L.A.

coyóte releases frantic new single “a lil bit”

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Coyóte make a consirable commotion on their latest single, "a lil bit", though it’s also the kind of contagious racket that will turn a non-plussed frown into a convinced nod. The Siler Lake foursome’s hyper guitar leads and blistering synth stabs hit you with a frantic unease, and though it’s not inspired by any current trend, it does peculiarly evoke the dance-punk craze of bands like Death Above 1979 and !!!. Perhaps those references are sightly out of touch, or even premature, for today’s grunge-obsessed revisionits, but it’s only a point of reference; coyote’s bracing and agitated strut provides, well, more than just "a lil bit" of joyful release.

Coyóte’s debut EP is out later this fall. – Juan Edgardo Rodríguez

 

 

Philadelphia

New Track: “Smoke & Drive Around” – Brandon Can’t Dance

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Smooth-talking, electro-dance vibes emit from “Smoke & Drive Around,” the new single from Brandon Can’t Dance. The song is featured on his forthcoming album Graveyard of Good Times, slated for release on January 13 via Lucky Number. The accompanying video, which premiered via Noisey, keeps things simple as the slinky weekend beats takeover, erasing one’s weekly stressors. Brandon Can’t Dance will be performing this evening at The Overlook Hotel, alongside QQQ, Hallowed Bells, Repelican, Tuff Turf, 185668232, and Anklepants.

NYC

The Lemon Twigs unveil new video, go to #1 in our emerging artists charts

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It’s somewhat ironic that one of the hottest and most provocatively stylish NYC bands of this decade is hailing from that strip of land New Yorkers often (always?) look down on: Long Island. The D’Addario Brothers, aka The Lemon Twigs, look and sound like something your average Brooklyn hipster might frown upon, but their predecessors from fifty years ago would have certainly disagreed with that stance. At a time when the majority of local rockers find inspiration in the noisy and boring looking ’90s (by the way, was there a NYC grunge band in the ’90s?), the duo, similarly to what Foxygen did five or so years ago, responds with a visually and sonically striking revival of the art pop of the ’70s, with glamorous references to David Bowie’s androginous look – which, by the way, was born after the frequentation of the promiscuous lifestyle surrounding Andy Wharol’s NYC factory. But, of course, none of this would matter if their songs weren’t powerful and memorable, which they are. Check out the video for single ‘As Long As We’re Together’ (which took them to the Top 10 of our NYC charts for emerging artists on this same page) and the one for previous single ‘These Words.’

NYC

Warren Wolfe releases new single “Take The Fall”

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Those who enjoy soft, evocative music that lets their minds wander to other places should take a close listen to nu-soul New York based songwriter Warren Wolfe. With its James Blake influences, soft synths and clean guitar arpeggios, his songs can act as a refuge for our melancholia.  In his break out single “Thought’” Wolfe layers a slight falsetto upon slow electronic beats in a way that is comforting and heartbreaking at the same time.  His most recent release “Take The Fall” (streaming) shows the same sensibilities and leaves us with the promise of a soon to come, heart breaking EP. – Madeleine Grossman, photo by André Wheeler 

San Francisco

Premiere: Sunset Exotic – Oddity // Mixtape

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Sunset Exotic is the solo project of singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Foltz. His first mixtape titled “Oddity”, consists of the two flagship songs of Sunset Exotic, recorded at Charlie’s studio in Santa Rosa, California in June of 2016. The mixtape borrows elements of 80’s new wave, London synth pop, and modern french electronic music and explores the themes of love, manipulation and bitterness in a revealing tone full of brutally honest self assessment. Sunset Exotic aims to be sonically massive with moody undercurrents that are reminiscent of artists like Talking Heads, Gorillaz, Blood Orange, The The, and David Bowie. Currently, Charlie is wrapping up the debut EP that will release early next year under the Sunset Exotic banner. ​

"I started building up this collection of synthesizers from the 80’s and 90’s back in 2014 and immediately began to shoehorn them into just about every FRENCHGIRLS song we were making at the time. At the beginning of this year, I got really obsessive about making these grandiose productions with a combination of guitars, bass, drums, drum machines, and my synth collection to a point where I just figured, “Why not make a few albums of this?” Recently, I’ve found myself being inspired by a lot more artists like Midge Ure, Gorillaz, Talking Heads, Blood Orange, The The, Tame Impala, and Prince. They have this crazy ambitious production style that taught me how to think of individual roles within a band as non-static and flexible vs confined to just the one instrument that each member plays. Its been a pretty liberating way to write and for right now, I’m really digging that style of arranging and producing. “Oddity" is kind of my way of finally turning in a few pages of overdue lab notes from a bunch of late nights in the studio this year." –Charlie Foltz

