Here is a live performance of one of our favorite songs off Suburban Living‘s self-titled LP. "No Fall" was recorded with the good folks from Out Of Town Films at their headquarters in Berks Warehouse. Suburban Living will be bringing the dance party this Friday, February 12 at Bourbon & Branch with Cheerleader and Surf Rock is Dead. (Photo by Melissa Anne Tilley)
NYC
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NYC discovery of the month: Humeysha’s video for ‘Burma betweenYou and Me’
Holy cow, Deli Readers! Check out this stunning song/video combo, directly from our digital submissions, which rarely reserve this kind of surprises (when they do, it’s pure joy). The band in question is called Humeysha and – according to their Facebook profile – hail from NYC / LKO / KHI – which is enough info to include them in this blog, but fails to convey any other familiar location. However, their bio indicates Indian origins, betrayed rather heavily by their music and imagery. In October 2015 the quartet released a 14 track self-titled full length album that integrates Indian influences and western pop format in psychedelic ways that would make George Harrison proud. The video elevates the single’s dreaminess with stunning and vaguely disturbing images. Kudos to all parts involved, this is beautiful art.
Chicago
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Ezra Furman “Ordinary Life”
Ezra Furman has released the video for "Ordinary Life" from his 2015 release Perpetual Motion People.
Ezra will be perform at SXSW in March but will return home for a show at Lincoln Hall with Sleepy Kitty on March 26th.
Philadelphia
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New Ill Doots LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
The Ill Doots crew has been grinding behind the scenes for years now, working in the lab on projects for some of Philly’s up-and-comers in the hip-hop community. The collective just dropped an eclectic new full-length album, entitled Songs That Don’t Exist. You can stream and purchase it below, and swing by their next #FourthFriday party at Tasker House.
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NYC Bands on the rise: Silverbird plays Baby’s All Right on 02.18
We first covered NYC quartet Silverbird back in 2013, and, two years and a half later, we find a band that has evolved from their initial soft, dreamy and orchestral folky atmospheres (still dominating their 2014 EP ‘Surface Life‘) to a more elaborate, extroverted and upbeat art rock sound, pervading their 2015 release ‘Pureland‘. Considering it was entirely self released, the record has received a surprisingly good reception, raking up tens of thousands of plays on Spotify and a good amount of press coverage. The strenght of the album, besides a sound that blends glam-pop overtones (some may hear a Suede influence) with the trademark light psychedelia, is its consistency. Unlike most records out there, the band’s best material isn’t immediately burnt within the initial few tracks, but slowly unfolds song after song. Our personal favorite is ‘Seventeen’ (streaming below), a tune that, after a rather static verse, develops unexpectedly through a peculiar trasaction towards a chorus that brings to mind the best Flaming Lips tracks. Don’t miss these guys at their next live show, scheduled for February 18 at Baby’s All Right with Corbu and Ron Gallo.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Chicago
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J Fernandez Treehouse Session
J Fernandez recently recorded a live session at Treehouse Studios for the site Consequence of Sound. Below is his performance of "Read My Mind". The song comes from his 2015 release, Many Levels of Laughter (Joyful Noise).
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Rooms” – Aphra
Aphra’s latest single, “Rooms,” touches on an elegant, electro-pop dream. A clean percussive bop combines with the affecting, soulfully silky vocals, representing a natural strength without a flexing feel. The song can be found on her forthcoming EP, Sadness Is a Gesture, and Aphra is set to perform on Thursday, March 10 at Kung Fu Necktie with So Totally, Brandon Can’t Dance, and Soft Fangs.
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Between Moonbeams” – The Soft Spots
Tropical dream-pop trio The Soft Spots takes us to another world while visiting an aquarium in the new music video for "Between Moonbeams." It was directed and edited by frontman Shane Gallagher, and the single can be found on the band’s sophomore EP Life Is But A Dream. You can catch them live tomorrow night at Bourbon & Branch opening for Momma Hankton and Future Generations.
