Pissed Jeans just premiered another scorcher called "Cathouse" from their upcoming full-length Honeys, which also came with the album’s cover art (above). You can listen to and download the track for free HERE. The record will be released on February 12 via Sub Pop, and you can celebrate its arrival with the band on February 15 at Underground Arts.
Maximum Hedrum January Residency at Los Globos
While Los Globos, the two-story nightclub in Silverlake, has had its’ ups and downs in recent months, they are moving ahead in 2013 with a strong team and solid calendar. Starting tonight, January 14, and every Monday for the remainder of the month, the newest supergroup on the block, Maximum Hedrum, will be holding their Residency at the club. Featuring DJ and Producer, Sam Spiegel, (who just happens to be the younger brother of Spike Jonze), whose previous duo, N.A.S.A. released an album featuring guest appearances ranging from Kanye to Tom Waits, is now teaming up with Sepultura frontman Derrick Green. Only in LA could forces as diverse as these come together to form a psychedelic dance and funk-inspired collaboration. The duo has released two singles in anticipation of the debut album set for a March 5 release – one of which features George Clinton. Strange as it may all seem, the strangeness is exactly what makes it appealing. Besides, the quality of the production is undeniable. They’ve made it impossible not to go back for a second listen. I can’t even imagine what the live show experience will be like. Check out the single, “Synthesize,” below, and head to Los Globos tonight, and every Monday in January, to see for yourself. – Jacqueline Caruso
Beat Society Displaying the Art of Hip-Hop Production at JB’s Jan. 14
The hip-hop community is gathering at Johnny Brenda’s tonight for Beat Society where 5 producers (Hezekiah, Oddissee, IllMind, Krysis, and Eric G) and 3 performers (Peedi Crakk, STS and Reef The Lost Cauze) will be putting their art on display. All the producers were given the same samples to fashion their own beats weeks before the show. They also received the same a cappela to remix. Come check out the multiple ways that these artists can sculpt sound to get the audience movin’! Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10 – $15, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
NYC Year End Poll – FOLK ROCK Submissions: Courtesy Tier at #3
Courtesy Tier talks a lot about resolution, but I’m not buying it. After powering their way through burners like ‘Rescue’ and ‘Alright Mama,’ I don’t’ feel like much has been settled… but I definitely feel relieved.
The Brooklyn duo of Layton and Omar struggle with issues of frustrations galore in otherwise barren electric textures that bring to mind Seattle groups like Modest Mouse and Mudhoney. Not bad company when it comes to working out life’s pains. For more therapy on the cheap, listen to the band’s latest, ‘Something Better,’ streaming below. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
Review – “DUH” by Foreign Mothers
Everyone likes an all-grrl band, and we’ll say from the get-go that these Foreign Mothers are no exception to that maxim, especially when post-punk is your flavor. Hinting of The B-52s in both vox and guitar stroking, these gals push past that into more grungy environs, generating their own punk-rich sound.
"DUH" crackles with stripped-down, ripped-t-shirt verve; powered with cleanly-produced, head-bobbingly-good riffs, dance-friendly bass lines, and topped with excellent lyrical chops. Check out the blistering guitar thrash in "Orphan Crocodile", "Plan B", and "Like Our Parents Had", marvel at the verbage in "Love Song For Bill Paxton", and pogo-hop to the primitively-brilliant "Possesive/Plural".
But don’t take just our word for it – This one made AustinBloggyLimit‘s Best of 2012 List. And there’s a reason for that.
Go get it. Duh.
–Scott Osborn
The Men unveil single from upcoming album “New Moon
Brooklyn four piece The Men are ringing in 2013 with some shiny new music. "Electric," the first single from upcoming full-length "New Moon will be released on vinyl on January 22nd. Until then, you can give it a listen below. The Men’s guitar-focused garage punk is heavy on the feedback, calling to mind bands of decades past. This vintage feel is further boosted by gritty vocals and choruses with enough of a classic rock boost to make them catchy, nearly melodic. About a year ago, The Men abandoned their urban digs to head to the Catskills to record New Moon where they ventured into piano, mandolin, and harmonica territory. Its March 5th release will mark The Men’s third album via Sacred Bones … and their first with bassist Ben Greenberg in the mix. The Men will be kicking off a international tour shortly thereafter; you can catch them playing the Bowery Ballroom on 3/07 – Corinne Bagish
Free Download: “Song Twenty-Two” – Streetwalkers
Below is the latest track from lo-fi, scuzz-pop outfit Streetwalkers called "Song Twenty-Two." We hear a mixture of fellow Philadelphians Creepoid and Nirvana in it, which is obviously a good thing in our book. You can download the song for free below.
Taste the Poison of Mumblr at KFN Jan. 13
How to explain Mumblr? A name that prompts major eye-rolling; a sound that more or less tells categorization to go to hell. Tonight the local four-piece play Kung Fu Necktie, and once again, beg discussion of how exactly it is that they fit into the “fuzz punk” category when they don’t stay fixed on more than one genre for an entire song – or even, as explosive album opener “Holy Ghost” shows, more than twenty seconds. Careening between crashing aggression and moments of forced restraint, there is no method whatsoever of nailing down what exactly these guys do, but if you’re prepared to have all your preconceptions of what constitutes “garage rock” and “time signatures” and “song structure” go right out the window, then Mumblr is your poison. Joined by the punishing but pleasing sounds of Point Breeze and the brutal, crusted-over classic riffs of Ape!, it’s going to be a night that defies logic. – Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 9pm, $8, 21+ (Photo by Ally Newbold) – Alyssa Greenberg
Deli Best of New England 2012 – Submission Results!
The results are in from the Open Submissions stage for our New England Year End Poll for Emerging Artists. All of the submissions were ranked by Deli Editors from other scenes and the list of acts that have advanced to our Readers’/Fans’ Poll phase are below. We will also be releasing the list of nominees chosen by our local "scene expert" jurors very soon.
Ghost Box Orchestra Tops New England’s Open Submission Results With Two Others
Ghost Box Orchestra strips down to traditional psych rock, while building up from their foundation a technical structure of noisy rock. Their music frequently grows in seemingly chaotic sounds before breaking down in a steady beat and groovy melody. Ghost Box Orchestra top our Boston open submission with two other bands, and will be playing Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Saturday, January 26th.
Bella’s Bartok Tops New England’s Open Submission Results With Two Others
Bella’s Bartok is a strange mix of a band, and with their absurdity lies their charm. Varied percussion, bright pianos, scratchy guitars, scattered horn sections, and group harmonies give their dancy tunes a distinct bohemian vibe, and their raw sound gives them something of a punk edge. Bella’s Bartok topped our New England open submission with two other bands. –Lucy Sherman
You Won’t Tops New England’s Open Submission Results With Two Others
Folk pop duo You Won’t apply old school folk vocally driven melodies and harmonies with new diverse instrumental tactics. Bass heavy rhythmic drums, various percussion, and mixing clear acoustics and noisy electricity make for a unique blend of sounds for this genre. You Won’t topped our New England open submission with two other bands. -Lucy Sherman