Nashville

Edan Archer hits a tattoo parlor in new music video “Bad Imitation Of Something Good”

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 Folks- you’re in for a wild ride in Edan Archer’s new music video, "Bad Imitation Of Something Good." The song is a light-hearted folk/rock song with crunchy guitar riffs and a double-clap drum rhythm, but it’s the video that really shines. Though filmed entirely on an iPhone, according to the press release, this visual is far more stunning than you might imagine. Archer hits a diner, an arcade and a tattoo parlor (don’t worry, all the tattoos in the video are temporary). "You want a good woman by your side / who puts her toothpaste cap on tight" sings Archer in the chorus, and honestly, it makes me want to hit the town with her even more. Edan Archer plays the Rhinestone Cabaret on 8/28. -Geena Kloeppel

 

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, August 17 – 19

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Hardcore and noise converge in the music of Great Weights. The band’s self-titled EP is jarring – a raw release of inhibited emotion. There’s a heaviness that pushes back in agitated expression. That ability to expose personal vulnerability and make it work as a source of strength creates a powerful universal dynamic. The stakes are high as unimpeded observations and analysis are on full display, as the music stews in calm yet formidable swells, or blitzes ahead with an uncontainable tenacity.  This Saturday, the band represents part of the slate, which also includes Soul Glo, Demodex , and Rainbow Crimes [a new project from Leah Basarab (Ex. By. V.), Alex Smith (Solarized), Katy Otto (Callowhill, Trophy Wife)] at Children’s Community School of West Philadelphia, which will be host The Trans Equity Project Fund-rager. The Trans Equity Project offers peer-based support for trans individuals, sexual health and HIV prevention counseling, mentorship with transitioning, legal advocacy, and much more. It’s a rager for a good cause so come join! – Michael Colavita

More spots to hit this weekend…

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN Bardo Pond, Mt. Vengeance, Concentration Moon

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Looseleaf, Kyle Sparkman

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI DJ Deejay, SAT Burnout Star, Hey Mark, Let’s Riot!, Holy Gifts/DJ Dame Luz, SUN Adventure Lost, Beach Bod, Mattress Food

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Ivy Sole, Lojii 

Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI DJ Wassup Gina, DJ Haram, SAT KuKui Glow Your Mind Fest

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Enemy Soil, Secret Cutter, Congenital Death, SAT Renaissance Blvd., The Willies, Karmalatta, Rob Levy, Eleven/Youthfool 

TLA (334 South St.) FRI Chill Moody, Shawn Smith, SAT Martha Graham Cracker

The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI Dirty South Joe, Magglezzz

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Fame Lust, SAT Dayne Jordan, ill Fated Natives, Miles Chancellor, Filson, Kid The Great, Goody Gunz, DJ Lean Wit It

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) John Vettese/Taylor Kelly, SAT The Hype presents: Love Fest

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI ’90s Alternative/Grunge Sing Along: In The Presence Of Wolves, SAT Curtis Jr., 46 Reasons, The Quixote Project

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Holy Gifts, Santi Suede, SAT HiSoft, Jo Kusy/Bad Heaven Limited, Vivian K, SUN Erin Fox, Overwinter, Vessna Schef 

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT L.M.I., Those Troublemakers/Body Spray, Faking, SUN Tessellations, Badnew, Fairy Godmother, Ready Now, Slugqueen/Rally, Screamcloud, Mesa Glow

Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Those Troublemakers (Tape Release), Kahlil Ali, The City & I, SAT Roadkiller, Grey CELL, None But Equals

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The HYPE! Presents Love Fest, SAT Pete Hill (EP Release), Haunted Continents, Flat Ernie, Nuna & The Wayward Spirit

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Dotgov, Urban Shaman Attack

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Rusty Cadillac 

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Insignificant Others, The Pogos, Chino, Suffacox Mach2, SAT Anomie

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI  Prince and MJ Experience: DJ Marco, SAT 30 And Over League

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet

Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI  The Peek-A-Boo Revue/Ben Aire, SAT  The Peek-A-Boo Revue/Brian Toll, SUN Shattered: A Burlesque Tribute to Black Mirror

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Sitting In Cars, Psychoskunk, SAT Cowboy Bohemian, Rock Bottoms, Knightlife

Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Splintered Sunlight, SAT Lady Alma, King Britt 

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Roxy Rollz, Mr. Unloved, Endless Taile, SUN Aether Eater

Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) FRI In Different Sounds

The Music Ward (5101 Grays Ave.) SAT Secret Nudist Friends, Trash Boy

Planet Phitness (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Sieve

The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Shadow Band, SAT Lovelorn

Truck (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Who Loves You, Susie Derkins

Philly Folk Fest (Old Pool Farm) Bethlehem and Sad Patrick, Black Horse Motel, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Charlie Miller & Bob Beach, Christopher Davis-Shannon, The Cornerstones, David C. Perry, David Dye, Deb Callahan, Dukes of Destiny, Earth Radio, Gene Shay, The Gene Smith Band, Glengesh, J Solomon, Jason Ager & The Golden Eagles, Reed Brothers Band, The Jayplayers, The Jersey Corn Pickers, John Beacher & Matt Kresge, John Byrne band, Johnny Shortcake, Kicking Down Doors, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Lolly & YoYo, Trickster Sister, Matt Santry, Meghan Cary,Michael Braunfeld, Midwestern Exposure, The Naked Sun, Orion Freeman, Poor Man’s Gambit, Rachel Eve, Rare Spirits, Reverend TJ McGlinchey, Texas Rose Band, Tin Bird Choir, Todd Fausnacht, Vanessa Collier, West Philadelphia Orchestra, Whirled

L.A.

