"Man Up" is the second single from Dalton Diehl, aka Young Brother. "Kamakae" is the title of Young Brother’s debut EP, due out June 2nd via Yobro Records. This will be Diehl’s first release since his longtime band, Kansas City-based Christian alternative band Samestate parted ways. The track is fun and upbeat, with a little left-field instrumentation in the mix to keep your ears engaged. This listener can hear a few bits of Diehl’s past musical life filtering into this song, from a soaring pre-chorus swell and an overwhelming sense of positivity (editor’s note: not that there’s anything wring with this.) Check out the track below and learn more about Young Brother at www.youngbrothermusic.com.
NYC
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Eddi Front unveils “Elevator” + announces debut album
Brooklyn’s most elegantly haunting chanteuse Eddi Front has a new track out and an album release on the horizon (finally!!!). We’ve been following this talented lady for years, her voice can crack hearts wide open with unheard combinations of sparse notes and words. The new single is entitled "Elevator," stream it below, and while waiting for the upcoming release, enjoy Eddi’s debut EP here.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Chicago
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12th
12th are bedroom recordings of young Batavia-based musician Aaron Viland. He released his latest album, Come To Light, last week via Waterloo Sunset Records. The album is filled with unique rhythms and electronics, and is impressively produced.
Chicago
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Sasha Go Hard
Sasha Go Hard released her latest mixtape, Nutty World 2, last week. It features the track "Bricks" which a had crazy video released for it back in December.
San Francisco
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The Final Night of the Sugar Candy Mountain Amnesia Residency is TONIGHT
TONIGHT is the last night of the Sugar Candy Mountain Residency at Amnesia! If you’ve been lucky enough to make all of the Tuesday night shows in April, you should be super proud of yourself for supporting a hard working local band! Tonight is a very special night because the former San Francisco based psych folk troubadour, Mark Matos (Trans Van Santos) will be performing on the bill with the uber talented San Francisco band, Luke Sweeney. Ash Reiter (Sugar Candy Mountain), Luke Sweeney and Mark Matos have contributed so much to the Bay Area music scene that it’s going to be a really exciting night of close knit friends and artists.
We got a really cool exclusive quote from Mark Matos:
"I will be bringing out the original Os Beaches line up tonight for the first time in years: Ben from Hi Lo Ha, Jo L from Annie Girl & The flight, Joe M from Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah plus Annie Girl (Annie Lipetz) are making an appearance with us, which makes it as close to a Family Folk Explosion reunion as it’s going to get for a minute. Looking forward to seeing you!"
NYC
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Smooth Hound Smith celebrates release party on May 30th at The Basement
Smooth Hound Smith is a foot stompin’ American roots and blues duo comprised of "One-Man-Band" Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion). Established in 2012, they record and perform a varied and unique style of folky, garage-infused rhythm & blues. 
They are going to celebrate the release of their new album on May 30th at The Basement. The record may feature single "Crazy Over You" (streaming below), which was uploaded on Soundcloud in the second half of 2014.
Chicago
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Ricky Mirage
Ricky Mirage (aka Nick Harris) released a new 7 track EP last week called "Pop Goes The Sun". The lo-fi, bedroom-pop classic features everything from a looping Philip Glass-esque intro to a synth-filled cover of Ween’s "It’s Gonna Be (alright)".
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Red Cow” – mewithoutYou
mewithoutYou continue to evolve and demand our attention with their latest track "Red Cow." It’s the first single from the group’s upcoming album Pale Horses. Their sixth record was produced by Will Yip, and will be released on June 16 via Run For Cover Records. They have plans to head out on tour this summer for over a month with Foxing, and Lithuania will be joining them on the first half of it.
New England
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Honeysuckle EP Release Show Tomorrow Night @ Out of the Blue Too in Cambridge
“Josephine”, the single from Honeysuckle’s forthcoming debut album, Arrows, is everything that is right with folk and country music. The intro immediately drew me in; there’s something about banjos and mandolins that makes me exceedingly happy, but banjos and mandolins played together–beautiful.
Along with the instrumentation, the lead vocals on this song are powerful, yet smooth, sweet and sorrowful. The band’s generous use of harmonies and backing vocals makes “Josephine” a song worthy of several plays on their Bandcamp.
Honeysuckle will be having their release show for Arrows tomorrow night, April 29, at Out of the Blue Too Art Gallery in Central Sq., Cambridge. For more info about the show, click here.
-Dan McMahon (@dmcmhn)
NYC
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EZTV signs to Captured Tracks, plays Bowery on 05.05 + tours in the summer
We first covered dream pop trio EZTV back in December and we are happy to see them signed to uber cool Brooklyn label Captured Tracks (home to Mac DeMarco and Real Estate), which is releasing today their debut 7" "Dust in the Sky" (streaming below). All parties involved are currently working on a full length that will see the light later this year. EZTV will be performing at The Bowery Ballroom on May 5th and then at Palisades on May 7th, before embarking on a short US tour in the early summer.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
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Alex Bleeker and the Freaks play Palisades on 05.07
For those who like their dose of roots music extremely chilled and rather psych, Alex Bleeker and the Freaks are a treasure to behold. Led by Real Estate’s bassist Alex Bleeker, the group’s latest release dates back to 2013 ("How Far Away" LP) but is going to have a rather active spring this year, with shows in the west coast and Chicago. They’ll be playing Brooklyn as well, on May 7th at Palisades with EZTV and John Andrews & The Yawns.
Philadelphia
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Banned Books Opening for Ava Luna & Cloud Becomes Your Hand at The Pharmacy April 28
South Philly’s The Pharmacy has been steadily building its reputation in the DIY community, and you are starting to find acts on its bills that would normally be performing in venues further North in town. This evening, art-pop outfit Banned Books will be hosting Deli NYC favorites Ava Luna, Cloud Becomes Your Hand, and Columbia, South Carolina’s ET Anderson. The trio of Matthew Dermond, Zane Kanevsky, and April Heliotis are wrapping up work on their first album together. Tonight’s showcase will be a good opportunity for them to test out the new material before hitting the road next month with the band Palm. The Pharmacy, 1300 S. 18th St., 8pm, $7, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman