New England

EP Review: Coast, by The I Want You

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Summer is in full swing and so are Boston’s The I Want You. Fresh off the release of their latest EP, Coast, the band have been hard at work supporting their new material. If you can imagine a Wilco/synth-pop hybrid, that might be the best context within which to view these songs. The title track was my favorite – great keyboard tone and infectious backing vocals on the choruses make sure this song bounces around in your head long after the music is turned off.

For more information about The I Want You, check out their Facebook page.

-Dan McMahon (@dmcmhn)
Photo credit: Chris Newell


NYC

The Britanys play Baby’s All Right tonight (07.17) with Las Rosas and Tall Juan

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It’s always a good sign when a band maintains a good pace as far as releases are concerned. Brooklyn’s garage rockers The Britanys (a band whose singer might win the award for the ‘most nasal sounding vocals in the universe’) released their sophomore EP back in October 2014 and in June 2015 already had a new track for their fans, entitled ‘It’s What it Is’ (streaming below). The Ramones guitars, the attitude os Sex Pistols and Doo-Wop influences (a genre that lately we seem to find everywhere) blend effortlessly in the new single, which you’ll surely be able to experience in a live setting tonight (July 17th) during the band’s live show at Baby’s All Right with other local likemanded bands Tall Juan and Las Rosas, opening for Mexico’s garage rock hearos Rey Pila.

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

Philadelphia

New Video: “Astral Plane” (Live) – Ecstatic Vision

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For those who haven’t bolted and started their weekend yet, we have a heavy dose of adrenaline straight to the heart to help you get through the rest your day. Check out this wicked live performance video of Ecstatic Vision shredding “Astral Plane,” off our July Record of the Month – Sonic Praise! The far-out, trip-faced footage was created by the rad folks at Scrapple TV. Honestly, just leave work already, take a bong hit, vape pull, dab, or whatever gets you off straight to the head, and enjoy the rest of your weekend already – cheers!

Philadelphia

Cyberbully Mom Club’s Shari Heck Announces New Solo Project & Shares New Track: “Peach To A Peach” – ÒOR

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Hot off the heels of the announcement that Cyberbully Mom Club has taken a "temporary hiatus," frontwoman Shari Heck has announced the arrival of her new solo project called ÒOR. So Heck’s next album release in August will now be a self-titled debut LP under her latest moniker. She also posted ÒOR’s first official single "Peach To A Peach" today, along with other tracks that she has already shared online as Cyberbully Mom Club (except also for the little ditty "Waves"), which will appear on the new record. Though this might signal the actual demise of Cyberbully Mom Club, we are excited to learn that there will be more Shari Heck tunes coming in our near future – enjoy!

NYC

Indie pop-punks I Love Monsters regroup after four years + play Mercury on 08.18

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New York City’s pop-punk indie fusion outfit I Love Monsters can be described as a blend of Blink-182-esque pop-punk and indie rock. Under their catchy, youthful sounding vocals, there’s a certain instrumental mastery evident in their rather complex compositions. The four-piece’s latest release is 2011’s ‘Two Words‘ which was produced by Andrew Maury (RAC, Ra Ra Riot) and recorded at Zavaro Studios. While they’re still making a name for themselves at home, their songs have been featured on major HBO and MTV shows like Entourage and Teen Mom. Listen to the wailing guitar riffs and upbeat tempo of the new EP’s intro track "Car Crash" below, and – if so inclined – see them live at Mercury on August 18, it’s their first in four years! – Michael Haskoor (@Tweetskoor)

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Something in the Way” (Nirvana Cover) – Nothing

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Nothing’s video for their haunting cover of Nirvana’s “Something in the Way” (which was featured on the Nirvana tribute album Whatever Nevermind, released via Robotic Empire) really digs in. The eerie combination of piano lead and composed yet macabre vocals establishes a distinct and chilling mood. Directed by Kevin Haus, the footage depicts a woman unable to escape the symbolic dirt and grime.

Toronto

Aron D’alesio Diamond Ring Video

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You may recognize his voice if you’re familiar with Hamilton’s indie rock heroes Young Rival. Aron D’alesio has released his debut solo material in the form of a 4 song cassette. Much like his work with Young Rival, his tunes have come with some interesting music videos. Most recently released is a video for my personal favorite track on the album "Diamond Ring". Looks like Aron was able to pick apart some scenes from an obscure oldies movie to go along with the sad nature of the song….in love with a girl but she’s wearing a ring…we’ve all been there before. The vibes of the tune are great. Like an oldies AM radio. Peaceful tone with thoughtful lyrics. Watch the video for "Diamond Ring" then you’ll be looking at his other videos right after. Do it. -Kris "Big City" Gies

San Francisco

Songwriter Justine Lucas Kicks Off Nepal Earthquake Fundraiser

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Native San Franciscan folk artist Justine Lucas is using her music to raise funds for earthquake relief in a small village called Maleng, Nepal. Specifically to help the survivors of the affected area rebuild their homes that were demolished by the quake, Justine’s focus on this cause comes from her personal connection to the village. To assist her friend’s Nepalese family and all the neighboring families, in their tight-knit community, she will be donating 100% of any album download sales for the rest of July.

