Rising stars in the eclectic eastside scene, Incan Abraham, are releasing “Tuolumne/Whidbey” via White Iris Records on August 6. A follow up to their 2012 Springhouse EP, the digital release will be accompanied with a photo zine featuring photos from their music video shoot for the title track. The group’s trademark combination of dreamy synths, tribal rhythms, and lush harmonies are present in their latest work, all bathed in the glow of maturity and experience. Incan Abraham have continued to impress, never straying from their own brand of psych pop, but ever improving it’s nuances; their technical abilities supporting the transcendent, soaring melodies rather than diluting their presence. The quartet will spend this weekend on a tour of SoCal, kicking off tonight, July 11, at The Echo. – Jacqueline Caruso
Philadelphia
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Photo Recap: Work Drugs & Norwegian Arms at Morgan’s Pier
Last night was good opportunity to grab some drinks by the water at Morgan’s Pier and listen to a couple of rising local acts, Work Drugs and Norwegian Arms. After some technical difficuties early on in the evening, things got smooth. Check out some sweet shots from the evening HERE! (Photo by Zach Blum)
Philadelphia
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Lattimore/Zeigler Duo Opening for Rabbit Rabbit at FUC – Side Chapel July 11
The combination of Mary Lattimore and Jeff Zeigler has been slowly becoming a fixture in the local music scene over the last year. Spacey drone lovers all over should be happy to hear that the duo just wrapped up two days of tracking for their debut album. And tonight they’ll be making their first appearance at the First Unitarian Church – Side Chapel opening for husband and wife act Rabbit Rabbit (a.k.a. Carla Kihlstedt and Matthias Bossi), who are founding members of iconic bands Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Tin Hat, 2 Foot Yard, Causing a Tiger, The Book of Knots, and Fred Frith’s Cosa Brava and have performed with renowned artists such as Tom Waits, St. Vincent, Pretty Lights and Tracy Chapman just to name a few. That’s a whole lot of talent packed in one tiny venue. First Unitarian Church – Side Chapel, 2125 Chestnut St., 8pm, $15 All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
San Francisco
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Joseph Childress Releases Single Whispering Tides From Upcoming Album The Rebirths
San Francisco based singer songwriter and self proclaimed "lofi troubadour", Joseph Childress has released a new single from his upcoming full-length album, The Rebirths. The Rebirths is a collection of songs that were written while Childress was traveling on the road for two years. The album is quietly moving and conveys a clear and well-painted musical picture of transient life.
Childress has released a single entitled, Whispering Tides to hold us over until his new album is officially released on August 20th through Empty Cellar Records.
Philadelphia
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The Swollen Fox 3-year Anniversary Show w/TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, Swift Technique & Shark Tape at PhilaMOCA July 11
Our concert-going buddy Kevin Kennedy and his music blog The Swollen Fox are celebrating 3 years in operation tonight with an eclectic anniversary showcase at PhilaMOCA. Headliner TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb will surely serve up plenty of their rollicking whiskey-infused tunes, and this evening’s performance will also double up as the kickoff to their summer tour. They’ll be joined by seven-piece funk ensemble Swift Technique, who should be previewing jams from their latest EP You Boys Be Aight that they just sent to press. And rounding out the lineup will be the relative newcomers Shark Tape, who have quickly been making a name for themselves. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $8 – $10, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “MEGATATIONS (no. 1) – Spacin’
Here’s a new jam and music video from one of our favorite bands Spacin’. "MEGATATIONS (no.1)" appears on a 3-song CDR that the band just put together for their Portugal/Spain/France tour. Props as always to TestosterTunes for bringing it to our attention as well as John Vettese for finding the correct recut version of the video. Get lost in it.
Philadelphia
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Free Download: “Sweet Tea Oleander” – Heyward Howkins
Below is a new track that you can download for free called "Sweet Tea Oleander" from Heyward Howkins. "It’s a sweet but toxic mixture of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Cool Hand Luke." The song is off his upcoming album tentatively titled Cut & Corral, which was produced by Howkins and Ben Riesmen (Le Fit) and mixed by Quentin Stoltzfus (Mazarin/Light Heat, The Walkmen, Lilys).
