The creative collaboration of J Termini and Patrick Schlitzer, a.k.a. Night Bloom, recently shared a new single. “Tinted Vision” swims in a fluid, R&B groove. With a slinky, soulful, harmonious sound, it’s a laidback, dancing track, bringing out both a playful and a sensitive side. Embracing the idea of moving on and living in the moment, while caught up on a person from the past, there’s a tug of war between understanding a theory and putting it into practice.
NYC
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Color Tongue unveils video for “Over The Moon” + plays Sunnyvale 11.29
Brooklyn psych rockers Color Tongue are premiering here their new video for single Over the Moon, from their three-single EP Bealing Bell, released this past September. The track is (some kind of) love song for a passerby that’s at once sweet and borderline indecent, including lyrics like "I’d be over the moon, if you walk with me, we’d fork and we’d sppon." Blending a variety of genres in unexpected and psychedelic ways, the song is mostly based on a colorfully arranged reggae beat, although after minute four things change quite radically, with a slow reprise suddenly morphing into a wall of noise finale. The video itself is also a mix of different footage, where home videos depicting the band are mixed and faded with vintage B-Movies, creating a glittering stream-of-consciousness effect. Color Tongue will celebrate this release with a show at Sunnyvale on November 29 with OOX, Haunted Horses NYC, Castle Black and Private Siren.
Nashville
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Adia Victoria performs new album tracks 12.06 at Third Man Records
Now that the leftover turkey and/or tofurkey have been sealed tight in Tupperwares, according to every AOR radio station in America, it’s Christmas time. And to mark the occasion, blues rock artist Adia Victoria will present "Delta Blues Christmas" at Jack White’s Third Man Records on December 6th. She’ll perform as part of a night of entertainment which includes both a panel discussion about the history of black art and the blues as part of protest and activism and poetry from Nashville-based artists, including Victoria herself. Victoria will perform two sets of music; one acoustic set followed by a full band set of newer material, some of which will appear on her upcoming LP Silences. The sophomore album drops in February 2019, and a nationwide tour is set to follow the release. Victoria has already shared the first single from the album, called "Dope Queen Blues"; you can watch the lyric video for it below. – Will Sisskind
NYC
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Sun Hop Fat’s New “Elephant Parade” Gives Funky Twist to Ethiopian Jazz
Listening to SF afrobeat collective Sun Hop Fat makes you feel confident, like you’re on a mission and you know exactly where you’re headed. Pop on tracks like “Rhinosaur” and “Silly Putty” and it feels like you’re driving an undulating road, multicolored images calling you to dance or to ease you deeper into your chair, eyes closed toes tapping. This ten piece instrumental band tells stories without words. They’re Ethiopian jazz meets American funk, a touch of bossa nova and a little psychedelic twist. Luckily for us, they’re playing December 8th at The Independent with Royal Jelly Jive. Put your swaying, dancing, tapping shoes on and catch em. -Michelle Kicherer
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, November 23 – 25
World Cafe Live will be showcasing a trio of local talents tonight. Clarity of thought arrives via youth as Masie Blu hits the stage. Blu blends soulful vocals, while also injecting a poetic, spoken-word approach. An unwavering confidence and wisdom shine throughout her music, providing a reassuring stability that cultivates a peaceful, motivating atmosphere. When paired with an array of refreshing, liquidy grooves, the power of those words/mantras is unlocked. This evening’s billing will be fortified by the genre-melding electro-experimentations of Kilamanzego, whom continuously creates an imaginative landscape, weaving a seamless quilt of sound that simultaneously celebrates the details and transitions. The silky, synthpop exploits of Gender Work comfortably complete this lineup, sharpening the mind whilst providing the body a vehicle or catalyst to let loose and get down. – Michael Colavita
Other places to chill this Thanksgiving weekend…
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI ( Upstairs) Masie Blu, Kilamanzego, Gender Work, SAT (Downstairs) Beru Revue
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Octave Cat, Wax Future, SAT Killiam Shakespeare, Bilal, DJ Aktive, SUN Michael Stasis
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Lower Wolves, Gigantic
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI ZekeUltra, Hello Jordan, Pastel Williams/DJSC, SAT Squawk Brothers, Spelling Reform/Fame Lust: HomeGirl, SUN Riverside Odds, The Bad Ups, Roadkiller
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI A Philadelphia Tribute to The Last Waltz 2018: A Benefit For Philadelphia School Music Programs
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) FRI DJ Mighty Mike Saga, SAT The Menzingers
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Alcyon Lake
TLA (334 South St.) SUN Frost Giant
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) SAT So Far Gone: Dirty South Joe, Magglezzz, SUN Sy Mosquiat
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI LiMM, NxG, SAT Kur, Lil Na, LHU Chainz
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Jamie and the Guarded Heart, Moment To Capitalize, Qwirk, Dune Puma/Glassgrade, Rally, Old Head
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Max Swan, My Funky Brethren, Taylor Kelly, SAT Afterimage, All Good People
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) SAT Liam and Me, SUN Yankee Bluff, Los Ricos
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Aktive, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Mighty Joe Castro and the Gravamen, Three Chord Money, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI The Brown Stripes (Ween Tribute), SAT Corfu, Space Kamp
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ Chris Urban, SAT DJ Brian Toll
The Tusk (430 South St.) SAT Overcoming Gravity, The Good Mess
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Chalk & The Beige Americans
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Sage Turtle, El Dwellers, SAT Expansion Project
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Ill Fated Natives, OOLALA, SAT Andorra (Beard Oil Launch), Leo Moon, Summer Scouts, Evergo
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI The Quixote Project, SAT Huffamoose, Cookie Rabinowitz, SUN Swwik, Heaven Man, Bird Watcher, Souls On Fire, Dylan Hepner
The Maas Building (1325 N. Randolph St.) SUN Julia Rainer
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Dark Thoughts, E.D.S.
