With modest beginnings as a DIY YouTube recording teen, New Jersey’s Mree’s songs and videos made her an (almost) instant internet success story. Her production and pop sensibilities have the potential to expand her audience far beyond the Folk scene. Her new album "Winterwell," released in August, reveals beautifully mixed and thought-out soundscape to accompany every one of her songs. – Links: Paul Jordan Talbot interview with Mree.
Nashville
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Danny Trashville Releases “The Great Unknown”
Danny Trashville might be Matt Freeman stepping away from Rancid and ditching his boots and braces to perform his secret cache of folk songs incognito. “The Great Unknown” is the title of his newest album, released just this past Saturday. Trashville’s compositions could easily read as punk rock; they cover similar subject matter (heartbreak, travel, brawls and pawn shops) and his coarse voice sounds abraded by a rough life, and maybe one too many basement shows. The official launch party took place in Shawnee, OK, but Danny Trashville is performing at Kimbro’s Café this Monday evening for all those that couldn’t make it. –Terra James-Jura
Philadelphia
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Avery Rosewater Opening for Elf Power at The Boot & Saddle Oct. 6
Playing an opening set tonight at The Boot & Saddle is Avery Rosewater, featuring lead singer Julien Rossow-Greenberg (of Arches fame). The band will be laying down some devastatingly catchy pop-rock. I’m especially hoping to hear a few new tunes off their upcoming album, which is expected to be released this fall. The first single of this impending project, “Two Bridges,” recently hit the internet, and its mature and poppy sound left me wanting more. Also performing is the grungier half marching band/half indie mini-orchestra, Folklore. Fronted by Jimmy Hughes, who actually got his start in Athens, GA performing with the evening’s headliner. The jangling alt-rockers, Elf Power, have just announced October tour dates with Neutral Milk Hotel as well as news of a new album Sunlight on the Moon also prepped for release this month. The Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 9pm, $10 – $12, 21+ (Photo by Bobby Heinemann) – Maggie Grabmeier
San Francisco
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The Phenomenauts The Kegels and Fake Your Own Death at Rickshaw Stop TONIGHT
Rickshaw Stop will be hosting a night of bay area pop punk TONIGHT! The Phenomenauts will be headlining the night with their space-centric and playful punk sounds, tall TUK shoes, and eccentric stage show. The Kegels take on a reminiscent 90s punk sound that sonically resembles the likes of bands such as NOFX, with melodic dual guitar solos and “oooh oooh” choruses. Fake Your Own Death changes up the night, with new wave-esque vocals. Their sound, with is more contemporary alternative, basic, clean and simple – with a mild tempered melody and rhythm section, and balanced vocals. From the 90s punk blasts from the past to the adult rock styling of Fake Your Own Death, the night is a nice stray away from the clichés of independent music today. This show will be an interesting one that you won’t want to miss. – Victor Casillas Valle
Philadelphia
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River City Festival 2013 w/Vacationer, Cheers Elephant & More at Penn Treaty Park Oct. 5
If you’re looking for a good pre-game event to check out before our 5th Anniversary Bash at Philamoca tonight, then you might want to consider the 6th Annual River City Festival at Penn Treaty Park. The event will feature a 5k run, a beer tent that benefits the Fishtown Neighbors Association, plenty of arts & craft vendors, kids activities, and local talent for your entertainment. While The Fractals open things up with their chord progression heavy harmonious rock, Vacationer close things out with their vibrant synth-laden, feel-good tunes. And Cheers Elephant will round out the lineup with their rootsy psychedelic pop-rock and three part harmonies. The event will also feature music from American Babies and John Francis & the Midnight Choir. Penn Treaty Park, 1341 N. Delaware Ave., 12pm, Free, All Ages – Bill McThrill
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, October 4 – 6
Howdy!
So it shouldn’t be hard to figure out where The Deli Philly staff will be this weekend. On Saturday, we’ll be dressed in our finest vintage threads and celebrating our 5th anniversary with a major bash at PhilaMOCA. We are truly honored to have the sexified sounds of Night Panther, the jangly, power-pop goodness of Literature, and the wit and warmth of indie popsters The Homophones to help us throw down for this momentous occasion. We’ll also be pre-gaming with a cocktail hour before the music starts, and there will be prizes like passes to a R5 show (sold out or not) awarded for the best vintage outfit that we come across that evening. Special thanks to our event sponsors Art in the Age, Narragansett, Tito’s Vodka, Spodee Wine and La Colombe for the tasty beverages. They will be happily consumed.
BTW: I just wanted to say that it’s been so much fun and an honor to watch, cover and be a part of the wonderful things that have been going on these last five years in Philly’s indie music community. I also wanted to thank all the writers, photographers and readers of the site who have contributed to making The Deli Philly what it is today. It could have never been done without you. I came to working with The Deli Magazine as a fan, and I have always thought of it as a fanzine – something for all to take part in. I am proud that tradition still continues to this day. It’s been amazing getting to know many of the talented and generous folks in the trenches helping to make a positive difference locally, which in turn, (I hope) will spread worldwide. I am excited to see/hear what the next five years will bring to our music community.
