Jesse Marchant’s upcoming album, to be released on 9/9, leaves nothing left unsaid. The record is self-titled in the spirit of Marchant’s shift from moniker “JBM” to his own full name, and the tracks are an obvious reflection of this new found ownership of self. The collection offers the artist’s twangy baritone atop a poised acoustic guitar and a driven, at times hasty rhythm section that moves the tracks along. Lyrically, each of the eleven songs is accompanied by the spirit of a man who is moving onwards and upwards from heartbreak and disappointment, and it is this spirit that gives the compilation its soul. Listen to our favorite of the bunch “All Your Promise” here and keep an ear out for the upcoming release. – Jillian Dooley

Bueno has been a frequent name in our blog as of late.  It seems like every other week these Staten Island natives are playing a show somewhere, and rightfully so: they’re a live band with a lot to offer, including an upcoming debut album (entitled, Guilt) and a tour with Baked.  Bueno started out as an improvisation-based band, but their songs have slowly been making the transition towards a more structured environment; we see this in their very recently released single, "C-C-C-C-Convenient" (streaming) The song is one of nihilism and frustration, a feeling fully embodied by Luke Chiaruttini, whose half talking vocals set the stage for a raucously hard hitting track: "Things are more convenient than it was back then/Sometimes I forget what it was like back then/Things now easier, fun and fair/It’s nice to know that no one cares."  Bueno’s jammy influences are ones for the books, because they’ve got it down to a T.    They’re playing at The Silent Barn this Wednesday (8/20) – don’t miss their set at Baked’s record release show this Friday(8/22) because the lineup is one to blow you away: Ovlov, Bueno, Porches, and Baked.  – Jake Saunders 

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best guitar rock songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

 Caroline Says recently put forth 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong, a new album where the only mystery lies in the title. That doesn’t mean that the album is not subtle. It is perfect for the coming Autumn atmosphere, especially "Winter Is Cold", emanating the desire to curl up with a book and cup of tea, watching the world from the comfort of your seat. "My Fiance’s Pets" and the mildly upbeat "Ghost Pokes" share this intimacy and effervescent quality. That is the warmth and homespun quality felt from the album, making listening an enchantingly subdued and peaceful moment in time. 

On Wednesday, August 27th, Ruby My Dear will celebrate the official release of their forthcoming EP – from which they’ve already unveiled the single “Balloons” (streaming) – with a show at Glasslands Gallery in Brooklyn. While the bandmates hail from everywhere from Australia to New Jersey, they’ve settled down in New York City (of all places!), where they’ve been honing and perfecting their mellow electronic pop. Fronted by Aussie vocalist Gabbi Coenen, the quintet takes a rather experimental approach to their jazz-infused tracks, and the resulting sound is both eccentric and intriguing. It will be interesting to see the band translate their layered sonics onto the stage in a few weeks. If you like “Balloons,” don’t miss the release party at Glasslands on 08.27 with other talented local bands Throw Vision, Tiny Hazard, and recent Deli Artist of the Month Altopalo. – Jillian Dooley