Distortion and percussion merge, cracking open “Retirement Meat,” a new song from Heavy Medical. That anxious aggression sends shards of sonics at you from abrupt angles. Rumbling through in a jarring, heavy gut-punch, the track shakes the foundation. It’s a heart-pounding jolt that asks for time alone. "Retirement Meat" appears to be off the band’s upcoming album, which is titled Problems.
Philadelphia
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New My Name Is Tom LP Available for Streaming & Download
Power-pop outfit My Name Is Tom recently shared its debut full-length album, All Good Things. Exposed, emo-driven, harmony-harnessing rock is the focus of the Philly quartet; there’s a confessional universality to it. Positively releasing feelings in energetic flourishes shifts the tone as the band owns and embraces its temporary shortcomings. Addressing experiences and thoughts in an uninhibited manner makes them real but simultaneously less daunting. You can catch My Name Is Tom at JJ Diner’s farewell show this Saturday, with Narra and Shy.
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The Palmer Squares
Last month The Palmer Squares released their third collection of “The One Takes” featuring the 2018 single and The Loard Himself produced track “Woken”. The video below was directed by Josh Stone and is perfectly in line with tag team style of the song itself.
The Palmer Square just wrapped up a tour and documented it weekly on their hit podcast TPS Reports.
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A Deli Premiere: LittleBoyBigHeadonBike’s 100th Release ‘Big Blue Butterflies’
LittleBoyBigHeadonBike, otherwise known as Will Orchard, may just be New England DIY’s most prolific songwriter. The Rhode Island native has roughly 500 songs available online, spread between 99 EPs and LPs. That would make his new album Big Blue Butterflies number 100. Very few artists boast such a wide discography, and even fewer can be proud of all their releases. But that’s what makes this album exceptional. Rich with his usual whimsy — most apparent in the arrangments, which make full use of synths and the harmonica — and embedded with simple and vulnerable lyricism that could give early Death Cab a run for its money, this album shows the portrait of an artist in the midst of maturation. In this release, Orchard is exposed, but he is also careful — these are no random thoughts or loose strings. Once again, through the project LittleBoyBigHeadonBike, Will Orchard has proven that even when things fall apart, a few poignant lyrics may be enough to make the center hold. LittleBoyBigHeadonBike is kicking off a tour with an album release party at Columbus Theatre in Providence on June 28 at 7 p.m. – Lilly Milman, photo by Nicholas Lussier
Stream an exclusive premiere of Big Blue Butterflies below.
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Electronic indie duo Analog Dream release ‘no boundaries’ EP
The new EP, no boundaries, from San Francisco’s indie electronic duo Analog Dream is a deep dive into who Jorge Sandoval and Rich Cannon are as a band, and as individual people. Opening track “Choke” (streaming below) explores themes of pushing through difficult times and maintaining faith, culminating in a crescendo of emotion. The duo’s guitar-heavy brand of electronica is intense and hits hard, built to be listened to loudly and to be played live. Stay tuned for their next gig! – Lilly Milman
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Sugarpulp “Open yr Mouth” EP
Sugarpulp has released a new EP called “Open yr Mouth”. Sugarpulp is lead by the powerful vocals and keyboard playing of Deb Chesterman. Below is the band’s Tiny Desk Concert audition tape performance of the EP’s lead track “Machete”.
You can catch Sugarpulp at Schubas on July 1st with Low Swans and at Martyrs’ on July 27th with Sayers, Man Called Noon and Trick Shooter Social Club.
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Jupiter Styles
Jupiter Styles (FKA Single Player) is the solo project of Sean Neumann. He announced today that he has signed with Other World Recordings (US) and Human Noise Records (UK) and will be releasing his debut album, Be Good, on July 13th. Below is the LP’s first single “Life Like”. The album features contributions from Dave Sagan of Ratboys (guitar/piano), Marcus Nuccio of Pet Symmetry (drums), Seth Engel of Lifted Bells (guitar) and Nick Levine of Jodi (pedal steel).
You can catch Jupiter Styles at Subterranean on July 14th with Mover Shaker, Becca of Bethlehem Steel, and She/Her.
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PowerSnap release garage rock EP, play Gutter Bar on 06.30
Newcomers to the King Pizza Records family, PowerSnap play a raucous breed of garage rock that fits right in with the label’s taste for punk-tinged rock ‘n’ roll. Leading up to the release of the trio’s debut EP, Delatency, PowerSnap have previewed two singles: “Pink Diamonds” and “Chemistry.” On those tracks a rock ‘n’ roll swagger propels sneered vocals and guitars just past the point of distorted breakup. For the EP’s release show at Gutter Bar on June 30, PowerSnap will be joined by members of The Rizzos and The Mad Doctors—both bands have previously released music with King Pizza. – Cameron Carr
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June Gloom celebrates split EP with show at The Glove on 06.30
On June Gloom’s latest release, a split EP with Rock Solid entitled Subletter/Something Solid under Exploding In Sound Records, the Brooklyn songwriter ventures into softer folk territories. On previous releases, June Gloom—the solo moniker of Jesse Paller, who also serves as drummer for Tall Friend—played into a leisurely slacker tradition of ‘90s guitar rock. On these songs take a more intimate approach that brings Elliot Smith comparisons to mind. Paller’s arrangements, minimal as they may be, still employ electric guitar, with arpeggios that reach almost dream pop layers at times, without the heavy use of effects. June Gloom will perform on Saturday June 30 at The Glove to celebrate the EP’s release. – Cameron Carr
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arthhur Brings The Chiptune!
arthhur is the duo fronted by Mike Fox with support from Matt Ciani. Back in March they released their sophomore album, Come Meet The Opposite Committee. This was a well-crafted indie rock album and they even shared how they crafted it.
This month they released a chiptune EP called "Dark Sporch Chronicles EP”. This is all instrumental and inspired by Patagonia Wiki. What could come across as a joke is actually a beautiful collection of melodies.
Philadelphia
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New Cheeky EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Kaylee Sabatino, a.k.a. Cheeky, just dropped her new EP Flora. Sleek vocals coupled with late-night beats curate a mysterious, dance-generating ambiance. Forging fresh air and spacial mobility, the songs mix a bouncy brightness with a contemplative darkness. Guided by the groove, one can follow it down the rabbit hole of discovery.
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New Track: “Crook With A Deal” – Career Crooks
The tandem of Zilla Rocca and Small Professor, a.k.a. Career Crooks, recently shared a new album, Thieving As Long As I’m Breathing, via Urbnet. Among a plethora of remixes, “Crook With A Deal” is wedged in. Updating 50 Cent’s “How To Rob” to fit the present, personal context, the track rides the hustle humorously, dropping names and taking what they please in the process. With a nod and a wink, a fun, unstoppable tenacity and acknowledgement is on full display.