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We can finally announce The Deli’s Official CMJ Music Marathon 2013 Showcases! The lineups are not 100% finalized – in particular the one for the Friday 10.18 shows at Pianos, we’ll posts updates soon.
As promised, we booked a few artists from the more than 850 online submissions. These bands are Steffaloo (LA), Loveskills (NYC), Walking Shapes (NYC), Howth (NYC), Dead Stars (NYC) and Goste (NYC).
The Deli’s Staff
Twin Forks, the new project of emo indie heartthrob and lead singer/guitarist of Dashboard Confessional Chris Carraba, hits the North Star Bar for their Philly premiere tonight. But it will also be a big show for former Deli Philly Featured Artist(s) Poll Winners Commonwealth Choir, as it will technically be the release party for their debut EP Shirtless, which they just shared a couple days ago. And if you purchased a ticket in advance off their Bandcamp page, you’ve probably listened to the EPs vibrant tracks a number of times now as it was part of the group’s pre-sale package deal that they were running. However, even if you didn’t, tonight will be the perfect time to experience why the band has been gaining a nice amount of buzz in a short amount of time. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 7 PM, $13.50 – $16, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Funny – we were just thinking last night that Work Drugs have their first all-ages show at the First Unitarian Church tomorrow with Lockets and Bridge Underwater so they be releasing a new song and video to promote it. And of course, we found them this morning in our email. It’s a laidback jam – even more so than the usual Work Drugs number, and this time, the band took footage from the 1992 stinker Captain Ron, featuring one of our least favorite actors Kurt Russell and a comedian who hasn’t made us laugh in a long time, Martin Short. There are also guest vocals on the track from Philly native Ryan Williams. You can download "Bellport Bay" for free HERE.
Fans of Justin Townes Earl, Alabama Shakes, or Old Crow Medicine Show may be familiar with their sometime-opening act Robert Ellis. The Nashville songwriter has set February 11th as the release date for his third album, “Lights from the Chemical Plant.” Ellis recorded it at The Casino in East Nashville with producer Jacquire King, who has worked with Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, and Kings of Leon. “Lights” is a stylistic departure from his previous folk and Americana roots, and is already receiving acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone. Ellis is preparing for an October tour with Deer Tick, and is no doubt at home practicing such crowd favorites as “Friends Like Those.” C’mon, not everyone can deadpan the words ‘chocolate puddin” in their lyrics. –Terra James-Jura
Rock n roll, oh God how I’ve missed you.
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Danny R. Phillips has been reporting on music of all types and covering the St. Joseph, MO music scene for well over a decade. He is a regular contributor to the nationally circulated BLURT Magazine and his work has appeared in The Pitch, The Omaha Reader, Missouri Life, The Regular Joe, Skyscraper Magazine, Popshifter, Hybrid Magazine, the websites Vocals on Top and Tuning Fork TV, Perfect Sound Forever, The Fader, and many others. |
The talented, female fronted – psychedelic, shoegaze experimental rock band, Breakdown Valentine is releasing their new EP, Beautiful Distraction today. We’re really into what Olivia Barchard is doing with her new music project (with guitarist Allen Davis and new drummer Andres Lopez), and we completely implore you to check out the band’s album release event at Rickshaw Shop TONIGHT. Supporting bands, Flaamingos and I Am Animal will bring a heady and sensual atmosphere to the night’s celebratory event.
Breakdown Valentine is a great sounding, succinctly beautiful, heavy live band. Their use of reverb and washed out guitar tones and synths along with live drums makes for a thick and sexy sonic experience. Barchard’s voice is elegant and professional. Make sure you make it out to the Rickshaw Shop to support this new and hardworking local band. -jordannah elizabeth
Brothers Giovan and Mario Polanco, aka Moons of Mars, are bringing their guitar-driven, indie electro-pop to The Echo tonight in celebration of the release of their debut EP, ‘Loser.’ Stream the title track below with its slick pop production and R&B influenced swagger. The unquestionably catchy tune gives you the impression the brotherly duo are embracing the donning of the suit and tie. They still maintain that rebellious JMSN attitude towards pop music that infuses just the right amount of grit into the arrangement. While the hook will be running through my head all day, it’s those sultry guitar licks that I’ll be dreaming about. Catch them with a full band live tonight at The Echo with Pop Noir and Beat Club. – Jacqueline Caruso
Buried Beds shared a new music video for the song "Future Ghost," earlier today via The Key. The track is off their new LP In Spirit (Devinyl), which just dropped yesterday, and the video was directed by Nate Johnson, who is also responsible for the lovely short film Small Stories. Buried Beds will be celebrating its release on Thursday, October 10 at The Boot & Saddle.
Rubblebucket, one of the most fun NYC based band to witness live (and also on record), originated from the very jammy Vermont scene, but through the years progressively morphed its musical offerings into a form of pop that’s at once multifaceted, danceable and extremely enjoyable. They just released a new EP entitled "Save Charlie" – the title track is streaming below, but yo ucan stream it in its entirety here. They’ll be playing at Rockwood Music Hall on October 1 – a way too small venue for them.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Friend Roulette, probably the most unusual chamber pop band in NYC, has just released with very cool video of their single "Lie" – enjoy on your monitor now, or live at Mercury Lounge on October 2.
Inland Traveler is that cozy bed and breakfast you pull over to and stay at for an evening. With their comforting blend of Appalachian harmony and gospel truths, the folk trio has a firm sense of family invested in their home recordings, and it shows in their latest single ‘November Moon‘. A song giving timely advice a home amid banjos and singer Katie Locke’s cooing alto. Check it out below and see the band when they play with Andrew James at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 on Wednesday, October 2nd. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This band submitted their music for coverage here.
We’ve been coming across the name GUNK on numerous DIY show bills for months now, but couldn’t find their music anywhere. Well, check out the psych-tinged indie-rock outfit’s surprisingly melodic yet fuzzy debut full-length album Gradual Shove! It’s available for purchase via local indie label Ranch Records.
