Below is a new live performance video of Steep Leans, the project from Boston transplant Jeffrey Gray Somers. The group performed the languid-strolling "Colombia" for Spare Room Sessions. The track is off the album Grips On Heat, which was released this past fall via Wavves’s own imprint Ghost Ramp.
Chicago
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Fire Hot Opera
Fire Hot Opera is a pure throwback pulling from doo-wop era rock and soul. Their debut album Test Market Fresh is bundle of wholesome, energetic, dance songs that will have doing vintage dance moves in your living room that you didn’t even know you knew.
You can help Fire Hot Opera celebrate the release of Test Market Fresh on April 1st at Beat Kitchen with Nice Motor and S. Joel Norman and Josh Catalano & The Dirty Thoughts.
Chicago
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Half Gringa
Half Gringa (formerly Tin Silos) is primarily the work of Izzy Olive. She has been making intimate folk-pop for the last six years, and late in 2015 released a beautifully raw EP called Display Case Glass.
You can catch Half Gringa at Quenchers with Wilder Maker and Maren Celest on April 20th.
Philadelphia
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New The Original Crooks and Nannies LP Available for Streaming & Download
Madeline Rafter & Sam Huntington, a.k.a. The Original Crooks and Nannies, just released a wonderfully intoxicating album in Ugly Laugh. The ten-song sophomore LP showcases the dynamic duo’s natural ability to lay down ear-burrowing melodies over lo-fi, bedroom beats. Rafter’s voice demonstrates a captivatingly beautiful versatility, with Huntington providing the right amount of playful accompaniment – thus, creating tunes worthy of your adoration. (BTW: Also, check out the twosome making the best/worst DIY wigs (out of their own hair) ever in the new music video for "Carry Me"!)
Philadelphia
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Combine Raising Your Pulse at KFN March 13
Though you just lost an hour from your weekend, you can still make the most of it by coming out tonight to Kung Fu Necktie. Genre-splicing art-punks Combine provide unrelenting, spastic yet calculated drum bursts that grab hold of you, while guitars slash and stab in an unforgiving nature. The result are tunes that have a ominous presence, raising your pulse with each measure. Laying the groundwork for the evening, Combine will also be joined by shoegaze-y alt rockers Blacksalt, slow-burning LA psych-rock duo Jerkagram, and headliners Throbbing Chakra, which features Lantern‘s Zachary Fairbrother. All is not lost yet. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 Front St., 8pm, $6, 21+ (Photo by Diego Muya) – H.M. Kauffman
Portland
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Saturday Night Sounds: Shadowlands – “Clean Life”
This little bit of a late night Saturday Night Sounds jam is the latest from dark wavers Shadowlands. They just premiered the video for "Clean Life" a couple days ago on Gritty Birds, and their record release show is happening at Kenton Club as I type this. The video compiles esoterically shot clips of infamous Portland spots, reflecting the city in a brooding light that’s perfect for this gloomy, rainy night.
If you happened to have missed their release show tonight, dim the lights and enjoy.
-Cervante Pope
Portland
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Dad Works Hard now slated to open up for Simo
Local glam rock/badass outfit Dad Works Hard has just been added to open up for Nashville, Tn psych blues band Simo tomorrow night at Dante’s. The undeniably fun danceable quality of Dad Works Hard is guaranteed to bring a light and lively air to the bill. Paired with Simo’s classic production of southern blues rock, it’ll be a show unlike the typical shows that occur around town.
If you haven’t already, check out Dad Works Hard’s video for "White Shoes" below. It’ll give you some insight into just how enjoyable this band is.
-Cervante Pope
Philadelphia
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Addie Pray Not Leaving the Door Open at All Night Diner March 12
Addie Pray, a.k.a. Carmen Perry, of Ohio’s Sports catches listeners on her narrative line, with songs that provide an intimate fly on the wall perspective – not leaving the door open, rather transplanting you into her line of sight. Capturing intimacy in a realistic, relatable scale, she adapts it to life’s expected adventures and setbacks. What initially appears to be a simple picture gathers deeper meaning through binding details, à la Waxahatchee and Free Cake For Every Creature. Brandon Can’t Dance develop a twisting experimental pop paradigm. It’s one with a constantly shifting position, engaging with it’s uprooted tones that range from fireside acoustics to eerie wave-rockers. The captivating lo-fi of Emily Yacina (who has collaborated with Alex G) is a sound you’ll feel instantly close to. The lineup is rounded into form by the hushed poetic folk of Yours Are The Only Ears. All Night Diner, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, All Ages (Photo by Julia Leiby) – Michael Colavita
Austin
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Moving Panoramas Brings Melancholy and Melody on “Radar”
Moving Panoramas is an all-girl Austin trio that explores dreamy soundscapes with fuzzed guitars and pained and emotive lyrics, and they have have continued to impress since their debut LP One released last October. We’ve got the second single off One for you today, a bittersweet track called “Radar” that initially appears pleasantly uplifting, but the sweet sound is later tempered by the melancholic vocals of Leslie Sisson. The mood, seemingly subtle at first, eventually permeates the track and becomes intoxicating with its melodic potency. Just like their songs, Moving Panoramas is a band that seems demure at first, but their building brilliance wins over listeners in the end. See if they win you over with “Radar” below.
