Philadelphia

Dogs on Acid w/The Spirit of the Beehive at Boot & Saddle Feb. 11

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After releasing their debut tracks via Ranch Records, local four-piece Dogs on Acid (featuring Peter Helmis, Joe Reinhart and Nick Tazza formerly of Algernon Cadwallader as well as Nate Dionne of Snowing) recently shared “Flushed,” which is one half of their forthcoming 7” via Asian Man Records. The song’s tumbling melodic momentum makes it a natural stuck-in-your-head rocker that leaves you wanting more. They’ll be headlining Boot & Saddle this evening, which will be their second show in Philly this week, and if you didn’t make it to the First Unitarian Church on Monday or did and just couldn’t get enough of Dogs on Acid, well, here’s your opportunity to check them out in one of the best sounding rooms in Philly. They’ll be joined by The Spirit of the Beehive, who play a range of highs and lows finding an unexpected middle ground between soothing hypnotic astral dream-pop and a denser, shoegazing atmosphere, filled with ever volatile stormy instrumentation that lies in waiting. The group’s musical outlook inhabits darkly clouded sonic terrain. In its intermediate lighter moments, the clouds soften revealing transitions of calm; however, behind that ray of light lies a persistent unforgiving torrential roar. Whether one prefers the calm or the storm, it’s easy to get sucked in. Also along for the ride are relative pop-punk newcomers Quit, who open a night full of intrigue that promises to catapult you toward the weekend. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita

NYC

NYC rapper Mike Wilson unveils video for “Red Matter”

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Mike Wilson’s album "Fenix" shows an MC of venerable versatility. While many rappers discover they have a flow and stick to a single application of it, Wilson explores his flow from track to track. Hailing from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, his Native Tongue roots often show, but he also conjures equal parts LA and ATL. His new video for the track “Red Matter” is pretty much a single verse laying out his mission statement as an MC. He boasts, “I hash tag three sixes and steal police sketches to hire new priests based on police records. My goal is to implode the world. That’s one method to see your soul suffer and get one off the checklist.” From hooks borrowed from Broadway musicals to Star Trek references, Mike Wilson is reflecting on the whole spectrum. – BrokeMC

Philadelphia

Debut Anomie EP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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Anomie, the solo venture/moniker of Field Mouse’s Rachel Browne, has released a new self-titled EP via Father/Daughter Records. The album includes contributions from fellow band member Andrew Futral on bass while the virtually omnipresent Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania, etc.) tackles percussion. These songs were written in California during a difficult time in Browne’s life, and they serve as a means of reflection and catharsis, which you can stream and purchase below. (Photo by Shervin Lainez)

Portland

Live 2.11 – Nic Gordon Benefit with Hustle & Drone, The Shivas, Talkative and Us Lights

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Last month, Portland local and friend of the music community, Nic Gordon, fell victim to a random act of violence that left him with head and brain injuries, and is currently going through physical therapy to regain speech.

The music community is responding by throwing a benefit show on Wednesday, Feb 11th at Rontoms (where Nic worked) to raise funds towards Nic’s medical expenses. And it’s a helluva stacked bill, featuring Laura Palmer’s Death Parade, Us Lights, Talkative, The Shivas and headliners Hustle & Drone. Music starts at 8pm and cover is a suggested donation of $5-10. All door proceeds and ten-percent of bar sales go towards the cause. There will also be a raffle held for band merchandise from Wampire, Blouse, Hustle & Drone, as well as live concert photo prints by Todd Walberg of each band on the bill. In addition, there will be 20 limited-run posters designed by Showdeer and hand-printed by Misplaced AK Screen Printing that will go to the first 20 folks to donate $20 or more at the door.

You shouldn’t need a good reason to see any of these bands by themselves, but all on a bill together and for a cause like this, it might be foolish not to be at Rontoms Wednesday night. 

– Travis Leipzig

 

Nashville

Best of Nashville 2014 for Emerging Artists, FINAL RESULTS: 1. ELEL, 2. BASECAMP, 3. Wings of Apollo

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Deli Nation,

Our Year End Poll for Emerging Nashville Artists was – as usual – a painstaking (and somewhat excruciating) process, but we pulled it off with remarkable flair!

Kudos to ELEL for winning The Deli NASHVILLE’s Artist of the year! The new Mom + Pop signees are poised to release their debut EP into the world on March 3rd. The 8-piece supergroup dish out some big, world-flavored indie pop, and their live show can be classified as one of the happiest places on earth. If you haven’t heard "40 Watt" yet, then for Chrissakes, here it is!

