New York industrial metal outfit Hogwasche‘s excellent debut MBM has established them as the new heavy hitters in the EBM (Electronic Body Music) world. The band only had their first show in February of this year, and has already gotten to play shows with the wildly popular EBM and industrial act Youth Code. Hogwasche doesn’t just rely on electronic beats; guitarist and bassist Nix’s work adds to the band’s interestingly layered sound. They blend the EBM and metal genres by alternating between clean and screamed vocals. Hogwasche will be playing at Saint Vitus on May 23rd in support of Weedeater. Check out their opening single ‘Escape a Curse’ below!
Portland
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Hear Fog Father’s Newest, “Trapped in a Web”
*photo by Red Bull Sound Select
After sharing their tripped out video for "RIP" with us a couple months ago, Fog Father has now released the first single from their upcoming full length The Plague of Fantasies. "Trapped in a Web" is art pop at its finest, swirling between psychedelic, electronic and indie rock tendencies as singer Bryson Hansen croons.
The Plague of Fantasies came from the roots of a collection of songs performed solely by Hansen, before the rest of the band came to be. Once the band fully formed the songs were redone to include everyone’s instrumentation, elevating each track to its full potential.
The Plague of Fantasies is set to drop within the next couple of months and for a peek into the full product, listen to "Trapped in a Web" below.
Philadelphia
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Mercury Girls Opening for King Gizzard & The Lizard at Underground Arts May 15
Combine band members from Literature, Pet Milk, and Little Big League, and you get the chemically balanced musical element known as Mercury Girls. The assorted dream-pop group recently released its single "Ariana," which includes catchy hooks, smooth vocals, and harmonies that blend together in a near-perfect manner. Rhythmic cravings for more music from this band will soon be filled. The group is due to begin work on a full-length album with producer extraordinaire Jeff Zeigler (Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs, Nothing, just to name a few). If you’re too anxious to wait for the completion of the album, then you can catch Mercury Girls opening for King Gizzard & The Lizard at Underground Arts tonight. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $14, 21+ – Gina Rullo
Portland
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Saturday Night Sounds: Naked Hour – “Crossfade”
Everyone’s got a song, or maybe a whole album, that soundtrack their transition from the younger years into adulthood. But to me making your own soundtrack is a whole other story, and it’s one the kids of Naked Hour happen to be writing. The trio are gearing to drop their sophomore effort Always On The Weekend, which flourished from biting old memories.
The second single they’ve shared from their upcoming album, "Crossfade," is a story told in that same vein, backed by simplistic instrumentation that carries it through to the crashing release of the song finish. It’s the kind of track you listen to when you’re feeling nostalgic, and helps you shake that forlorned feeling.
Always On The Weekend is due out at the end of June via Good Cheer Records.
Portland
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Souvenir Driver bring their space pop to the Know tonight
Souvenir Driver have that power to mentally transport you through dream like dimensions, with a sound supported by both a down tempo chill wave and a hardened, reverb heavy nod to alternative pop. Souvenir Driver have only been getting stronger and stronger with each release and with their new album due out soon, excitement is teeming with the possibilities of it being their greatest and most full sounding release yet.
They’re playing tonight at the Know with rock duo Leading Psychics and Seattle’s Vibragun. Tickets are $7 and music starts around 9pm, so if you’ve got some energy left after dancing about at the St. Johns Bizarre go check them out!
Philadelphia
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Kohoutek Opening for Dead Meadow at Underground Arts May 13
The rocket-fueled, over-driven sonic exploits of Kohoutek are set to launch from Underground Arts this evening. One braces for the long haul as this crew’s mind-warping noise-psych union shakes the foundation, bridging new connections amid the chaotic afterburn. Lock yourself in, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Tonight, they’ll be joined on a billing that embraces the heavy, as the haunting rumble of Gondola creates a path to the grunge-shoegaze of Creepoid and the raunchy psych of Dead Meadow. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $14, 21+ – Michael Colavita
L.A.
