The Year In Color: Book 1​-​Presented To The Drum, is part of a trio of albums from Kareem Idris "that span the process that follows The Year In White for the Iyawo." Narrating with a cool, collected sensibility, the album packs dense, detailed imagery in concise yet loose, lyrical spaces. There’s an eclectic, groove-centic, cinematic vibe that engages, as each song stacks upon its predecessor, building a long-form journey. Let your ears venture into the scenes, and follow the flow of the message.
Toronto
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Bo Welland – “Thank The Lord” Single, Supermarket 05.17
Bo Welland is the name of a rock band from Toronto…not the name of any person in the band however. Influenced by many early 2000’s indie rock bands such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys and the Libertines along with classics like Simon & Garfunkel and The Clash. They have a nice slacker attitude in the track “Thank The Lord”. The lazy vocals and somewhat sloppy guitars float along in endearing fashion. Bo Welland plays Supermarket on May 17th with Fat Chance, The Jones and Charlie Joy. – Kris Gies
NYC
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Foxanne releases EP, plays Rose Gold tonight (04.13)
There is a delicate subtlety to Foxanne’s songwriting that sets the indie-folk trio’s music apart from peers. While the light guitar work and emphasis on vocal melodies comes from a folk tradition, the minimal and airy arrangements that simmer behind Chelsea Gohd’s voice fall more in line with acts like Daughter or Julien Baker. The band is preparing to release its debut studio EP halfling on April 13th and the leading singles pair gentle finger-picking with rolling floor toms that leave room for Gohd’s voice to shine in front. You can catch Foxanne live when the band plays Rose Gold the night of the release along with Andy Cook, who has his own EP out that day. – Cameron Carr
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, April 13 – 15
A grimy, alluring swirl of punk-jazz-noise thrown into a musical cauldron, Taiwan Housing Project melds a diverse range of sounds into a most excellent sonic stew, which will be served up at the batting cages of Everybody Hits this evening. It’s hard to pin down or compartmentalize the band’s collective sound, and in part, that’s what makes things so intriguing. At first, there’s a sweaty, primal force; the assemblage of instrumentation and ideas don’t automatically align. However, as it saturates into one’s system, an alternative circuitry develops. Once those newfound connections are made, torrential affect takes hold. As we await the release of their forthcoming debut LP Covert Contracts, post-punk trio Control Top delivers a calculated fury that’ll actually make you dance. The exuberant, eclectic, experimentation of Oakland-based trio Preening ties this lineup, presented by WKDU, together. – Michael Colavita
Other places to venture to as spring takes hold this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Soft Crime, SUN Three Man Cannon (Record Release), Yowler, Bobby Barnett
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SUN The Up Up Ups
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Space Caravan, The Stone Eye/DJ Deejay, SAT Cemetery Flowers/Canyon Ride/Fame Lust, SUN Clamfight, Human Shield
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SUN The Dull Blue Lights, Mad Conductor
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Lotus, Square Peg Round Hole, SAT Lotus, Minka
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI L7 Aftershow: Anthrophobia, SUN Long Hots
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Bok Nero
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Osler Circle Presents: Getting Better All The Time, a Benefit for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Misfit Holiday, Sharkbullet, Andhera, SAT The Evergreen Drive, Palatine, The Plibmen, Jac with No K
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnust St.) SUN iNFiNiEN, Edenspore, NaeemBOT
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Sparrow Steeple, SAT Riot Nerd Presents: My So-Called Night, SUN Levee Drivers, Jo Kusy
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI No Remorse For The Fallen, She Pulled The Trigger/Molly Rhythm, Behind Deadlines, Familiar Things
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Sylo, Astro 8000, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) SAT The Side Chicks
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2ndSt.) FRI 10th Annual Johnny Cash Night, SAT Voss Birthday Roast: Reef The Lost Cauze, Blackwolf, Mason, SUN Twin Beds, Full Bush, Trash Boy
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Badland Breez, Kir
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Royale, SAT Ian St. Laurent
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI E. Joseph and the Sparrows, The Fearless Fly, SAT Nakama, Call Me Clever, New Alone, Plastic Shrines
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SUN Nik Greeley, Swwik, Heaven Man
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Taiwan Housing Project, Control Top, SAT Brother JT, Evil Sword, SUN Data, Ada Babar
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Hoochi Coochi, Vital Stats, Chvnce, Tetra, SAT Atomic Cretins, L.M.I., Pithair/Ice Cold Collective, Kenny Commodified, Charlie Sierra
Tralfamadore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Port Arthur, Georgey V, Lia Menaker
The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT The Vernes
JJ’s Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Cherry, Big Big Bug, SAT Hannah Frances, Pastel Williams, Beach Bod, SUN Nowadays, Sleepy Freak
The Mothership (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Great Weights (EP Release), Tact Ronnie Vega, Cage Flight
The Music Ward (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Kate Dressed Up, Secret Nudist Friends
Nacho House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Afterglows, Corey Flood
Lacquer (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Void Vision, Stroker
Philadelphia
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New HIRS Collective LP Available for Streaming
Ahead of its April 20th release via Get Better Records /SRA, Friends. Lovers. Favorites, the new album from The HIRS Collective, is available for streaming at NPR’s First Listen. The album comes at you in raw-ripping-roaring charges. That unrelenting blitz of continuous, guttural exposure hits the senses in an earth-quaking, real-time immediacy that shakes you to your core. Enlisting the aid of an array of friends/collaborators like Laura Jean Grace, Shirley Manson, Marissa Paternoster, Alice Bag, and Moor Mother just to name a few, the collection of recordings is an empowering celebration of the LGBTQ community.