NYC

Third night of THE HUM with Kendra Morris, Margot, SoftSpot + more on 10.17

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Returning for it’s third night, Deli NYC sponsored event, The Hum will be back at the Manhattan Inn with another killer line up. The three set event will feature artists like Emmy the Great, Allison Miller, and Shannon Lee to name a few. These are super talented musicians and it’s going to be interesting to see what kind of music will be produced through these collaborations. This is part of the month-long residency – presented by Hypnocraft and sponsored by The Deli, that is aimed at spotlighting female musicians across a wide variety of genres. Check out the full line up below, and catch the event happening every Monday in October. – Olivia Sisinni

Monday, October 17 | 8PM | Artist Line Up:

Emmy The Great + Jo Lampert (tune-yards) + Margot //

Allison Miller (BOOM TIC BOOM) + Domenica Fossati (Underground System) + Kendra Morris //

Melodie Stancato (Swoon Lake) + Sarah Kinlaw (SOFTSPOT) + Shannon Lee (Teen Body) //

Here’s streaming content for the NYC based artists in the list:

NYC

Ela Minus brings her unique electronica to Sunnyvale 10/22

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Brooklyn by way of Bogota artist, Ela Minus, crafts intricate electronic melodies that feel avant but strangely absorbing. Her instrumentals, which are strong but subtle, are paired with a quirky, gossamer vocal performance, and the combination of the two–especially on standout track "Volcán"–creates an unexpectedly bright track that might make your day. Ela Minus has a new record scheduled for a November release. Catch her live at Sunnyvale 10/22 with Miniature Tigers, and in the meantime stream her below. – Olivia Sisinni

NYC

Punk rocker Jeff Rosenstock is back with new album and Villian show 11/18

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LI punk legend Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb the Music Industry! Arrogant Sons of Bitches, as well as a host of other projects), is dropping another album tomorrow, and rue punks (like us) should be stoked. Worry—the follow up release to 2015’s We Cool?—is an album that balances Rosenstock’s fun, high-energy musical approach, with his skill at penning thoughtful, honest narratives. It’s main aim involves exploring the external forces that contribute to depression and anxiety in the world, but despite the heavy subject matter, Rosenstock manages to pull off self-aware, punk anthems that feel candid yet encouraging. Check out his single for "Wave Goodnight to Me" below, and catch him live at Villian 11/18 with Hard Girls and Katie Ellen.-Olivia Sisinni

Philadelphia

Playlist: The Deli Philly’s Anniversary Takeover of Y-Not Radio

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Thank you, all, who tuned in yesterday to Y-Not Radio for The Deli Philly’s takeover, and extra special thanks to Josh T. Landow for the invitation and support over the years! Below is the playlist that I shared, and if you haven’t taken a listen to it yet, please feel free to do so now and enjoy. As always, I hope that you discover your new favorite artist and latest obsession. You deserve it. TREAT YO SELF! – Q.D. Tran

The Retinas – “Accident”

Abi Reimold – “Morning”

Eric Slick – “The Dirge”

Allison Crutchfield – “Rose Knows”

NAH – “Same Fucking Line”

RemoteControl – “Wasteland”

The Writhing Squares – “Astral Trane”

The Afterglows – “Born Again”

Spring Onion – “Egg (Driving Song)”

Cherry – “Alligators”

Jo Kusy – “New Devil Beat”

Honey Radar – “Ft Wayne Mermaids”

Them Jones – “Outburst”

Queen of Jeans – “Rollerdyke”

Suburban Living – “Lovely Times”

LOUDS – “Speak”

Residuels – “Valley Of Fire”

 

Philadelphia

New Shelf Life LP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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Scott Leitch, a.k.a. Shelf Life, has released a new full-length album Spirit Bear. The collection of songs captures a pared-down, earnest vibe. However, while anchored in acoustic simplicity, the album ventures in different directions, establishing strong, melodic,  pop-rock grooves that open up in an illuminating fashion; conversely, a shadier grunge element also becomes visible. It isolates, stripping down the exterior world, hitting the personal core, and then jutting out of the darkness.

NYC

Jon Fay brings moody electronica to Panther Room 11/5

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Painting moody landscapes that could easily be the backdrop for a dystopian future, Jon Fay‘s music feels effortlessly enigmatic and prowling. His tracks are delicate, but set against growling basslines, they take on more sinister tones and wind dangerously down echo-y corridors. You can check out Jon Fay as a part of the upcoming BEMF festival on 11/5 at the Panther Room with Route 8 and Asquith, but in the meantime, hit the play button below. – Olivia Sisinni