Philadelphia

Birds of Maya Opening for U.S. Girls at PhilaMOCA Feb. 15

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If you want to get to the foundation of Philly’s current psych-garage rock music community, then you need to look no further than Birds of Maya. The eardrum-bursting experimental blues rock trio has been melting faces for years now, while spawning beloved nationally/internationally-recognized acts like Purling Hiss and Spacin’. Though performances from the hard-rockin’ crew may come few and far between lately (however, the good news is that they’ll have a new album coming soon – nicee!), you’ll have the opportunity to catch the forefathers in action tonight at PhilaMOCA. Bird of Maya will be supporting former Philly resident and Deli fave U.S. Girls, a.k.a. Meghan Remy. The once lo-fi, solo songstress is returning with a more polished sound this time around backed by a full band, which is made up of her hubby Slim Twig, a.k.a. as Max Turnbull, and his band, who will also be performing a set of their own this evening. It’s going to be a great night of music in Philly. You’ll most likely find me bouncing back and forth between PhilaMOCA and Pissed Jeans’ release show at Underground Arts. I’m really happy that the venues are so close to each other (just the right amount of distance for a puff and a swig). PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $7 – $10 donation, All Ages (Video by Tiffany Yoon) – Q.D. Tran

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Borrisokane wins The Deli Austin Best of 2012 Readers’ Poll for Emerging Artists

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Deli Readers,

The Deli Austin’s Best of 2012 Readers and Fans’ Poll for local emerging artists is over, thanks to all those who cast their vote in support of the emerging local bands and artists in our list of nominees. Congrats to psychedelic keyboard driven quartet Borrisokane for being The Deli Readers’ Best Austin Artist of 2012.

Kudos also to weird folkster hhhhhh and psych rock masters Black Books who placed second and third.

 
ARTIST
VOTES
 
1
Borriskane
 94
2
hhhhhh
52
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3
Black Books
40
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4
The Couch
30
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5
Residual Kid
19
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Stay tuned for the composite chart, to be released soon, which will include the point nominees accumulated from the jurors and Deli writers’ votes, and will crown The Deli’s Best Emerging DC Area Artist of 2012.

The Deli’s Staff

Chicago

2012 Chicago’s Emerging Artist Poll Final Results! Deadbeat Wins!

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The Deli’s Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Chicago Artists is finally over and we would like to thank our team of jurors and all those of you who voted.

Congrats to the winner Jessica Risker (aka Deadbeat)! 2012 has been an amazing year for Jessica not only for her Deadbeat project gaining fans, but for her other band Absinthe & The Dirty Floors – who released a well-received full-length album. Deadbeat’s EP, My Eyes Are Bleeding Bits of Gold, was released over the summer.

Coming in second is the retro soul sound of The Congregation. Speaking of powerful female musicians, Gina Bloom made her mark on Chicago in 2012 as The Congregation released their debut album Right Now Everything.

Taking third is a more traditional (and lady-less) indie pop band, Minor Characters. The band released the self-titled debut EP right as 2011 was coming to close and made a big impact in 2012 by sharing the stage with some greats bands. Their year ended with a show opening for Company of Thieves and a promise of new sounds coming in 2013.

You can catch Deadbeat at Schubas on Feb. 1st, The Congregation at Subt on Feb. 1st, while Minor Characters will be at Lincoln Hall on March 1st.

Here’s the full and final composite chart of The Deli’s Best of 2013 Poll for Chicago Emerging Artists. 

 
ARTIST
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R
OS
TOT
  
1
 Deadbeat
5
 
0.021
 
5.021
2
 The Congregation
3
 
0.017
1.5
4.517
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3
 Minor Characters
3
 
0.082
 
3.082
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4
 Ty Maxon
3
 
0.046
 
3.046
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5
 Angel Olsen
3
 
0.017
 
3.017
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6
 Wedding Dress
3
 
0.015
 
3.015
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7
 Hemmingbirds
3
 
0.014
 
3.014
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8
 A Lull
3
 
0.013
 
3.013
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9
 Heavy Times
3
 
0.012
 
3.012
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10
 Panda Riot
 
 
0.008
3
3.008
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11
 Dastardly
3
 
0.003
 
3.003
16
 Disappears
3
 
0.002
 
3.002
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17
 Audiences
 
 
2
1
3
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  Cross Record
3
 
 
 
3
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  On an On
3
 
 
 
