Krust Toons: "Krust Stars" by Teddy Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
Portland
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Expand Your Mind with Zozma’s Psychedelic Production
The Deli Portland has had an eye on Zozma for a while, and we’re glad to see that more listeners have been turned onto them as well. Psych gets used more as an added descriptor to other types of genres, or as an element of an album, but there exists a lack of local, modern acts that define the genre.
Enter Zozma, a collection of spiritually connected beings that create more than just music; they create a movement. Their music roots itself in traditonal Middle Eastern piety, powerfully united with ethereal vocals and a mastered understanding of instruments otherworldly. You’ll find yourself fully consumed by its aural dominance as if to be in a trance-like state, exactly like what is imagined when thinking of the psychedelic tunes dominated the 60’s.
Be sure to catch Zozma during one of their occasional performances around town. Their live performances sound exactly like their recordings, elevated by a hypnotizing and engaging stage presence. It’s a musical adventure every appreciator needs to experience.
Congrats on the Artist of the Month win, Zozma!
NYC
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Color Tongue unveil video for ‘Sprout,” play the Knit on 10.10
The Deli NYC is delighted to premiere this deliciously lo-fi and bizarrely sci-fi video of ‘Sprout,’ a recent single by our current Artist of the Month Color Tongue. The colorful, heavily tactile sequence of images perfectly matches the song’s organic sound, based on a vivid amalgamation of Devo-esque synths, crunchy guitars, and vocals that straddle the line between ’60s pop and avant-psych a la’ Animal Collective. This is music in which fun, imagination and catchiness go hand in hand (in hand) – what else can you ask for? Oh right… a great live show! You’ll have that on October 10th at The Knit!
Philadelphia
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P.S. Eliot Wrap Up Reunion Tour at PhilaMOCA Sept. 19 & 20
Katie and Allison Crutchfield received their inaugural taste of musical success in Birmingham, AL with the first band that they formed in high school called The Ackleys; however, after its members went off to different colleges, the group eventually disbanded, leading the twin sisters to their next musical endeavor, P.S. Eliot. The feminist pop-punk quartet, which also included Will Granger and Katherine Simonetti, prolifically wrote and recorded music before calling it quits in 2011. Of course, you most likely already know that Katie Crutchfield has gone to gain fame recording under the moniker Waxahatchee, and Allison has too with her band Swearin’. Earlier this year, P.S. Eliot announced that they would be reuniting to tour and release a 50-track compilation album, 2007-2011, via Don Giovanni Records, which features remasters of 2009’s Introverted Romance In Our Troubled Minds and 2011’s Sadie, as well as their 2010 Living In Squalor EP, demos, and home recordings. Well, they have been on tour for the past week or so in support of their latest release, and will be wrapping it up with an exciting two-night run of sold-out shows at PhilaMOCA, starting this evening with labelmate Moor Mother and Boston’s Fleabite and concluding the following evening with Philly friends Radiator Hospital and Pouty. PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 8pm, $12 (Sold Out), All Ages – Alexis V.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “One Day, My Friend” – Camp Candle
Slinky, seductive vocals and a sneaky electro-dance beat characterize “One Day, My Friend,” the new single from Camp Candle. It hits on a subconscious level, as that funky bass line mingles with synth, and the percussion gradually turns up the heat while maintaining a cool sense of calm. The duo will be performing at Boot & Saddle on Wednesday, October 19 with Mars Parker. (Photo by Joe del Tufo)
Philadelphia
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Needle Points Record Release Show at JB’s Sept. 18
Celebrating the release of their latest effort, Feel Young (which officially comes out September 23), at Johnny Brenda’s tonight, Needle Points fuses modern grit with nostalgic production, which was helmed this time around by Scott McMicken (Dr. Dog). Reminiscent of a drive down some forgotten, dusty road and suddenly discovering something new and rejuvenated in rock ‘n’ roll, the group has a sound that you’ll gladly want to crank up while rolling the windows down. Step back in time this evening, where you’ll also be joined by LA’s Mystic Braves and The Dream Ride. Needle Points is heading out in October/November for a nearly month-long tour with mewithoutYou, Into It. Over It., and Yoni Wolf, so make sure to cop an album when the traveling circus rolls into your town and support the band’s imprint NeedLove Records. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Keith Kelley
Philadelphia
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Sing, Bird of Prey LP Release Show at The Barbary Sept. 17
Philly indie rockers Sing, Bird of Prey have released their debut full-length Crystal Embryo digitally earlier this week. Produced by Kyle Pulley at The Headroom Philadelphia with additional engineering by Shane Woods, elements of psychedelia can be found woven throughout the album’s eleven tracks. “Wild Type” initially feels like a piano ballad before ultimately evolving into a full band opus, while “Microsatellite” follows adding rough, buzzy guitars and live-room drumming to the raw emotional vocals. The song structure and vocal processing evokes John Lennon’s later period Beatles work (White Album and beyond). You can catch Sing, Bird of Prey live tonight at The Barbary, along with Minka and Albondigas. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 7pm, $5-$7, 21+ – Dave Cromwell
Philadelphia
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Grand Re-Opening All-Day Music Festival at The Fire Sept. 17
Summer may be starting to fade; however, before it’s officially in the rearview mirror, head over to The Fire for an all-day outdoor music festival celebrating the venue’s Grand Re-Opening. Beginning at noon, the free event, sponsored by PBR as well as local brewing stalwarts Philadelphia Brewing Co., will be chock full of entertaining scenarios, including food and craft vendors, which one can indulge in whilst consuming the litany of performers. Among those slated for the task are the invigorating, bluesy, boozy Americana of Levee Drivers, the sun-kissed melodies of Archawah, the sleek and surging sound of New England’s Potty Mouth and the bare-and-booming, never-ending get down of Mumblr, so set up shop, catch some rays, and stay awhile. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 12pm-8:30pm, Free, All Ages – Michael Colavita
NYC
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Pop & Obachan release two videos/singles from upcoming album ‘Misc. Excellence’
What we want to see in an emerging band (and rarey notice) is constant improvement. And if somebody thinks constant improvement shouldn’t be something that hard to achieve (don’t we all constantly improve, after alll, at least for a while, if we keep at it?) well, that somebody is dead wrong. Yes, because making music (and art in general) means embracing a lifestyle of up and downs that often leaves the artist devoid of inspiration and creative energy: this happens because these days the products of creativity are nearly impossible to sell, and that’s utterly depressing. Therefore to keep improving, as an artist, you’ve gotta be strong inside, have a separate job, keep a your art, believe in the dream when all evedence seems to point to doubt.