Electronic collaborators BASECAMP came in second. The trio have been building a following of their emotionally-charged, sparsely-produced music for the past few years. They recently have announced "Gradient" a live concert/dance series of all original music with local dance troupe Found Movement Group. More details and tickets are available HERE.

Wings of Apollo came in third in the overall vote in addition to sweeping our Reader’s Choice Poll. The trio released their epic "By Force" EP earlier in 2014, and are channeling their heavy metal talents into a new album this year.

Here is how it all went down: first, we let the local bands submit their music (for free), and got our Deli editors to pick the nominees. Then we polled a list of Nashville scene experts (our jury is listed under the chart) and asked them to nominate 3 more bands of their choice each. Then we polled our writers, then we polled our readers. We tried to keep things open for each single genre, from Indie Rock to Roots Music to Hip Hop.

If you are a geek interested in all the subtleties related to how this poll works, you can read its rules here (happy reading!). But if all you care about is the awesome new music Nashville produced in the year 2014, this list is all you need. Enjoy!

BEST OF 2014 POLL FOR EMERGING NASHVILLE ARTISTS
****** FINAL RESULTS ******
 
 ARTIST  
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R
TOT
  
1
 ELEL  
7
 
0
7
2
 BASECAMP  
5
 
0.017
5.017
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3
 Wings of Apollo  
3
 
2
5
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4
 Tetherball  
4
 
0.006
4.006
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5
 Chrome Pony  
3
1
0.003
4.003
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6
 Jawws  
4
 
0.001
4.001
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7
 Bentley Caldwell  
2
 
1.5
3.5
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8
 Goodbye June  
3
 
0.5
3.5
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9
 Anthony Adams & the Night Owls  
3
 
0.059
3.059
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10
 All Them Witches  
3
 
0.01
3.01
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11

 Gold Dash  
3
 
0.009
3.009
12
 Creature Comfort  
3
 
0.007
3.007
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13
 Music Band  
3
 
0.003
3.003
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14
 Steelism  
3
 
0.003
3.003
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15
 The Future  
3
 
0.003
3.003
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16
 Gunther Doug  
 
3
0.002
3.002
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17
 Sol Cat  
3
 
0.002
3.002
18
 Turbo Fruits  
3
 
0.002
3.002
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19
 Bully  
3
 
0.001
3.001
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20
 Chessboxer  
3
 
0.001
3.001
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21
 The Dead Deads  
2
 
1
3
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22
 Jung Youth  
3
 
0
3
23
 Forlorn Stranger  
2
 
0.066
2.066
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24
 David Newbould  
2
 
0.026
2.026
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25
 Red Wine Hangover  
2
 
0.022
2.022
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26
 The Lees of Memory  
2
 
0.021
2.021
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27
 Tower Defense  
2
 
0.011
2.011
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28
 Vinyl Thief  
 
2
0.007
2.007
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29
 BZRK  
2
 
0.004
2.004
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30
 Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes  
2
 
0.003
2.003
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31
 Thelma and the Sleaze  
2
 
0.003
2.003
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32
 Shy Guy  
2
 
0.002
2.002
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33
 Natural Child  
2
 
0.001
2.001
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34
 Tristen  
2
 
0.001
2.001
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35
 Evan P. Donahue  
2
 
0
2
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36
 The Harmaleighs  
 
1.5
0.034
1.534
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37
 I’m an Island  
 
1
0.5
1.5
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38
 Chalaxy  
1
 
0.068
1.068
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39
 Thom Donovan  
1
 
0.067
1.067
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40
 Smooth Hound Smith  
 
1
0.047
1.047
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41
 Kim Logan  
1
 
0.038
1.038
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42
 Year of October  
1
 
0.032
1.032
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43
 The Tip  
1
 
0.03
1.03
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44
 Charlie Whitten  
1
 
0.029
1.029
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45
 The Cold Stares  
1
 
0.022
1.022
Austin

Producer Haris Qureshi and Former ATXer Cory Kendrix Make the LA Connection

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Officially only one head on the track below is out of Austin these days, but we’re gonna go ahead and claim Cory Kendrix for the ATX, as he just recently made the move to Colorado after holdin’ it down here for many years. And hell, Houston’s only 3ish hours away, so we’ll take UZOY under the wing as well in the name of Texan solidarity. In that regard, this here hip-hop track released under the banner of Los Angeles rapper IKE and produced by Austin’s own Haris Qureshi is one hell of a good ATX-to-LA connection.

