After taking their "buzz band" status to new heights in 2012 (partly also because of the cover of The Deli’s summer issue), Snowmine goes to SXSW as a "band not to miss." To remind music fans about their gorgeously ascetic dream pop, Snowmine released today a new song and video for the single "Silver Sieve" (streaming), taken from their upcoming second album. Don’t miss these guys’ live show, it’s top notch stuff – we booked them several times, and can’t get enough of them!
NYC
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Interview with Cole Cash: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (March)
Hailing from Annapolis is the indie rock band Cole Cash who are putting the finishing touches on their first music video and are working on their second LP (check out their first LP Radio, What Radio? below.) With gigs lined up til July, it’s no wonder their fans voted them as our Band of the Month. We wanted find out more about Thom Beall (Guitar, Lap Steel, Banjo, Vocals), Marcus Turner (Drums, Percussion, Keys, and Vocals), Bri Ong (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion) and Aaron Lahey (Bass) so we touched base with them. Here they tell us about comic book inspiration, getting mobbed at a Candlebox concert, and connecting with their audience. Now onto the interview…
San Francisco
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Album Review: Teenage Sweater – Concentration
Santa Rosa, CA based duo Teenage Sweater have released a fresh LP entitled Concentration, available now on Tricycle Records. Concentration is a captivating collection of new-new-wave dungeon pop that combines the aural breadth of New Order, with the brooding intensity of Zola Jesus to create an album that’s as fitting on the dance floor as it is in the privacy of your bedroom while blaring through headphones.
Singer Mario Ruiz’s gently pleading chants express wary excitement–a skeptical enthusiasm for what lies ahead. In the track “Giant Summer”, where that highly anticipated season is treated as the greatest opportunity… for wasting time. Connor Alfaro’s steady, cavernous drumming shines on “Fangs”, complimenting the haunting bass line and creating an ambiance that’s entrancing in its repetition.
Ruiz and Alfaro seem most on point in “Cold Spots” and “Young Glitter”, the album’s most urgent, energetic tracks. Concentration is flush with iconic 80s synth timbres, but made to sound contemporary, more as a homage than a replication. Three instrumental interludes (all titled in parenthesis), are interspersed throughout the record, highlighting Teenage Sweater’s synth-school credentials and emphasizing the overall transient undercurrent or the album. In short, Concentration is indie dance music for hungry hearts, and a fitting title as they’ve clearly put some thought into its crafting. Stream the album in its entirety here, and don’t miss them at New Parish in Oakland on March 27th. -Andy Lambert
Philadelphia
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Free Download: “Lioness” – Night Panther
Below is the latest track from Night Panther a shadowy, synth-heavy jam called "Lioness," which is also available for free download. The sexified four-piece will be performing at Kung Fu Necktie tomorrow night in support of Work Drugs, and then they’ll be making the trek down to SXSW next week.
San Francisco
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The Shivas Perform Live In Oakland at Eli’s Mile High Club TONIGHT
Burger/K Records 60’s pop darlings, The Shivas play live in Oakland, CA tonight. This nostalgic indie pop band has been known to play amazing live shows and is currently embarking on a 2013 Spring tour to promote the upcoming release of their new album WHITEOUT due out on April 30th. Make sure you make it out to Eli’s Mile High Club tonight to check out this talented rock group.
Eli’s Mile High Club
3629 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, Ca
You can get details on the show and the line up here.