3
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  Surachai
3
 
 
 
3
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18
 Glittermouse
 
 
1.5
1
2.5
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 JC Brooks and The Uptown Sound
2
 
0.5
 
2.5
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19
 Brendan Losch
2
 
0.074
 
2.074
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20
 Brontosaurus
2
 
0.053
 
2.053
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21
 The Funs
2
 
0.046
 
2.046
22
 Bailiff
2
 
0.014
 
2.014
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25
 Clip Art
2
 
0.005
 
2.005
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 E+
2
 
0.005
 
2.005
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 Wild Belle
2
 
0.005
 
2.005
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26
 Outer Minds
2
 
0.004
 
2.004
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27
 The Vliets
 
 
0.003
2
2.003
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28
 Cassettes on Tape
 
 
1
1
2
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29
 Shuteye
 
 
0.001
1.5
1.501
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30
 Fleur de Lune
1
 
0.5
 
1.5
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31
 The Luck of Eden
1
 
0.109
 
1.109
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32
 Xoe Wise
 
 
0.06
1
1.06
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33
 Toupee
1
 
0.058
 
1.058
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34
 Wannabe Heros
1
 
0.053
 
1.053
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35
 Santah
 
 
0.042
1
1.042
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36
 Meat Wave
 
 
0.03
1
1.03
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37
 Marko Casso
 
 
0.028
1
1.028
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38
 Volcanoes Make Islands
 
 
0.027
1
1.027
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39
 Tiny Fireflies
1
 
0.021
 
1.021
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40
 White Mystery
1
 
0.02
 
1.02
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41
 Hidden Hospitals
1
 
0.016
 
1.016
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42
 Thomas Comerford
 
 
0.015
1
1.015
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43
 Mutts
1
NYC

The Bothers Comatose is The Deli Readers’ Best SF Emerging Artist of 2012

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SF Deli Readers,

The Deli SF’s Best of 2012 Readers and Fans’ Poll for local emerging artists is over, thanks to all those who cast their vote in support of the emerging local bands and artists in our list of nominees.

Congratulations to americana/newgrass group The Brothers Comatose (pictured and video streaming) for being The Deli Readers’ Best Emerging SF Artist of 2012!

Here’s this poll’s top 10 chart, full results can be found here.  

Congrats also go out to Lauren O’Connell and Planet Booty, who came in second and third place. 

BEST OF SF 2012 – READERS’ POLL RESULTS
 
ARTIST
VOTES
 
1
The Brothers Comatose
 325
2
Lauren O’Connell
310
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3
Planet Booty
265
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4
Tumbleweed Wantderers
239
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5
Ash Reiter
142
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6
Guy Fox
134
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7
Heather Normandale
85
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8
French Cassettes
76
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9
Permanent Collection
57
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10
Seabright
53
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MOST IMPORTANTLY THOUGH! Stay tuned for the composite chart, to be released soon, which will include the point nominees accumulated from the jurors and Deli writers’ votes, and will crown The Deli’s Best Emerging SF Artist of 2012.

The Deli’s Staff

Philadelphia

Classic Juke-joint Appeal w/Toy Soldiers at KFN Feb. 15

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Blues may be the tie that binds all three acts on the slate tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. Headlined by Toy Soldiers, while we await the spring release of their sophomore record The Maybe Boys, which is produced by Bill Moriarty, the group is guaranteed to bring their patented combination of steady-rolling, train-churning, funky blues and soul. Whether it’s Ron Gallo’s “no holding back vocals,” the unrelenting boogie-down groove perpetuated by the threefold marriage of bass, keys and percussion, the simple thick country-blues guitar riffs, or the sweet moans of the blues harp, this group has that classic juke-joint appeal. Their sound will celebrate the joy of the oncoming weekend of freedom. Toy Soldiers will be joined by North Carolina duo Goodnight, Texas, who also dabbles in the folk/blues milieu. August John Lutz II from Levee Drivers will be making a solo appearance playing gritty, hard-driving blues to round out The Swollen Fox-presented bill. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., $12, 7:30, 21+ – Michael Colavita

NYC

On The Beat with Liam Sumnicht

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(Photo by Jodie Platz Photography) 

From promoting local music by presenting it on the radio or pounding on a kit on stage, Liam Sumnicht is a loud proponent of the Kansas City music scene. His band Not A Planet is getting its name known in the area with an album release in the next month, and is playing one of the MidCoast Takeover fundraisers this weekend. To find out more about Liam, catch the beat right here!
 