The Marías share video for new single “Cariño,” new EP due out in September

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Let The Marías seduce you with their latest single, "Cariño." On the video for the track, the indie-pop quintet wanders in a frolicking manner with the same improvisational flair of a classic French New Wave film. The song’s smoky, yet alluring arrangements are the perfect soundtrack for velvety leader singer María to put forth her inner yé-yé as she rides a Vespa across a barren paradise. María may sing "Cariño" in her native language (it translates to sweetheart in Spanish), but there’s no need for a translator to enjoy the band’s limber guitar strums and swooning brass melody.

"Cariño" is the first single off of The Marías’ forthcoming EP, Superclean Volume II, which is due out sometime in September. Catch them at the Lodge Room Highland Park on September 29. Juan Rodríguez

Chicago

Single Premiere: Taught Abroad “Breathe”

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We are proud to premiere the first single, “Breathe”, from the forthcoming EP, “Foreigner”, from Taught Abroad. The new EP, his first since 2016’s “Harmonizer”, will be released on September 6th. This is the first of two EP’s Taught Abroad will be releasing in 2018. Together the EP’s show the two sides, light and dark, of love and self-worth.

Taugut Abroard is solo project of muliei-instrumentalist Chris Sadek and on “Breathe” he blends his signature falsetto with a blend or R&B and Electro-Pop.

You can help Taught Abroad celebrate the release of the new EP on September 6th at Emporium with Chnnll and Vesper.

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Goodbye Max

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Saying “goodbye” can often be a difficult act, and on Goodbye Max’s self-titled debut album (which is available on cassette via Fox Food Records), the Philly singer-songwriter beautifully and elegantly captures those conflicted feels. Unpacking an “old box” of memories, he leaves you drowning in a pool of emotions, before surfacing for that much-needed gasp of life. Goodbye Max’s desire this year is to find other musicians to collaborate with. So take a listen below, check out what this project is about HERE, and get in touch with him ASAP!

NYC

The Dead Shakers release eerie “Medfield” video & play O’Brien’s Pub (8.29)

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Filmed only in available daylight in the abandoned Medfield State Hospital, the “Medfield” video (streaming below) from Burlington psych-rockers The Dead Shakers is as surreal as the track itself. Primary songwriter and frontman Kevin Bloom is seen alone in alternating settings, almost always standing completely still — as if he has become part of his surroundings. It is only during the songs climactic ending that he begins to gain a sort of agency and energy, walking down a path right towards the viewer. The track comes from The Dead Shakers’ debut LP All Circles Vanish, which took Bloom three years to create. It is a hugely collaborative effort, featuring a rotating cast of over a dozen creators. Catch The Dead Shakers playing live in Allston at O’Brien’s Pub on August 29. – Lilly Milman

NYC

Half Stack release single “Dually” & announce LP ‘Quitting Time’

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The enigmatic Oakland five-piece Half Stack have released the first single off of their forthcoming LP Quitting Time. The freak-folk track “Dually” is textured with psychedelic influences that draw out and distort the vocals into a pleasantly unique incarnation of West Coast country. The repetition of the line “Is it real at all?” invites listeners to drift into Half Stack’s dream world, and we are happy to do it. Quitting Time will be released in full on October 19 via Processional Cross. – Lilly Milman 

Chicago

What Gives “Milk & Honey” Puddle Splashers Session

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Puddle Splashers has released a live performance of “Milk & Honey” from What Gives. The track is taken from their 2017 debut full-length album, Feels Good.

What Gives has been together since 2014 and is the radio-ready indie pop of Andy Hendricks, Joe Henderer, Delia Hornik, Marcus Nuccio, and Corey Willis.

Philadelphia

New Track: “No Surprise” – Trilobytes

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Pairing lyrical lines with opposing viewpoints, “No Surprise,” the latest single from Trilobytes, covers multiple angles. Building from a somewhat menacing guitar riff and then marching on, the track’s subject appears to consider the possibilities without locking into a particular path. Sitting in the middle of dueling outlooks, a resignation of optimism appears to win out, but not before a brooding, instrumental foray.

Chicago

Minor Moon release “Sacrificial Animal” @ The Hideout tonight! (8/17)

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Minor Moon released a new single this week called “Sacrificial Animal” via Ruination Record Company. This is the band’s second single this year following up March’s “It’s Okay”. Both singles are leading towards the band’s second full-length album which is planned for early 2019.

You can help the band celebrate the new single tonight, August 17th, at The Hideout with Angela James and S.M. Wolf.

Chicago

A Conversation with Jordan Reyes of American Damage

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Jordan Reyes returned to Chicago earlier this year with the hopes of launching a record label that would help him tell the story of and tell a story through experimental music. The result is American Damage and we recently had the opportunity to ask Jordan a few question about the label, his music, and the future of both.

You can read the full interview here and you can pre-order his new album, “Afraid of Death”, here.

American Damage will be releasing “Your Future Is Metal” from Ono on August 25th. They will be also be releasing “Predation Risk" from Crepuscular (aka Minneapolis’ Tina Dahl) and “Jo” from Chelsea Bridge (aka Mallory Linehan from Mkot Pt and Looms) on September 21st.

NYC

Spritzer premieres video for “Jean & Helene”

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NYC’s Spritzer, the side project of Friend Roulette’s Matthew Flory Meade, is a band of skilled musicians who, refreshingly, don’t take themselves too seriously. The songs from their debut album, Love. Lies. Decay. have inflections of early-aughts indie reminiscent of Arcade Fire, but also sophisticated late ’80s/early ’90s pop like Prefab Sprout and The The. Songs like "Jean & Helene," whose video premiered a few days ago, are a rollicking ride, with relentless uptempo drums, reverb-laden vocals, and swirling synth lines that lend an air of the mystical to the already dream-like tunes. This is definitely a new NYC band to keep an ear on. – Ethan Ames