That’s why Pop & Obachan deserve huge praise: after releasing a great EP in 2015 (which was named NYC record of the month by this very blog), they recently dropped two beautifl new singles accompanied by self produced videos (we are streaming ‘I Bet High" below, you can check out ‘Bad Way’ here) that show further progress, without losing any of their charmingly fresh and honest pop sound, which draws influence from Fleetwood Mac, Broadcast, Harry Nilsson and Camera Obscura. On October 7 they’ll release their debut album Misc. Excellence, and celebrate at Our Wicked Lady with a live show on October 13. If you dig this song, go out to support them – that’s what keeps the creative vibe going!
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, September 16 – 18
I love getting to see talented artists for free! Now, nothing is ever really, truly for free with corporate-sponsored events, but I’m cool with giving up my junk email (you know you have one) for a day of performances by gifted, homegrown Philly acts. This Saturday afternoon at The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey has recruited local up-and-comers Tunji Ige, GoGo Morrow, and Anthony Somebody (of Quite Hype) for a block party to celebrate our city’s neighborhoods. And though she no longer lives here in the City of Brotherly Love, I have definitely mad love for Santigold, who is (in my humble opinion) one of the most underrated contemporary artists of our time. If you’ve never experienced her live, then do yourself a favor and make sure to make it happen. Santigold effortlessly destroys (like it ain’t no thang) every time she hits the stage. Masterfully combining music, visual art and choreographed dance, in a way that would certainly impress my spirit animal, David Byrne, I always feel like the happiest/baddest motherfucker alive each time I walk/dance out her show! That’s why I make it a point to never miss her when she’s in town, and you shouldn’t either. The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons, 1001 N. 2nd St. #21, 2pm-7pm, Free +1 (w/RSVP), 21+ – Q.D. Tran
More places to enjoy this beautiful weather this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN Needle Points (Record Release)
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Foxtrot & The Get Down, Morning River Band, SAT Mutlu, Katie Barbato
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT Mitch Esparza/Booklegger/Matthew Law, SUN Posers/Mt. Vengeance, Petunia, Along The Way
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Splintered Sunlight
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SAT Catullus, Attic Tapes
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Rated Raw, Ream Raw, SAT 56 Men, I Think Like Midnight
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) Philly Gumbo/(Downstairs) Book of Love (30th Anniversary Show), DJ Robert Drake
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Marah, Ben Arnold, SAT Grand Re-Opening Festival: Mumblr, Chalk & The Beige Americans, Archawah, Levee Drivers, Dirty Dollhouse, The TC Cole Riot, Harmony Woods, Thought Patterns, RFA, Dirty Soap Blues Band, Anjuli Josephine/Amanda X, Hemming, The Obsessives, SUN The Ill Fated Natives, I Yahn I Arkestra
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI The Phonies, Kodiak Park, SUN Outer Heaven, Moros
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget, SAT DJ Deejay
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Gina Sicilia, Liz Anne Knott, Gretchen Schultz
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Tom Morris Quintet, SUN Anomie Fatale & Great Neck, Alexander Stopp, The Absinthe Drinkers, Cthulhu Martini
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Boulevard) SAT Mr. Sonny James
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Rasputin’s Room / Craig Dash, DJ Sega, SAT Ed Christof
Millcreek Tavern (4200 Chester Ave.) FRI No Stayer, Alement
Fiume (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Cast Shadows, Evan Cory Levine
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Zymotic Flow (EP Release Show), Danielle & Jennifer, SAT The Tisburys, Local Smokes, Weezer Tribute (feat. members of Post War Dream)
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Philly is the Boss (Celebrating Springsteen): Tom Hamilton’s American Babies (with special guest Aron Magner), The Once Was, SAT June Rich, Christine Havrilla
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Left & Right (Record Release), Friendship, Horsecops
Goldy’s (732 Chestnut St., 3rd Floor) SAT Tremellow, Doubles, Dweller
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Sports, Free Cake For Every Creature
NYC
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Lamont Sincere releases new single ‘Huge Flirt’
In his three tracks so far, emerging NYC RnB artist Lamont Sincere has demonstrated an ability to write songs that have the non entirely vicious ability to get stuck in heads. His debut single "Above and Beyond," released last year, introduces his soaring vocals alongside a glittering synth-heavy production. His most recent song, "Huge Flirt" (streaming) keeps the electronic flavor, but is a little grimier, featuring more percussion and referencing classic Usher tacks. Sincere also has a knack for striking lyrics about romantic situations that most people can relate to. Lamont played SOB on August 30th, keep an eye on his Facebook profile for upcoming gigs. — Henry Solotaroff-Webber
