It’s hard to take your eyes off Sean McVerry’s new video for the track “Natalie” (streaming below)—but he can’t take his eyes off you, either. The singer maintains steady, deliberate eye contact with the viewer throughout the entire video. He doesn’t break the fourth wall; it just doesn’t exist. Between constant camera movement, sweeping color overlays, glitch effects, and sets, this video ushers the viewer into a space of alternate reality, all to the tune of McVerry’s unique, soulful voice, and a top notch semi-electronic production vaguely reminiscent of the glorious days of Peter Gabriel’s ‘So.’ Watch the premiere of the video below, and don’t miss his Sofar Sounds performance on September 20th. – Lilly Milman 

After releasing their debut full length album “Human Ceremony” in early 2016, Brooklyn psych rockers Sunflower Bean (who graced the cover of The Deli’s 40th issue back in 2014) dropped a four song EP towards the end of that same year. Featuring cover versions of four distinct artists, “From the Basement” serves as homage to the bands diverse influences. “Old World” finds Nick Kivlen impressively channeling Jonathan Richman’s vocal phrasing and attitude on that Modern Lovers classic. A keyboard part find its way into the band’s three-piece sound, a very necessary addition in this circumstance. The country waltz of Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” (also featuring an organ part, streaming below) benefits from Julia Cummings sweet voice, the way Joni Mitchell might have interpreted it in the 1970’s. “Shine A Light” captures the floating in a dream vibe Spiritualized is known for, while T Rex’s “Life’s A Gas” is turned around by another Julia vocal. Sunflower Bean will play a number of key festivals soon and support the PIXIES on tour including local shows on 9/22 in Westbury and 9/23 in Asbury Park. – Dave Cromwell

Told Slant, an artist known for writing some of the saddest songs possible, has recently released a semi-happy song. 2016’s album "Going By" and celebrated 2012 release "Still Water" contained tracks that sounded like band leader Felix Walworth was having his emotions wrung out of him while playing. But his recent collaborative release with Chicago’s The JCW, entitled "Moonlight or Flashlight" (streaming below), sounds like a serene love song with a melancholic edge and an (almost) upbeat drum loop. "Moonlight" was part of Bandcamp’s 100-track collection "Our First 100 Days" (related to Trump’s presidency) which donated all proceeds to various charities. Told Slant recently completed a small, solo, east coast tour and will be playing live at Alphaville on September 23rd. -Allie Miller

¡Luchadora! is the female-fronted grunge duo from Nashville you didn’t know you were waiting for. Their self-titled debut EP is a nod towards classic garage outfits, with just a little bit of country twang mixed in for good measure. The opening track “Fish” (streaming below) is an electrifying introduction to a punchy project that is filled with uncompromising vocals, crunchy guitars, dynamic arrangements, and tight percussion. The songwriting is intricate, while the performance is emotional—the best of both worlds. Catch their next live show on September 1st at 8 pm at The Basement. – Lilly Milman 

You like chill grooves. You like New York City storefronts. You like those blow-up dancing men you find in front of car washes. If that sounds like you, take a look at the video for Sono Oto‘s "Now I Know", premiering here on The Deli NYC. The newest single from the artist’s March 2017 album Inheritance sounds like something John and Paul might have orchestrated. Retro comparisons don’t end there, either. Throughout the video, Sono Oto walks past time-tested storefronts of New York City, sometimes hopping through their doors to sample a pastry or mull over a ball of mozzarella cheese. By the way, does that groove sound familiar? If you listen to Serial or Homecoming, perhaps it does; Sono Oto is the pseudonym of Mark Henry Phillips, the composer for those podcasts. Watch the video for "Now I Know" below. – Will Sisskind