–Michelle Bacon
 
On The Beat is an exclusive feature from The Deli Magazine-Kansas City that showcases many of the talented drummers in the Kansas City area. 
 

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Album review: The Lucky – The Lucky (EP)

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The Lucky does not waste anyone’s time getting into the nitty-gritty of its self-titled EP. A four-count of fast, punky guitars drives you straight into the opening track, whimsically titled “Lalalalike You,” a cute little diddy about—not love—simply lalalaliking someone. Lead primarily by the vocal work of Jason McKee, his female counterpart Camilla Camille, chimes in every now and then to boost the anthem into a high-speed duet.

           
“Lalalalike You” is promptly followed up with “Owl & Me.” This song slows things down a bit… but only a bit. Camille’s sensual, breathy vocals on the verses transmute into a full-blown rocker-chick sound for the chorus. “Can’t Shake You” is next. Again, Camille voices this song. It’s equally as charming as the first song. With a chorus of “la la la’s,” the song quickly anchors itself into that part of the brain where songs tend to get stuck.
 
The final track, “Mad One,” brings up the lively grungy guitars every loves (to some degree). A classy guitar solo spins the song into something that can easily be taken as a single. This song is easily a depiction of what The Lucky is all about.
 
I have yet to mention drummer Jonathan Thatch’s work on these tracks. The drum work is as simple as you’d want it to be—consistent throughout the entire four-track EP. Executed flawlessly to maintain the powerful punk sounds of the songs, the drums add a powerful element.
 
If you’re not listening for it, you won’t miss the bass riffs. The band is simply a three-piece, omitting the bass. The guitar work keeps the listener at full attention. The album sounds ultimately lo-fi, in terms of recording quality. But you wouldn’t want to listen to The Lucky any other way. The fast-paced rock ‘n roll songs are boosted with a lo-fi sound, making it seem as though The Lucky is performing right in front of you, at a bar or in your garage; a more intimate sound for the band.
 
The Lucky’s self-titled album was recorded by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound and mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab.
 
The Lucky will release its debut EP tomorrow night, Friday, February 15, at recordBar. The Lover’s Rock show begins at 10:00 pm with The Heavy Figs, followed by The Lucky, and rounded out by Schwervon!. Tickets are available at the door or purchase here for $7.

–Steven Ervay

Steven is the intern of Midwest Music Foundation and The Deli – Kansas City. He can’t go to 21+ shows yet and that bums him out.  

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Artists on Trial: David Hasselhoff on Acid

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For the next few weeks, we’ll be featuring artists playing the MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows, sponsored by Midwest Music Foundation.

Kansas City boasts a diverse music scene, ranging from its historic jazz foundation to its renowned symphony to rock bands finding national success. David Hasselhoff on Acid has added yet another dimension of versatility with an instrumental psychedelic rock sound that brings in elements of funk and metal. Let’s find out a little more about the four-piece group.
 
The Deli: Down and dirty: 1 sentence to describe your music. What is it?
 
David Hasselhoff on Acid: David Hasselhoff on Acid is a progressive, instrumental PB&J with extra spank and a side of deep space.
 
The Deli: Let’s talk about your upcoming album. What can we expect?
 
DHOA: Our new album Eudaimonia will be coming out in early May. We are about halfway through the process right now. The album will be 7 songs and feature guest appearances by R.L. Brooks from Maps for Travelers on trumpet and Bobby Bayer from Sundiver and Janet the Planet on saxophone. Expect a more powerful and focused Hoff… or as focused as a schizophrenic could ever hope to be.
 
The Deli: What other plans do you have for 2013?
 
DHOA: Our Kickstarter will be up soon. We are relying on the support of our community, not just our local community but the entire music community to help us get to SXSW. We are hoping to be on Middle of the Map fest in April, and will be promoting a CD release show sometime in May. Depending on fan support from Kickstarter, we hope to make it out to our friends in LA and hit a few shows on the way back. Besides that… look for us opening for more national touring acts that come through Kansas City.
 
The Deli: What does supporting local music mean to you?
 
DHOA: Going out to see shows. Giving those bands your money. Introducing new people to new music and artists in the area.
 
Supporting the local scene is important to us because the KC music scene is tight like family so when we go out to shows we are pretty much supporting friends and family.
 