“I really believe in supporting this kind of small-community effort, it’s like DIY fundraising,” says Justine, “There’s no overhead and therefore it has an immediate impact on improving life for the affected victims. Because the funds are going directly to the villagers of Maleng, it allows them to rebuild their homes in a way that restores their culture and is functional for their way of life. It means they’re getting what they need, not some culturally-irrelevent version of what American government assumes they need.”

If you’re interested in helping the villagers rebuild their homes, you can go to Justine’s site and download any album for your donation:
https://justinelucas.bandcamp.com

A little about Justine’s music: her art showcases musical storytelling and an intimate approach to performance. She currently lives on tour as an independent and self-produced artist, traveling and expanding her exposure to traditional folk musics in different countries.

NYC

Echo Park Rising 2015 Lineup Announced

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The fifth annual Echo Park Rising has announced the 2015 lineup! The initial lineup includes heavy hitters like Blank Tapes, Dengue Fever, Roses, Fever The Ghost, Hanni El Khatib, and Kera and The Lesbians as well as Deli features Media Jeweler, Liphemra, Tennis System, Winter. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Celebrating local music, arts, and small businesses, Echo Park Rising transforms several bustling routes into a summer weekend block party, with events happening through the afternoon and into the night. Yearly participants of Echo Park Rising include iam8bit Gallery, Stories Books and Café, Lot 1, The Echo/Echoplex, Bedrock LA studios, and the signature French restaurant Taix which sits at the crossing of Sunset Blvd and Park Ave. The event is free and all-ages (sans spaces that serve alcohol), but Echo Park Rising is currently offering VIP 3-day passes for exclusive viewing access, line-skip privileges, easy bar access, and limited-quantity souvenirs. VIP 1-day passes will be available when full lineup is announced.

Echo Park Rising was created in 2011 by several club and business owners to quickly replace the Sunset Junction festival, according to LA Times. Last year’s festival included performances by Cherry Glazerr, Allah-Las, Crisis Arm, Bur Gur, and Tapioca and the Flea. Sound advice: avoid parking near the lake on afternoons. – Ryan Mo

NYC

Elisa Coia debuts music video for “This Human Ache” + announces debut EP “These Days”

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If you belong to the ranks of sophisticated music lovers who are not intimidated by jazzy influences and value chord progressions a little more complex than the ones found in the average Ramones song, the debut single from 23-year-old singer-songwriter Elisa Coia may be just what you need. The Brooklyn by way of Rhode Island songstress released "This Human Ache" on July 13, the first track and video from her upcoming, self-produced debut EP entitled "These Days." Blending airy loungy melodies with a voice that’s full of soul, Coia offers an infectious and confident introduction to her musiclal talents. The music video, which you can check out below, is a surreal and dream-like production that pairs well with the dreamy atmosphere of the song, and the singer’s smooth moves feed our hopes for an engagin and theatrical live performance (although the artists has no shows scheduled at the moment). "These Days" is due to be released sometime this September and will contain three tracks, including "This Human Ache." – Patrick Wolff

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

New England

Video Review: “Ghost”, by Hayley Reardon

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Hayley Reardon, a Massachusetts native, is one of the rare young musical talents to surpass the label of “pretty girl with a pretty voice” and land squarely in the “songwriter” category. In the her latest live video, featuring her new original song, "Ghost", Reardon’s simple presentation and beautiful, husky vocals make her seem both impossibly young and wise beyond her years. Her impressive natural vocal talent is anchored by evocative lyrics which manage to capture both the innocence and angst of youth – without the cliche. See her next live show at Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham, Massachusetts on August 14th.

-Glori Blatt

 

Philadelphia

New Track: “Love is Blind” – Purples

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With the recent addition of Mike Quinn (ex-And The Moneynotes), the indie-rock trio of Purples has evolved into a quartet. Their new single “Love is Blind” takes a creepy first step, orchestrated via keys and a thumping bass line, which then transitions into a strolling psych rocker. Vocal harmonies, grounding percussion, tight guitar licks and those persistent keys and bass produce a song that’s airy with an edge. Catch the band when they return home on Wednesday, July 22 at Ortlieb’s with Lightninging and Gladshot!