L.A.
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The Deli LA Premieres: Paige Calico, “Bad With” (Video)
Paige Calico recognizes the negative behaviors attributed to a toxic love pattern on "Bad With." But there’s also a patent joy to the singer-songwriter’s vocal delivery, a quivering, husky tone that is smoothened with a velvety touch. "Oh, can you be with someone you are bad with," Calico muses as an airy, soft rock melody ushers the subtle power of her candid gestures. The song’s jangly, sun-soaked melody goes by pleasantly until its final minute, where she lets go of her apprehensions over a barbed guitar riff. It’s a lovely finish that caresses your ears with a weightless glow.
Watch the video for "Bad Habit" below. Juan Rodríguez
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Underline” – The Insides
Before hitting the road with Rich People next week, The Insides released a new single. “Underline” is guided by the instrumental thrust of the power trio, countered by the softer, melodic aggression expressed in the lead vocals. Those juxtaposing elements provide an emotive energy that can be felt through your headphones/speakers. It surges in a place of solitude.
NYC
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Oakland’s Normies release “Space” & play Eli’s Mile High Club (4.13)
There’s something very genuine that comes across in the debut single “Space” (streaming below) by the new Oakland post-punk outfit Normies. Besides being easy listening, the track is well-crafted from top to bottom, without losing the lo-fi appeal. The vocals rise and fall alongside the driving guitar parts, all while maintaining a dreamy appeal. This track is a strong start for the three-piece, and leaves us excited for what’s next. You can find them tomorrow (April 13th) at Eli’s Mile High Club, alongside Freak No Hitter, Scrim, and Screaming. – Lilly Milman
Nashville
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Jordan Chism delivers dreamy pop on “Horoscopes”
Looking for a song that combines the ’50s crooner stylings heard at the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance with light and airy synths? I thought so. Well, Nashville’s Jordan Chism has delivered just that on her single "Horoscopes", written for an indie film titled The Boogeywoman, described as "a coming of age story about the horrors and wonders of becoming a woman." Well, there’s nothing horrific about Chism’s dreamy pop offering here, just sweet melodies and chill vibes. – Chris Thiessen
NYC
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Buzz Alert! Bodega announces debut album “Endless Scroll” + unveils new video
NYC’s romance with Post Punk is not over yet, and we ain’t gonna complain about it. The seminal movement from the 80’s that triggered the first wave of creative yet minimalist DIY rock already influenced a slew of break-out local artists including Interpol, The Rapture, Liars, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Parquet Court among others. In the last few months, quintet Bodega (previously known as Bodega Bay) has made progress to potentially add their name to this list, gaining a lot of attention both in the city and at SXSW with their super-fun live performances enhanced by musical wild card Nikki Belfiglio’s, an effervescent backing vocalist that also plays a range of percussive instruments. The trademark of the band’s stripped down but driven sound, however, lies with Ben Hozie’s semi spoken-word style of singing. The band just unveiled this video for single "Can’t Knock the Hustle" and announced the released of their debut album Endless Scroll, scheduled for a Jun 1st release. Bodega also landed an opening gig for five Franz Ferdinand shows in April (including the Brooklyn Steel date on the 15th) and will tour Europe in May. Buzz alert, indeed!
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: Ty Segall at The Troc This Sunday
Prolific garage-psych wunderkind Ty Segall is coming to The Troc this Sunday, April 15, with his latest album Freedom’s Gobblin in tow. And we wouldn’t be surprised if he already has new material for his next release as well. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Every 1’s a Winner". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
Philadelphia
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Debut Grift Company EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Wrecking Crew‘s Curly Castro & Zilla Rocca just collaborated on a freshly released, self-titled EP as Grift Company. Throwing back to a point in time when lyricism and flow drove the vehicle in unison with the beat, there’s a grimy, stripped-down authenticity – one that sticks as the crisscrossing, smooth-talking emcees sync ideas as catalysts to chain reactions. One could say it serves as a flashback or a means to remember, but it’s orchestrated through mature, experienced craftsmen, so let’s call it – revitalization.