New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Bear Weather is fronted by Michael Fawnsluh and the trio released a very intimate album dedicated to Michael’s Grandmother who passed away this past year. Michael vocals through out the collection of songs brings that perfect blend of warble and yelp to match the emotion.
Fawsluh is joined by James Poyhonen and Aaron Cooper and Right In The Whalehouse is available for free through the band’s bandcamp.
6minor Films has been working on a documentary series entitled “Songwriters,” focused on Nashville’s population of, well, you can figure it out. They’ve interviewed six Nashville artists from different genres on their songwriting process and motivation behind it, dedicating an episode to each group. One of the bands questioned is Them Vibes, a name that finds its way onto the Deli Nashville here and there. The entire series is a fascinating look at the space between an ‘idea nugget’ and the finished product, and all the work and intangibles that fill it. Take a look HERE at the Season One trailer to see if you recognize anyone! –Terra James-Jura
Now that you’ve seen the results of our 2013 Open Submissions and learned a bit more about the artists that came in first place, second place and third place in that portion of the poll (and of course, the runner-ups) the Readers’ Poll is now open. Fans and Deli New England readers can click the link below to cast their vote for the 2013 Deli New England Emerging Artist of the Year.
This week we’d like to highlight one of the supporters of our local music scene, Dennise Kowalcyke. She’s the station manager at KZME, a radio station which focuses on playing music from local bands and promoting their art through the airwaves. Ben was able to chat with Dennise about the station’s history, future goals and their mutual love for rigsketball in an interview filled with insight into how KZME became a staple in our local scene. Read the full interview here!
KZME just launched a fundraiser to help their listener-supported radio going, go here to learn more info and show your support.
Painted Palms’ newest album out on Polyvinyl is lushness exemplified. Though Forever was just released in what some may consider the dead of winter, the album gives off a Summer vibe. With light and airy pop tunes such as “Too High” and “Soft Hammer,” the San Francisco duo comprised of cousins Christopher Prudhomme and Reese Donohue gives nods to the Beach Boys. Making sure that they aren’t another ‘60s pop revival band, the band brings electronic elements into their sonic stylings. All of these factors come together to form the cohesive pop duo that is Painted Palms.
So, if you’re interested in seeing what Painted Palms has to offer, be sure to see them at their album release party TONIGHT at Rickshaw Stop with Soft Metals and Melted Toys. –Erin Dage
The unexpected return of singer/songwriter Linda Perhacs can be genuinely described as a small miracle. The last we heard about the influencial singer/songwriter was in 1970, when she was considered an integral part of the West Coast psychedelic scene. That sole debut she recorded, Parallelograms, has become a valuable artifact for freak folk artists like Sufjan Stevens and Devendra Banhart, both of whom knew that Perhacs hadn’t sung her last farewell. "River of God" doesn’t stray too much from what made Perhacs such an enigmatic figure – the contemplative track ponders the existence of a higher power with a purity that’s far removed from the skepticism about faith that has increasingly grown in the last decade. That thought is inherently embedded in its delicate frame, one that becomes clearer as its gentle acoustic flourishes and haunting harmonies (backup vocals provided by Julia Holter) provide a funereal yet optimistic atmosphere. But the beauty of "God" matches with a simple, more potent message she shared recently on her facebook page: "Music can sooth the savage beast in everyone." No better words could describe this joyful emergence. – Juan Rodríguez
Dammit Hey Anna! Nothing reminds me of how cold it is outside quite like a great band talking about how much fun it is to laugh and play in the warm weather. But latest EP ‘Pompette’ has done just this to me: with tracks like ‘Tim McQue’ and ‘Pia’ brimming over with the shimmering, sunny and pop-tastic sensibility that is making this band of three sisters get noticed. The group might come across as modest and unpretentious, but Hey Anna’s music drives home a very clear message: get out of your house, and find yourself a piece of heaven. Do just that when you see the group play at The Bowery Electric next Friday night (Jan 24th), and check out ‘Dance Until 3’ below to hear tons of good reasons to keep active at odd hours of the day. Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best NYC songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Released by the local micro-label Aerial Ballet, the 2013 self-titled EP from Lamp brought forth an eclectic, haunting, but ultimately pop-filled sound. The band recently released a video for the one of the EP’s best tracks "Feel The Ghost".
You can catch Lamp at The Burlington on Jan 26th and at Subt on Feb 3rd.