It’s a connection which it looks like we’ll be getting a good bit more of soon as well, as this track "You and Me" is just one part of upcoming long play Paradise, a full album of tracks by IKE and Qureshi soon to be released. "You and Me" alone is some highest caliber shit from beat to hook and all throughout, a track I’d put up against most anything out there right now. It’s mature and relatable, all about how livin’ is hard but better with someone good on your side, but it stays fun and jammable with not one weak part, and it doesn’t get bogged down a bit by its deep message. It’s outright killer shit y’all, and yet another example of how Austin is doin’ it hard as any other city in the national hip-hop scene.

Nashville

The Deli Nashville and Kelly Ruth Present: The Last Chance Dance 2.27

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Block off your calendars: we’re super excited to be part of this event. The Deli Nashville is teaming up with Kelly Ruth to present The Last Chance Dance, a pop-up show at Lucky Bamboo (5855 Charlotte Pike, right next to K&S Market.) Yes, we are taking over this unassuming and tastefully appointed China bistro to put on a post-Valentine’s Day soiree! The evening’s lineup includes the ethereal Kelly Ruth, folk-popster Korby Lenker, the ageless rock of duo Twiggs, and brand-new Plowboy Records signees Blackfoot Gypsies, with DJ AyDamn in between sets and Luke Watson of LOL Nashville emceeing the whole shebang. We’re also raffling prizes from Walker Jewelrey, Pinewood Social and Sack of Cats (to name a few) and auctioning off dates with willing band members, so Lucky Bamboo is the place to be if you’re feeling lucky! Cover is $10 and the event is BYOB. The show starts at 8pm, though there’s no reason not to show up early and get share a hot pot with your sweetie! -Terra James-Jura

Chicago

Heroine Complex

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Heroine Complex is the solo songwriting project of Ashly Dalene of Belleisle and One Wing Low. She recently released Hollow, the first EP in a three part series of "short rock operas". Dalene’s music is darkly melodic and focused nature and haunting nightmares.

NYC

Violin based duo Chargeaux plays Coco66 on 02.22

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Brooklyn based duo Chargaux is one of the most intriguing artists we discovered through our Best of NYC Poll this year. The moniker originates from the fusion of the names of the two main band members (and violin players) Charly and Margaux. Violins (plucked or bowed) are front and center in their music, often – but not always – joined by their soulful vocals. There’s a lot of tasteful and sparse electronic programming in their music, which seems to be the product of collaborations with external musicians, probably the dude in this picture. Single "I’m So Pretty" (streaming), is their poppiest tune, in a repertoire that features mostly instrumental excercises flirting with eastern influences, jazz, and classical music – like the noteorthy "Lullaby." You can catch Chargeaux live at Coco 66 on February 22nd.

NYC

Stream the new Jeremy & The Harlequins’ album, “American Dreamer”

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The sweet, rebellious sentiment of yesteryear’s sound is alive Jeremy & The Harlequins’ new album, "American Dreamer," out Tuesday, February 10. The record, their follow-up to their self-titled EP, and debut full-length, is a raw continuation of their throwback rockabilly sound, with recurrent nods to everything from beach-rock slow jams to the rolling acoustic rhythms of Americana to dance hall swing tunes, all penetrated by Jeremy Fury’s even more heavily reverbed vocals, to give the ghostly effect of the past returning to present. The record starts with the previously released “Step into the Light,” perhaps a little more polished here, and each of the ensuing nine songs is a step further into rock ‘n roll history, and a more pronounced denunciation of modern conventions of music. The first single, “You’re My Halo” is a slow, dreamy rocker that shows the full extent of Fury’s vocal dexterity, belting out mid-range verses, entering into falsetto in the chorus, and even quieting down entirely to hush out some quiet love murmurs. Stream the full album below. – JP Basileo

NYC

Interview with Footwerk, winner of the DC Area Deli’s Reader’s Poll. New video for “Eyes Low.”

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Footwerk is the DC Area Deli’s Reader’s Poll winner for 2014. A 6-piece pop outfit, combining all the parties into one big all night rager, Footwerk can’t help but be hugely popular and on the cusp of breaking across the nation. They just released a new video for single "Eyes Low" through Vevo, and their debut album Casual Encounters is set for a Spring 2015 release. Check out their new video, and get to know the diverse group with a little Q+A. Click here for the interview, watch the new video below, and check out Footwerk’s upcoming dates (including their record release show, Thursday, 4/23 at U St Music Hall). –Natan Press

Philadelphia

New A Sunny Day in Glasgow EP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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A Sunny Day in Glasgow just released their new EP No Death. The record, which is broken down into a pair of new songs and three remixes, delivers the imaginatively inventive pop we have grown to expect from the group, injecting an inherent warmth and joy into what has been a brisk start to the week. Hit play, and there’s no doubt you’ll start bobbing.