band with pop-punk influences. One-liners off their “Me and my Friends” EP like “I’m working weekends for the rest of my life” and “you’re the type to make me not wanna try” are sure to make you sing along sophomore year style. Fans of the Max Levine Ensemble and RVIVR should definitely fit Maura in heavy rotation. – Hillary Anderson

2/1 – Democracy Center – Cambridge, MA- w/ Life & Limb, Luau, HW, and the Young Leaves – $5 – RSVP

photo courtesy of dustinjswatson // disposable america

Philadelphia

The New Sound of Pet Milk at Ortlieb’s Jan. 20

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With former lead singer Adriane Dalton’s recent departure to Brooklyn, you’ll find a new voice guiding Pet Milk tonight at Ortlieb’s Lounge. Singer Sarah Schimeneck has been practicing with the group (with Dalton’s blessing), and will be fronting the local noise pop outfit. If you didn’t make it out to her debut performance in November at The Barbary with Grass Widow and Swearin’, then this evening is a good opportunity to experience the band’s new sound in an intimate setting. They’ll also be joined by a fledgling project called Hippie Cult that features Nothing’s drummer Anthony Rossi. Ortlieb’s Lounge, 847 N. 3rd St., 10pm, Free, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman

NYC

Austin Best of 2012 Readers and Fans Poll is over!!

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Deli Readers,

The Deli’s Best of 2012 Poll for emerging Austin artists is now over – see the readers’ poll results here. We’ll soon announce the winners of the readers’ poll and the results of the overall poll, which includes the votes of our scene expert jurors and determines the winner of The Deli’s Best Emerging Artist of the Year 

The Deli’s Staff

Philadelphia

Archer Spade Performance Series w/Mary Lattimore/Jeff Zeigler at Studio 34 Jan. 19

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Archer Spade, a.k.a. Nick Millevoi and Dan Blacksberg, will be presenting the first of their monthly performance series at Studio 34 tonight. The showcases bring the duo’s friends from out of town to share bills with local musically-inclined pals for nights of what I am sure will be interesting combinations. This evening matches the spacey drone of harpist Mary Lattimore and synths of Arc in Round’s Jeff Zeigler with learned Brooklyn guitarist/composer Adam Caine. You should definitely expect some improvised, experimental sounds filling the rad West Philly multi-purpose space. Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave., 8pm, $12, All Ages – Q.D. Tran

Philadelphia

The National Rifle Celebrate Their LP Release at JB’s Jan. 19

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Ever since the spring of last year, The National Rifle have been hard at work on their first full-length album Almost Endless. After launching a successful Kickstarter campaign to crowd source funds, the band entered the studios of producers Brian McTear and Jon Low to laydown the groundwork. The end result takes the loud rockin’ indie punk beats of before, and gives them a more downtempo synth laden sound. Before its official release on Jan. 22nd, the four-piece is all set to celebrate at Johnny Brenda’s tonight. They’ll be joined by the no nonsense countrified, punk-ish rock of Crills Wilson and groove rockers The New Connection. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Jon Stars) – Bill McThrill 

Portland

Wild Ones Play Doug Fir 1.20

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As a part of the band Eskimo & Sons the clear, chiming voice of Danielle Sullivan was front and center. After the group disbanded, bandmate Thomas Himes didn’t want to give up making music and must have believed that Sullivan’s voice should be heard. He persuaded Sullivan to find the words to sing over new material and they continued on. They invited back another E&S member, Clayton Knapp, who took an electronic approach to the situation after playing bass for the former. Soon, old friends from bands that had toured with E&S came to play. The product of the group, eventually dubbed Wild Ones, is described as "math pop".  "Do the Right Thing" adds ultra-harmonized vocals, tight drums, and computerized whirls over perfectly metered keys and guitars. Sullivan hits the high notes on tracks like "Forever Jam", playing innocently inside of calculated boops and rhythmic complexity. Whatever they are doing, the equation works out. – Brandy Crowe

NYC

Lend an ear to NYC’s Lazy Talkers

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Formed by Baltimore-native Ryan Weiner, Lazy Talkers started as an outlet for the New School music student, who grew up favoring new rock classics like Talking Heads and Nirvana. His band’s sound, however, is based on a dreamy folk pop formula that doesn’t betray those early passions. Lazy Talkers have recently unveiled a couple of songs full of jangly guitars and pretty melodies, with the track “Killing Time” leading the way – we are premiering it below. The song effortlessly follows a lazy tempo, and its relaxed melody and soft vocals resonate with nostalgia and warmth. It almost feels like we are not in NYC nor in the midst of winter. The band will be releasing a full length later in the year – Devon Antonetti

Mp3: Lazy Talkers – “Killing Time”

New England

Northampton’s Seth Glier has “Things I Should Let You Know” for your ears

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 “Things I Should Let You Know” is Seth Glier’s third album released with MPress Records. The Grammy nominated musician from Northampton, MA has amassed quite the fan base through exhaustive touring, playing 250+ shows yearly. Like another New England based pop rock, folk, and blues singer/songwriter (Last name Mayer, first name John) Glier attended Boston’s Berklee College of Music briefly before deciding he’d rather pursue a career as an active musician. Glier’s Americana influence shows on the song “Plastic Soldiers,” a political tune sung to a son from a father’s point of view. Listen to "Man I Used to Be" another emotionally charged song off the new record below. – Hillary Anderson

Chicago

James Iha “Spped of Love”

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James Iha has released his first solo album in 15 years, Look To The Sky, and new video for the track "Speed of Love". I am not sure where I stand on this single and video. At first I did not the cheesy ’80’s look and feel, but then it kind of hooked me in. Then I thought is this a joke or some how intentionally bad, and then I began it sing the chorus while driving to work. How will "Speed of Love" haunt you?

