NYC

The Fantastic Plastics talk about gear on Delicious Audio

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It’s almost impossible to not be immediately smitten with the Fantastic Plastics. With their bright colors and quirky demeanor, the Brooklyn-based duo re-imagines retro-synth pop for the 21st century. While they’re sure to delight nostalgia seekers, the band’s catchy, fun tracks have a wide appeal that’s sure to draw in even the most discerning Brooklynite. The artists were kind enough to talk a little bit about their expansive synth collection, and just what dimension the Fantastic Plastics come from. – Olivia Sisinni

Read the Q&A with The Fantastic Plastic on Delicious Audio.

L.A.

Mating Ritual plays Hi Hat on 2/10, release debut album in 2017

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On February 10, rising electro-pop band Mating Ritual will wrap up their winter tour with a hometown show at Hi Hat. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Ryan Marshall Lawhon, the fun and upbeat project is gearing up for the release of their debut album How You Gonna Stop It?, which will be released as two six-track volumes in 2017. Opening for Mating Ritual is dream pop duo Satchmode.

Listen to their new single, Night Lies, below. – Juan Rodríguez

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, January 13 – 15

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After releasing their latest EP Five Years at the tail end of 2016, Square Peg Round Hole steps into the New Year with a show this evening at Johnny Brenda’s. An eye-and-ear-opening sonic landscape unveils itself, while the percussive-anchored trio fleshes out flourishes of futuristic accessible instrumental ambiance, pushing the perimeter without disregarding the origin. Tonight, they’ll be joined by fellow local sonic experimenters Grimace Federation and the electro-percussive bursts and blasts of Ian Chang (of Son Lux).  
 
 
Cabin fever may take hold as the winter comes into fruition. However, the resounding, wood-burning resolve of storytelling laid over fresh strings complimented by the force of folky Americana and endearing harmony, that’s what’s on tap this Saturday at Boot & Saddle, where Black Horse Motel will celebrate the arrival of their new EP Parable. The album is available via Single Batch Records. – Michael Colavita
 
More music to catch this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Square Peg Round Hole, Grimace Federation, SAT HIRS, Pinkwash
 
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Flat Mary Road (Record Release), Cave People, Liz de Lise, SAT Black Horse Motel (Record Release), Sparkle Pony
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI The Magnificent Shit Hawks, Earthmouth, Buzzherd/DJ Deejay, SAT Tinmouth, Tombo Crush/Fame Lust, SUN Pneumagon, Wormhole Superette
 
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Darlingtyn, SAT The Upticks, Ton-Taun, The Bigness, SUN Chelsea Pagano
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI (Balcony) Prince Alexander (Release Party), SAT Madame Jones, The Famous & Fallen, Clarabell
 
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI Circa Survive, mewithoutYou
 
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SAT CRUISR, SUN DJ Aktive and Matthew Law
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT A Night of Stardust: Johnny Showcase, Richard Bush, SUN (Upstairs) Star Bird)
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI E-Dubble, Waxx, Teef & Associates, SAT (5pm) The Aluminiums, The Lizard People/(9pm) Carl Kavorkian, Bumsweat, Bergs and Vndl, SUN Hendrix in the Fire: Rodney Anonymous, Stinking Lizaveta, Jo-Ann Rogan, Shawn Kilroy, Melvin C Mcknight, GhettoSongBird, Rachel Radick, Dena Miranda and the Mellowton3s
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Cookie Rabinowitz, SAT Pawnshop Roses, Pete Donnelly Trio, Travel Lanes, SUN Victoria Watts, Carrie Brzezinski
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Joy Riding, Night Windows, SAT False Tracks, Telepathic, SUN New Speedway, Gravers Lane 
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lee Mayjahs?, DJ Everyday, SAT DJ Deejay
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Marah, SAT Grey Eye Glances, SUN CubiZm
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Bunny Savage & The Plibmen, Sweet Eureka, Dirty Soap Blues Band, Will Stakk$, Kingsound Vibration, Endless Taile
 
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Gravers Lane 
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Tisburys, Slomo Sapiens, Local Smokes,Whackbat, SAT Razor Boomarang, Buttless Pants, Bruce Torres, Harlowe Jones
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Splintered Sunlight
 
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Planned Parenthood Fundraiser: Busy Bee, Julia Rainer, The Stammer, City Love, Amanda Silberling
 
Portland

Stream Radler’s ‘Cool,’ Out Today

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Emo revivalists Radler have dropped their debut full length, Cool, today via Match and Tinder Records. The new foursome, who adamently denounce the traditonal macho culture, use their aggressive take on emo pop to convey a message of fluidity and unity, while still lyrically touching on other relatable subjects.

The icy streets have unfortunately postponed the album’s release show, which WAS supposed to occur tonight at Black Water. When it’s rescheduled for, we’re not sure.