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Brittany Campbell headlines The Deli NYC’s Issue #45 Party at Rough Trade on 02.23!
Hey Newyorkers into Soul music and Hip Hop!
On Tuesday February 23rd we’ll celebrate the release of our 45th NYC issue of The Deli Magazine with a show at Rough Trade featuring our cover lady Brittany Campbell, who will take the opportunity to celebrate the release of her new EP! Check out her latest video for single ‘Sexy Darth Vader,’ inspired to Star Wars!
Here’s the lineup, tickets are $10/12 and can be bought here!
10.15: Brittany Campbell (EP Release!)
9.30: Kate Ferber
8.45: Mathanee Treco
8.30: Paco the G Train Bandit
8.pm: DJ Topclass
See you there!
The Deli Folks
NYC
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Album review: My Oh My – Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
There’s something special about a band made up of eight talented musicians who can speak together with one unique voice. Kansas City’s My Oh My is led by vocalist and guitarist A.M. Merker, and a couple months ago he and the band put out their second album, Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way. While the band’s 2014 release, Your Heart Not Mine, seemed to ask questions about the unpredictability of life, the 6 tracks released in December provide some of the answers. The album is incredibly reflective—nearly every song references “old times,” “what might have been,” or “yesterday” in some form or another. But the band makes a point to emphasize acceptance and appreciation for the past instead of regret. Imagine a wise monk writing profound lyrics for an Americana band—you’ll end up with lines like “a life worth living is a life eventually forgotten / and that’s okay with me” and “I believe the time we get is all that matters / It’s good enough for little old me too / better be good enough for little old you.” Combined with full-bodied folk rock, Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way is a rare blend of confidence and humility. It’s a country music kind of straight-talk for rock and roll fans.
The album’s title track features a strong driving chorus that shakes the listener awake. Merker’s vocals recall the wild times of youth and offer a happy approval of the craziness of his current life—after all, there’s no crazy like being crazy in love. Backup vocals provided by Sarah Dolt, Stephanie Gaume, and Melissa Geffert add a special flavor to many of the songs, complete with old-timey “oos,” “ahhs,” and echoes. One of the female vocalists sings lead during the bridge in “Thief” with a voice that wouldn’t sound out of place on Broadway. My one complaint—we don’t get enough of her! Her powerful voice complements Merker’s smooth one, and it’s a treat to listen to them as a team.
A personal favorite is the third track, “Parade,” which progresses from a mid-tempo ballad to an upbeat breakdown delivered by Grant Buell on keyboard and Stephan Berry on guitar. If any listener hadn’t been convinced yet, “Parade” is proof that My Oh My are experts at their craft; the song is beautifully arranged and features a splendid melody. And when it’s time to close the curtain, the band sticks to sweet simplicity. Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way closes with the only acoustic song on the album, “That’s Alright By Me.” It’s a gentle conclusion to an album of grand rock and roll, but it feels right.
—Mary Kennedy
Mary is a lifelong Bostonian learning her way around Kansas City. She can often be found in an art museum, checking out local music, or taking a nap.
My Oh My’s next appearance in KC will be this Saturday at The Brick, with Pocket Vinyl (CT) and 40 Watt Dreams. Facebook event page.
L.A.
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Some Gifts unveils “All Washed Up” from upcoming debut full-length Win Instantly
A feeling of abject despair comes from somewhere deep in "All Washed Up", the latest single from trio Some Gifts. Lead singer Vic Lzar’s guttural cry is a clear indication that things might not be going so well, all while sporting a thick, seething riff that erupts with increasing force. But there’s also a melodic edge to their no-frills delivery, a pop song in disguise that hits with just the right amount of grit.
"All Washed Up" will be featured on their debut album Win Instantly, which is scheduled for an official digital release on March 12th. And if this highly-caffeinated power punch is your cup of tea, then don’t miss their record release show at Casey’s Irish Pub – it promises to be a good one.