Philly garage-psych rockers Honey Radar have a new LP out via What’s Your Rupture?, entitled Blank Cartoon. The lo-fi experimentalists obviously enjoy playing around with noise, before eventually locking into grooves that are made for lounging in the sun with a beer in one hand and a "J" in the other. It’s good ole summertime fun, and you can soak in the vibes this evening at Kung Fu Necktie, where Jason Henn and company will be kickin’ it live with Telepathic, People Skills, and Life Stinks. It’s ok. You can let work know that I gave you permission to extend your Memorial Day weekend. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 9pm, $6, 21+ – Alexis V.
Philadelphia
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Swanning Album Release Show at PhilaMOCA May 31
Cynthia Ann Schemmer (Radiator Hospital) received her first guitar, at the age of thirteen, from her mother, who had always been supportive of her interests. After her passing, Cynthia lost the desire to write her own music, and found solace in playing the songs of others. However, with her debut album Drawing Down The Moon, released via Salinas Records, under the moniker Swanning, Schemmer is taking a "huge step forward" artistically and paying homage to the woman who had always believed in her abilities. Tonight, you can take part in the celebration of art and life at PhilaMOCA with Swanning’s album release show. Backed by Jeff Bolt (Radiator Hospital, Swearin’) on drums, Jenn Twigg (The Ambulars, Attendent, Fraktur) on bass, and Ali Donohue (Perfect Pussy, Fleabite) on guitar, Cynthia will also be supported by pals Allison Crutchfield, Littler, Dark Thoughts, and Empath. It’s a family affair! PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, $7-$10, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
NYC
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Seen live: Beau opening for Børns at Terminal 5
New York folk pop duo, Beau, is currently accompanying Børns on a fraction of his American tour, and we were able to catch their set at the sold out Terminal 5 show last week. The two young ladies, who released their debut album ‘That Thing Reality’ earlier this year, put together a magnetic performance, with lead singer Heather Goldman captivating the crowd with whimsical dancing and soulful vocals. The duo also opened for Miike Snow earlier this year, and will be playing several scattered dates during the summer. Check out the video of their break out single ‘One Wing.’ – Amanda McCall
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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New Music Video: “A.C.D. (Abcessive Compulsive Disorder)” – Nothing
Are you feelin’ a little bummed today about the long weekend being over? Yeah, so are we. Well, unfortunately, this new animated video from Nothing for the track "A.C.D. (Abcessive Compulsive Disorder)" is probably not going to make you feel any better, but then again, some of us are able to find joy in the strangest of places. The macabre "Money for Nothing"-esque video was directed by Nickola Schuller, and Nothing will be returning to Philly on Friday, July 8 for their record release show at Union Transfer.
Austin
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A Giant Dog Keeps Making the Best Music Videos About the Nature of Rock & Roll
A Giant Dog is a white hot indie rock and roll band right now. That, if you hadn’t noticed, is pretty rare these days, when subgenre is king, and when just so much has already been done in the genre that "authentic" and "unique" are terms that instantly raise hackles. But, with new video "Sleep When Dead," which follows right on the heels of their deeply good video for "Sex & Drugs," A Giant Dog have obviously plugged right into that elusive current of pure rock and roll electricity that has always powered the real, true good stuff.
Filmed in the iconic Old Austin venue Carousel Lounge, "Sleep When Dead," like "Sex & Drugs" before it, is a sonic blast of the band’s gleefully, irreverently mature take on rock and roll, depicting a troupe of veteran rock weirdos getting down like only those kind of people can, with a bit of an Ugly Duckling, the Punk Version plot thrown in.
What A Giant Dog is doing with this recent music, being rock vets themselves, is pretty awesome, and difficult. They’re writing manic, thundering rock songs that are thoroughly self-conscious and make the culture and performance of the very thing they’re doing in the song the subject of the song. Doing that without getting cliché, pretentious or losing the feeling of being an actually good song outside of its subject is incredibly hard.
