New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Varsity has released a beautifully animated video for the first single, “Must Be Nice”, from their forthcoming LP, Parallel Person. The album is set to be released on April 27th by Babe City Records.
You can catch Varsity at The Hideout on March 10th for the Annual SXSW Send Off Party and at Empty Bottle on April 20th for the Record Release Event..
Thanks For Coming put out a lot of music in 2017. Their Bandcamp page shows 21 releases from the past year, most only a few songs each, but the particularly noteworthy full-length “Missing Out” and two EPs “Sspplliitt” and “Thanks For Having Me” offering a little more. It works with the band’s signature sound, which makes use of homemade aesthetics and intimate lyrics that sound like they came (and quite possibly did come) from hurriedly typed entries in iPhone’s notes app. For the last couple months, however, Thanks For Coming has been relatively quiet as the group works on recording a new full-length. While there’s no firm word on the pending album yet, the band will return to the stage to join Remember Sports and Sidney Gish at Silent Barn on February 21st and you can listen to one new track via a Post-Trash benefit compilation below. – Cameron Carr
Three Man Cannon’s forthcoming self-titled LP will be released on March 16 via Lame-O Records. Its lead single, “Building Broken Steps,” casually rolls up on you. A loose, strolling, laidback aesthetic is well-honed, maintaining a mature outlook in the face of the ache of anecdotal lyricism. Pivoting perspective in a singular moment, the song, which initially feels breezy, in time, hits harder. (Photo by Craig Scheihing)
A previous Deli SF featured artist of the month, Ellisa Sun is the creator of a breezy brand of acoustic soul that is at once tender and raw. She channels her perchance for vulnerability in her newest video for “Evening” (streaming below), which The Deli SF is proud to premiere this Valentine’s Day. Puppy-lovers be warned, this is not a video for the honeymoon phase.
Featuring a storyline between two women in a relationship, the video takes the viewer through a scenario that any lover would fear: an intense happiness that settles into a frantic anger, and then ultimately indifference. All of this is set to Ellisa Sun’s dynamic vocals, which are filled with a power that grows by the second. Join our lonely hearts’ club and check the video out below. – Lilly Milman
Just formed last summer, five-piece rock outfit Oddnote is packing a punch with their self-titled debut. Seamlessly combining hard-hitting blues rock (see "Money Comes, Money Goes") with Nirvana/Soundgarden/Foo Fighters-inspired ’90s rock and roll (see "Ice Hell", "Neurons", and the whole album pretty much), the 15 tracks of Oddnote feel like a rocket blast. Make sure to check out the Nashville shoutout on "615" as well! And watch the trippy video for "Money Comes, Money Goes" below! – Chris Thiessen
In his new single "How High," Nathaniel Bellows proves that a voice can be both hearty and delicate all at once. The song, with its sparse guitar/piano/vocal arrangement, is literally breathtaking. It’s no surprise that Bellows is also a poet and novelist – his lyrics are shimmery meditations on life, reflecting on the complexities of human existence in an unassuming yet outspoken manner. Bellows’ new album Swan and Wolf is out March 30th. – Geena Kloeppel
"I’ve wanted to make a cover album for a while because whenever I can’t write a song, I try to learn somebody else’s," Cold Fronts‘ Craig Almquist shared. "When I started putting together the EP I realized all the songs I was covering were about unrequited love, and what better day to put that out than on Valentines Day." Whether you have someone or not on this Hallmark-est of holidays, take Cover Yr Heart for a spin below, and feel free to fork over a bit of cash to make it your own. All proceeds will be donated to Girls Rock Philly, "a youth-centered music organization dedicated to building an intergenerational community of girls, women, and trans and gender non-conforming people." And don’t forget to cop Cold Front’s forthcoming album Fantasy Du Jour, which is due out on 4/20. (We know that it might be hard for you to remember that day so be a smart, little stoner and leave yourself a note where you like to keep your stash ASAP. 😉 (Photo by Bridgette Aikens)
Sloppy Jane is a band with bizarre and grotesque inclinations and an interest in translating them into their performances. Naked bodies, colored dye, and television screens set a backdrop for melting inhibitions as the music (and often the musicians) tumbles into chaotic fits. It’s a must-see for fans of avant-garde, performative punk. Deservingly, the band, led by Haley Dahl, will bring its ravenous live show to SXSW this year with a string of other dates surrounding the trip. Leading up to those gigs, Sloppy Jane will unleash new album “Willow” on March 2nd with a release show at The Glove on March 7th. The group is currently scheduled to play SXSW showcases for Melted Magazine (March 12th), Desert Daze (March 14th), Invertebrate (March 17th, day), and Siren Sound (March 17th, night). – Cameron Carr
Interesting avante-garde indie rock from Tongue Patrol. Their latest release is a single called “God B With You.” It’s jangly and makes you feel like you can’t see in focus. The chorus section takes a complete left turn with a hectic loud/quiet dynamic. If you’re tired of what you usually listen to then Tongue Patrol will give you a shot of what you need. They are having a double release party with Mother Tongues on Friday February 16th. Nikki Fierce is also the bill. – Kris Gies
The subtle and relaxing, yet deep and artistic rhythms of Z Berg will put you in a trance. Her newest single, “I Fall For The Same Face Every Time,” is a unique and symbolic play on music. The video itself has a dark and ominous plot that has many twists and turns. Z Berg carries a weight to not only her lyrics but also her cinematography with help from director Dominic Haydn Rawle. Z Berg’s beautiful, soulful sound leaves you feeling empty and whole at the same time, which is why her music video is even more appealing.
“I Fall For The Same Face Every time” will leave you itching for a more secure sense of self, especially after watching her cradle a dead body. But don’t fret! Her abstract visuals, gothic, neo-classic chamber pop influences will have you dying for more. If you missed her performance at The Lodge Room, follow her on any of her social media accounts to stay up to date on new releases, concerts, and tours. Kayla Hay
Video: Dominic Haydn Rawle
The good lady and gents of Creepoid will be ending it all this Saturday, February 17 at Union Transfer, and we’d like to send you to their funeral. Accompanying them to the hereafter will be pals An Albatross, Mannequin Pussy, and Night Sins, with DJ sets from Bushy & Nicky Money. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Bring Weed". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
Brooklyn Multimedia artist Miss Eaves is Feminasty as she wanna be. She says what she wants and, doing her own design and video directing, she gets what she wants. Since her Feminasty album dropped last year, she’s been fomenting her assault on the mainstream. With nods from HuffPo and Glamour, she’s got a strong start. Her throwback flow is a pleasant contrast to the electro-clash production she’s currently rocking. If you’re looking for something to rock on your next roadtrip to a protest, Miss Eaves will let everyone know how you roll. Oh and, this year, she’ll be at SXSW, but you can catch her at Silent Barn tomorrow for a V-Day Messup!
