On Saturday, April 22nd, NYC soul singer Elle Winston will perform at National Sawdust in Brooklyn as a part of the emerging performance series The Revolution. This show is sponsored by The Deli NYC. The series highlights "Brooklyn & Harlem based artists and musicians that not only represent the core of independent pop culture in 2017 but who currently stand in the breeding ground of evolution within their genre." Emerging singer songwriter (and film maker) LUECK will be opening a bill that will be headlined by Los Angeles’ talented guitarist/songwriter Emily Elbert. – Geena Kloeppel
Chicago
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DXTR Spits “Black Mail”
Sofar Sounds Chicago posted this video with DXTR Spits this week. The group is fronted by recent Chicago transplant Jordan Holmes and is mixture of spoken word, R&B, Hip Hop, and jazz.
NYC
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A Deli Premiere: Dougmore “Outer boroughs” from upcoming LP
From the first pluck of the banjo to the delicate, muted horn arrangement, “Outer Boroughs,” the title track on Dougmore’s debut LP expels warmth with elegant bluegrass and dreamy folk/americana arrangements. On ‘Outerboros,’ Dougmore is self-aware and his lyrics are vivd with a lucidity and assuredness that feels fresh and sincere. The album features 10 tracks that showcase his craft as a composer, songwriter, and vocalist, as well as Dougmore’s instrumental virtuosity, particularly on the banjo. The record is scheduled for a June 2 release. – Geena Kloeppel
Philadelphia
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New Henry Double Release Available for Streaming & Download
Music from a new band prototypically trickles out a few songs at a time. However, the quintet of Henry, a.k.a. Evan Luther, Jason Baxter, Sean Mckenty, Grey Durham, and Edward Leinheiser, have abandoned the methodical crawl in favor of sprinting out of the gates, issuing a pair of releases Oui Ja Yes! and Is Paris Burning?. The band exhibits a knack for creating mellowing melodies within an experimental trajectory that are capable of shifting into an aggressive gear.
NYC
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Baltimore alt-dance rockers The Milestones host groovy April Fool’s lineup at Ottobar, 4/1
This Saturday, Baltimore’s favorite dance rock sons are back with at Ottobar, hosting the show and bringing their friends. The Milestones are blessing the gig with their oh-so infectious rock and roll, replete with saucy guitar riffs and gravelly vocals spilling out from the stage. Playing the night (in reverse order) will be friends of the band Luna June – a catchy melodic rock quintet from Towson, The (aforementioned) Milestones, The Fun Boys – an extremely energetic experimental garage band out of Frederick, Copper Marmalade – an experimental pop singer-songwriter hailing from Baltimore, and the openers will be Stevie Matthews’ Analog Kids – a Batlimore-based trio that plays barebones, cut-and-dried rock music.
The night’s going to be one to remember and one not worth missing, so catch this stellar lineup of Maryland’s finest rock music at Ottobar, 8pm, 4/1. $10 advance, $12 at the door. -Jonathan Goodwin
NYC
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Expose Yourself – an interview with Brooklyn’s THICK
Brooklyn garage rockers and riot grrrls THICK won an interview with The Deli through the Music Building‘s "Expose Yourself" campaign (anybody can sign up at any time for it over here). Check out the interview here and listen to the band’s single ‘Anymore" below.
Portland
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PREMIERE: Barra Brown – “Poem No. 8: The Thread (feat. Gregory Uhlmann)”
*photo by Reed Ricker
Conceptually speaking, the basis of Barra Brown‘s Poem Project is something to pay much attention to. Coming out on Cavity Search next month, Poem Project takes Barra Brown’s single "Poem" and sees it interpreted by eight different musicians from across the country. From members of groups like Ages and Ages, The Shins and Radiation City among others, Poem Project‘s participating artists breathe new life into an already amazing song.
Under a set of specific parameters, each artist was allowed to play with the original structure of the song while providing their own lyrics as part of the transformation. The one of particular focus today is from Los Angeles folk musician Gregory Uhlmann, who produced the softly intimate folk of "Poem No. 8: The Thread." Uhlmann’s orchestration has made for a beautifully minimal track, led by rich vocals and slow, warm instrumentation.
Listen to "Poem No. 8: The Thread" below and be on the lookout for Poem Project‘s release April 7.
San Francisco
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Dire Wolves Releases New Album – Excursions to Cloudland
The San Francisco psych band, Dire Wolves has released a new album entitled, Excursions to Cloudland. You can stream the full album via Bandcamp right now. We’re so excited to share this unique experimental psych album with you. Make sure you purchase a vinyl copy of the album via Beyond Beyond is Beyond!
L.A.
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Second Still releases dark, hypnotic new track “Strangers”
Second Still are crossing a perfect middle ground between goth rock and post-punk on their brooding new single, "Strangers". Inspired by a dangerous relationship that mixes pain with pleasure, "Strangers" oozes with a dark and seductive soundscape that’s enhanced by Suki San’s gravelly tone. Its patiently hypnotic guitars and murky drum machine sounds are a lovely homage to a time that continues to resonate today.
"Strangers" is taken off the the trio’s self-titled debut, which is out on April 7 via Manic Depression Records. The band are also scheduled to perform on April 16 at The Echo.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Authentic Alien Perfume” – Taiwan Housing Project
“Authentic Alien Perfume,” the first single off Taiwan Housing Project forthcoming album Veblen Death Mask (available on May 5 via Kill Rock Stars) lights a fire under you. With an intoxicating, immediate, rolling-through-the-neighborhood groove complemented by unrestrained, rattling, noise-guitar riffs, the interplay of dual-fronted vocals, and brisk brutal blasts of saxophone, the track refuses to be bound by a predetermined script. Catch the band’s record release show on May 6 at Johnny Brenda’s with Igneous Eyes, Ursula, and Ian Svenonius!
Nashville
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Karen Elson’s Highly Anticipated Record “Double Roses”
Karen Elson recently released a single, “Call Your Name” off her upcoming album Double Roses, slated for release on April 7th and the record release show is set to be one for the history books. The album coveres some of the emotional states and self-discovery after her divorce from Jack White and includes collaborations with Father John Misty and Patrick Carney.
-Andrew Strader
NYC
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Soulful indie-folk from Balitmore’s Andrew Spencer Goldman
Baltimore indie-folk veteran Andrew Spencer Goldman is back with a soulfully meditative E.P, A Secret Spell. Known previously for his work under the name Fulton Lights, Goldman provides the perfect soundtrack to 2 AM summer porch chats and nighttime drives through the burbs as he pontificates on the meaning of music and life itself.
Here is Andrew Spencer Goldman with a song from his new EP, A Secret Spell.
-Written by Michael Dranove