3/07/13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock Tavern w/ The Pharmacy
3/08/13 – Oakland, CA @ Eli’s Mile High Club for the worldwide burger party in every city with Cumstain, Sir Lord Von Raven and MOM
3/09/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Smell
3/10/13 – Tuscon, AZ @ La Cocina w/ Acorn Bcorn
3/11/13 – El Paso, TX @ Black Market w/ Apache, Bad Vibes, Glitz
3/13/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW Burger City @ Hotel Vegas
3/13/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW Portland Showcase @ The Grackle
3/14/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW @ Levitation by The Reverberation Appreciation Society
3/15/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW @ Gnar Tapes House Party Showcase
3/15/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW @ House of Commons
3/16/13 – Austin, TX @ SXSW Pop Press International 5
3/19/13 – Austin, TX @ Russelville, AR @ The Cavern w/ Tiger High, Detective
3/20/13 – Memphis, TN @ Buccaneers w/ Tiger High, White Mystery
3/21/13 – Springfield, MO @ Outland/High Life w/ Tiger High, Detective
3/23/13 – Detroit, MI @ The Magic Stick
3/25/13 – Omaha, NE @ The Middle House
3/26/13 – Dever, CO @ Unit E
3/27/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Burt’s Tiki Lounge
NYC
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Frances Cone releases debut album + play Deli “Hangover Hideout” in Austin
2013 has been a busy year for Frances Cone. The Brooklyn based singer-songwriter released her new album “Come Back” last week, and she’s now getting ready to make her way down to Austin, where she’ll be playing two sets at The Deli’s Hangover Hideout on Thursday 03.13 at 3pm and Saturday 03.16 at J. Black’s on W. 6th Street. Her sweet soprano vocals and mellow music will ease that headache you’re bound to have after Friday night, and rejuvenate you as you prepare for the last night of partying in Austin. – Lucille Sherman
Philadelphia
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Catnaps Hop Off at Glitoria March 8
Twee quintet Catnaps make an appearance at the Glitoria this evening. The group known for their cutesy, catchy self-revealing indie-pop concoctions appears to be evolving, meshing youthful naïveté with an edgy aggression that channels adolescent angst. It’s as if that sweet sound hopped off the clean curb and fell into the dirty street. While the music still retains the witty, charming vocals, the instrumental accompaniment is rougher and jaded around the edges employing a fuzzy grunge/garage aesthetic on their latest EP Shuteye. Glitoria, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more details.), 7pm, $5 (Photo by Becca Green) – Michael Colavita
Portland
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The Best Dancers Play Dantes 3.9
The veteran brotherly DJ combination known as The Best Dancers will be opening for Juno What!? at Dante’s this Saturday. Franny and Bobby Govea make up the electronic duo and have made a name for themselves providing breakbeats and down-tempo grooves. Their productions have a traditional electro feel but tie in more with contemporary giants such as Pretty Lights. The siblings bring over 20 years of experience to the table that is showcased through smooth transitions, perfect overlaying, and innovation. Many of the tracks mix in classic rock n roll (i.e. “Double Vision” by Foreigner) that gets chopped up and spun with big beats and funky effects. All these factors put together create the perfect formula to get a dance party started on the right two feet. – Colin Hudson
San Francisco
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Exclusive Track: Wildlife Control’s Ages Places
San Francisco based, bi coastal indie rock duo, Wildlife Control has released a brand new single today. The new track is called Ages Places and it has been released in support of the band’s live musical appearences at SXSW. This new track is expressed to be written based on "modified haikus". Wildlife Control will premier the live version of Places Ages on stage at SXSW. You can also find this entrancing track on AmazonMP3, Spotify, Itunes and Rdio starting today.
A free downloadable version of Ages and Places is available on Soundcloud!
SXSW Show Dates:
March 13th – SoundCloud & Tumblr Creator Clubhouse
March 15th – Official Showcase presented by CD Baby
March 15th – 2:40pm: BPM / SDR 4th Annual SX Party
March 16th – 3pm: House of Creatives Filming presented by No Shame
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Mercury Retrograde” – Purling Hiss
Whoa – check out the premiere of Purling Hiss‘ new music video for "Mercury Retrograde" that is featured at EW.com! You can also see the schedule for the band’s upcoming tour. Their next show in Philly will be Friday, April 5 at Johnny Brenda’s with Spacin’ and AXIS: SOVA.
San Francisco
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San Francisco’s The Stone Foxes Headline The Deli Magazine’s UN/OFF Party in Austin
Popular SF based blues rock band, The Stone Foxes are set to headline The Deli Magazine’s UN/OFF party in Austin, Texes this year. The event is completely FREE, and will be held on March 15, 2013 at Rusty’s. Don’t miss The Stone Foxes tear the house down along with the amazing line up that will precede them!
THE DELI’S UN/OFF PARTY TWO STAGES
LOTS OF AWESOME BANDS 8pm-2am, Rusty’s 405 E 7th St Austin.
NO BADGE REQUIRED, RSVP HERE
The Stone Foxes (SF)
Pearl and The Beard (NYC)
The Couch (Austin)
Friend Roulette (NYC)
André Obin (Boston)
Borrisokane (Austin)
Cultfever (NYC)
Old Blood Club (NYC)
Fan Tan (NYC)
San Francisco
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Bay Area Post Punk Band Bears! Bears! Bears! Releases “I Guess We’re Both Lonely”
San Jose natives and new post punk revivalist group, Bears! Bears! Bears! have dropped a new track from their recently released LP, All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go. This full length album was produced and mixed by Scott McDowell (Birds & Batteries, Geographer, The Stones Foxes), and embodies the bellowing echoes of tried and true gloom-and-doom post rock music. Bears! Bears! Bears!’s single, I Guess We’re Both Lonely is free on soundcloud, and is a testament that this up and coming rock band has a great amount of potential.
03/29 @ Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco
05/04 @ The Pancakes & Booze Art Show, Los Angeles