NYC

Phobos releases debut album and plays Rocketown 10/7

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The Phobos moon is a satellite from Mars, so it makes sense that the spacey-sounding Nashville-based astro-prog band would go under the same name. On their latest album, I, Phobos explores major post-rock vibes, and tasty math-rock tinged licks that sound totally out of this world. Listen to their track "Yearn and Memorize" streaming below and check them out at Rocketown 10/7 with Polyphia and I, Griever.–Olivia Sisinni

NYC

Buzz Alert: Pool Cosby subverts the rules of pop with ‘Little Do They Know’

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We always enjoy quirky pop songs, but Pool Cosby, a Brooklyn sample-based electronic trio that popped up in our NYC homepage ‘NYC New Bands With Buzz’ chart, have pulled off something quite rare in single/video ‘Little Do They Know:’ they married quirkness and emotion. A warm, loungy atmosphere introduces a beautifully delicate melody sung by… a Micky Mouse relative of sorts, singing semi-unintelligible lyrics. As counter-intuitive as that sound, the song is so perfectly produced that we soon found ourselves sincerely captivated by this mysterious creature and his/her emotional depth. The video makes this process even easier, for those enjoying the ladies… and we’ll leave it at that. The group is no one hit wonder – their single ‘Lookin’ Up ft. Valentein" recently charted at #12 on Spotify’s United States Viral 50. The band is active live but currently has no shows scheduled.

NYC

Nuf Said releases video for “Rise”

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Doesn’t it suck that summer is over? For many it means returning to the daily grind, and for others who couldn’t afford a vacation… continuing it, but with no sunny days, warmth or beach getaways as consolations. It’s enough to drive someone crazy, or at least induce crazy dreams. That’s exactly what neofunk Nuf Said’s new video for "Rise" seems to narrate. Vividly animated by Miguel Rueda, the video tells a trippy story of a woman, lead singer Ioanna Vintu, dreaming of herself and others, including members of the band, going insane over the repetitive absurdity of their daily lives. The video culminates with Vintu and a friend playing cards in a cafe with an alien they previously hit with their car  The trippy visuals are perfectly accompanied by the track, whose syncopated drum pattern, eerie vocals and disjointed instrumental parts fit right in, and re-emphasize the themes of the video. — Henry Solotaroff-Webber

NYC

No Nets celebrate release of ‘Bright Light’ LP at American Beauty on 10.23

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If songs had a psychological profile, Brooklyn No Nets‘ new single Dark Matter, from their upcoming album ‘Bright Light,’ to be released on October 21, could be described as a bi- (or even tri-) polar song. Disparate influences, from post punk, pop, glam and grunge, amalgamate and juxtapose, building a rather unpredictable track, made even more so by Sal Mastrocola’s intentionally deranged vocal delivery. We like crazy vocals here at The Deli NYC (Frank Black got that concept ingrained in our brains), and the guy pulls it off admirably well. The band will celebrate the release at American Beauty on October 23rd.

Chicago

Exit Verse

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Exit Verse recently released the lead single, "Sleeping in Graceland", from their forthcoming sophomore LP, Grant No Glory, which is due out on November 25th via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Exit Verse is Geoff Farina (Karate, Secret Stars, Glorytellers), Pete Croke (Brokeback, Tight Phantoms), and Chris Dye (Speck Mountain, Chin Up Chin Up).

You can catch Exit Verse at Empty Bottle on December 12th.

Philadelphia

Pouty Opening for Tacocat at Underground Arts Oct. 3

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Barreling ahead, bratty pop-punk that hits in a pleasant release of pent-up emotion, smacking with sincerity and attitude, Pouty pushes forward. Tonight, Underground Arts plays host as the band’s transitional, foiling elements of close, internalized thoughts emerges from a personal space, gathering strength, while shifting positions, igniting initial intimacy into aggression. It’s reinvigorating, retrograde pop when Queen of Jeans cascading vocal harmony intertwines with tightly spun rhythms, delivering dreamy serenades and groove-shakers alike. These locals will be paired with Nashville grunge-pop trio Daddy Issues and the energetic bump of Seattle pop-punk quartet Tacocat. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 9pm, $14, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s October Record of the Month: The Past, The Future, Dwelling there like space – Ghost Gum

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The timing of Ghost Gum’s debut feels cosmically divine. Released on the heels of the autumnal equinox, their shoegaze adjacent LP is the perfect salve to remedy the pain of summer’s end.
 
Awash in dreamy reverb and heartfelt lyricism, The Past, The Future, Dwelling there like space opens with the melodic urgency of the ironically titled “2nd Song”. Buzzing chords and crashing cymbals collide with clips of conversation and a memorable chorus reminiscent of The Anniversary’s “D is For Detroit,” with each element of the track instantly sinking deep into the psyche of its listener. The steady drums and swirling crash of guitar throughout “Edible Complex” perfectly preface the brief yet atmospheric “Interlude,” before easing into the intimately contemplative swell of “Home”. A plausible portrait of familiarity, whether it be a person or a place, “Home” tugs unabashedly at the heartstrings, and will undoubtedly leave you weak in the knees.
 
“Mercury,” which lies near the midpoint of the album, has a similar impact on its audience, rendering fans nostalgic for Black Tambourine’s “By Tomorrow” or Bleeding Rainbow’s “Euphoria”. Soon after the song ends, “More” unfolds, and quickly progresses into an audibly lush meditation on uncertainty and the existential need for meaning, a theme that carries over to “Repeater,” an unshakably gripping anthem that explores the frustration of detrimental cycles – emotive and relational alike.
 
“You Were You,” the final track on Ghost Gum’s first official release, culminates in a self-reflective fashion, haunting yet beautiful. As distorted laughter fades into fuzzed-out guitar, The Past, The Future, Dwelling there like space rings true until the very end. – Dianca London

Philadelphia

New Tombo Crush LP Available for Streaming & Download

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Plumbing the darkness and the grain of DIY recording sonics, Tombo Crush manage to fuse their guitar work and aching vocals into surprisingly revealing songs. There is something very alluring about the project’s latest full-length album, Ant Farm, that begs for further listening, as well as a quirkiness that winks for you to not take it all so seriously. Tombo Crush are in their own vein, and are perfectly content there.

Portland

Saturday Night Sounds: Glasys – “The Pressure” & “The Great Abyss”

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For tonight’s Saturday Night Sounds, we’re blasting two singles off Glasys‘ September release The Pressure. 

A master at the keys, Portland by way of Tel Aviv, Isreal instrumentalist Gil Assayas shares animated vocals with faultless keyboard and synth playing to make jazzy electronic you can’t help but dance to.

Give a go to Glasys’ title track and the very Halloweeny and socially commentating music video for "The Great Abyss." While you’re at it, plan on checking out his set at Kelly’s Olympian on the October 11th with Vancouver’s The Yacolt Burn and Seattle’s General Mojo’s.