Toronto is famous for its multiculturalism. It’s a place where the entire world can be found, even when it comes to music. Os Tropies are making a name for themselves as the city’s purveyors of Tropicalia, the unique Brazilian spin on psychedelia. Featuring Brazilian and African rhythms, rock and roll structures, and challenging soundscapes, their new album ‘The Soil’ is an exhilarating trip back in time to a moment of radical musical experimentation. But while their songs are steeped in history, the band still manages to sound current, blending modern lyrical themes and avant-garde textures into the mix. Get the album on Bandcamp. – David Levy
Philadelphia
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Strand of Oaks’ Winter Classic 2016 at Boot & Saddle Dec. 2 – 4
After a tumultuous year and half of touring the country in support of his heavily lauded LP Heal, Strand of Oaks returned to Philly last December for an intimate Winter Classic series at Boot & Saddle. The event was two nights of anything goes, which allowed Timothy Showalter the chance to unwind among friends and perform extended cuts of songs, do an assortment of covers, and even try his hand at some comedy. The end result was so successful that the local area singer-songwriter will be coming back to the South Philly venue for the Winter Classic 2016, and it will now feature three nights of shows under the same format. Showalter also just announced that he will be releasing a new album, Hard Love, on February 17 via Dead Oceans, and shared its lead single, “Radio Kids,” so expect him to be heavily armed with new tunes. Strand of Oaks will be supported each night by the rock ‘n’ roll show review stylings of Jason Anderson. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $15, 21+ (Photo by Alex Crick) – Bill McThrill
Philadelphia
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New Myrrias LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Spectra, the new full-length album from Myrrias, is officially out via Jeff Zeigler’s new record label Soft Dystopia. Co-produced with Zeigler, the album canvasses a refreshing, heady psych/dreampop duality. Deep-churning, precision rhythms lead the way, cushioned by the magnetizing balance of vocal harmonies, as shards of instrumentation etch well-crafted sonic shapes that while polished, exhibit-invigorating edges. Embrace the weekend, and wrap yourself in this cleansing psych dream. Catch the band’s record release show on Wednesday, December 7 at Johnny Brenda’s, alongside labelmates Valley Exit (who will be celebrating a self-titled release of their own), as part of a lineup that also includes Long Spells and a DJ set from Suburban Living! (Photo by Theo Constantinou)
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Great Good Fine Ok announces seven-track EP ‘III,’ performs at Irving Plaza on 1.6
NYC’s synth-pop duo Great Good Fine Ok, whose catchy tracks have earned millions of listens on Spotify, has announced the coming of their seven-track EP ‘III’, scheduled for release on the 6th of January. “Get Away”, the first single off ‘III’, contains enough pulsing beats and synthy fervor to get your body going. Underlying this energetic, dancey atmosphere the single expresses the sentiment of beginning the life-changing journey to find your true self. Come celebrate the release of ‘III’ at Irving Plaza on January 6 before they get away on tour in November 2017. Check out "Get Away" down below. – Ashley Muniz
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Rodney Tennor celebretaes release of debut EP ‘Smother’ at Rough Trade on 12.05
Rodney Tenor’s music embodies the same personality as Vince Vaughn’s character in the indy-comedy classic "Swingers." His two tracks to date emit that same cool, suave confidence that approaces the line but never crosses over into offputting arrogance. On "Prognosos Hypnosis," Tenor sings sweetly over a funky, Neptunes-inspired beat, displaying the kind of range and poise requisite for any true RnB artist. His lyrics don’t embody any sort of deep meaning, but contain vibrant emotional undertones that will resonate with all those who have suddenly found themselves "glowing up," as the kids say these days. Tenor has exhibited all the indicators of talent and potential on his limited offerings to date, and he will hopefully deliver on them with the release of his debut EP ‘Smother’ on 12/5, whose release will be celebrated that same day at Rough Trade. —Henry Solotaroff-Webber
Philadelphia
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The Districts Benefit for Standing Rock Release Available for Streaming & Purchase
Protesters have been gathering for months near Standing Rock Sioux reservation to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline, which poses a threat to water resources and sacred Native American sites. With state officials ordering activists to vacate the area and an incoming President financially invested in the 3.8 billion dollar project, the thousands camped in the snow and freezing temperatures certainly could use any help possible battling the odds and greed of Corporate America. The Districts recently posted a couple of demos ("One to Another" & "Alice"), which you can stream and purchase below, with all proceeds going to the Standing Rock Medic & Healer Council. Please donate.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Be Like Mike” – The News
"Sophisti-pop" outfit The News seduces with its latest single, "Be Like Mike". At first, the instrumentation comes off as seemingly innocent and playful. However, the throwback track eventually encourages you to grab that friend, who already has a significant other, and explore where an evening alone together could take you. "Trying hard to recreate love – how you remember."
