A pair of new tracks have surfaced from garage-psych trio The Retinas. “Back Alley Brats” is a fuzz-forward, percussive march in the night, as the vocals saturate through its narration. There’s a steadiness with an underlying turmoil that appears ready to erupt. “Come On Over” serves a personal invitation, delving into relationship roles and insights in an emotive yet even-keeled manner. Both songs seem placid on the surface, but the seed of agitation is present.
Philadelphia
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New PITHAIR EP Available for Streaming & Download
Fuck Hardcore is the new EP from Philly quartet PITHAIR. Digging into an immediate, musical menace, the guttural roar of vocals oozes with intensity. The raw and bare nature of the recordings encircles in volatile, earnest eruption. You can find PITHAIR performing next in Philly on Thursday, December 6 at Creep Records, where they’ll be joined by fellow locals Full Bush, Solarized, and Bike Crash.
Chicago
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Drew Hansen “Stone Forest/Sun Shower”
Trumpeter Drew Hansen released his debut album, Stone Forest/Sun Shower, last week via Bace Records. Hansen blends free jazz, folk music, poetry and more throughout this breathtaking debut. On this project he is accompanied by Artie Black (tenor sax and bass clarinet), Dustin Laurenzi (tenor sax), Katie Ernst (voice and bass), Sam Hasting (guitar), Mike Harmon (bass), Matt Carroll (drums), and John O’Connor (voice and haiku).
The album really needs to be experienced as a whole, but the two title tracks are distinct representations of the sound and style Hansen imagined. Flowing from strummed guitar, to trumpet, to the lush vocals for Katie Ernst, these tracks go way beyond jazz.
NYC
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A Deli Premiere: Cheem drops video for “Spring Breeze”
Hartford’s alt-indie trendsetters Cheem always play by their own set of rules, and their new video for "Spring Breeze" (streaming below) explains why. The comedic clip mirrors the message of the song, showing what happens when a musician "finds success and becomes complacent, until a group with new ideas and motivation take over," in the words of the band. Cheem said the song "grew out of our collective frustration with how all levels of the music industry favor trendy soundalikes over fresh sounds. The video is a twisted, literal interpretation of the song." Meshing together elements of pop, indie and alternative rock, funk and more, the resulting melody is upbeat yet sardonic — a duality that perfectly describes who Cheem is as a band. Cheem is a band who is still daring to try, and it shows. – Lilly Milman
Stream an exclusive premiere of the video for "Spring Breeze" below.
NYC
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Not to miss: DOV’s queer expressionism explodes on debut “Save (ft. TESHA)”
Tel Aviv-by-way-of Brooklyn electro-pop artist DOV brought pride in one’s identity to the forefront of his debut single,“Save.” “‘Save’ is about being gay, being queer – it’s a spiritual movement about releasing yourself from your past,” DOV says regarding the track, the first from his forthcoming EP Be Your Lover, out next year. Channeling his experiences as a queer man into explorative and defiantly different electronica, DOV produces a self-assured explosion of textures both synthetic and acoustic that is as original as enjoyable. The track employs tactile, plucky guitar parts against syncopated percussion and brooding keys, creating a layered, expressive sound that is simultaneously bright and dark, with TESHA’s vocal performance adding a layer of discordant pop to the mix. DOV’s strengths certainly lie in his willingness to take risks as a producer and multi-instrumentalist – here’s hoping his EP debut follows the same unique recipe.
Stream "Save ft. TESHA" below. –Connor Beckett McInerney (@b_ck_tt)
Nashville
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Sophia Boro releases single “I Figure Now”; plays Two Old Hippies 12.05
Those who have worked in the music industry often have an idea of what works; singer-songwriter and industry expat Sophia Boro is no exception. On her latest single "I Figure Now", she blends influences from her southern roots, her Suzuki violin training, and her California-born soul to create a track that has all the makings of a pop hit. The song — which includes Boro’s harmonized voice and a touch of glockenspiel — stands as a preview of what’s to come on Boro’s upcoming EP, which she’s busy perfecting. She’ll perform live at Two Old Hippies on December 5th; you can hear her set then. Listen to "I Figure Now" by clicking below. – Will Sisskind
Chicago
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The Feeders
The Feeders is the new project from Sam Vacari and John Perrin (of NRBQ). Earlier this month they released their self-titled debut album, and it is a collection of slacker, power pop that would make Weezer proud.
L.A.
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Convey release punchy new single “Inside Out”
Convey struggle to retain their inner footing on "Inside Out." The funk-inflected new single by the revival rock quartet expresses the steps we take to begin to rely on ourselves, and how we rely on others to take command of our true feelings. But the band sounds the opposite of lost from a performance aspect, given how they deliver a swinging heavy guitar groove over Ben Cohen’s commanding vocals.
"Inside Out" is the second single off of Convey’s forthcoming debult LP City of Skin and Bone, which is due out in early 2019 on Revival Recordings. Juan Rodríguez
NYC
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Escort frontwoman Adeline emerges as solo artist with self-titled debut LP
Adeline, neo-soul diva and frontwoman of NYC disco revivalists Escort, has recently broken out as a solo artist and released her debut, self-titled LP, [ad•uh•leen]. Out earlier this year, singles "Emeralds” and “Swirl” gave a cheeky, synth-driven sample of this artist’s stunning vocal style, and are now followed by “Hi Life” (streaming) which delivers spunky and danceable energy reminiscent of the vibrant voices of the disco era, filtered through modern soul. This collection of jams burns through savory melodies with a sultry disposition and plenty of glitter to go around. Listen to Adeline’s single, “Hi Life,” below and check out her latest solo material on Soundcloud. – Rebecca Carroll
Chicago
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Troy Anderson @ Schubas (11/27)
Troy Anderson (formerly of White Heat) released his latest album, Cool Pop, New Soda, earlier this month. Anderson blends Psych Rock and Garage Rock with his seemingly natural ability to write infectiously catchy melodies.
You can catch Troy Anderson on Nov. 27th at Schubas with Toronto’s The Beaches and locals Space Gators.
Chicago
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Belial Pelegrim & Supply Fi
The local label Triplicate Records has brought together California-based electronic musician Belial Pelegrim and our very own Supply Fi (aka Michael Southard) to create the follow-up to their first collaboration, 2017’s “Irregular Pentagon”. The result of this year long project is collection of beautiful ambient electronic sounds called “False Memories of Rainy Days”.
You can currently preorder the album, which will be released this Friday, Nov. 23rd, and stream three tracks including the surprisingly beat driven “750 ft. Chess Piece” below.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Meet at the Show” – Puppy Angst
Released via Good How Are You Records,“Meet at the Show,” the new single from Puppy Angst and first as a full band, navigates a hypnotic malaise. Getting lost and not being present while among a group of people can be a difficult, isolating experience. However, being aware of one’s distracted attention and communicating are valuable steps toward maintaining connection. The song escalates in a heavy haze of emotive relatability. You can catch Puppy Angst at Pleasure Mountain Ballroom on Sunday, December 2, as part of Great How’ve You Been Fest 18.