Austin
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Canned Beets Play Easy Tiger 7/24/13
Canned Beets are an up and coming band that’s been spreading their psychedelic sound waves all over Austin and Central Texas. This self-described “groove trio” has a quite a bit of clout. Band members RyDogg Johnson, Doug Leveton, and Rolf Ordahl are no strangers to the Austin music scene and have been involved in several other successful music projects.
Their latest collaboration combines improvisation with solid pocket grooves, making them reminiscent of the Roots or Phish. With their wah-wah rhythms, New Orleans inspired organ funk, and danceable beats, Canned Beets will have you biting that lower lip and moving to the groove in no time. Their next two shows are at Easy Tiger on July 24th and 31st. –Written by Faith Braverman
NYC
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NYC Record of the Month: Natureboy’s ‘The Sweep’ – live at Cameo on 07.27
Haunting, evocative, dangerous, rootsy and futuristic at once, Natureboy has the ability to pull synthetic designs and lay them down beside folksy intimacies, which gives her an otherworldly charm like no other artist today.
Available July 23rd, her new record ‘The Sweep’ challenges these worlds to come together like nothing the mysterious singer-songwriter has made yet. Complete with featured vocals from Sharon Van Etten, tracks like ‘Never Better’ and ‘Sugar’ bring intimate acoustic folk alongside samples galore, and make it sound as if it’s the most natural thing in the world to hear.
Fave song and preview single ‘Lexies’ gives you a direct portal to singer Sara Kermanshahi’s soul. Check it out below and see her crazy live performance (Natureboy has to be seen on stage to experience her properly) on July 27th when she plays Cameo Gallery. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This song was added to our Soundcloud compilation of best tracks by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
New England
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Parasol Playing at Lilypad July 11
Parasol’s Scoot Over 7” sounds so good I just want to relive the entire 7:27 over and over and over again. The melodies are so catchy that the first track, “Unglued”, will most likely get stuck in your head, making your day infinitely better. I’m impressed at how tight everything sounds on these three songs; and for being such a lo-fi recording, the mix is really balanced. The only drawback about Scoot Over is that it has to end so quickly. On the plus side, Parasol will be playing a show at Lilypad this Thursday, July 11 in Cambridge as part of a Boston Hassle/B.O.W. Shows-sponsored event with The Mantles (SF), Juan Waters (NYC) and Cuffs. Show starts at 10PM, All ages. $5-10 cover, sliding scale. Check out Parasol’s Tumblr. for more info.
-Dan McMahon (@dmcmhn)
New England
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Amory Sivertson Tours Boston Area
Singer-songwriter Amory Sivertson originally hails from Cleveland, Ohio, but began cutting her teeth on the Boston scene after attending Emerson College, where she released debutLa Di Da in 2008 and worked with student group Wax on Felt to produce her sophomore effort How To Run Away two years later. Shortly before graduating, she released 2011’sHuman, an album that propelled her post-collegiate career to new heights as she continued to perform in Boston with collaborative partner Mike Moschetto.
Only two years out of college, Amory currently plays a steady stream of New England gigs in her signature singer-songwriter style, and continues to put out new work. Although fans must wait with bated breath for the much-anticipated fourth album from Amory, she has continued to play a steady stream of Boston dates, most recently at Club Passim with Philadelphia up-and-comers Broken Fences.
–Jamie Loftus
NYC
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New Single from Petticoat Tearoom
It can be hard, these days, to find the right song for a summer drive through the country. Everything is bleeps and booms and auto-tune. Thankfully, Petticoat Tearoom have released an album full of old-timey acoustic guitars, with a dab of reverb to satisfy your traveling mind. Recorded live to tape in a weekend, the self-titled album sounds like your summer road trip feels: flowers, tree sap, sunshine and a breezy 33 1/3 mph through winding mountain roads. Listen to the new single, I Have Been Lost, below.