With tonight’s round 2 of Philly For Bernie Sanders concert at Boot & Saddle (which also features Tutlie and Tinmouth), the quartet of Son Step has released a fresh pair of songs to mark the occasion. “Mai Lai Wah,” which draws its title from the late-night, drunken-eats, Chinatown fave David’s Mai Lai Wah, slips into a mesmerizing, low-key, electro/synth, subtly percussive groove, washed over with the soft touch of vocal harmony. “Pink Knit” allows you to smoothly slip into time with the beat, pleasantly yet purposely paced to enjoy the ride. With their full-length, Natural Majique, due out this year, these songs certainly tease the ears.
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The Deli LA’s Moonlighting Mondays — January
Cure your case of the Mondays by moonlighting at these venues with up-and-coming artists. Indietronic duo Magic Bronson kicks off their January residency at The Satellite, while Omar Velasco rekindles the Laurel Canyon flame at the Bootleg. Silverlake Lounge hosts Silver Snakes for two weeks, before the band’s release of upcoming album Saboteur, and The Echo opens its stage for Florida’s ethereal rock transplants SWIMM. Check below for residency line-ups. – Ryan Mo
Magic Bronson at The Satellite:
Jan. 4 — with Holy Cow, Booty, Rywolf, Dadon
Jan. 11 — with Kid Cadaver, Coyote, Psychic Love
Jan. 18 — with Nicky Blitz, Grit, Dadon, Ramonda Hammer
Jan. 25 — with Kingdoms, Slugs, Trickster Guru, Dadon
Omar Velasco at Bootleg Theater:
Jan. 4 — with PEARL CHARLES, Moke Hill
Jan. 11 — with Jenny O, Max Kasch
Jan. 18 — with Leslie Stevens, Alex Siegal
Jan. 25 — with Odessa, Janitor
Silver Snakes at Silverlake Lounge:
Jan. 11 — with Flames of Durga, Vow, Sketch Orchestra
Jan. 18 — with The Ambient Light, VIS, Why We Use Knives
SWIMM at The Echo:
Jan. 4 — with Sam Setzer, Part Friend, and Green Gerry, DJ set by Kevin Bronson (Buzzbands)
Jan. 11 — with Golden Suns, Beach Party, and Gentle Pony
Jan. 18 — with Annuals, Andy Clockwise, Wolf Prize, DJ set by Kat Corbett (KROQ)
Jan. 25 — with Good Graeff, Told, New Electric Sound
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Krust Toons: “The Ace of Spades” by Teddy Hazard
Krust Toons: "The Ace of Spades" by Teddy Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
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Baltimore’s hip-hip fusion Joint Effort to play the Tree House Lounge, 1/22
They may only be three-strong, but Joint Effort have the musical chops and talent of a dozen. With guitar riffs supplied by Neil Durr, the musicality has strong similarity to the jams of Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan, capturing some of the essence of blues and blending it with their rock and hip-hop bedrock. Flawless bass lines from the hands of Durr’s brother Evan tie together the sick string work with the lyrically-rich verses spilled by vocalist Eric Means. Laying down equal parts philosophy and commentary, Means freestyles are as poignant and evocative as Flobots or Lupe Fiasco. You can catch this fantastic trio take the stage at the Tree House Lounge, 1/22, with Mary El and Edjacated Phools. -Jonathan Goodwin
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Issue #45 (Winter 2016) of The Deli NYC is online!
Lurvely Deli Readers,
We are proud to introduce you to our Winter 2016 issue of The Deli NYC, featuring on the cover Brooklyn songwriter, producer and multimedia artist Brittany Campbell, portrayed by NYC comix artist Lale Westwind. Inside the issue – besides dozens of talented emerging NYC bands and artists – you’ll also find a feature about the undiscovered genius of Captain Baby and the ongoing saga of Manhattan DIY art space and venue ABC No Rio.
READ IT ONLINE HERE! It will be out in print around January 15.
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Buzz Alert! New Jersey’s fiery soul singer Donna Missal
Two months ago, New Jersey-based musician Donna Missal released the instantly memorable “Keep Lying” (streaming below). Roped through with breaking guitars, the bluesy song truly impresses thanks to the singer’s voice and delivery. A deeply strong howl-yelp – it surges forth just when a stop or fade seems sensible – Missal’s desire to not learn of her addressee’s true feelings is so impassioned that nothing will get in the way. Such ferocious suspense gives "Keep Lying" urgency, as Missal sounds out the blues with raw heat. Donna just announced a show for Communion Music on February 2nd at Rockwood Music Hall – if soul is your thing, do not miss, there is obviously a lot of potential here. – Zach Weg
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
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New Video: “Vertigo Flowers” (Live) – Nothing
Heavy shoegazers Nothing headlined a sold-out show this past New Year’s Eve at Boot & Saddle. The band has plans to release its highly-anticipated follow-up to 2014’s Guilty of Everything, which will be titled Tired Of Tomorrow. It’s due out this spring via Relapse Records. Nothing shared a couple new songs at its NYE event. Below is a live performance video of "Vertigo Flowers," which was captured by Feet First Productions. You can also checkout more footage of the other new yet-to-be-titled tune as well as the rest of the show HERE.