As for now, give Cool a full listen below. It’s available to digital download for free for the first week it’s out, so nab it for the low cost of nothing while there’s still time. Tapes are available for purchase on Radler’s Bandcamp page or at their next show.

New England

Colbis the Creature Plays O’Brien’s Pub 1/18

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 With their self-titled debut, Colbis the Creature have released an EP, perfectly balanced between the catchy and the provocative.  Seeming to fully understand the importance of tension-release, combining tasteful dissonance with memorable vocal melodies, Colbis offers their new fans a record meant to be played loud and disruptively.  If intelligent lyrics are your thing, Nick Caliendo will gladly oblige with solid offerings throughout, although the highlight is closing track "James Dean".  Join these suburban Boston boys at O’Brien’s Pub on 1/18 with Nox and Snowhaus. –Brian Varneke

 

NYC

DC band Cigarette offers charming ambient shoegaze

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 Released by local DC label Sister Polygon records, Cigarette’s “warm shadows” is a dreamy mix of 90s shoegaze and the music of 2009’s chillwave summer.  But it’s not just nostalgia for dated genres that keeps their music interesting, Cigarette uses lush string and brass orchestration to add an extra nostalgic aesthetic to their music.   

Catch Cigarette with Governess and Scanners January 18th at Black Cat. 

 

 

NYC

Long Island’s reggae pillars Oogee Wawa play Amityville Music Hall tonight 01.13

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If Long Island’s Oogee Wawa was a meal their ingredients would include a cup of reggae, a spoonful of rock & pop, a pinch of hip hop and a lot of feel good sauce to top it all off. Their chill, upbeat music – paired with a sunny day like today’s – has the power to make you forget that it’s the middle of January in NYC. Oogee Wawa is following the sun this winter with dates later on this month in Florida, but first, they will be making a stop at Amityville Music Hall tonight, January 13th. Check these guys out live for some guaranteed fun, and if you’re wondering why you might have already heard their music (like streaming 2012 hit "Spliff"), it’s because they have opened up for big names including Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and 311. – Jocelyn Huggler

Philadelphia

New Track: “Juicy J” – No Thank You & Signs to Lame-O Records

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After recording her first EP A Nü Start on an iPhone at her home in South Philly, No Thank You, a.k.a. Kaytee Della-Monica, has teamed up with The Superweaks‘ Evan Bernard (recording) and Chris Baglivo (mixing) for her first full-length album. And apparently, Lame-O Records likes what its family members have been working on. The DIY Philly label has recently brought Della-Monica into the fold, signing her to its impressive, growing roster. No Thank You’s forthcoming LP Jump Ship is scheduled for release on February 24. Check out the lusher-sounding, new version of her lead single, "Juicy J," below! (Photo by Pete Murray)

New England

New Haven’s Olive Tiger Releases Impressive Debut, Until My Body Breaks

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 Love standard fare indie rock, but wish there was something more?  Enter Olive Tiger, a prolific songwriting trio, featuring non-standard instrumentation of orchestral strings, electronics, and more.  Their debut album Until My Body Breaks expands on indie/pop sensibilities to create something new.  At times heavily orchestrated, while keeping at its core a simple and compelling singer/songwriter feel, Olive Tiger keeps you on your toes, throughout.  Check them out at Cafe Nine in New Haven on 2/17 with Xenia Rubinos. –Brian Varneke

 

 

NYC

Golden Suits unveils video for ‘Don’t Let Love Go By’

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NYC’s Golden Suits is the solo project of Fred Nicolaus of the band Department of Eagles (Grizzly Bear Daniel Rossen’s original project,  responsible for one of our favorite videos ever). They recently released debut ablum ‘Kubla Khan,’ an indie rock record with folk overtones. They recently unveiled a video for single ‘Don’t Let Love Go By,’ shot at the Brooklyn location The 1896 where David Bowie filmed his final video. The video is a collaboration of dance, music and technology, filmed using the VR 360 technology, which – although really cool – we find a little distracting, at least on a PC screen. Daniel Rossen has recently released a cover version of a Golden Suit song ‘You are Crossing a River‘ (we assume) to help promote his friend’s new release.

Philadelphia

New Deadfellow EP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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An emerging, eerie resolve rings true in Love Songs for the Contemporary Listener, the debut EP from Deadfellow. Moving forward despite dreary conditions, the songs carry a lingering; whether shaded in heavy guitar ascension or softer circling patterns, the soulful ache remains. Deadfellow is set to perform solo at Coda on Monday, January 30, and will be in full-fledged band mode on Friday, February 10 at Ulana’s. (Photo by Dave Apple)

Chicago

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya

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Nnamdi Ogbonnaya has released a video for his new single “let gO Of my egO”. The track comes from his forthcoming LP, Drool, which is due out March 3rd via Sooper and Father/Daughter.