To maintain that kind of balance, you have to be living on that edge between the wisdom and refinement of maturity and the youthful freneticism that is the spirit that rock was born of, and considering their recent output both aesthetically and in regards to subject, that sweet spot of rock is right where A Giant Dog is living, and thriving, right now. They can do that, because, as a band that’s been active for 8+ years, they’ve seen it all, and now they’re pumping that back out to you in a head-bangingly enjoyable package.
Check out the new video before, and see "Sex & Drugs" here. They’re both well worth it, and will undoubtedly be stuck in your head for a good long while.
Austin
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Golden Dawn Arkestra Delivers the ‘Disko’ Funk
Psych-soul, avant-garde, and completely Austin, Golden Dawn Arkestra keeps up with the motto, “Keep Austin Weird.” Influences of Sun Ra are in their sound and appearance, as they dress in outrageous, larger-than-life costumes and play music that crashes like thunderous waves of sound. With new track ‘Disko’ from recent album Stargazer, Golden Dawn Arkestra captures their identity in a funk groove sure to shake some hips.
The band was formed by band leader, Topaz McGarrigle, also known as, Zapot Mgwana (who, interestingly, was told at a young age to be the son of Sun Ra), and they’ve taken on an identity of an out of this world band, one filled with a brass and horn section, provocative drums, a mesmerizing dance troupe and costumes of colorful regal robes that dazzle onlookers as much as their music does.
‘Disko’ in particular delivers GDA’s distinct sound with fast paced funk, psych guitars, booming brass and a contagious groove. A gradual build up of horns leads into harrowing key playing, and the track is all the while kept moving with percussion that deliver fast punches. All of these elements of sound then mesh perfectly with the deep whispering vocals paired with the echoing funk that dares you to dance.
Golden Dawn Arkestra’s cosmic sound is something you don’t just listen to, it’s an experience, one that draws you in and doesn’t let go. Check out their song below and be sure to catch them this summer on June 18 at the Solstice Festival along with an incredible Austin-focused lineup!
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Andrew Conroy
Portland
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PREMIERE: WE THE WILD – “Exodus and Decay”
Portland isnt’ exactly known for it’s hardcore scene. As a town that’s had indie music on lock for years, the underlying scene doesn’t get nearly the credit it should, especially when compared to how thriving it is elsewhere.
Aside from the genre’s suppression, the obvious slow death of the music community as a whole has left many somewhat at a loss. Locals We the Wild found inspiration out of this, using the current state as fuel for writing their upcoming debut full length From the Cities We Fled, to be released in August.
Today we’re premiering "Exodus and Decay," which pulls direct influence from what’s happening all around us. Speaking of the track, the band says:
"’Exodus and Decay’ was written about the alarming state of portland’s local hardcore scene, and the attitude of apathy that locals have taken to our passion for the music we create. Our city is letting what we’ve put all our heart and soul into simply rot away in the streets. And bands are finding themselves seeking opportunities in other cities with audiences that provide the support and attentiveness that we need to sustain ourselves.”
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: Grimes & HANA at the E Factory This Friday
Grimes is coming to the E Factory this Friday, June 3 with HANA, as part of Wizard World, and we’d like to send you out for a night of dancin’! To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Art Angels". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
Philadelphia
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Old Maybe Record Release Show at Space 1026 May 28
Oblio, the new album from experimental lo-fi trio Old Maybe, was released yesterday via local label Apollonian Sound, and tonight, they celebrate with a performance at Space 1026. The record jars with its bouts of fits and starts. It rushes at you, then peels off, focusing on the current state of personal affairs, and then sinks into a balance of chaos and funk. Dive into the delightful disorder. Old Maybe will be joined by the similarly-minded, rousing experimentation of Hermit Thrushes, whose new LP Potsherd Gold Meadow is a set of quick-bursting tracks that are loaded with momentary, comforting bells and whistles. A pair of New York-based psych-rock outfits in Jepeto Solutions and Cloud Becomes Your Hand, whom also has a new album, Rest In Fleas, in tow, complete this All Mutable presented billing. Space 1026 (1026 Arch St.), 8pm, $7, All Ages – Michael Colavita
NYC
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