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Reality TV” – Sports
Ohio transplants Sports are reissuing their second album, All Of Something, on cassette via Father/Daughter Records. Below is the new music video for their single, "Reality TV," which was directed and edited by Nick Nazmi. You’ll find the group sadly but fondly watching friends partying around them and giving the gang love on their own SportsTV channel. Its ending feels rather bittersweet, but Sports have some more good news for their friends and fans with the release of their debut, Sunchokes, on tape, as well as digital streaming services like Spotify and iTunes. (Photo by Jess Flynn)
Toronto
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Tasseomancy share hallucinogenic video for “29 Palms”
Tasseomancy‘s new video for “29 Palms” is an accurate visual interpretation of the twin sister duo’s sound. It’s colourful, dreamy, and even hallucinogenic at times. It plays like a beautiful journey, albeit in its own creepy sort of way. The uneasiness of the visuals mirror the thick atmosphere of the song, evoking an underlying tension that is never really broken. The song and video are both individually compelling, but they’re much more powerful when combined into a successful merger of dread and comfort. – David Levy
Philadelphia
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Unveiling Dominic at Ortlieb’s Dec. 1
Dominic Angelella’s creative evolution stretches from Hop Along to DRGN KING and Lithuania with stops along the way. His latest musical manifestation is simply titled Dominic, and will release an album, Goodnight Doggies, on February 3 via Lame-O Records. The album’s first single, “Birthday Song,” possesses subtle layers of instrumental warmth, intermingled with a catchy, folk jangle and a thoughtful personal narrative, sweeping one up in a pensive daydream with a grounded core. Tonight, Angelella will be unveiling his latest project at NoLibs watering hole Ortlieb’s. He’ll be supported by Vexxed, which features Lucy Stone (who had been part of the recent incarnation of DRGN KING). The bare, introspective sounds of Photo Jenny will also be joining this mid-week affair. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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From the NYC submissions: Maris’s bone-chilling ambient-pop
Earlier in 2016, NYC based Belgian singer-songwriter Mariske Broeckmeyer released her bone-chilling debut album ‘On Gods And Other Things’ under the moniker Maris. The first track off the record, “How’s Things” immerses us into an astounding experimental soundscape, full of electronic details. An expansive, almost looped melody, sung with a soft, delicate expression, plays catch up with a slowly building rhythmic pattern; seemingly conflicting sonic textures somehow melt together to create a gracious, feral, ever evolving drone, at times reminiscent of Bjork’s darker compositions. The rest of the album employs samples and effects of the quirkiest variety, always faithful to some sort of avant-ambient language, which allows Mariske’s slightly foreign sounding vocals to disclose their magnetism. – Ashley Muniz
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Buzz Alert: Ex Reyes bring their inspired psych-soul to Union Pool on 12.09
There’s a couple of ways that you could try to label NYC-based group Ex Reyes, but maybe the tag that really sums it up is one they’ve already laid claim to: "future nostalgia" (something similar was said of French band Air’s debut album ‘Moon Safari‘). Ex Reyes, the project of Mikey Hart (Bleachers, The Cranberries, Santigold) is a genre-bending mix of soul-psych–melding Motown vibes, Beach Boys innovation, creamy falsettos and swirling synths to create mid-60’s music from the 21st century. The sound is like a sock hop populated by robots, or maybe a reflection of Hart’s New York–a city defined by its history, but never separated from the hum of moderniztion. Check out Ex Reyes’s Do Something EP here, listen to single ‘Bad Timing below, and don’t miss the upcoming live show at Union Pool on December 9th. – Olivia Sisinni
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!