Dead Rider (aka D. Rider) have a new album, Chills on Glass, coming out through Drag City this March. The label released an ominous video last week announcing the project. The band also joined twitter last week and you can follow them @deadriderband.
New England
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Answerman experiments with garage, punk and shoegaze on “The Way You Want” EP
Released earlier this month, Answerman’s The Way You Want EP is a fun, short dive into the worlds of shoegaze and garage rock. The EP’s six songs are full of simple yet catchy and gripping riffs and chord progressions, with vocalist Sam Pitino’s talk-singing often filtered or muffled to become part of the instrumental rather than something shoved into the foreground. On this EP, it works: just take a listen to “Pie Eater Starfish.” The Way You Want has its surprises as well, such as the grinding guitars that drop on slowed-down track “Bad Arm” and the dinky drum machine tick on the final bridge of “Fall.” – Jake Reed
Philadelphia
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Tuesday Tune-Out w/No Other & Westboro Baptist Choir at PhilaMOCA Jan. 14
Tonight, DIY PHL continues its curation of Tuesday Tune-Out with assistance from Permanent Wave. Headlining the evening will be No Other, the latest project from Maria T (Bedroom Problems) backed by Carly M (The Pretty Greens) and Laura C (Helmsman). Named after Gene Clark’s cult classic album, the rock trio released their debut EP towards the end of last year entitled I Believe in Werner Herzog, which was fueled by the single “Destruction Song” and recorded at West Philly’s Sex Dungeon. They’ll also be joined on the bill by explosive punk outfit Westboro Baptist Choir. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $5, All Ages – Alexis V.
New England
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iiii ends 2013 on a high note
iiii (pronounced “four”) capped off 2013 with two releases: its self-titled debut album in November and the EP Run iiii Cover in December. The group’s brand of R&B is breezy, jazzy and fun, carried by Laila Smith’s smooth, skillful voice. “Sweet Talk,” from its December EP, will have you dancing without even realizing it – jumpy piano and jittery drums give the song an effortless, inescapable groove. If you’re in the mood for something slower, check out the ballad “A Case of You,” wherein Smith sings, “I could drink a case of you, darling, and I’d still be on my feet.” On the other hand, if you like the classics, download closing track “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” which the band makes its own with the help of time signature changes and an extra dose of upright bass. – Jake Reed
Philadelphia
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New Video: “Anybody’s Girl” (The Lawsuits Cover) – Ron Gallo
Check out this beautiful, laidback cover of The Lawsuits‘ "Anybody’s Girl" by Ron Gallo (of Toy Soldiers) for Root Down In The Shadow‘s #CoverClub! It was recorded at West Philly’s Nomad Recording Studio and directed by Bob Sweeney. Enjoy!
New England
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New England’s Open Submission Results for The Deli Magazine’s Year End Poll, 2013
The first phase of the Deli New England’s Year End Poll has come to an end – and we have the results. The Open Submissions leaders are a testament to the diversity of talents in the New England area, ranging from genres like Surf Rock to Ambient and Prog Metal.
Of course, the Deli New England editor wasn’t eligible to vote for the bands in the New England scene. Instead, the submissions were voted on by three other editors, including Deli Editor-In-Chief Paolo De Gregorio.
Acts advancing to our Readers/Fans Poll with a ranking above 7.5:
1. Pale Cowboy (Alt Folk) – 9
2. Magic Island (Indie Rock) – 8.33
Honorable Mentions (ranked above 7.0):
Blackbutton (Alt Rock) – 7.33
Total submissions from the New England scene: 85
WHAT’S NEXT: Now that the first stage of the poll has come to a close, the next step is to unveil the artists nominated by our local jurors: venue promoters, bloggers, etc. (In other words, the people who know the scene best.) Then, our readers and writers will get a chance to vote on the poll.
A big thanks again to all of the bands who submitted their music. We hope to see you all continue to write the music that makes New England such a rich and diverse local scene.
The Deli Staff
NYC
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Deli Best of NYC 2013 – Open Submission Results for ELECTRONIC
Relentlessly, like a meth cook with lung cancer, we keep delivering piles of what we know to do best: list of names of exciting emerging NYC bands! Here are the results for our Best of NYC Poll for Emerging Artists.
