Below is a new remix from Grimace Federation of the track "Suitcase," off Circa Survive‘s latest album Violent Waves, which was self-released. The re-worked version also features contributions from bass DJ Sonkin. It’s available to be downloaded for free.
Nashville
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BASECAMP single “Emmanuel”
BASECAMP is collaboration between 3 Nashville producers bent on pushing the genre envelope. “Emmanuel” is a perfect representation of their combined capabilities. It’s experimental R&B; the smooth, soulful vocals are there, but so are meticulously-crafted beats that sound clean at first, but gradually reveal lush stratums deeper in the track. It’s a raw, tense song, and makes me curious to hear how the other three tracks of their upcoming EP emerge from their laboratory.
–Terra James-Jura
NYC
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Second Annual Pussy Riot Concert, Friday, August 16th.
From Amnesty International’s press release for the event: "Amnesty International members, activists, rock fans and artists will show their support for Pussy Riot and Human Rights in Russia at the second annual punk protest beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 16 in front of the Russian Embassy. The concert will take place the day before the one year anniversary of Pussy Riot’s sentencing and approximately six months out from the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia."
The event will include local DC bands Soft Punch, G.U.T.S. and Jail Solidarity, and speakers from the human rights movement and Russian diaspora. Come show your support for the women of Pussy Riot, the LGBTI community and other Russians who have been denied their basic human rights to freedom of expression by wearing balaclavas and holding a variety of visuals from 6-9 p.m., on Friday, August 16th, in front of the Russian Embassy (corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Edmunds St. NW). –Natan
L.A.
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Artist to Watch: Skeltons
There isn’t much known about the newly formed duo, Skeltons. From the looks of their facebook page, co-founders, Alex Rogers (drums, vocals), and Lindsey Schiffman (guitar, vocals), have been recording and playing shows around LA for less than a year. “Lights Off,” is the first song they released off their debut EP. The deliciously carefree guitar riff and the youthful shout-singing during the chorus make this a stand-out track. The song’s overall quirky pop moments – hand claps, male/female harmonies – are just another strand in the fabric of their sound, woven together with bits of laxadaisical garage rock, millennial indie rock a la Eels, and that bourgeoning indie arena rock energy. While the rough edges are still visible, there are moments in each song on their debut EP that jump out and surprise your ears. – Jacqueline Caruso
Philadelphia
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The Deli & SonicScoop Pro Audio Giveaway: Win an Audio-Technica 20 Series Microphone!
We know the importance of a good microphone when recording and performing. That’s why we’re happy to be teaming up with Audio-Technica for the latest installment of The Deli & SonicScoop’s Pro Audio Giveaway. There will be three lucky winners this time who will be making off with Audio-Technica 20 Series microphones: the AT2050 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone (1st place), AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (2nd place), and AT2010 Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone (3rd place). For more info and your chance to win, please go HERE (contest will be ending tomorrow). Good luck!
San Francisco
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The Shape Hungry Skinny Surgeon Generals Scissors For Lefty at the Monarch TONIGHT – 8/14
Tonight, the Monarch in San Francisco will be hosting a night showcasing four must see indie rock bands from the ay area . The Shape, who has just released out with their “Into Trenches” in April, has a heavy melodic sound that features a head-bobbing rhythm section, dreamy guitar riffs for the majority of their songs and minimal dazed out vocals. Hungry Skinny brings great rock and roll riffs, Iggy Pop punk style vocals and groovy choruses to the overall poppy line-up, creating a little more flavor for the night’s line up. The Surgeon Generals, who have also just released their second single “Deadwave” from of their forthcoming album, feature tons of distortion, echoed vocals and catchy choruses. And Scissors For Lefty, with a sound reminiscent of The Strokes with more synths and a poppy feel, takes on a more classic early 2000’s indie sound.
Be sure to head out tonight for some good dancing and sing-a-long tunes! – Victor Casillas Valle
NYC
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Butter the Children unveils video, releases debut LP + tours… NYC!
New video for single ‘Spit it Out’ by Butter The Children below – full lenght debut out on Downtown Records on August 20th, lots of upcoming shows in NYC (it looks like a NYC/Brooklyn tour!). First gig at 285 Kent on the day of the release.
Philadelphia
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Lithuania Reunite & Still Feeling Oh So Good at KFN Aug. 14
Multi-instrumentalist Eric Slick continues to remain one of the most prolific musicians in our music community. The body of work that he has amassed over the past few years with Dr. Dog as well as his collaborative and solo efforts is rather mind-boggling. Well, this evening, he’ll be teaming up with old pal/bandmate Dominic Angelella (of DRGN KING), another tireless Philly musician, and dusting off some old garage-pop tunes that they created together as the band Lithuania. After revisiting their 2010 EP Heavy Hands, the songs have definitely withstood the test of time. Have they written any new ones together? I guess that you’ll have to swing by Kung Fu Necktie tonight and find out what the band of "local weirdos" have been up to lately. Don’t worry – it will still feel oh so good. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
NYC
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NYC Punk is alive: Big Ups announce album + play Ripper’s on 08.17
The NYC quartet Big Ups (a band we saw almost set Spike Hill on fire during our B.E.A.F. 2012) just dropped the first single titled ‘Goes Black,’ a spoken and screaming ode to… self-reflection, off their upcoming debut LP, "Eighteen Hours of Static," which confirms this is a heck of a punk band. The album title is derived from Carl Sagan’s novel "Contact," and the lyrics seem to focus on truth, faith and science. The song, which premiered on Pitchfork, has the hardcore vibe of Black Flag and Kill Your Idols, fused with melodic post-punk and indie rock verses, and a chorus reminiscent of INDK. The full LP is due out on October 8th via Dead Labour. Check them out this Saturday, 8/17 in Queens at Ripper’s with Sleepies, Eula, Low Fat Getting High and Shark? – awesome bill! – Michael Haskoor (@Tweetskoor)
NYC
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Thievery Corporation at 9:30 Club 8/16 & 8/17
It’s time for the annual marathon of electro at the 9:30 Club as DC’s own Thievery Corporation return for two nights on stage this Friday 8/16 and Saturday 8/17. Friday is sold out already, of course, but there is still a chance to get tickets here for Saturday’s show, or try and win them below!
We’ve teamed up with our pals the 9:30 Club to get one lucky Deli reader on the list for TC’s 8/17 show! All you have to do is email us by 3 PM on 8/16 and let us know your favorite Thievery Corporation track. Please include your first and last name for guest list requirements. The winner will be emailed back.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Mother Nature Fetish” – Far-Out Fangtooth
Far-Out Fangtooth premiered their lead single "Mother Nature Fetish" from their upcoming full-length album Borrowed Time earlier this morning over at Pitchfork. The LP is scheduled for release on October 29 via Siltbreeze. The band will be celebrating its arrival on Saturday, November 2 at Boot and Saddle.
NYC
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Pop Soul band The Dirty Gems plays The Knit on August 26
Long Island based at one time, now Brooklyn based The Dirty Gems just released a clean cut new EP “Vujà Dé,” which showcases a wide range, featuring tracks flirting with arena rock grandiosity (the sinister anti-love anthem ‘Nasty’) and more chilled and soulful ballads (‘I Don’t Wanna Die’ and ‘Automatic Heart’). The Soul Pop outfit puts on one hell of a live show too, with an on stage chemistry that only comes from musicians with years of experience playing together. See them Brooklyn band when they play Knitting Factory on Aug 26th. – Paul Jordan Talbot