Nashville pop group The Daily Howl closed out the Ugly-X-Mas Sweater Show at The High Watt last Sunday Night with an energized set full of pogo-bouncing and hip-snapping. Their take on cautious, “Button-Up-Rock” (as I like to call it), reminded me of an even more radio friendly version of Jet, and who knows, you might be hearing the title track off their latest EP "Revolver" at Titans’ kickoffs, instead of the Melbourne rockers. The Daily Howl has been causing some buzz around town lately and just had a short clip of “Revolver” on ABC’s “Nashville” on December 4th. Although I don’t buy into The Daily Howl’s self-proclaimed title as the “Revival of Nashville Garage Rock” (because how do you revive the living?), they do know how to have fun on stage and subsequently create a good time for everyone. -Michael Perry
The Intelligence plays Los Globos on 12.6
I can’t even begin to fully scratch the surface of The Intelligence. In their latest release Everybody’s Got It Easy But Me, listeners get a feel for how the album will sound, garage mixed with revival punk and 60’s psychedelic rock. The guitar strums last for days, tripping out every listener as the Casio piano enters stage left with its mellowed transitions into a lazy Sunday afternoon. Lars Finberg is a great musician, and is less than simple with his instruments, but his quirky perspectives brings back the lost art of trippy garage punk rock and feels like you’re listening to a throwback album circa 1986. The band can help you find peace in your week while getting down to their unique musicianship at least for a good 40 minutes. They’re a loud, backyard concert that never ends, and you kind of don’t want it to. – Kayla Hay
Charlatan @ Subt (Tonight!)
Charlatan is the captivating Psych-Pop sounds of Omar Rashan. His self-titled, self-recorded, self-released debut album was arrived this week. Rashan is incredibly talented and that talent shines through on each track of this noisy and energetic debut.
You can catch Charlatan tonight, December 5th at Subt with Jolly Korea, Rocket Miner, and Solemn Meant Walks.
Fat Possum Announce Release Date for The Districts’ New EP
New Video: “We’ve Been Had” (Live) – The Walkmen
Check out what could be The Walkmen‘s swan song before going on an "extreme hiatus"! It’s a performance of their oldie "We’ve Been Had" that closed out last night’s fundraiser for the Rail Park at Union Transfer. Special thanks to Conor Meara for sharing, and you can also view the band’s set opener "Red Moon" with members of Sun Ra Arkestra on horns and the first song in the encore "138 Street" HERE.
Tri-State Indie Announce Lineup for Lou Reed Tribute
Our pals at Tri-State Indie have put together a tribute concert for legendary rocker Lou Reed this Saturday, December 7 at World Cafe Live. They’ve tapped into Philly’s music scene to honor the "Godfather of Indie Rock." They just announced yesterday that the event will feature local favorites like Dominic Angellela (of DRGN KING), Levee Drivers, The Districts, Weekender, Divers, Keepers, Our Griffins, Black Stars, Nero Catalano (of Work Drugs) and many others who will be performing beloved works by Lou and The Velvet Underground. (You can check out the entire list of performers and more info about the night HERE.) Proceeds from the evening will go to local charities MANNA and Philabundance.
NYC bands on the rise: Haybaby plays Grand Victory tomorrow (12.06)
Brooklyn’s raggedy indie-rockers Haybaby are great for rocking out to, but their songs are also very catchy and tense at once, in a way that’s at times vaguely reminiscent of The Breeders or, depending on the song, Pavement. The lively trio offers a refreshing alternative yet punk/thrash sound, something that molds the techniques we’ve all heard before into something new and exciting. Leslie Hong’s adorable female vocals pair nicely with Zach & Sam’s counterparts. They just released a noteweorthy 4-track EP titled SUPERPRESENT in October, which you can listen to below via Bandcamp, and they’re set to play The Grand Victory on Friday 12.06 as part of a stacked lineup including Low Fat Getting High, Hunktronik & Jangula. – Michael Haskoor (@Tweetskoor)
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Myrrias Combines Forces at Ortlieb’s Dec. 5
Storyman releases debut album ‘This Time Around’ + plays Webster Hall tomorrow (12.06)
When we heard The Guggenheim Grotto changed their name to Storyman, we wasn’t expecting much more than that, a new set of clothes on a well-worn groove. But the Brooklyn-by-Ireland alt pop group has done far more than updating monikers. The songwriting duo of Kevin May and Mick Lynch has expanded from their coffeehouse roots to include a huge landscape filled with abstract imagery and moving lyrics. It’s quite a stylistic shift, and is captured well by producer Chris Kuffner for the band’s just-released debut ‘This Time Around.’ Check out the video for first single ‘Coming Home’ below to see the duo decorate the city with word bubbles held up by a cast of tourists and oddities you’ll only find in New York. See Storyman Live tomorrow (12.06 at Webster Hall. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
Seasick Mama plays Santos Party House tonight (12.05)
Former Deli NYC artist of the month Seasick Mama has been hard at work in 2013, releasing a new EP entitled "Tip Top Shaped" in early November, shooting and unveiling a remarkable video in the Dominican Republic (streaming below), and booking a series of shows and interviews (including this one).
Front lady/model Marial Eve Moon will perform with her band Santos Party House tonight (12.05).
New Cop Problem EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Cop Problem sound fuckin’ pissed on their new EP Buried Beneath White Noise, but then again, they always do. The Philly crust punks tear through the four tracks on their record like a rabid dog who gets backed into a corner. It’s either you or them. The EP was recorded, mixed and masterd by Will Yip at Studio 4. Cop Problem will be performing this Sunday, December 8 at Kung Fu Necktie.