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Sure Sure play at El Cid on 5.21
Sure Sure is a quartet who works a rich seam of splindly guitars with lush string arrangements. Songs like "New Biome" and "The Expert" are unique in how they hone art pop sensibilities, with smooth melodic contours and backwoods harmonies that faintly evoke bands like Grizzly Bear and Field Music. And do I hear some bossa nova chords embedded into the mix? Their measured style is an uncommon one, and all the better for it, seeing as their first singles exhibit an attention to songcraft that is smart, inventive, and undeniably catchy.
Sure Sure are playing at El Cid this coming Saturday, May 21st. Check out their two singles below. – Juan Rodríguez
Portland
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PREMIERE: We Are Parasols – “No Movement”
On this gloriously sunny Friday the 13th, the Deli would like to cloak the sun’s bright rays with a new, darkwavey track from We Are Parasols. "No Movement" guides you through its aphotic tones, baiting you with low tempos and hauntingly angelic vocals. Brooding and moody, the track is both calming and chill while still provoking sonic interest.
The satisfyingly hypnotic video for "No Movement" is hard not to zone out to. Its black and white cyclical machine work visuals calls for a droned mental state. As the second single to come off We Are Parasol’s upcoming debut Infrastructure, "No Movement" makes a lasting impression as an indicator of the band’s potential output, and more than substantiates their place in Portland’s darker scene.
Infrastructure comes out May 20th on the bands’ No Movement Records. Check out the video for "No Movement" below.
Nashville
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It’s the mid-2000s again and I love it: Ghostfinger, How I Became the Bomb, and Lone Official at the Exit/In tonight
I think the cancellation of Nashville (the show, not the city itself) got a lot of people thinking about where Nashville (the city itself, not the show) is, has been, and is going. We’re not gonna get too think-piecey on you here, but recent events like that have proven that time may in fact be a circle. There’s no prime time TV dedicated to our lovely city, sounds from The Features and Character are still electrifying the ground around the Beast from their show last night, and if you get yourself down to the Exit/In tonight, you can catch yourself yet another piece of bona fide Old Nashville vibiness with Ghostfinger, How I Became the Bomb, and Lone Official.
We’re leaning pretty heavy on the throwback jokes here, but make no mistake—these are all bands that, despite various periods of silence and an unfortunate spot on the It City sidelines considering their role in building up that rep, were here before here was a place to be and they’ve all stuck it out. So go for the nostalgia. Or go to show respect to the old guard. Or go because it’s a stacked bill of genuinely great local bands. Whatever your motive is, you can’t go wrong. -Austin Phy
Nashville
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Deli Premiere: Notelle has confidence to spare on “No One Else Alive”
Sometimes you hear a song and know right away that it’s going to follow you around for a while. "No One Else Alive" is the unshakably catchy new track from the unshakably talented Notelle, and it’s got just the right kind of hook to dig itself in deep. The sound on display is big, in a perplexingly minimal way. "Anthemic" is an easy descriptor that comes to mind, but there’s a measure of restraint in the actual execution that keeps the whole affair from becoming too bombastic. It’s radio pop perfection, and you can catch the ear worm down in the stream below. –Austin Phy
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, May 13 – 15
This weekend is the second annual Love on the Streets Festival. Held at Paines Park, it is an all day festival that supports the Franklin Pains Skatepark Fund (FPSF) in its attempt to spread the love of skateboarding and support urban culture in and around the city. While last year the festival filled the park with circus performers, artisan coffee, and a mess of food trucks, this year is really upping the ante in terms of entertainment. Wahoo Tacos, along with The Electric Factory, will be sponsoring a skating competition, where the lucky winner will take home $2,000. New this year are a couple key cogs that were missing last year. First and foremost, Beer. There was not a beer as far as the eye could see last year. Unfortunately, it will be coming from a Budweiser Beer Garden so you might just want to bring your own. Live art has been added to the mix, with renowned graffiti artists Distoart and Getup to make the festival a multi-sensory experience. Another enticing addition this year is a Flea Market with over 40 vendors selling a vast array of lightly used treasures that are just waiting for a good home.
