With a foot in the past and eyes fixed on the future, the newest from Leagues is a modern dance treat dressed in secondhand neon. There are some parallels to longtime local favorites How I Became the Bomb, which is a comparison that can be nothing but flattering. Set to release their sophomore album, Alone Together, on September 9, "Dance With Me" is the first we’ve heard from the band since their debut dropped back in the long-gone year of 2013. Stream the single below and keep an eye out for that new album when September rolls around. –Austin Phy
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The Knock Ups are bringing their riot grrrl energy to Club Bohemia tonight (6.03)
In 2015 Gretchen Shae joined U2 on stage to play guitar on the song “All I Want Is You”, but that wasn’t her first time taking the stage. Shae is the vocalist and guitarist of the self-proclaimed Boston-based glam punk band The Knock Ups. Joined by Cat Verlicco on bass and Daniel McCarthy on Drums, the band brings blends energetic instrumentation with politically charged lyrics reminiscent of the riot grrrl movement of the 90’s, and borrow from the movements key players such as Bikini Kill and Sleater Kinney. “Shut Up (and put on your dress)” off their self-titled EP is characterized by it’s brevity, and the band’s fast paced riffs and pounding drumming that never drowns out Shae’s vocals. The track “1969” is a slower track that features compelling melodies and a catchy chorus that begs the listener to sing a long, however it doesn’t lose any of the band’s signature punk energy. The band will be playing tonight (6.03) at Club Bohemia in Cambridge. Check out their single “Dionysius” below! – John Honan
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, June 3 – 5
Tonight at Union Transfer will be Connor Barwin’s third annual MTWB Benefit Concert. The show, which has hosted buzz bands like Mac Demarco and Kurt Vile in the past, has one of its strongest line-ups this year, which includes Philly’s own Hop Along and Waxahatchee. Barwin, who recently signed a new six-year deal with the Eagles, has been a presence both in the local music and parks & recreations scenes since coming to Philly. He befriended R5 Productions’ Sean Agnew, and has cultivated a super positive event. Each year, Barwin has upped his game for the concert, and this year is no exception. There will also be special guest performers this evening (like Blue Note artist Ryan Anthony Massaro ;-). Every dollar that is raised at the show – both from tickets and bar sales – will be matched by MTWB and donated to a new project in Philadelphia. You can get cheap tix or ball-out for an opportunity to drink and schmooze with some Eagles, but remember it’s all for a great cause. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 7:30pm, $5 – $300, All Ages – Adam G.
More places to hang this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Dark Blue
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Residuels (Release), Louie Louie (Release), Weekender, SAT Rosetta , Starkweather
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Missdoodica/Phameless Records Fest: In The Pines/DJ Deejay, SAT Phameless Records Fest: Digger, Goddamnit, Seeing Snakes, Lamplighters, Mid Rats, The Mad Splatter, Welter, SUN Phameless Records Fest: Erik Petersen, Disaster Committee, Teenage Bigfoot, Big City Noise
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI First Time’s The Charm: Aster More, Bull Bush, Joyful Exit, Trying!, Whipworm, Crushed, Far Eyes, Sister Trudy, My Name is Tom, Spring Collection, SAT First Time’s The Charm: Spirit of the Wolves, Are You Ready Steve, Taxes, Quarter Panel, Heretix, Bronco, Volatile Squirrels, Rabies Shot, Dumb Hair, SUN Allison Crutchfield, Pouty
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Pancakes & Booze Art Show: DJ Mighty Mike Saga
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SAT Cuzin Lil, Cadillac Coop, Young King, Marc Paradise, SUN The Sugar Pops
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Franky’s Foxes w/ DJ Chris Urban, SAT Ed Christof
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SAT DJ Jazzy Jeff, Questlove, Vikter Duplaix
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) GR Stone (Release Show)/(Downstairs) Good Old War (acoustic), SAT (Upstairs) Those People, Andorra, RFA, Egocentric Plastic Men
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) Sundrop Music Festval: FRI Marshall Allen, I Yahn I Arkestra, Dirty Soap Blues Band, SAT Minor Setbacks, Ben Kessler, The Mellowells, The Chelsea Kills, Little Strike, The Original Crooks and Nannies, Chalk & The Beige Americans, Kuf Knotz, Alright Junior, The ill Fated Natives, Illinois / Roots Picnic After Party: Dice Raw, Tiani Victoria, SUN Slingshot Dakota, Water Polo, My Son Bison, Bad Orb
