NYC

Wild Leaves take their hazy Americana to Cameo on 06.09

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Brooklyn’s Wild Leaves are Midwesterners far from home, which is the conclusion you get to after listening to anyone of their songs. A refreshing mix of traditional and electric tones, their bittersweet electric-folk sound (or "Hazy-Americana," as they call it) is a perfect mix of Real Estate’s chilled laid back atmospheres and Fleet Foxes’ reverb washed vocals. The band’s latest album “Wind and Rain” is loaded with dreamy folk songs, fitting wandering through both the forest and the urban jungle. Don’t miss their upcoming show this Sunday 6/9 at Cameo Art Gallery at 8pm opening for Cincinnati’s Fathers. – Paul Jordan Talbot

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best rootsy songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Chicago

THE-DRUM “Switch”

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The electronic duo THE-DRUM have released another single from their forthcoming album Contact (out June 25th on Audraglint). As we’ve mentioned, Contact, is an incredible concept-centric album that delves into space, science fiction, and sound.

You can catch THE-DRUM on June 27th at Smart Bar with Cakes Da Killa.

L.A.

Video: Mind the Gap “Falling For You”

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Mind The Gap, a melting pot of colorful gentlemen, released a single called "Falling For You". The upbeat dance-techno, rock vibes makes you fall for the song, the band, and each and every one of its members. Their captivating music and sexy harmonies is just as dynamic as the band members, each of them with a different ethnic background; giving a fresh new taste to the average American indie band, the four include a Sri Lankan, a Mexican, a Korean and a guy from Cleveland. The act of falling for someone is a passionate and endearing sense of enlightenment, and they do a great job of throwing you directly into the emotion they are provoking. Catchy lyrics will leave you singing it for days and will stay under your skin as the beat and layered undertones of the music make you feel a new emotion with every hit of the drum. Mind The Gap’s crushing, fancy, heart pounding music will have you falling for them and their new album, “Youth”. – Kayla Hay

 

NYC

Interview with Murder Troy: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (June)

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DC based stoner-doom metal quartet Murder Troy knew they had their sound nailed down after their first gig together at The Pinch. The crowds reaction said it all, and the fanbase has continued to grow since as they’ve been crowned Band of the Month. We wanted to find out more about these guys so we got a hold of Devin Antoncich (drums,) Avi Elisar (guitar,) Joshua Zalipski (guitar,) and Robby Silva (bass.) Here they tell us about a Snagglepuss reference, casting spells through strings, and drenching the world in distortion. Now onto the interview…

Catch Murder Troy live next at the Rock & Roll Hotel on 7/6, and also at the Mazfest Music Festival in NY 8/1-8/4.

L.A.

PAPA “If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man”

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Much-beloved locals PAPA are gearing up for the release of their forthcoming full-length with first single "If You’re My Girl, Then I’m Your Man", which is getting the 7" treament on June 25th. The soaring new-wave-tinged rocker dwells over the tribulations of love, and narrates that classic theme where the distractions of living in a big city jeopardize a relationship that was once pure and authentic. Vocalist Darren Weiss continues to impress with his slightly affectling drawling as the song’s atmospheric synths coat its charging, brittle guitars. Hopefully there’s an announcement about a full-length soon, but until then, you can catch them performing at Fig at 7th on July 26th. 

NYC

You Won’t plays House of Blues on June 20th +

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Don’t you love taking a three-month sabbatical in the woods and emerge the talk of NPR, KEXP, and the New York Times? So goes the story of Boston-based duo You Won’t, comprised of childhood friends Josh Arnoudse and Raky Sastri seeking several different creative outlets before trying their hand at music in eastern Massachusetts. The result is 2012’s ‘Skeptic Goodbye’ (written by Arnoudse and produced by Sastri), a collection of low-fi lyricism rife with keyboards and acoustic that propelled them to the top of the must-listen listens, bolstered by a deal with Old Flame Records and a last-minute SXSW appearance. Their sound is high energy without being thoughtless and has a sense of humor that keeps even the most serious songs from getting bogged down in pretense. Best of all, they’re having fun with it — tracks like “Fat and Happy” and single “Three Car Garage” (streaming) are evidence enough.

The duo will be hitting up the House of Blues on June 20th with the Joy Formidable, then returning for the second glorious installment of Boston Calling on September 7th along with acts like Vampire Weekend and Bat for Lashes. – Jamie Loftus

NYC

Azar Swan releases new single

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Elements of Kate Bush at her most adventurous emerge in the vocal stylings of Zorah Atash as she sings with her band Azar Swan on the hypnotic new single ‘In My Mouth.’ Its rhythmic pulse pushes forward with a teutonic minimalism that somehow manages to also swing in the process, positioning this track next to the output of Swedish electronic duo The Knife. The subject matter and overall sexual overtones is as primal as it gets, and the relatively new genre classification called "Witch House" may be as good a place as any for this emerging sound. The track has been released as a digital 7” on Pendu Sound Recordings and is well worth adding to your goth-dance playlist. – Dave Cromwell

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best electronic songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Philadelphia

Far-Out Fangtooth Opening for A Place To Bury Strangers at KFN June 7

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Sometimes in order to beat the summer heat, it is best to just embrace the haze (well, all this predicted rain might help too). Far-Out Fangtooth offers just the right amount of hazy, psychedelic sounds to get lost in. Ambient with gothic tendencies, the four-piece has really evolved to become a must-see in the local music community. Their scuzzy guitar riffs recall the early days of punk, but the addition of echoing, distant vocals creates a cross-genre sound unique to today’s airwaves. Far-Out Fangtooth will be opening this evening at Kung Fu Necktie for Brooklyn-based post-punk outfit A Place To Bury Strangers. Things are about to get real heavy in Philly tonight! (BTW: I noticed that their will be a Creepoid Art Show happening upstairs that you probably don’t want to miss.) Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 Front St., 8pm, $14, 21+ – Shaylin O’Connell

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: The Naked Sun

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Musicians often start playing music for no real logical reason, but it’s usually the love of the art that drives them to continue to learn more about their craft. Ha…or possibly a lack of athletic ability and a good way to “get some.” However, we don’t think the latter is the case for our Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner, The Naked Sun. After all, it just wouldn’t be right to self-describe your music as “honest rock” if that was the case. You can find out what inspired band members Drew Harris, Tim Campbell and Dave Gladney to travel down this path and much more HERE.

NYC

Rabbit and the Hare release album and video

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A seamlessly compatible musical outfit, New York City’s emerging loungy folk-pop duo Rabbit and the Hare have just released this music video for single ‘Dona Dona.’ The song features Neill MacCallum and Marisa Duchowny’s stylish songwriting rendered through the couple’s soulful vocals and impressive range. The band celebrated their debut album release at Joe’s Pub in early May – check out another track from tha record ‘Magic Magic,’ streaming below.  – Jordannah Elizabeth

NYC

Issue #34 Launch Party at Bklyn Bowl with Spirit Family Reunion, The Last Good Tooth and National Reserve

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NYC peoples, tonight is the night of our flagship NYC B.E.A.F. 2013 show! 

Featured on the cover of our Best of NYC 2013 issue, passionate country revisitors Spirit Family Reunion will blow numerous minds at Williamsburg stunning Brookly Bowl – FYI the band sold out Bowery Ballroom just a few months ago… NYC alt-folksters The Last Good Tooth and The National Reserve will provide an appropriate opening soundtrack. This is an early show with doors at 7 and the headliner hitting the stage at 9.30 – don’t be late (nor lame) and be there.