Creepoid become sacrificial lambs in their new music video for “Dried Out,” off the four-piece’s latest LP Cemetery Highrise Slum. They journey to their doom along the landscape near the Salton Sea, led by Kurt Heasley of Lilys. The video was directed by Mitchell Wojcik. (Photo by Jammi York)
NYC
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Helado Negro to play Central Park SummerStage tonight 07.08
Helado Negro may be a familiar name in the scene, but its mastermind, Roberto Carlos Lange’s library of work never ceases to surprise. Helado Negro’s sound is a mélange of genres – it’s electronic and experimental, orchestral and atmospheric, and also sports bilingual lyrics and Latin influences. Lange doesn’t shy away from admitting that his music is a product of his identity as both Latino and American, and his live shows are just as much of a undeniably fun mix. His newest singles ("I Krill You" streaming below), released under Sufjan Stevens’ label, Asthmatic Kitty, are just as playful and experimental as he’s always been. Catch Helado Negro headlining tonight at Central Park SummerStage, with Compass and Systema Solar. And did we mention admission is free? – Sam O’Hara
Nashville
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First Annual Sunset Concert Series Kicks Off 7.9
Holy mother of summer concert series!
Local music equipment gurus Eastside Music Supply are teaming up with Shellback Caribbean Rum, The East Nashvillian, Jive! and DO615 for the First Annual Sunset Concert Series.
The second Thursday of July, August and September, the Pavilion East (located behind The Shoppes on Fatherland) will be buzzing with plenty of refreshing libations and, of course, a STACKED lineup.
Tomorrow’s FREE show, starting at 6:00 pm, features Michael Parks Jr. (All Them Witches,) Jim Oblon (Paul Simon,) Andrew Sovine (The Fox Brothers) and local garage/pop rockers, The Burps.
We’ll race you there!
-Caroline Bowman
Portland
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The Best Dancers – ‘Now Kiss’ Video in the making
The brothers Govea and sax-man Mark Macomber are taking the vibe back and making it sexy. This live PA power trio are set to release their first full length this fall. In support, they are throwing a make-out party and shooting a video for the first single ‘Now Kiss’. This is just how they roll. Expect a proper mix of funk and electro via live bass and saxophone, vocoders, and a slew of controllers. Don’t miss a beat with The Best Dancers. Baby making music at it’s finest.
Check out their latest track, “Love Knife” featuring Jay Murphy of Up Until Now, featured on Tomahawk Recordings – Rainmakers Vol.1 streaming below, and keep yours peeled for the video release of their first single ‘Now Kiss’ off the new album as well as future events!
Philadelphia
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Philly Punx Picnic 2015 at Various Locations July 8 – 12
Starting today, there will be a run of five days of invigorating bass-thumping, kit-bashing, guitar thrashing, vocal tearing punk hitting the city. Peppered with a blend of acts from near and far, the Philly Punx Picnic canvasses across a series of venues, beginning with tonight’s lineup at Second Empire that includes the blitzing hardcore of locals Dronez, who are joined by a pair of UK heavyweights in Active Minds and Thisclose. The multi-location event will showcase over 40 bands at 6 locations including Connie’s Ric Rac, Slacka Barrel, FDR Skatepark, Voltage Lounge, and The Pariah, sprinkling in out-of-town acts such as Radical Discharge and Unstitched, alongside local stalwarts Nightfall and others including the likes of NO, Incisor, Spent Flesh, and Albondigas to name a few. With the multitude of acts in tow, the charge of intensity will surge from site to site as each band brings their best and grittiest. Various Locations, (Please view more info HERE.), Various Admissions & Times, All Ages – Michael Colavita
Chicago
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Real Friends
Real Friends have released a video for their track "Sixteen". The tracks comes from their 2014 album Maybe This Place Is The Same and We’re Just Changing.
The band will be touring this summer in support of their recent acoustic EP, More Acoustic Songs EP, but will only come as close as Bloomington. Find all of their dates here.
