Palm is slated to release a new EP Shadow Expert courtesy of Carpark Records on June 16. With its second single and title track, the quartet is anchored in a linear march forward of percussion and bass. The dual-threaded guitar playfully circles and swoops as tranquil vocals command, “I don’t wanna go.” Palm will be performing along with Palberta on Saturday, June 24 at PhilaMOCA
L.A.
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Listen to Gothic Tropic’s latest LP “Fast or Feast”
Here at the Deli we’ve always been admirers of Gothic Tropic, the indie rock band led by Cecilia Della Peruti. You can now listen to her latest LP, Fast or Feast, over on She Shreds, a new record that takes great influence from late seventies new wave heroes like Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde.
Gothic Tropic will be celebrating the release of Fast of Feast with a record release show at Resident on June 6. Check out the band’s latest single for "Your Soul" below.
Philadelphia
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New Instupendo EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Aidan Peterson, a.k.a. Instupendo, recently released his debut EP Friend of a Friend. In a time of omnipresent chaos and turmoil, the album offers a beautifully delicate, dream portal. Cleansing waves of keys, brightened by sincere vocals activate a soothing sonic setting. With a deft hand/ear, elements combine, maintaining the light, breezy nature of the temporary escape.
NYC
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“This World is Without End”: Ambitious noise-step on Chino Amobi debut
Since the end of the 90s, electronic musicians have been experimenting with bleaker aesthetics to give voice to a society that lacks a social safety net and seems to be careening towards destruction. The work of artists like Burial in the early 2000s ushered in an era of dubstep that was defined by a deep sense of loss and loneliness. Groups like Crystal Castles and Boards of Canada brought new elements of eeriness to electronic music, and the rise of vaporwave in 2011 turned the techno-utopian pop jingles of the early 90s into anthems of despair.
In this tradition comes Richmond electronic musician’s Chino Amobi‘s debut album, sardonically titled PARADISO. Oscillating between an edgier version of the soundtrack to Stranger Things, chaotic noise collages, and experimental dub-step, Amobi’s PARADISO is ambitious and powerful.
-Written by Michael Dranove
NYC
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B Boys announce LP ‘Dada’ + kick off tour at Murmrr Ballroom on 05.20
One of the coolest emerging NYC bands in the latest wave of post punk inspired groups to invade the big apple, B Boys are looking forward to a busy summer of 2017. Their debut LP ‘Dada‘ will drop on June 16, and they are planning on building momentum towards that date with a month long US tour in support of Florida’s Merchandise. The kick off date is on May 20th at a little known Brooklyn space near Prospect Park called Murmrr Ballroom.
Check out the band’s latest video for ‘Energy’ below, and their new single ‘Walking’ at the bottom of this post.
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Going Soft” – The Soft Spots
The Soft Spots recently released a new music video for the single, “Going Soft”. Directed by Bob Sweeney, the footage brings to life the song’s hypnotic, slow-burning, oddly-at-home vibe. Adorned in various exaggerated animal masks and costumes, the foggy, eye-opening imagery may cause a double take in the midst of the slow-motion, shoegazy serenade. You can catch The Soft Spots on a bill that also includes The Stargazer Lillies and Thrills on Friday, June 9 at The Barbary.
NYC
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Rapper Jimi Tents releases new ode to ‘Rick Rubin,’ plays Rough Trade on 5/23
In his freestyle track "Phone Down," BK rapper Jimi Tents asks the question, likely rhetorically, "Why every rapper fake deep, sell dope or got depression." Definitely a diss, this bar is also a signal of Tents’ intent to stand out in today’s hip-hop by returning to the genre’s roots, centering his music in clever lyricism delivered emphatically with 90’s golden-era swagger. And instead of offering something new on his newly released single, "Rick Rubin," he doubles down. An ode to the enigmatic producer/Def Jams mogul, Tents raps about the beginnings of his budding break-out. Aside from clever lyricism, Tents also puts all of his different styles on display, switching cadences fluidly and without hesitation. On this track, the rapper proves that he has the talent – and also that he is aware of it. You can catch him live at Rough Trade on 5/23 and listen to "Rick Rubin" below. – Henry Solotaroff-Webber
Chicago
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The Drafts
The Drafts have released a new single called “Untroubled State”. This is the band’s first release in two years and the follow-up to their 2015 LP, South of Somewhere Else.
You can catch The Drafts at Schubas on June 19th with Spiral Stairs (California) and Pool Holograph.
Chicago
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Sun Cop
Sun Cop is the work of Andrew Humphrey. He recently released his debut LP, When You Hear The Drum You May Speak, and a lyric video the single “Golden Son”. The track features vocal from Twin Peaks guitarist Cadien Lake James. The album also features contributions from Adam Gil of YAWN and Dam Gila and Lauren Louvel Louise Whitacre.
New England
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Deli Premiere: Louis Apollon Releases Video for New Single, You Are a Dream
We come across a lot of great vocalists here, at The Deli, but few invoke the classic soul-vibe quite like Boston singer-songwriter Louis Apollon. A recent Berklee grad, Louis is preparing to release his debut album, Free To Be, in September. The album "explores all there is to the human experience through short stories and experiences". Fortunately for us, we don’t have to wait until the fall for a taste of the new record. The first single, "You Are a Dream", embodies the character of 70s soul giants, like Al Green, with Louis’ own jazz/folk flavor. Louis’ voice has a soothing quality, his dulcet tones blending with the no-less-impressive fingerwork of his guitar. With the help of Aleif Hamdan on guitar, Achal Murthy on bass, and Kaushlesh Purohit on cajon (who also engineered the track), Louis creates a nostalgically romantic musical venture, a balance of simplicity and technical prowess. Check out the video below and catch Louis at The Midway Cafe on May 22. –Brian Varneke
Nashville
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High Tides’ Intuitive Melody
High Tides, we know despite their relative mysteriousness in the internet realm, is the lo-fi, psychedelic, and highly captivating new project of Aeris Hennings, Aaron Diebold, and Xavier Bond. They explore a sonic niche relying heavily on guitar work, one that could easily be compared to indie rock greats like early Real Estate or Tennis. The group’s instrumental work is complimented by a series of synth and lo-fi samples that might well work as spaceship noise in a sci-fi movie. Not all their work is so far out, however. Their earliest songs showcase acoustic fingerpicking interwoven with electric guitar work that creates an expansive atmosphere in contrast to close, crisp acoustic strings. There’s no voice attributed to High Tides, but this only seems fitting. The group trusts their own sense of melody enough to let the instruments speak for themselves and the result is the creation of intimate arrangements that feel uniquely inuitive. High Tides is a band with work that predicts a fruitful and authentic future. Be sure to catch their next show with Dream Wave at Drkmttr on Thursday, May 25th.
-Andrew Strader
Toronto
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OLD JAMES – REAL ROCK N’ ROLL
Don’t worry everybody…rock n roll is alive and well. Thanks to Old James. This power trio truly brings back the deadly rock n roll riffage of the 70’s. The opening track from their album "Speaks Volumes" absolutely sets the tone for what you’re about to experience. "Don’t Put It On Me" immediately hits you with face melting electric guitar with a Bruce Dickinson-esque scream and away we go. This tune will get you fired up for the weekend…which is all you really need in life. – Kris Gies