New England

Get ready to dance: Stereo Telescope to release new album January 25th in Allston, MA

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Stereo Telescope is an electro-pop duo comprised of Nikki Dessingue and Kurt Schneider, and every song on their new album ‘On and Running’ is chord-driven, hooky, danceable, electronic-ambient tastiness. A lot of the synth-clap noise throughout. Similar to M83, only with better vocals. My favorite is the single, ‘Fires’ which starts with a sort of drum/bass type beat, and then just hits you with the chorus. Check out the video here. Get yourself to Great Scott to pick up the vinyl or cassette of ‘On and Running’ on Friday, January 25th. Dance party extraordinaires The Pill Boston are curating a special space dance immersion theme, with a live set by the band at 11pm. RSVP to their album release show below. – Geoff Noble 

1/25 – ALBUM RELEASE SHOW – Great Scott – Allston, MA – RSVP

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, January 18 – 20

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After a European sojourn, Everyone Everywhere is back home celebrating the release of their 2nd full-length eponymous album tonight at the Barbary. On their latest LP, the quartet refines their sound while still exhibiting the familiar qualities that endear their music to the masses – lyrics that reflect the ongoing struggle between the monologue inside our heads and the reality we live. Searching for answers and responding with bass lines that create anticipation, guitar riffs that rev up your mind, and percussion that smacks you right in face. Everyone Everywhere takes their personal cards and lays them on the table for all to see, while rocking out in the process. Tonight, they will be selling badass coffee mugs that will only be available in a limited quantity (50). Also joining in on the fun will be the heavy-handed psych-garage rock of Bandname as well as raw indie punkers Glocca Morra. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 6pm, $10, All Ages – Michael Colavita

 
Other things to keep you entertained this weekend besides discussions about Lance Armstrong’s confession and Manti Te’o’s bizarre catfish situation…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Birdie Busch, SAT The National Rifle, The New Connection, Crills Wilson
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Meddlesome Bells, Tamarin, SAT Residuels, (((Taco))) & The Love Club
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI United Kingdom, Emily Bate, BAA RAM EWE, SAT Shark Tape
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Kalob Griffin Band, Heather Shayne Blakeslee Sweetbriar Rose, SAT Atomic Sky, Zymotic Flow
 
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI ndrew Beerer & The Forum, One Sound Nation, Kenny Ferrier
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Gin Canaries, SAT BARAKKA, SUN (Early) G.K.Hat, (Late) Pet Milk
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Jessica Smucker, SAT Matt Portella, Allison Waddington, Calmer Than You
 
TLA (334 South St.) FRI G Love & Special Sauce
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Endless Sacrifice, SUN The Beta Phase, Only on Weekends, Fax Machine Situation, The GoAround
 
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) SUN Davav5
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SUN Swift Technique, Null, Professor Slim
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) The Poet-Lariats, SAT The Heat Run, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Philly Gumbo, SAT MiZ
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI JAH People, SAT Stiadle
 
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI The Nines, SAT Dancing Days, SUN Elliot Levin Jazz Trio
 
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) FRI Univox, Acres of Diamonds, Lux Perpetua
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI ‘tine-‘tine, Time Ghost, Skeleton Lipstick, SAT Toy Cannons, Drake City, Bite Size Giant
 
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) SAT Mary Lattimore/Jeff Zeigler
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Starving Artists, SAT Peanut Butter Lovesicle, Song Dogs, The Rivals, Levee Drivers, The Late Ancients
 
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Spies Like Them, L.M.I., Bonner
 
NYC

NYC Artists on the rise: Haerts, produced by St. Lucia

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With so many bands working their way through Brooklyn these days, it can apparently be easy to miss something. Guilty as charged when it comes to Haerts (no spelling mistake there for a change). Formed from veteran producer/label mate St. Lucia (pictured) and Nini Fabi (the former frontwoman of folk-tacular duo NINI + BEN), the two have now come together in one of the most exciting blends I’ve heard from a local group in quite some time. One part synth-pop, one part country croon, out comes an adoring blend that transcends both universes.

Latest single ‘Wings’ promises exactly that kind of flight. A trip through the clouds that not only shows off Fabi’s soaring soprano, but promises to re-kindle your long-lost relationship to Country music… or at least the process of healing can begin. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This song was added to our curated SoundCloud playlist of the best songs by emerging NYC bands – listen to it here.