NYC

NYC electronic soul crooner Kevin Garrett plays Webster Hall on 01.26

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The renaissance and evolution of soul music has been accelerating in 2015, and NYC expressed several new talents in this department. 2015 was a breakout year for Brooklyn-based Kevin Garrett. Upon the release of his debut EP "Mello Drama," he charted on Spotify’s Viral 50 List and became known for his eclectic mix of classic soul and modern electronic textures. You’ll have a chance to see him perform live at Webster Hall on January 26th.

Philadelphia

New Jo Kusy LP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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Jo Kusy (Far-Out Fangtooth, The Whips) just put out the most fun new Philly release that we’ve heard so far in this early 2016! You Break Me is a lo-fi beauty that’s wonderfully diverse, creative and unpretentious. The album officially comes out on February 12, and limited cassettes are available via Kooze Kontrol (just tell Jo that you need a copy).

Portland

Daisy Deaths are a pop punk delight

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If you’re looking to have some good ol’ wholesome fun, check out Daisy Deaths. Their style of pop punk is simple, raw and refreshingly prime for illiciting nothing but smiles, head bobs and longing for summertime chilling on the beach. You can catch them for free up at Slim’s along with Super Brown and Husky Boys this Friday, the 22nd. Don’t believe that a good time is to be had? Peep "Last Year" below and watch your mind (and mood) change.

-Cervante Pope

Philadelphia

Abi Reimold Opening for Julien Baker at Boot & Saddle Jan. 20

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The wait for Abi Reimold’s LP Wriggling via Sad Cactus Records will end shortly when it’s released next week on January 26. However, those who don’t want to wait that long should head to Boot & Saddle this evening, as she occupies the opening slot. Reimold entices with incisive lyrical imagery and a variation of instrumental tones that ranges from tranquil folk reflection, building to noisier turbulence and controlling the dynamics in a way that reveals vulnerability, while simultaneously unleashing a fierce force to be reckoned with. Tonight, Reimold will be paired with the beautifully aching honesty of Julien Baker. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Nashville

UZi gets down and dirty on debut EP

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“Excuse me,” the disgusted-looking girl on the cover seems to be saying, “but who the fuck do you think you are?” Disgust is the word of the day when it comes to describing Sc’UZI, debut EP from local boys UZi. They’re disgusted, they’re mad, and they’re ready to have a good time with it—all while being as loud and raucous as they can. That said, these guys didn’t get so caught up in a feeling that they forgot to put on that final layer of polish. This a sleek effort, and the perfect vibe to keep your spirits up on a snowy day like today.

Check out the stream below, pick up a tape, and blast it ’til the neighbors complain. –Austin Phy

Portland

PREMIERE: KULULULU – “We Are Kulululu”

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Donned in the finest of linens and strangest of face masks, experimental rock band Kulululu are officially dropping their new addicting single "We Are Kulululu."  The track bounces back and forth between jazzy progressions and full fledged rock, delivered to you in raucously burstful spurts. You’re guaranteed to seizurely gyrate and jump about. They’re playing a show at Noon TODAY at the PSU blocks but if you can’t make it out, they’re playing another show on the 30th at the Turn Turn Turn with Rilla and The Toads.

Check out "We Are Kulululu" below!

-Cervante Pope

NYC

SHEER and Young Jesus performing with Sioux Falls, Cool American

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Open wide: tonight, decibel diner pehrspace serves up a five-course meal for East LA with sommelier Bed Weather and maître Diy4Lyfe. Alex Nevins (fka Songs for Ghosts to Haunt to) cleanses the palette with a selection of acoustic amuse-bouche as Simi Valley shoegazers SHEER stir a hunger fierce with their debut album Uneasy. 

Chicagoan settlers Young Jesus make good on their promise to sate volume-starved fans after a close call at Emerald House, and Portland touring bands Sioux Falls and Cool American will likely leave Echo Park yearning for seconds — you’ll be relieved to know that the Oregonians are also playing Thursday at Fullerton’s Programme HQ. Bon apetit. – Ryan Mo

L.A.

S.N.R. releases blissed-out self-titled debut EP

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While band names with upper case letters has become the latest hot commodity, leave it to S.N.R. to bring back the good ol’ acronym. If you were wondering, S.N.R. stands for Soul Natural Remedy, an apropos designation for a duo that writes soulful folk songs that linger in a state of dreamy, pleasant languor. Made up of duo Grant McCloud and Corbin James, the songwriting partners found an equal compatibility for music while working together at Yellowstone National Park in 2014 before they made their move to North Hollywood. It may not be the most exciting of stories, but it is theirs and truly theirs alone, after all. The oddly frazzled songs on their self-released debut EP are surreptitiously psychedelic, moving in a blissed-out state that is sure to meet you with a warm, pleasant glow; much like its leisured pace, they’re poised to carve a songwriting identity that is sure to bloom with bright splendor. 

Philadelphia

Free Download: “Dig” (Nothing Cover) – Real Don Music

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Music can bring together the strangest of bedfellows. We highly doubt that when you think of a song by Philly shoegazers Nothing, an orchestration of horns enter into the mix. Watching/listening to how music affects music through the history of music is always something that never gets old with us. So on this hump day morning, we’ll be starting things off with a downtempo, trip-hop cover of "Dig," which originally appeared on Nothing’s critically-acclaimed 2014 LP Guilty of Everything (Relapse Records). The recording was produced by Real Don Music, the solo production project of Kirk Huffman (Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, Gatsby’s American Dream). You can stream and download the single for free below.

NYC

Kansas City Open Submission Results for The Deli’s Year End Poll for 2015 Emerging Artists

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Thanks to all the artists who submitted their music to be considered for The Deli’s 2015 Year End Poll for emerging local artists!
 
After tallying our editors’ ratings for the Open Submissions stage, it’s time to release the results. Please note that to avoid conflicts, no local editor was allowed to vote for bands in their own scene:
 
Jurors: QD (The Deli Philadelphia), Jordannah (The Deli San Francisco), Paolo De Gregorio (The Deli NYC).
 
Acts advancing to our Readers/Fans Poll:
 
Earth Spun Occupants (Atmospheric) – 7.5
 
 
Toughies (Indie Rock) – 7.3
 
 
 
 
Honorable Mentions (ranked above 6):
Lauren Anderson, Eggs on Mars, OneofYou
 
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WHAT’S NEXT: These results end the first phase of the poll. We will soon unveil the artists nominated by our local jurors, and then let our readers and our writers influence the poll with their vote.
 
Keep creating, keep supporting, and stay tuned for your chance to vote! 
 

—The Deli KC Staff 

San Francisco

New Music: Pharaohs – Ritual

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Local indie rock band of brothers, Pharaohs, are gracing our ears with a new single! New releases from the group are few and far between, so listen up and enjoy this energetic rock track. Rituals is about a rebel lady and her vices and is a classic hard rock song with a solid base line, simple and catchy chord progressions and full, smokey vocals. This long awaited release strays from the melodic jams that we’re used to hearing from the boys but it’s ok because this track is fast paced with perfectly timed breakdowns. –Julia deAnda