Philadelphia
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Free Download: “For PTD” – Mary Lattimore
Mary Lattimore released the collaborative record Slant of Light last year with Jeff Zeigler, and they just spent May and June touring with Steve Gunn in support of the album. Well, here is a new solo effort from the talented avant-garde harpist called “For PTD” to help your mind wander to some far away place while stuck at work. It’s available for streaming and free download below. (Photo by David Garland)
New England
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Dressed for the Occasion Invite You to “The Devil’s Rodeo”
Boston’s favorite road-house rock and roll band, Dressed for the Occasion, transports listeners to a fantastical world “somewhere out in the western desert” in their new single, The Devil’s Rodeo. Two parts mythic adventure, one part pure escapism, this song hooks you from the first twang of the slide guitar. Lead singer Addison Chase imbues poetic lyrics with equal parts grit and soul and leads listeners down an enthralling rabbit hole, while electric guitarist Pat Hopkins’ explosive riffs dance with the promise of a dangerous adventure. Catch them live at The Middle East Downstairs on Friday, September 4th.
-Glori Blatt
Nashville
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The Tendoor, “Mama”
Congratulations to The Tendoor, our Band of the Month, on the release of their single, "Mama."
Fearlessly lead by Blake Milliron (of The Burps) and Riley Thayer, the now 8-piece troop is even bigger and badder than before, and their newest cassette release digs deep into the most moody and groovy side of rock and roll. Thayer’s bewitching vocals drip over bluesy harmonies and keys, while the rest of the crew gives us the alt/pop/rock vibe we know and love. With a ridiculously catchy chorus and a spine-tingling ending, "Mama" will leave you reaching for the rewind button.
Purchase "Mama" digitally and/or on cassette (along with their B side: "Dragons") at SoundstampMusic.com, and let them knock your socks off at any of their upcoming shows. -Caroline Bowman
Philadelphia
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New Video: Audiotree Live – mewithoutYou
Philly indie rockers mewithoutYou recently performed at an in-studio Audiotree Live session in Chicago. The band played a set of six songs from its latest LP Pale Horse, which included the title track, "D-Minor," "Magic Lantern Days," "Red Cow," and "Chapelcross Towns," a version that is only available on the deluxe edition of the record. You can stream the video below, and purchase the live session HERE.
NYC
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Los Angeles’ DreamGaze Festival lineup and location announced
The Dreamgaze Festival is back, and this time it’s happening at Los Globos.
Presented in tandem with DKFM, Dream Wave, Counter Culture, and KXLU, Dreamgaze Festival will feature bands of Los Angeles’ alternative youth scene, including the post-rock quartet Young Lovers, coldwave/post-industrial group Cruelty Code, bi-coastal duo Ablebody, and dreamgazing band Cre·scen·do. The festival will also be graced by Florida’s indie/electronic producer Millionyoung, Arizona’s lo-fi shoegazers Shallow, San Francisco’s dreamy power trio Balms, and more.
Presale tickets are available on the DreamGaze site, and a limited quantity will be sold at Origami Vinyl. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks, so this is looking to be a thoroughly packed show — don’t wait up. The DreamGaze Festival’s last iteration was held near Ontario and featured bands like Tennis System, SHEER, and the Italian dreampop Be Forest. Its organizer, Gregory Cole, is the guitarist/singer for Cre·scen·do and promoter of underground music events. – Ryan Mo
NYC
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Two new electronic NYC bands: Operator and Felicia Douglass at Shea Stadium tonight (07.08)
Brooklyn DIY venue Shea Stadium will be hosting a show tonight featuring four local artists, and we found two new intriguing electronic bands we never covered before in it.
Kicking off the night with a fresh set of lo-fi avant indie is Brooklyn natives Operator, with a sound that blends Kraut Rock influences with dreamy guitars. The quartet is new to the scene, having just released their first demos on May 4 and played their first show on May 29. This will be their second performance and they are planning to release more tracks over the course of the summer.
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Immediately following their act will be Felicia Douglass. Douglass’ music is pure electro soul-pop, combining modern electro techniques with 80’s influenced melodies and a voice that’s reminiscent of many a 90’s R&B star. Douglass has released four tracks thus far and has also collaborated with fellow New York electronic artist BAILE on two tracks entitled “Matter” and “Leaves” for his latest EP. – Patrick Wolff