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI New Sound Brass Band, FABERGÉGÉ, SAT The Space Cats, Chipocrite, Seoul Dehli
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Goddamnit, SAT Joe Michelini, Shane Luck
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Risky Disko
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Aly Cat, No Good Sister, Barbara Gettes, Cicada Jade, Jone’cia La Dine, Dena Miranda and the Mellowton4s, Emily Ana Zeitlyn/Rusty Cadillac
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Ashley Leone, SAT Kenn Kweder “Adventures of a Secret Kidd" Screening (acoustic set + Q & A)
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI The Wayside Shakeup, Laura Cheadle & The Family Band, The Elwood James Band, SAT Shadow Band
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Making-Out With Medusa, SAT Rich People
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT Mr. Sonny James
Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing (601 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) SAT Roots Picnic: The Roots, Lil Uzi Vert, Rich Medina, Lil Dicky, Go Go Morrow
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Stella Ruze (EP Release), Andrew Jude, Whackbat, SAT The Parameters, Room for Mojo, Surreal Nation
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Mason Porter (EP Release), Frog Holler, Chris Grunwald & The Slow Response, Marc Silver & Friends, SUN Beru Revue, Ben Arnold, The Fractals
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SUN Myrrias, Igneous Eyes, The Writhing Squares
Goldy’s (723 Chestnut St., #3) SAT Tutlie, Cave People
Lower Level (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Secret Cutter, Black Urn, Manbeast, Bandit, Mob Terror
Second Empire (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Punks for PAWS: Flag of Democracy, Burp!, Cape of Bats S-21, Lip Service, Narcos, N.E.G.
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Littler, Girls Rock Philly Youth
Slime Time Live (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Trash Boy
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI No Stranger, Kississippi, Spill, Past Life, SAT Adeedus, Patnelso Tommy iLL Figure, Evan Riley
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Original Crooks and Nannies, Liz de Lise
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Three loud and dark locals playing St. Vitus in June: Primitive Weapons, River Cult, Yellow Eyes
New York has a long and rich history for heavy music. Many metal and punk acts have gotten their start coming through the five boroughs, and 2016 has proven that the heavy scene is still thriving in the city, where "black" venues like Greenpoint’s St.Vitus do a great job to book the loudest artist around – locals included. We found three NYC artists in that venue’s calendar that are worth covering:
Primitive Weapons (pictured) is a Brooklyn-based noise/metalcore outfit that just released their sophomore album The Future of Death on April 15th. Their brand of metallic hardcore is reminiscent of unforgettable metalcore acts like Botch, Converge, and Cursed, while also taking influence from post-hardcore acts such as Refused. Their track “Ashes or Paradise” highlights the band’s metallic crunch and aggressive style, but also puts their more melodic moments on display. Primitive Weapons will be playing St. Vitus on June 4th in support of Wax Idols & King Woman.
Also from Brooklyn, River Cult is a new heavy psych rock band who just started playing shows in April. Their self-titled EP was released in February, and it features three lengthy songs that use their runtime to create evolving layers of music. The track “Shadow Out of Time” starts off with squealing guitars and slow, looping drums until the tempo shifts and the band explodes into a fuzzy rock sound reminiscent of 90’s stoner metal act Sleep. River Cult will be playing St. Vitus on June 13th. Check out “Shadow Out of Time” below!
Sick With Bloom is the latest album from the black metal outfit Yellow Eyes. Released at the end of 2015, Sick With Bloom is a suffocating record characterized by an atmospheric nature and frenetic layers. The title track (streaming below) lulls the listener into a brief state of tranquility before erupting into a fury of shrieking vocals and relentless carpet of in that sets the pace for the rest of the record. They will be playing St. Vitus on June 9th.
