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The Bigness & Liz de Lise Joint Record Release Show at Ortlieb’s Sept. 10

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Ortlieb’s will be hosting a show this evening celebrating a pair of new releases. With their latest album Time Traveler (which was co-produced with Jeff Zeigler) slated for release on September 16, the quartet of The Bigness hits the ground running as Kristin Bigness’s vocals craft an intimate yet fiercely powerful setting. Coated in layers of polished rock instrumentation that still holds an emotional grip, the group hits melodic touchstones while an extra gear breaks them loose. With her self-titled full-length debut, Liz de Lise weaves an elegant, vocal-oriented, folk-jazz hybrid, often eliciting an emotional response. However, the sounds can also carry a bubbly, pop sensibility. The tumbling Americana-flavored rock of Flat Mary Road will also get things started. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8pm, $10, 21+ -Michael Colavita

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Weekend Warrior, Sept. 9 – 11

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Yankee Bluff is a local Philly outfit that features members of Dogs On Acid and Algernon Cadwallader. However, the band pushes beyond its former scope into new terrains, evoking everything from Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dead Milkmen to the Magnetic Fields. Yankee Bluff will be opening for Violent Soho this Saturday at Underground Arts. The Aussies will be bringing their grungy, crushing sound, brain flossing guitars, and soul hammering grooves to the City of Brotherly Love as well as their new ARIA chart-topping album WACO. Chicago post-punks Meat Wave will also be joining in the festivities. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8pm, $14, 21+ – Keith Kelley
 

 
Other places to try & chill out this weekend…
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SUN Rk$tdy
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Dark Thoughts
 
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Hardwork Movement, Ill Doots
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Thunder And Glory, Dive in The Box/JJL, SAT Elder Statesmen, Madam Data, SUN Dark Waters End/Science Potential Gospel
 
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Secret Cutter, Backslider, SAT DJ Jeffrey Ziga
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Winchester Treaty, Nothing Vital, F.S. Express, Beneath Polaris, Oblivion Her Majesty, D. S. Bradford, Kailey Prall
 
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI DJ Robert Drake, SAT Joie Kathos, Pinkwash, (DJ Sets) DJ Diamond Kuts, DJ NiiLO, DJ Kash
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Alfred James Band, SUN (Upstairs) Todd Fausnacht & The Nephews
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.)  FRI Three Fourteen, Walking Dead, Darlington, SAT On the Cooling Board, Wetbrain, Delmonaco, John Fahres
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Maria Maslin, Elissa Velveteen
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Roxy Rollz, Liberty Tribe, The Droogettes, SAT The Bigness, Liz de Lise, Flat Mary Road, SUN Dulls, The Stargazer Lilies, Tessellations
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.)  FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Rob Paine, Francisco Collazo
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Tim Leslie and Family, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Wesley Stace
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Anomie Fatale & Great Neck, George Engel Brooks, Mr. Manic, SAT King Ani Mal, Kahlil Ali
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) Spaghetti Vacation, Stealing From Thieves, The Sugar Pops, Momonita, SAT White Limo, Purple to the Core, Rock the Nation, Judah Kim
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Creem Circus, SAT Matt McAndrew, (After Party) Besphrenz, SUN Katana Girl
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI The Fractals, SAT Splintered Sunlight, Carl Stokking
 
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) SAT Mr. Sonny James
 
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Royale, SAT Shawn Ryan, Michael The Lion Del, SUN A Burlesque Tribute to G.I. Joe
 
Eris Temple Arts (602 S. 52nd St.) FRI Red Cedar Strings, 185668232, Dedzik, Stolen Moments, Radio Eris, SAT David E. Williams, A Piano & A Cocktail Murderess, Dead Flowers, Radio Eris
 
LAVA Space (4134 Lancaster Ave.) FRI Space Whale Orchestra, Jim Krull, Anthony Ciesielka
 
Vox Populi (319 N. 11th St., 3rd Floor) (SAT) Tim Frey, Cheap Dinosaurs
 
The Storefront (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Hello Shark, MS Saint, Harmony Tividad
 
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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Pretty Words

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Rising from the ashes of “a thrash metal band that never did anything,” Josh Crackett (guitar, vocals, synth) and Paul Bothwell (guitar) didn’t seem to have much trouble getting drummer Dom Russo and bassist Justin Kohn on board to form Pretty Words, based on the strength of their recorded demos. We also liked what we heard and so did you. That is why Pretty Words was chosen as our recent Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner. You can check out what Crackett and the boys have been getting into and where they’ve been in our “get to know ya” interview HERE. (Photo by Jordy Lyric)
 

 
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The Deli DC Area’s Record of the Month: Go Cozy – “Glaziao”

