We’re doing a ticket giveaway for this Thursday’s sold-out Hoodie Allen show at Underground Arts. So if you feel like starting your weekend early, enter for a chance to win a pair of tix by sending us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Fame Is For Assholes.” Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency).
NYC
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NYC Artists on the rise: Folding Legs
Stylish melodic songwriting and charismatic female vocals is what NYC based trio Folding Legs brings to our sonic table with their debut EP "Drown in Light," released in late 2013. If – upon listening – you happen to hear some kind of old continent element to their music, that’s because two fourths of the band hails from across the pond (Vienna and Stockholm, origin of lead singer Katharina Stenbeck). In particular, we hear a little bit of two European artists we like a lot: Turin Brakes and Likke Li. There aren’t a lot of bands with this kind of grown up alternative melodic sound in NYC, and Folding Legs pull it off really well for a brand new band. You’ll have the opportunity to see them live at Rough Trade on Friday May 16 with Stargazy.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Philadelphia
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Congenital Death Opening for Jarhead Fertilizer at Duff Gardens May 12
Congenital Death went to Massachusetts last month to record a new album with lovechild’s Zach Weeks. So the pulverizing hardcore four-piece should provide a tight performance of new material when opening for the death cries of Ocean City, MD’s Jarhead Fertilizer tonight at West Philly’s Duff Gardens along with Skin Graft and Past Tense. (Note: There was a last minute venue change from South Philly’s Titan House.) Congenital Death also recently released an explosive new single, “Ground Flesh,” for Raleigh, NC’s To Live A Lie Records’ latest compilation LP, which you can thrash violently to below. Duff Gardens, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 7pm, $5, All Ages (Photo by Brian Wilson) – Alexis V.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Make Out San Francisco” – Gorgeous Porch
Orbit to Leslie‘s frontman Chris Wood began playing around with doo-wop in lo-fi on the band’s EP Preppy Spooky. With his latest project Gorgeous Porch, he continues to experiment with the genre intermingling Casio beats and dreamy melodies to create an eerily beautiful groove. Check out "Make Out San Fransisco" (below), which opens his EP Moomania that was recorded with the collaborative help of Pat Bradley. Enjoy! (Photo by Amy Mulligan)
Nashville
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Thom Donovan Album Release Show The Basement 6.11
June 17th is the release date for pop experimentalist Thom Donovan. Titled "Canon," it will be his third album in his efforts as a solo artist. He has spent years as a studio and touring musician before forming his own band, Lapush, and subsequently splitting off again in pursuit of bending pop music to his classically-trained sensibilities. Such endeavors result in high-brow concepts such as tracks inspired by poems from 1562 ("The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet," Arthur Brooke) with unusual instrumentation and a mind towards ear-catching repetition, like his first single, "Shipwreck." The video is an absolute feast for the sense, featuring accomplished vocalist Ruby Amanfu. The album release party for "Canon" is scheduled for June 11th at The Basement. -Terra James-Jura
Portland
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What The Festival?! 2014
This June 19-22, Central Oregon plays host to the third annual What The Festival, which boasts a stellar lineup this year that includes a handful of great local artists. From the headliners to the early sets by up and comers, music fans will have many opportunities to see what this region has in it’s electronic suitcase, while partying night and day.
While we would love to rightfully claim festival headliner Washed Out as one of Portland’s own, having written the theme song to Portlandia, he hails from the other side of the country. However, on the same musical plane and also performoing at WTF, is Portland’s homie Emancipator. Producing worldly chillwave music at a high level, he mixes in a variety of live instrumentation, which should be highly showcased at this festival as he will be backed by his band, the Emancipator Ensamble.
Another well known local name on the bill is Natasha Kmeto, who has steadily been on the rise with four albums and a strong national following. Her R&B voice matches well with the dark and laid-back beats that she sings over. WTF is just one of many festivals she will be playing at this summer.
Local producers Solovox (who is currently featured in the Deli Portland’s Artist of the Month poll)and Manoj will deliver energetic dancy sets. Solovox is a live mixer and synth wizard. His music will take you on a funk driven ride that will result in you losing your sunglasses. Manoj mixes bouncy beats that have made him a master at the art of dance music. Other notable Oregon acts are the bass heavy Mr. Wu and Octoban.
It can be easy for larger-scale festivals to neglect local influence. But with a packed lineup of local DJs and surrounded by spectacular scenery, What The Festival Is staying true to it’s Oregon colors. Get tickets to WTF here.
