American Grizzly is a noisy folk rock band that has released a series of singles in 2015. My favorite is the track "Say Goodbye".
You can catch American Grizzly at Metro on 7/25 with Mungion, Animal Factory, College Transfer Student, and Pioneers.
NYC
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Dark NYC folkster B.E. Godfrey plays Cake Shop tonight (07.22)
For Ben Godfrey, the sounds of his project B.E. Godfrey have been developing from his work out of the Texan alt-folk band, listenlisten. Both projects can be classified under the folk umbrella, but Godfrey’s latest record ranges from entirely traditional moments like ‘It Was the Wind‘ to more adventurous sounding tracks like single ‘Get Your Gun’ (streaming below). A dark and contemplative sound, the melancholic and lonely side of country, runs through the entire EP, released last year and entitled ‘Wild Desperation’. You can see B.E. Dogfrey this Wednesday at the Cake Shop alongside other other local alt-folk acts Shoshone, Buck Meek, and Tyler Jordan. – Sam O’Hara
San Francisco
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Luke Sweeney’s ‘Strung Together’ Residency Finale – 7/26
The San Francisco based singer/songwriter, indie pop musician Luke Sweeney will be completing his residency with Miller Carr at the Make Out Room in San Francisco on Sunday, July 26th.
For the final event, Tim Cohen of Magic Trick and The Fresh & Onlys will be performing a solo set. The Chico, California based soul singer/songwriter Pat Hull will be playing the line up with musician Nicholas Campbell. This is going to be a very intimate event, showcasing some of the Bay Area’s best male vocalists and guitar players.
In this rocky time in the San Francisco’s arts and music scene, we should certainly pull together and support our hard working local musicians! Artists like Luke Sweeney and Tim Cohen have had staying power in the Bay Area over the years, surviving venues getting shut down, neighborhoods morphing and the depletion of resources for independent local musicians.
The best we can do for our community is show up, have fun, encourage our local artists and buy drinks and merch!
Philadelphia
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New Satellite Hearts LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Satellite Hearts enlisted the services of The Lawsuits‘ Joe Bisirri to help produce their new LP Desire Forces The Flow. The trio finds an excellent balance of catchy bass-rolling glam-pop and heavy guitar-driven psych-rock. It can hit like a gentle wave or smash violently against the shore. The band has a twin-billing on August 2, playing the 2nd St. Festival during the day, followed by Bourbon & Branch that evening.
Chicago
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Shredded Sun
Shredded Sun is the work of Nick Ammerman, Sarah Ammerman, and Ben Bilow all of whom were in the now defunct Fake Fictions. The band released their debut EP, Let It Collapse, this week. The trio has a lo-fi surf/garage rock sound that is perfect for summer.
Philadelphia
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When Lightninging Comes at Ortlieb’s July 22
The brooding, impending storm of sound known as Lightninging is one that gradually develops, marinating in subtle layers of psychedelic tones that service as warnings for when the rains are going to come. Tonight, that downpour occurs at Ortlieb’s, bringing with it forays of melodic guitar runs, while engulfing you in an excursion which naturally pushes further as the quintet digs down into a jammed-out sweet spot that hits a spot on the musical map which they desire. The experimental rock of local four-piece Purples combines harmonious vocals, groove-thumping backend, and guitar heat with cinematic scene-shaping sonic twists. The genre-spanning, NYC-residing Gladshot offers joyfully smooth, casual, bouncing tunes that give off a folky-funky, lyrically inquisitive vibe. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
Philadelphia
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Free Download: “True Romance” – Work Drugs
Yacht rockers Work Drugs are gearing up to launch their new album Louisa on August 7 via Bobby Cahn Records. They also plan to make a run through California in the fall, and return home to perform on Tuesday, September 10 at Boot & Saddle. You can check out and download for free (below) their latest single "True Romance."
Chicago
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Alright Panther
Alright Panther released their new EP, Hey Man Nice Set, earlier this month. The trio released the album on bandcamp and you can pay want you want for it. The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Nate Amos of Grandpa Bay Records.
You can catch Alright Panther at Beat Kitchen on August 12th with Pool Holograph and The Voluptuals.
Chicago
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The Sueves
The Sueves released a blistering new single last month, "Wish List b/w Last Regret". The trio plays an aggressive version of basement punk with extra grit.
You can catch The Sueves at Wally’s World on August 15th with Mama, The Nervous Ticks, and Trampoline Team.
Chicago
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Aaron Davison “Headed Home”
Local songwriter, Aaron Davidson, has a released a video and single called "Headed Home". The video is beautifully directed and the track holds up. Davidson may be overselling it at times, but has produced a good one here.
Chicago
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Mucca Pazza @ 1st Ward
Don’t forget that August 12th is Bring Your Marching Band to Work Day!
Also, you can catch Mucca Pazza sitting in chairs at 1st Ward (2033 W. North Ave) on August 15TH.
Philadelphia
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Debut Louie Louie Cassingle Available for Streaming & Purchase
Femme fatales Louie Louie inject an enjoyable, heavy dose of 60’s garage-pop into the Philly music scene with their debut single "Out In The Streets" and its B-side "Miles Around." The tracks were engineered and mixed by Zachary Devereux Fairbrother (of Lantern). Cassingles will be available for purchase this Thursday, July 23 at Johnny Brenda’s when the quartet opens for Myrrias. (Photo by Ryan Collerd)