Philadelphia
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Residuels & Louie Louie Dual 7″ Release Show at Boot & Saddle June 3
Hot on the heels of a series of West Coast dates supporting the Buzzcocks and with The Deli Philly’s May Record of the Month, Love Songs, still fresh in our minds, Residuels hits the stage this evening at Boot & Saddle to celebrate the release of their new 7" "Ordinary" via Born Losers Records, the trio provides an unwavering, primal, garage-rock rumble that’s unfiltered, hitting unapologetically, grabbing the wheel, and daring you to hold on. However, not one but two 7” will be commemorated on this night. With vinyl copies of “Out in the Streets”/“Miles Around” (issued via Hidden Volume Records) in hand, the all-female quartet of Louie Louie dose out garage rock with a psych-pop twist. Rolling forward in a determined drive, while also exhibiting a smooth soothing side, the band demonstrates compelling control. The heady cruising psych-rock of Weekender completes this billing. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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Bronx rapper Chazmere releases cinematic video for “Ten” featuring ScienZe
Chazmere is a producer, teacher, and master MC. This isn’t entirely surprising for someone affiliated with Talib Kweli’s Colours of Culture Collective. Raised in the Bronx, he reflects the roots of Hip Hop. The cameos in the music video are all artists that Chaz knows from the electric experience of the New York Hustle. He’s about artistry and integrity, and his frustration with the commercial status quo is reflected in his rhymes: “I wonder how many licks does it take til the slave murder the master? I’m drowning in passion, hittin’ that glass ceiling but can’t get it crackin.” His eponymous debut album is due out June 10 – proof that Chazmere is on ten all the time. – BrokeMC
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PREMIERE: The Reverberations – “Mess Up Your Mind”
The Reverberations make you take a trip back in time to rock’s golden era of the 60’s, with their keen ability to dial in to the classics without seeming forced or stale. They bring that element of lighthearted fun that made 60’s era garage and psychedelia so alluring (well, fun and drugs).
Each member steadily grew and established their musical prowess in other bands like The CRY! and Sundaze, bringing each of their individual talents together in a way that doesn’t sound like your standard fuzzed out band.
The Reverberations are gearing up to release their new LP Mess Up Your Mind. If the title track is any indication of how the rest of the album will sound, then we’re all in for a tripped out treat.
Check out the premiere track "Mess Up Your Mind" below.
Philadelphia
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New The Pretties EP Available for Streaming & Download
Below is a new four-song EP from garage-psych outfit The Pretties, titled Wrong Track Mind. It’s already the group’s second release in about a three-month span, building on the promise of the band’s debut record, Control. Both albums were recorded at The Mansion in South Philly.
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Summer Salt Drops into Their Typically Fun Surfer Groove in “Summer Salt” Video
Austin’s local "Would rather be surfing" band Summer Salt has hit the e-waves this last two weeks with their first video from late 2015’s excellent Going Native EP, namely for their eponymous song "Summer Salt." True to form, "Summer Salt," and Summer Salt themselves on said track, are, welp, beachy as fuck, and it’s in a really fun way that comes complete with a heavy 50s reverby guitar sound that goes 2000s indie in the noodling.
Summer Salt is one of those acts that leaves little to catch on mentally- no politics or hard emotions or attempts at edginess- which is a delightful thing in their case. Their songs, including the one in this video (and the video itself, for that matter), are just fun, relaxing and full of the feel-goods, and as much as we like hard music, you gotta have some of this as well to balance it out, right? Considering that Summer Salt is just damn good at it, and makes their chilled out sounds with thorough artful craft and imaginative talent, we think the answer to that question is an emphatic yes. Check out the video below, and listen to the rest of the EP here.
Chicago
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Earring
Earring has released a new track, "Slow Mud", from their forthcoming LP, Tunn Star. Their LP will be released via Fire Talk on June 10th and can be preordered here.
You can catch Earring at The Hideout with The Frigs and Tortured Love on July 15th.
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Whitney “No Matter Where We Go”
Whitney has released a new single, "No Matter Where We Go", from their forthcoming album, Light Upon The Lake, in advance of its release tomorrow June 3rd.
Whitney is currently touring the world, but will return to Chicago for a a show at The Empty Bottle on July 15th. They will also be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival on July 16th.
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Like Herding Cats and Grassfight celebrate The Cure at Cake Shop on 06.09
New York’s emerging indie bands draw inspiration from every corner of rock’n’roll’s rich history. One iconic artist that continues to influence each successive generation is The Cure. Paying tribute to their creative vision, former Deli Magazine Artist of the Month (May 2014) Like Herding Cats is hosting a night in celebration of their music. Although three consecutive nights at Madison Square Garden sold out quickly for the goth giants on their current world tour, those left out now have this option (although we can’t promised Robert Smith will be there…). Joining the tribute are Deli favorites Grassfight (pictured), showing how their taut, tightly-wound post-punk style reflects goth’s stripped down early beginnings. Also appearing is special guest Skylar Stench (i.e. Skyler Spence, ex St. Pepsi). Each band will play both original music and Cure covers. Between sets Like Herding Cats’ front man, Dom P, will DJ Cure Hits, New Wave, Dark wave, Brit Pop and Alternative dance through the night. The appropriately titled event “A Night Like This” goes down on June 9 at Cake Shop. – Dave Cromwell