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Tall Juan plays Berlin on 01.09 + tours Europe
Far Rockaway, Queens resident Tall Juan wears his Ramones influences well on the most recent EP “Why Not.” Moving from his home in Buenos Aires, Argentina to NYC’s borough that gave birth to the original garage rockers shows an admirable level of devotion. Though Joey Ramone may be the obvious initial point of reference, there are elements of Richard Hell’s vocal inflections sprinkled throughout the tall young man’s songs. In keeping with that era’s proto-punk ethos, all songs are approximately a minute and a half in length: opening track “Why Not” may reflect Johnny’s quick chord change progressions, but are delivered instead on an acoustic guitar. “It’s True” (streaming) channels the buoyant rhythm of “Sheena Is A Punk Rocker” with lyrical content closer to “The KKK Took My Baby Away.” Third track “I Don’t Know What To Do” clocks in at barely over a minutes and leans a bit closer to Hell’s legendary and overlooked Voidoids. Final track is a cover of the Dee Dee penned “Chinese Rock” that playfully interprets its lyrics. Tall Juan will be playing one more show in New York at Berlin on January 9th, before heading out on a European tour that will continue on through the month of February. by Dave Cromwell
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The Deli Philly’s January Record of the Month: Total Freedom – Spacin’
Spontaneous and impromptu moments come together to form Spacin’s sophomore release Total Freedom, available via Philly indie label Richie Records. Pieced together over a multitude of recording sessions spanning about two years, the band’s carefree attitude leads us on another sonic adventure through the minds of Jason Killinger (Birds of Maya) and his collaborators.
On the album’s opening track, “Over Uneasy,” you are introduced to a heavy dose of good ole rock ‘n’ roll, with interlocking guitars playing off each other and the bounce of the drumbeat helping to rev things up. After laments about “a life of debt or a life of crime” or to even show up to work at all, the first taste of Total Freedom runs joyously into a frenetic jam, before the hypnotic guitar riffs disintegrate into “Kensington Real,” a dissonant instrumental, which is meant to represent the sounds of Killinger’s neighborhood, where most of the album was recorded in his basement. Breaking out of the chaos comes slacker rock anthem “Human Condition.” It feels so good despite claims of feeling “so bad.”
The group’s first single from the release, “Titchy,” gives you a glimpse into a husband and wife’s private, intimate moment. (Get that mind out of the gutter.) The über lo-fi track revolves around a riff that Killinger had been working on, and he is simply backed by his wife/drummer, Eva Killinger, on the skins, laying down pro-motorik beats, during their lone session without the rest of the gang. “Stopping Man” comes in heavy with a dirty tribal-funk feel and exorcism vocals, before bringing an abrupt end to the A-side of the record.
On the flip side, you’ll find guitarist Paul Sukeena (ex-Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band) plucking away in a stream of consciousness manner, seemingly unaware of himself being recorded. It’s a rather serene moment on the album, before being torn to shreds by the rocker “U.S. Ruse,” a freewheelin’ anthem inspired by and with a verse borrowed from the MC5’s “The American Ruse.” Jason Killinger’s usual laidback drawl surprisingly attacks with urgency. It’s a head-bobbing, cathartic discharge of emotion that howls with ferocity – definitely one of the standout moments on Total Freedom. Appropriately closing things out is the record’s title track, which continues the necessary release of tension that is found throughout the LP.
While Spacin’s debut Deep Thuds will always remain in heavy rotation on my record player, Total Freedom once again should place Spacin’ on the lips of vinyl collectors as an essential part of any garage-psych collection. The lo-fi recordings revel in being very in the moment, providing the feeling of sunshine on your skin and wind blowing through your hair – escapism at its finest. – Q.D. Tran
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Catch One of the Last Great 2015 Austin Indie Releases- Darkbird’s “I Remember Feeling My Fingers Slip”
So there you are, sitting around in your bathrobe, feeling like a lost dog, thumbing through NYE photos and wondering, “What the hell happened to 2015?” Well, that shit’s gone. Time to deal with it and accept that we’ve seen the last of that year…at least, that is, for the most part.
It just so happens that one fine thing that emerged at the tail end of last year was a fantastic EP release from the folks of the band Darkbird, one of our co-winners for December’s Artist of the Month Poll. Darkbird released their first EP early December 2015 entitled “I Remember Feeling My Fingers Slip,” and with the alluring voice of front woman Kelly Barnes, and the dark tantalizing sound from guitarist Brian Cole, a listen or two to this new moody record from one of Austin’s best emerging indie rock bands is definitely something to pencil in your 2016 schedule.
You can also catch their next show January 3rd (tomorrow, for those reading this at posting) at The Sidewinder- a free show as part of our city’s very badass “Free Week”. If you can’t catch that show, don’t worry; they have a very busy schedule for free week and are playing multiple shows, so go and check out their Facebook page to see which one of their next shows you can attend. While you’re at it, how about throw them a like so you can keep up and support another great local Austin band, and one that you (that being our dear readers) have voted into glory and fame (or something like that) on this very site.
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Have your hair of the dog tonight at Turn! Turn! Turn!
If you woke up today still feeling the high of last night (or worse, the post-party hangover), try your hand at a little hair of the dog, accompanied with some music. Keep the New Year’s celebration in full swing tonight at the Turn! Turn! Turn! (formerly the Record Room, for all you old schoolers), who happen to be celebrating their first day with a liquor license. Spinning some classic soulful tunes will be local DJs Danny Glover’s Kid, Calamity Kate, Crambone and Cobra, starting at 7pm. Crawl out of bed and keep the party going.
-Cervante Pope
Summer BBQ by Mr. Ghost Goes To Town on Mixcloud