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Lil Bøyband, Lil Grime, SAT Apollo Oko, Juanny Makk, Eddie Madrid
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) FRI Paul Green Academy
Philadelphia
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New Lyric Video: “Like U Do” – Seagulls
Thrown Voice, the forthcoming record from Seagulls, is slated for release on January 11 via Evergreen Prefecture & Honest Face Records. The band recently shared a lyric video by Noah J Landers for its lead single, “Like U Do”. Soaked in soothing harmonies, the song has a pacifying tone that gradually ventures in a more aggressive, surf-pop space. "Thrown Voice is an album about communication – interpersonally, with the environment, within one’s self – and the way that technology can facilitate or get in the way of those interactions." The video craftily taps into nostalgic memories, displaying the lyrics through Windows 98, AOL Instant Messenger, etc.
L.A.
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Sawyer Fox finds comfort in song on “One of These Days”
Sawyer Fox faces his sorrows on "One of These Days." The Long Beach native’s debut single sounds exceptionally surefooted for a first effort, a capoed song with a waltz-like embrace which breezes by with a melancholic temperament. There are shades of the late Elliott Smith in his candid vocal delivery as well as Aimee Mann’s minor-key compositions, especially in how he expresses a bittersweet yearning for stability and identity with an otherwise optimistic tone. He could’ve done just fine with his elegant bare-bones arrangement, except that he further embellishes "Days" with a resplendent piano line that suggests his talents are broader than in first sight. Fox is onto something special here, and I can’t wait to hear what comes next. Juan Rodríguez
Philadelphia
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Debut Florry Album Available for Streaming & Purchase
Brown Bunny is the debut album from Francie Medosch-led Florry, and is now available via Sister Polygon Records. A delicate-fierce, folk dynamic is in play as the intimacy of the personal narratives reels you in. Amid the contemplative, cathartic tones, there’s an adventurous beauty; that balance of stillness and movement consistently shifts the scope from zoomed in to panoramic. All the while, the precision and vulnerability of the songs hold one’s focus.
Toronto
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Tallies – Toronto’s Hottest Garage Pop, New Single “Mother”
This garage-pop group from Toronto have been on an absolute roll lately. Tallies have recently signed with Kanine Records, toured the USA and now announced the upcoming release of their self-titled debut album. They released a video for their latest single “Mother”. This track is very catchy with its reverby surf inspired guitar along with singer Sarah Cogan’s dreamy vocals and melodies. The new album will be released on January 11th. Stay tuned for release party details… – Kris Gies
Portland
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Juracán Single Release
Juracán, the newest project from Pierre Carbuccia, has his debut album Niño coming out December 7th. Together with High Clouds, the single “Moraleja” was released November 16th. The song is oddly evocative of the small, lazy clouds you come across on a sad plane ride home. Carbuccia’s voice is layered with a tenderness born from a place of pain and healing. He cites bolero and merengue as inspirations behind his soundscape. Together, the styles produce a calming, but still infectious, rhythm. It’s a complicated, nuanced song that speaks well of the work Carbuccia has put into this album.
Juracán will be playing a small set as part of the Autonomous Series at the Bit House Saloon, along with Amy Bleu, Arbor Daze, and Omar Cripps tonight, November 21st.
-By Avril Carrillo
Chicago
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The Flips
The Flips will be releasing their latest EP, “Exactly Where I Should Be”, on November 30th. They recently released the EP’s first single, “The Point”, which can be streamed below. They have also released an amazing acoustic, and van enclosed, video for the EP’s lead track “What’s The Plan”.
The Flips are Nick Sintos (vocals, guitar), Mike Carlson (drums, percussion), Dustin Martin ( guitar), Annette Nowacki (keys, vocals, percussion), and Maccabee Kelem (bass, vocals).
You can catch The Flips on December 1st at GMan Tavern with Pelafina, Punch Drunk Tagalongs, and Mt Pocono.
Chicago
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Charlie Otto
Charlie Otto (of DJnoDJ and Nasty Buoy) is preparing to release his latest album, Things to Throw Off a Cliff, on December 8th via Grood Music. The album’s first single is called “Help”, and is a Electro-Pop gem. It sounds to our ears as if Sufjan Stevens hired Ratatat as a backing band. We believe there is video for “Help” coming on the 30th and we can’t wait.
You can catch Charlie Otto playing this album acoustically at Fitzgerald’s on November 23rd.