The Deli: Who are your favorite local musicians right now?
 
DHOA: Parts of Speech and Janet the Planet, Josh Enyart and everything he does, the Arana brothers, Mark Southerland and Snuff Jazz, Mike Dillon, Zach Rizer, Humans…there are so many talented people and great bands in Kansas City. Too many to list here.
 
The Deli: Who are your favorite not-so-local musicians right now?
 
 
The Deli: What is your ultimate fantasy concert bill to play on?
 
DHOA: This would never happen, but it would have to be Animals as Leaders, Meshuggah, Primus and Tool!
 
The Deli: Would you rather spend the rest of your life on stage or in the recording studio?
 
DHOA: Half and half.
 
The Deli: A music-themed Mount Rushmore. What four faces are you putting up there and why?
 
DHOA: Our bass player’s main influence is Flea, so he would be up there. Abe and Chino from the Deftones because we are all huge Deftones fans, and Beethoven because he’s the shit!
 
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?
 
DHOA: Everything is not always as it seems. Question everything. Laugh as much as possible and see as much local music as you can. We rely on the community. Thank you for listening.
 
DHOA is:
Phil Wolf – guitar
Erich Thomas – bass
Zach Legler – drums
Brandon Bamesberger – guitar
 
You can see David Hasselhoff on Acid this Saturday, February 16, where they will be playing the fourth MidCoast Takeover fundraiser at The Brick. The group will be playing at 11:30, along with Rev Gusto, Cherokee Rock Rifle, and Not A Planet. Facebook event page here. David Hasselhoff on Acid was also one of over 40 KC artists selected to play the 2013 MidCoast Takeover showcase at SXSW from March 13-16 at Shangri-La in Austin, Texas.
 

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Amy Klein After Titus Andronicus: Hilly Eye and Leda

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Since leaving Titus Andronicus, Amy Klein has been a busy woman.  Her work with Hilly Eye (pictured above) points towards a personal development of sonic lessons learned toiling away as guitar and vocal support for the aforementioned (almost entirely) bearded outfit.  Listen to the buzzy “amnesia” on their bandcamp for a clear example of this. At over five minutes in length, the track deftly dances between earnest vocal music and psyched-out guitar bombast.  Amy can also be found out front in her own band Leda. Single “Something To Believe In” reveals a more produced and pop sound.  Handclap percussion and cleaner, less effected guitar textures go hand-in-hand with catchy, defined hooks. The band’s fun sonic formula cleverly blends 60’s girl group rhythms and harmonies with a bit of 70’s Linda Ronstadt western pop. – Dave Cromwell 

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Best of 2012 Poll Top Performer: Spacin’

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OK – it should be no surprise that I’m a fan of Spacin’, Birds of Maya bassist Jason Killinger’s offshoot project. After all, their debut album Deep Thuds did top my list of “Favorite Philly Releases of 2012” (which you can check out HERE), and from the get-go, I don’t think that I’ve repeatedly listened to anyone’s demos more since starting to write for The Deli. The guy simply creates killer hooks that make me incessantly nod my head and at times want to fist-pump (in the least Jersey Shore way possible). I often find myself randomly humming the melodies to tracks like “Ego-go” and “Empty Mind.” Killinger is a former punk kid who more recently discovered his love for expansive ‘70s Grateful Dead jams, and it shows in his fearless yet fun, loose musical explorations. Deep Thuds is certainly a sleeper in my book, and surely deserved to make many more of last year’s “Best of” lists. I highly suggest everyone grab a copy while you can from Richie Records, if you haven’t already. Unfortunately, The Rolling Stones made sure that the original cover art was discontinued – really glad that I have mine. Only wished that it came with a download card too. Or did I miss something in the packaging? (BTW: You can check out the full list of Top Performers from The Deli Philly’s Best of 2012 Poll HERE.) – Q.D. Tran 

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Brian Eno Suggests: Port St. Willow

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Want to know what Brian Eno’s been listening to? Check out Port St. Willow. The duo has entranced the British experimental pop guru with the simple beauty of their debut album "Holiday," released in 2012 – The Deli had the pleasure to book them at CMJ in October. These Brooklynites’ subtle synths and sweeping vocals will take you to an ambient landscape away from the clatter of this urban jungle, in a melancholic world that borders on introversion. Take off your headphones and catch them live at Mercury Lounge on 02.22, it’s worth it. – Lucy Sherman