The music is also a strong suit of the festival once again, bringing both variety and congruity to make for an eclectic but fitting lineup of artists. There is a bit of a punk tinge to this years lineup, with artists like Mumblr, JANK (who have a great new album Awkward Pop Song coming out May 20 on Creep Records), Lithuania (DRGN KING’s Dom Angelella and Dr. Dog’s Eric Slick), and Steady Hands (a.k.a. Sean Huber from Modern Baseball). Other artists include The Obsessives, Vicky Speedboat, Plainview, Endless Taile, and RFA. For the skate competition and throughout the day, there will be tunes complimentary of Fishtown Beats, Frank Sriracha, and Aurize. All in all, a pretty dope collection of happenings that are sure to be a good time for a good cause. Paine’s Park, N. 24th St., 12pm-10pm, Free, All Ages – Adam G.
Other places to escape the chill this weekend…
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT School Dance
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Scantron, The Whips / Grimace Federation, Gorgeous Porch, Risky Disko / Hivelords, SAT The Mountain Chiefs, The Russells / The Rectors, SUN The Burgeoning, Hartline, Summer Scouts / Tungsten, Clamfight
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Creepoid, Gondola, Kohoutek., SUN Mercury Girls
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) SUN DJ Junior
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI American Sugar Bitch, Cyanide Saints, Roslyn Creek, SAT Foxtail Fest; Anyee Wright, Miles Chancellor, Marv Mack, Sincerely Tahj, Evan Riley, Ronnie Riggles, Brainrack
TLA (334 South St.) FRI Prince Tribute: Martha Graham Cracker, Northern Arms
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.)FRI (Downstairs) PhillyBloco SUN (Upstairs) The Wayside Shakeup,
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Daylight Savings and Loan, Trash Night, Professor Maybe, SAT (5pm) Jackson May, Tessellation / (8pm) The Rowdies, Overcoming Gravity, Brothers & Sisters, SUN (5pm) El Jugo, Mute Rebel, / (9pm) Relicseed
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT PHNTMS
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Laser Background (Record Release), Beth Israel, SAT Mohican, Supine, Dirt Queen, Coronal Mass Ejection
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Audio Impulse, Palaceburn, Behind Deadlines, SUN Visoon
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Justin Phillippi, The Sugar Pops, Hopscotch Jefferson, Wolf Accent, SAT The Duke Brothers, Matt Gauss Band
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Queen of Jeans, Ceramic Animal, Curtis Coopers, DJ Robert Drake, SUN Lost in the Woods
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers, Stolen Rhodes, SUN Philadelphia Songwriters Project Final Showcase
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT Mr. Sonny James
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Royale
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Nick Millevoi
Vox Populi (319 N. 11th St.) SAT Auxcide
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) FRI Downtrodder, The Up Up Ups
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) SUN Jenkem, Castle Freak
The Petting Zoo (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Coping Skills, Stippling
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI Dreambook, Horsecops, Cellarfox
Birdhouse (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SAT Mahatma X
Big Cakes (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more information.) SUN Fiona Parker and Stephanie Bonham, Jim Strong
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or vine for more information.) FRI Pinkwash (Record Release), SWARM, Andromeda Sky, King Azaz
NYC
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TEEN announces June tour in support of Wye Oak
TEEN‘s 2016 album, entitled Love Yes, can be described as a playful aural kaleidoscope that follows in the footsteps of imaginative, brainy, NYC based pop bands like The Talking Heads and They Might Be Giants. Check out the playful video for single ‘Free Time’ below. The four ladies just announced a June tour in support of (awesome) DC avant-pop duo Wye Oak – locals will want to mark June 21st on their calendar, the day the two bands will perform at Brooklyn’s Warsaw.
With all those crazy sounds going on in TEEN’s music, we couldn’t refrain from asking band founder and main singer, guitarist and songwriter a question about her guitar pedals – check out what she answered on our littlle Delicious Audio feature.