Here’s a long-awaited new track from Break It Up called "New Penzance." The song will appear on their upcoming debut self-title LP, which was recorded with Uniform Recording’s Jeff Zeigler. The trio will be popping up tomorrow night at Ortlieb’s Lounge to perform alongside Dreambook, Heyward Howkins and Taggart, and the first 25 attendes will receive a download code for their latest single.
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Ticket Giveaway: Soundbites ft. Kid Congo/Deathfix/DJ Will Eastman & More @ 9:30 Club 5/19
Soundbites is back at the 9:30 Club this Sunday May 19th! The annual benefit for DC Central Kitchen brings together some of our town’s best restaurants, food trucks, bands, and a mixology battle! This year’s entertainment line-up is Lee Fields and The Expression, Deathfix, DJ Will Eastman, The Razz, Kid Congo and His Kid Congo Power Hour, Richard Morel’s Hot Sauce, and Batala. And get your free taste on with a variety of awesome flavors from Sticky Fingers Bakery, Bar Pilar, Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, and tons more. Tickets are still available here for the awesome cause.
Our pals at 9:30 Club are offering one lucky Deli reader a pair of free tix! All you have to do is email us by 3 PM 5/17 and tell us your favorite track from any of the featured bands or your favorite DC Food Truck to hunt down. Please include your first and last name for guest list requirements. The winner will be emailed back.
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Futurebrite Gears Up to Release the First of an Album Trilogy
Oakland based electronic synth pop musician, Futurebrite is gearing up to release a new album entitled Futurebrite Part 1, scheduled to be the first one of a trilogy of records forged by Oakland multi-instrumentalist Karen Kanan Correa and Brooklyn Based electronics guru Josh Grant. Considering the catchy and well produced preview single "Faux Accords" (video streaming below) Futurebrite’s future might be bright indeed!
Look out for the album Futurebrite Part 1 on June 11th. – Jordannah Elizabeth
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Josh Urban’s The Search For Good Tour Comes to DC 5/27
With all the "bad" that has been going on lately, DC based blues pop rock man Josh Urban is setting out to search for more of the "good" in his own The Search For Good Tour. He will be hitting up cities up and down the east coast via train and inviting all artists to join him on his Urban rail tour. On the docket are performances at cancer clinics, hospitals, and Vet’s homes, as well as on the street and in subway terminals.
‘You can catch him on Memorial Day (5/27) with a show for the veterans in conjunction with the DC VA Medical Center, and later at an open street music jam in Old Town Alexandria, in Market Square, King Street, at 6:00 pm. The show is open to the general public. All local musicians are invited to participate the Market Square event, and everyone is encouraged to join the social media aspect of the tour to find the Good in DC.’
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New Track: “Impossible to Say” – The Strapping Fieldhands
Local indie vets The Strapping Fieldhands just shared their first new song in 10+ years called "Impossible to Say" that will appear on their upcoming release later this year. It’s a good one too! Special thanks to TestosterTunes for posting.
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Avidya & the Kleshas releases debut album at Rockwood on 06.05
Avidya and the Kleshas comes at you with a series of well-timed explosions. With her big band in tow (including rhodes, wurlitzer and all kinds of percussion), Avidya manages to attack life’s dissatisfactions with a torrent of folk-jazz truth, all in the pursuit of her unique spiritual journey in tracks like ‘Mother and God’ (streaming) and ‘Body of Lead.’ With new record in tow, the band’s set to release debut ‘Tree of Series’ June 5 at Rockwood Music Hall. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
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New Track: “RIP” – Psychic Teens
It’s been quite a bit since we’ve received any original material from Psychic Teens after loudly bursting onto the Philly music scene. The gothic post-punk outfit recently shared an explosive new track "RIP" from their upcoming release COME that is scheduled to drop on August 13 via local area label SRA Records. You can catch the power trio at Kung Fu Necktie this evening opening for No Joy. (Photo by Greg C)
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Tuesday Tune-Out w/Jesse Sparhawk and Friends at PhilaMOCA May 14
Tonight YVYNYL (a.k.a. Mark Schoneveld) continues this month’s curation of Tuesday Tune-Out at PhilaMOCA with Jesse Sparhawk. Though Sparhawk is a multi-instrumentalist, he is probably best known for his nimble plucks on the acoustic guitar. The gifted musician has worked with a diverse list of artists throughout the Philly music community so the billing of “Jesse Sparhawk and friends” should gather an array of talent to help him perform live scores over recorded footage. Expect a peaceful calm to takeover the multi-purpose art space this evening. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. Front St., 8pm, $5, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
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Desert Stars plays Cameo on May 23
Desert Stars might have an unwavering penchant for Beach House and their ilk, but don’t mistake that for the entirety of their sound. These Brooklyn upstarts have been bringing their shoe-gazing pop to the masses since 2008, plenty of time to refine a particularly hooky and accessible take on the style. The band is currently mixing their new album, and recently released promising single "Past in the Trash" (streaming). The Stars’ Thursday, May 25 date at Cameo Gallery with Howth isn’t one to miss — they might not have such intimate performances before long, and the show’s great lineup is sure to make for a good time. – Zack Kraimer
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best Psych songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
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New Track: “Go Back” – Arrah and the Ferns
You may have caught Arrah Fisher of Arrah and the Ferns at work last night on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Well, here she is working hard at rocking out the first single from the band’s forthcoming LP Make Your Mind called "Go Back." Arrah and the Ferns will be celebrating the release of their new record on Friday, May 24 at PhilaMOCA, which will be the group’s last show "indefinitely."
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The Boxing Lesson Releases Full Length Album, Big Hits!, 5/16/13 @ Mohawk
The Boxing Lesson has not released a full length album in almost five years, but I promise you the wait has been more than worth it. The trio’s newest offering, Big Hits!, opens up with a psychedelic nine minute journey into a world of ethereal noises, spacey guitar, dark vocals and a slow, steady drum beat that holds it all together. As much as the epic opening track is reminiscent of Pink Floyd and David Gilmore’s echoing guitar work, don’t be fooled. The Boxing Lesson proves to be a diverse band that knows how to blend punk rock, classic rock n’ roll and psychedelia into a fluid and well-calculated album. Check out their opening track, “Endless Possibilities”. — Written by Jodi Lang
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Free Download: “Inner Visions” – Gliss
Philly emcee Gliss just premiered a new single earlier today via VIBE called “Inner Visions,” which was produced by Chigz. The track will appear on his forthcoming LP High on a Weekday due out this summer, but you can listen to and download it for free below. We’d also like to congratulate Gliss on his recent nuptials this past weekend – wishing him and his lovely wife Tiara all the best! Cheers!