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Named after the Puerto Rican slang word for perfect surfing conditions, Go Cozy’s debut full length Glaziao is a warm and hypnotic release that takes inspiration from ethereal acts such as The Sundays and The LA’s. The quintet creates deeply personal music while wielding airy guitar tones and lush melodies. Lyrically, the album touches on themes of self-loathing, introspection, and damaging love, while warm shimmering guitars and graceful harmonies from front-man Homero Salazar Andrujovich and Maria Sage keep Go Cozy’s music delightfully upbeat. Definitely an enjoyable find. – John Honan

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New Track: “Jackson Browne” – Hello Shark

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Subdued, fragile beauty permeates as a sprinkling of keys and percussion gently pace Linc Halloran, a.k.a. Hello Shark, on his latest single “Jackson Browne”. The song is featured on the forthcoming LP Delicate, which will be available via Orindal Records on September 30. “Jackson Browne” casts a melancholy, reflective confession, recognizing setbacks and flaws while still demonstrating a glimmer of hope. (Photo by Abi Reimold)

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Tipling Rock unveils video for “Low Tide Love,” plays The Red Room on 09.14

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Based out of Boston, MA, Tipling Rock are a four-piece indie rock outfit that channels the breezy vibes of surf-pop. Their latest single “Low Tide Love” is an effortlessly upbeat track characterized by warm, bouncing guitars and an undeniably catchy chorus delivered with a laid-back and optimistic tone. The band just released this music video for the track that highlights the wonderfully carefree nature of summer vacation as a young adult. Tipling Rock will be playing The Red Room in Boston on September 14th! – John Honan 

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Backslider Opening for Pig Destroyer at Union Transfer Sept. 9

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With rapid-fire menace that hits like a sludge hammer, the trio of Backslider seemingly operates on one mode – full-bore. One can hear their instrumental onslaught approach from as far as those roaring guttural vocals can call out. And the deep-churning backend projects a ferociously imposing ominous tone, ripping through any obstacle that lies in its path with unblinking eyes. Tonight at Union Transfer, they’ll be joined by the primal-passion of apocalyptic grindcore outfit, Secret Cutter, in setting the stage for the possessive thrashing of Virginia’s Pig Desroyer. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8:30pm, $20, All Ages – Michael Colavita

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NYC rockers Dead Heavens play St. Vitus on 9/20

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Walter Schreifels is a NYC hardcore heavyweight, maybe best known for playing guitar for bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today, so you wouldn’t expect his latest project to be a fuzzy, 70’s-feel rock band with a barefaced classic sound. But that’s exactly what Dead Heavens is. The group, which also features members from White Zombie and Cults, lays down luscious driving instrumentals with strong vocals lines that are instantly addictive. Their stand out track is "Feel Low" (streaming below) a tune that matches heavy, fuzzy riff-age with floating melodic vocals–a pairing that’s not entirely expected. Carve it up any way you’d like, but Dead Heavens is an unabashed return-to-roots band, churning out delicious licks that hit right in the gut. Check out "Feel Low" below, and if you’re hungry for more, see them live at St. Vitus on 9/20 with the Space Merchants and Gondola– Olivia Sisinni

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Crush Club drops single and plays Rough Trade tonight (09.09)

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8 seconds into "Get Me Off" and Crush Club erupts into a groove so infectious, it’s impossible to not be hooked. Utilizing spacey synths, the funkiest bass lines, and addictive disco beats, the NYC-based duo lays down extremely danceable tracks that are only heightened by the group’s gorgeous falsetto vocals. All things considered, Crush Club’s latest single is definitely gives us something to swoon over. If you want to start your Friday night dance party off right, check them tonight (September 9th) at Rough Trade opening up for Bright Light Bright Light, and in the meantime, check out their single below.-Olivia Sisinni

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New Music Video: “Atom Bomb” – Beach Slang

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A volatile relationship may lead to some good sex. Well, that’s what we’ve gathered from Beach Slang‘s latest video for the explosive "Atom Bomb". Directed by Jason Lester, we find ourselves voyeurs, watching as a torrid, bi-polar relationship survives through primal instincts. If we were privy to viewing how it plays out, we’d probably become witnesses to some type of Sid & Nancy ending. Aww…crazy love! "Atom Bomb" will appear on the bands forthcoming album, A Loud Bash Of Teenage Feelings, that is set to go off on September 23 via Polyvinyl Records. (Photo by Ian Laidlaw)

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Robot Princess celebrates release of single ‘Claudia’ at Cake Shop on 9.15

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New York indie rock outfit Robot Princess have just released a brand new single entitled “Claudia”, which takes its name from The Baby-Sitters Club character. Despite their lighthearted approach, the band was formed out of singer and guitarist Beau Alessi’s desire to express himself seriously through songwriting while living in Maine after college. The track relies on the heavy use of metaphors to convey the widely shared unhappiness that comes with living with a partner who is probably not right for you. While the song maintains a heavy guitar driven sound, its catchy verses and choruses establish a bouncy pop vibe. The four-piece will be celebrating the release of their new track at Cake Shop on September 15th! – John Honan