– Colin Hudson
Philadelphia
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Free Download: Daytrotter Session – Chris Kasper
Daytrotter recently posted a new session from local singer-songwriter Chris Kasper. You can download it for free HERE (w/a membership). The session is made up of songs from his latest LP Bagabones. (Illustration by Johnnie Cluney)
Portland
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St. Johns Bizarre 5.10.14
Today officially kicks off street festival season around many parts of town, particularly with the 8th annual open air craft fair of St. Johns Bizarre. Taking place in front of the towering St. Johns Bridge, the day long event features local artists and activities for crafty folks and families, as well as an eclectic musical line-up representing many genres through local artists. This year’s bill boasts beautiful soul music from Ural Thomas and the Pain, fuzzy rock from Summer Cannibals, hip hop from Illmaculate, experimental pop from AAN, and modern Mexican composition from Edna Vasquez. Check out the full schedule for the Bizarre here.
If that doesn’t have it covered for the whole family, throw in the puppet critters from Red Yarn and the Deep Woods Ramblers for the kiddos, and a PARADE, and we have a nice afternoon stroll. Also, it is entirely free, so just bring a smile and an umbrella.
– Brandy Crowe
Feels Like Home Ep #38 Ural Thomas – "Pain Is The Name Of Your Game" from INTOTHEWOODS.TV on Vimeo.
Philadelphia
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The 11th Annual Art Star Craft Bazaar at The Great Plaza May 10 & 11
Just in time to complete your last minute Mother’s Day shopping, the Art Star Craft Bazaar returns for its 11th year running to The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The popular riverside park will be filled to the brim with 100+ craft vendors selling their goods, and there will also be arts & craft demos, a cut & paste photobooth, and plenty of food trucks to enjoy. And in the center of it all will be a live music stage that will feature some interesting local musicians on both days. On Saturday, afternoon Oldermost should impress when they perform songs from their latest album I Live Here Now. And on Sunday, Kwesi K will showcase why his latest EP Lovely has been garnering him a lot of praise. Saturday will also see Levee Drivers deliver their dynamic blues-tinged rockabilly, meanwhile Sunday will feature the first of many free outdoor shows that Johnny Showcase will be performing in the month of May. Also playing over the weekend will be Liz & the Lost Boys, Royal Shoals, Wilbur, Khari Mateen, and many more. The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard (between Chestnut and Walnut Sts.), 12pm, Free, All Ages – Bill McThrill
L.A.
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Nightmare the Cat Announce Debut LP
Ah, the fated lyric video! Nightmare the Cat are the latest to give us a first unveiling through sound and words, and with good reason, since they’ve officially announced the release of their debut full-length Simple. It comes on the heels of their much-celebrated EP of the same name (so much for keeping things simple, right?), and it presents the band in all its anthemic glory – the song works as some sort of dance/rock hybrid, incorporating crunchy guitar riffs equipped with the soulful vocals of Django Stewart.
Catch them opening for Neon Trees at the WIltern on June 14. Simple will be released via Capitol on July 8.
San Francisco
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Meat Market The Okmoniks The Beat-Offs and Petty Things Play Hemlock Tavern TONIGHT
A superb lineup featuring The Okmoniks, Meat Market, The Beat-Offs and Petty Things curated by Shirley Sparks Presents goes down tonight at the Hemlock Tavern
Meat Market is a hardworking scene approved Oakland based band that sonically blends elements of punk, surf and garage rock. The Beat-Offs are a fairly new San Francisco-based band – go to the show to hear what they sound like, because the band doesn’t have any music posted on the internet yet. Petty Things is a band from Arizona, and this year, this garage pop band released a full length album on Gnar Tapes and Rubber Brother Records called Year of the Dog. And last but not least are The Okmoniks. As a band based in Arizona and California, they play kicky keyboard-heavy tunes that will have you dancing. For further reference, be sure to check out their release Party Fever on Slovenly Recordings. –Erin Dage
San Francisco
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Psychic Jiu Jitsu Supports Sub Pop Artists Rose Windows at Brick and Mortar Music Hall TONIGHT
Tonight, Brick and Mortar Music Hall is hosting a show of the psych rock variety with Rose Windows and Psychic Jiu-Jitsu.
Psychic Jiu-Jitsu is a San Francisco-based band who plays spacey, psych-influenced tunes. Their neo psychedelic live performances are raw, tripped out and esoterically potent. Rose Windows is a band hailing from Seattle, Washington. They blend elements of grunge and psychedelic music, and have recently released a new single entitled, There is a Light. They’re signed to the legendary record label, Sub Pop and are currently stopping through San Francisco on their west coast tour.
If you’re looking to get your chakras rattled and your third eye cleansed, make your way out to this show!