After giving you some shiny new artists for the Indie Pop, Alt Rock, Alt Folk, Hip Hop and Revival Rock category, it’s time for ELECTRONIC! Lots of submissions and lots good stuff here, as always it was very very hard to choose just 5 artists.
Total submissions in this category: 36
Artists Qualified to the next stage (Readers’ Poll, starting around 01.15):
1. Blank Paper – 8.5 (out of 10)
2. Brothertiger – 8.3
3. Kodacrome – 8.16
4. Leverage Models – 8
4. Twintapes – 8
Honorable Mentions (scores above 7):
Young Heel, Club Girls, Meridian, Beca, Ramses Alexandre, Lip Talk, Kris Keyser, Ghastly City Sleep, Manicanparty, New Myths, Ballroom jacks, Challenger, Loveskills, Con Vos, Dead Pop Stars Society, El Rio, Haunted Echo, Syvia.
Jurors: Dawn Reed (Deli DC Area), Jake Reed (Deli New England), PDG (Deli NYC)
Stay tuned for more results, and then for the readers’ poll!
The Deli’s Staff
NYC
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Spirit Animal wins The Deli’s Year End Poll ALT ROCK Open Submissions
Spirit Animal breaks out on their latest fun filled party anthem record with ‘The Black Jack White’ (streaming). We wish this would have came out in the summer because it’s begging to be blasted out of our windows. In the 4 track EP Kingdom Phylum, it’s sometimes funky and always fun. We wouldn’t be surprised if Beck (Midnight Vultures era) is the king of this realm, and Alexis Krauss (Sleigh Bells) is the Queen – but Spirit Animal are definitely the party makers.
You can join in on the fun and pledge your lineage to their kingdom, and maybe even find your own Spirit Animal in the process on January 31st @ Webster Hall. – Joe Fish
NYC
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From The Deli NYC’s submissions: The Cartwheelers
There’s nothing wrong with a little fun right? There could be worse reasons to love the music we do, and The Cartwheelers already know this about you. And expressly for this purpose: this Jersey punk duo for their latest EP ‘Hot Socks! It’s… The Cartwheelers’ have compiled the fastest set of party tracks we’ve heard in awhile.
From a friend’s attempt to hide his heroin habit (‘Heroin’), to losing money to sketchy characters (‘Loan Shark’), this band may deal with the some uncommon situation (although we all have occasional money issues), but for them… it’s just another part of life’s bizarre, crazy, and very weird journey. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This band submitted their music for coverage here.
NYC
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From The Deli NYC’s submissions: Todd Kramer
Meet Todd Kramer: one part country, one part singer/songwriter, and one part blue-eyed heartbreaker. Though it seems all he can sing about these days is the damage done to his own heart.
New EP ‘One Pair of Eyes’ carries a torch for broken hearts everywhere in songs like ‘Empty Cup’ and ‘Numb.’ Honest expressions of what it’s like to lose someone you’re close to, but Todd’s also ready to turn up the knobs and let a burning guitar solo rip through whatever’s troubling you too. Check out closer ‘Redeye’ for more on that. Listen below and check him out January 16th when he plays at Sidewalk Cafe. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This band submitted their music for coverage here.
San Francisco
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Connan Mockisan Disappearing People Faux Canada Play Bottom of the Hill – 1/15
Are you yearning to see an awesome psych rock show this week?? This Wednesday, Bay Area darlings Disappearing People and Faux Canada will be joining New Zealand psych-pop act Connan Mockisan at Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. Opening the show is indie-pop trio, Faux Canada, who embrace synthesizers and give an electronic update to indie rock bands of yore. Oakland’s duo, Disappearing People will change the pace of the show, blending elements of psych-rock and fuzzed-out lo-fi music to create durational musical compositions. This band is nothing short of trippy. And last but not least, there’s the headliner Connan Mockisan who has made it to California from across the pond. Mockisan crafts slowly building, twee-like, psych-pop. The artist has been making waves with his most recent album, Caramel. That said, catch Mockisan before he flees the states! –Erin Dage
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Saguenay” – Telequanta
Below is a new jam from electronic producer Telequanta, a.k.a. J. Termini, called "Saguenay." He will be releasing his new EP Metaverse later this year via Data Garden. Looks like the Philly indie electronic label/event production collaborative has a lot going on in 2014.