After releasing their debut in 2015, Bully have earned a national audience with their raw garage punk sound. Their sophomore album Losing released just a few months ago on Sub Pop Records, and they’re out on tour to support the record. Luckily for us in Nashville, they’re playing Mercy Lounge for three days straight! While the Friday (Dec. 15) show with Daddy Issues and Butthole is sold out, you can still catch them Thursday (Dec. 14) with Adia Victoria and Western Medication, or on Saturday (Dec. 16) with Pujol and Sad Baxter. Check the links for tickets, and watch their video for "Feel the Same" below!
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Heaven unveils video for “Never the Moment”
If psych rock and shoegaze had a baby, then that baby would probably love the fuzzy indie rock of New York-based Heaven. The quartet subverts the conventions of psychedelia with their focus on lyricism and tight percussion lines, all while maintaining plenty of fuzz. Their songs channel an emotional quality not often seen in psychedelia. The slow, often droning tracks would be perfect for a school dance for stoners (intended in the best way possible, of course). They just unveiled this video for single "Never the Moment," which will be included in their upcoming LP "All Love is Blue," out in March 2018 on Little Cloud Records. – Lilly Milman
Austin
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Black Fret Ball 2017 Gives Lifeline to Local Musicians
The Black Fret Ball of 2017 was a genuine cause for celebration, for both musicians receiving grants, and for music fans sitting in the seats at Paramount. An Austin non-profit that has doled out over $2 million to a variety of Austin music acts, Black Fret empowers local musicians to create music and tour without having the financial pressures and stressors that plague the industry. Founder, Colin Hendrick, was quoted "There is such an amazing depth of talent in this town and we are excited to see such great artists year after year supported by our members in such a meaningful way. This year’s nominees included such talent as Akina Adderley, Black Pistol Fire, Bright Light Social Hour, Carolyn Wonderland, Croy and the Boys, Daniel Eyes, David Ramirez, Eric Tessmer, Los Coast, Jackie Venson, Kinky Machine, Mobley, Sarah Sharp, Warren Hood, Whiskey Shivers, The Deer, and Los Coast. The Black Fret Ball featured amazing performances and collaborations that created as quality entertainment as one would find in Austin, and the money given out in grants ensured that the city will continue to expect more
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Sample the indie NYC Hip Hop talent with “LNYCHPIN”
The Iron Chef of Brooklyn-based producers Willie Green and Rapper/Karma Kids labelhead Lt. Headtrip have curated a Michelin worthy taste of NYC’s independent rap scene. The combination of the seven producers and 16 MCs involved in this project creates a flavor both familiar and fantastically new. It’s savory like a burger with a steak on top of it with subtle essence of arugula and avocado (because: Brooklyn, you know?), and an aftertaste of Malt liquor and Absynthe. Following in the heels of brokeMC’s DEADBEATS and Willie Green’s Doc Savage, Hip Hop camaraderie never tasted so good. Stream it for free right here!
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EaSWay slams onto the SF hip-hop scene with “The Panther In The Room” EP
The newest EP by the San Francisco-based EaSWay entitled The Panther in the Room (streaming below) is the exact type of career-defining work that any emerging artist needs, especially on the R&B and hip-hop scene. The 6-track project bumps all the way through, letting the catchy hooks, infectious beats, and introspective lyrics speak for themselves. EaSWay marries new trends with the classic conventions of hip-hop, paying homage to old favorites while inventing something completely new. This triumphant EP shows a hungry artist on the rise, prepping to take over the scene in a big way. Don’t sleep on this one and listen to the whole project below. – Lilly Milman
Philadelphia
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New Lithuania LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Bristling with emotive, etching energy, White Reindeer, the new LP from the trio of Lithuania, rained down on us from nowhere yesterday. Nestling unmasked, personal insights amid turmoil, while finding melodic, finishing points, the album steps into the current of chaos, but sees the potential of clearer skies on the horizon. It forecasts hope in the face of a treacherous storm of affairs, in catchy, pertinent, punk-pop potency. You can find Lithuania at Johnny Brenda’s this New Year’s Eve, where they’ll be sharing a billing with local pals The Districts and Pine Barons.
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Project Diem brings dreamy synth-pop to Alphaville, 12.13
Project Diem offers a different vision of the synth-pop aesthetic, one of lush melodies countered by delicate synths and soulful vocals. Refreshingly, the vocals are left relatively untouched by reverb and are left to deliver themselves earnestly. The duo works to combine a synth-driven sensibility with an emotional quality that is both raw yet approachable. The "mid-fi" production gives voice to a youthful and surprisingly catchy angst, one that blends in with the changing seasons and failed relationships. Make sure to check out Project Diem at Alphaville, 12.13. – Amanda Ogea
Chicago
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Wei Zhongle
Wei Zhongle is preparing to release their album, The Operators, on January 26th vie Self Sabotage. The band has evolved over the years but has always been led by guitarist and vocalist Rob Jacobs. Accompanying him on this album are original member John McCowen and new comers Pat Keen (Ramp Local) and Phil Sudderberg.
Below is the album’s first single, “On Its Way”.
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Hood Smoke “Depending on the Fool”
Hood Smoke has released a video for their single “Depending on the Fool” from forthcoming LP, Cannonball Porch. The simple yet beautiful video was directed by Nick Flandro.
Cannonball Porch will be released on February 23rd.
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New Track: “Cut Yr Teeth” – Kississippi
Deli faves Kississippi just dropped "Cut Yr Teeth," the lead single from their forthcoming debut LP Sunset Blush. It’s "about recognizing the toxicity of a relationship, and letting go of it along with your trust for the other half." Frontwoman Zoe Reynolds shares, "I wrote this song (and most of the forthcoming record) about finding my voice after having it taken away time and time again by people I thought were more powerful than me." "Cut Yr Teeth" also features Tombo Crush‘s Mary Allen on backing vocals. Sunset Blush is due out in April via SideOneDummy Records. (Photo by Megan Thompson)
Chicago
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Vesper
Vesper is electro-pop of Professor Fox and Samantha Humphreys. Over the summer the released their debut EP Teeth. Below is the title track from that EP and their new video for the standout single “Ghosts”.
Don’t miss Vesper at House of Blues on January 4th.