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Lee Ackerley
(catch more of Lee’s work at Slackerlee.com)
L.A.
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The Soaks tune in to their own channel on “TV Life”
San Diego trio The Soaks play sparkly power pop with a new wave slant, best evinced on their fast-paced, relentlessly hooky "TV Life". Its simple, hyperactive music video shows footage of the band members in true live form while poking a little fun at themselves, propping up a persistent rhythmic backbone to their energetic, trashy sound.
"TV Life" can be found on their latest seven-song EP Loser, released through Postmark Records. And for a show that’ll get you wildly bobbing your head from the get go stop by Harvard and Stone on March 31.
NYC
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Eddi Front releases bewitching debut LP, “Marina”
This past Friday, Brooklyn avant-pop project Eddi Front (aka Ivana Carrescia) released her long awaited, bewitching debut LP, ‘Marina.’ Starting with the piano-chimed opener “Goldie” (streaming below) and including “Sing Sing,” a by turns sedate and lilting track that portrays intense romance with Plath-like fire, the album shows Carrescia as an artist fearlessly venturing into the dark and coming out with sharp beauty. If you missed Eddi Front’s show this past Saturday downtown, keep posted on her Facebook page for future announcements, or check out this mysterious live video for a taste. – Zach Weg
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, March 11 – March 13
Thin Lips are heading off on tour in support of their 7-inch EP release, Divorce Year (Seagreen Records), and will be hosting a hometown send-off show this Saturday night at Everybody Hits. The album showcases the band’s spry, hooky tunes that seem to indulge in equal parts Aughts pop-punk anthems and heavy Jawbreaker-style 90’s riff punk, which doesn’t make the naming of their forthcoming LP, Riff Hard (due out May 20 via Lame-O Records), that surprising. (You can check out the new music video for their latest single "Never Again" below.) Fellow slaves to the riff The Max Levine Ensemble will also be performing on the bill tomorrow, flaunting their lively, inexhaustible, sometimes political pop punk that tips the cap to turn of the millennium bands like Rise Against. Worriers will be on hand with a more subdued, pensive approach to the genre. And don’t miss Bellows, who will start the night on an intimate tone with delicately composed bedroom jams. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8:30pm, $8-$10, All Ages – Bryce Woodcock
Other places to enjoy this spring weather this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Up The Chain (Record Release)
Purples, Hezekiah Jones, SAT Ape School
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Palm
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Howlish, The Mountain Chiefs/The Chelsea Kills, Guts/AZN Jake, SUN Rik Lennon (Record Release), H Ty James, Lenny Nostra, Spike Geez/Throbbing Chakra, Blacksalt, Combine
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Splintered Sunlight
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT James Cannon, Danielle & Jennifer, Spolken Life, Roslyn Creek, Ivy Rand, The Rescue, Owen Crowley, Bob Flood, The Nimble Cats, Chickabiddy
TLA (334 South St.) FRI The Royal Noise, SUN Sad Actor
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Downstairs) John Byrne Band, No Irish Need Apply/ (Upstairs) Old Soul Revival, SAT (Upstairs) The Late Saints, Beth Goldwater, Tim Hein, SUN (Upstairs) Ben Kessler, Dana Alexandra
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Eddie Madrid, SAT Michael Wavves, Artimes Prime, Plan:B, SUN Katana Girl
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI The Chip Breakers, SUN Todd Fausnacht & the Well Whiskey Wind Whistlers
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Myrrias
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Sonnder, Awaking Mercury, SAT Philadelphia Ukelele Orchestra
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Railroad Fever, Continuum, SAT Bosom Band, Every Heard, SUN The Formless Form, Distressor, Last Minute Hero.
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Gavin Becker, SUN Whisky Kittens present: Will Ferrell Burlesque
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SUN Grayscale, An Honest Year
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) SAT Michael The Lion
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Once Was, Matt Wheeler & Vintage Heart, Los Festingos, Vessna Scheff, P-Rents
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Josh Miller, Second Child, Darla, SUN Manny Mozart, Noir’Enenra, Brandon Lee, Sound Junkie, D.H. the Composer, Young King, Standin Cannon, Dee Haze
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Nik Greeley & The Operators, SAT Control For Smilers, SUN AM Radio
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI Japanese Breakfast
Goldy’s (723 Chestnut St., #3FL) SUN Brandon Can’t Dance, Legs Like Tree Trunks
Barbie Dream House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Original Crooks and Nannies (CD Release), Microsoft Saint, Little Strike, Venus In Scorpio
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Brandon Can’t Dance, Addie Pray
Girard Hall (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Berning Man: Bone Bats, Mercury Milk, Hoser, Kingfisher Band, Cold Foamers, Starwood
The Farm (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Cape of Baits, Traitor
The Storefront (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT R.R. Perkins, Pat Brier
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Busy Bee
LAVA (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Ronnie Vega & Khalil Ali, Sad Hana, Amalia Wilson
Lavender Town (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Berning Man: OhBree (EP Release), Birthday Ponies, Dead, Fidel SUN, Howlish, Mumblr