With so much love!
Q.D. Tran
Executive Editor – The Deli Magazine
P.S.
“Party on, Wayne.”
“Party on, Garth.”
Other things happening this weekend that won’t be as good as The Deli Philly’s 5th Anniversary Bash…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI The Kalob Griffin Band, Chelsea Mitchell
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ayeaye, SAT (Early) Duffy’s Cut, Maddog Surrender, (Downstairs) Harsh Vibes, Keepers, (Upstairs) SGNLS, SUN (Downstairs) Stinking Lizaveta, (Upstairs) The Diaphone, Geology
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Belgrade, Little Big League, SAT Split Red, SUN Folklore, Avery Rosewater
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Kick Back Tomorrow, About A Million, SAT Post Sun Times
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Leithgow Fest w/Rich Mystics, Black Stars, Levee Drivers, The Gallerist, The Rivals, SUN Mumblr, Marietta, Smoother
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Tinmouth, SAT Voss, Skrewtape, Davon, Ill Dill Tha Vill
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Haggard, SUN Red Skiles’ Country Ramblers
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT (Early) Bruno Joseph, Natalie Chapkis, Dani Mari, Paul Saint John, (Late) Elwood James Band
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Sindia, Steady Hands, Kill3r Whale
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) SAT Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers, SUN Kings & Comrades, 44 Steady
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) Hired Guns Blues Band, SAT Sylvia Platypus
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Toby Lightman, Lily Mae, SUN The Burgeoning, Bey
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Once They Were, Aaron Hehl, Melissa Clampffer, SAT eric13, Big Stall, Bunny Savage
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Avataria, Snoozer, Hoser, Rasputin’s Secret Police
RUBA Club (414 Green St.) SAT Ali Wadsworth Release Party
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Chaos Thompson, Great Endangered, Andrew Jude, Old Soul, SAT K-Floor
Penn Treaty Park (1341 N. Delaware Ave.) River City Festival w/Vacationer, Cheers Elephant, American Babies, John Francis & the Midnight Choir
Pageant Soloveev (607 Bainbridge St.) FRI Superlith, James Strong
The Dream Oven (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN The Ambulars, Dingus, Bad America
Sam’s Vegan Steak House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Fucked Teeth, Teenage Priests
West Kensington Ministry (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Lux Perpetua, SandCastle, Snow Caps
Mount Misery (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Alex G, Moon Bounce, Pill Friends
NYC
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From The Deli NYC’s submissions: Glass Elephant
A band laid-back and emotional at the same time, Glass Elephant aims to put these contradictions to rest on their strong debut ‘Atlantic.’ Filled with soft crooning rock that gets lost at sea amidst reverb-drenched guitars, Russ Flynn’s slightly country-tinged baritone, and a couple lullaby woodwinds, the record is a good start to what could be an exciting addition to our borough’s beach-themed psych rock set.
The Brooklyn band is announcing new shows soon (but spent the summer in the studio in a seaside home out on Long Island to record a new EP). Check out ‘Breakwater’ below in the meantime. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This band submitted their music for coverage here.
Chicago
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Ghastly Menance @ Township
Ghastly Menance is working on their full-length debut album and gave us a taste of it back in August with "80’s".
You can catch Ghastly Menance at Township on October 8th.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Too Much” – Residuels
Below is a new rocker called "Too Much" from Residuels to get you pumped up for tonight’s show at Underground Arts. They’ll also be opening for Black Lips and Tweens on November 7 at the First Unitarian Church so don’t sleep on that show!
Philadelphia
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Leather & Residuels Opening for The Oblivians & The Strapping Fieldhands at Underground Arts Oct. 4
Hardcore outfit Leather understands the power of ferocity playing with a raw undeterred one speed-fits all determination that will shake the pillars of Underground Arts tonight and smack you in the face. The unfiltered garage reverb loaded alliance of Moon Women frontman Justin Pittney and Creepoid drummer Pat Troxell known as Residuels will also be on display creating a carnal retro feeling sound filled with raunchy guitar licks a steady-driving backbeat and guttural vocals. They will be setting the stage for the re-formed garage-punk trio The Oblivians and the forefathers of Philly indie rock The Strapping Fieldhands. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $15, 21+ – Michael Colavita
Chicago
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Pillars and Tongues
Several weeks ago we shared with you the latest single from the new album End-Dances from Pillars and Tongues, "Knifelike". Now the band has released a David Sampson directed video for the track.
You can catch Pillars and Tongues at The Burlington on Oct. 12th.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Dust In The Gold Sack” – Swearin’
Here’s a new track from Swearin’ called "Dust In The Gold Sack," which recently premiered over at UK-based The Line of Best Fit. It’s off their upcoming LP Surfing Strange that will be released on November 4 via Wichita Recordings/Salinas Records. Enjoy!