Way back in April of 2016, we picked Ghost King’s album “Bones” as our NYC Record of the Month. A lot of things have changed since 2016 (not just in the music world…) but we are still just as excited to hear new music from this band. Their new album, titled “Dunbar Swamp”, is a distillation of everything we love about Ghost King: the sludgy guitars bouncing between dissonance and melody, the ability to compensate dark moments with playful chords and lyric, the edgy but controlled psychedelic production. Ghost King proclaims this to be a “record about self discovery”, but it feels more like one of self actualization, one made by a band at the height of their powers. We hope they keep it up. Stream “Dunbar Swamp” below. – Sunny Betz
Chicago
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12th “I Will Awake The Dawn”
12th is the orchestral Psych Pop of Aaron Viland and Steve Davila. The duo released the latest single, “I Will Awake The Dawn”, from their forthcoming album, Kingdom Music, which is set to be released on March 12th. Last month they premiered the album first single, “The Three-Headed Girl”.
Philadelphia
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New Andy Holmes Album Available for Streaming & Purchase
Singer-songwriter Andy Holmes, who previously released material under the moniker Burdened Hand, has emerged with a new album, Limping Through Paradise, Come Home. Insightful, isolating, juxtaposing folk seems to explore one’s consciousness. Spiraling guitar patterns feel as though their sifting through a wooded area as the vocals present a sense of mindful clarity, while pulling at the heartstrings in an endearing, melodic manner.
Nashville
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Wheats releases second EP, video for grungy folk single “Shooter”
We’re checking in to feature the latest music from Nashville songwriter Anna Elise Anderson, also known in childhood and on stage as Wheats. The fuzzy folk artist released her second album, Wheats II, last month; it features more of the swampy, Southern states-inspired music which powered her debut last year. The stand-out track, "Shooter", has a grunge vibe that separates it from the more folk-oriented material on the record. It has a music video by Miami artist Jen Clay which includes some stop-motion aspects, plenty of abstract hands, and swarming bugs; it gives off a sweet "Sledgehammer" vibe. Check it out below. – Will Sisskind
Toronto
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Wine Lips – New Record 02.27 w/ North American Tour
Toronto based power trio Wine Lips are getting’ set to release their latest record “Stressor” on February 27th and have just dropped their second single. “Electric Lady” is a rippin’ garage track with ear worm hooks making a deadly combo of rock n’ roll. The video features singer/guitarist Cam Hillborn gettin’ all wine lipped and stumblin’ around the city. It’s definitely a tune that’ll make you wanna drink… Wine Lips are heading out on tour of Canada and the States finishing off with their hometown Release Party at the Horseshoe Tavern on April 5th with Pale Lips, Vypers and Fade Awaays. – Kris Gies
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: Ecstatic Vision, Kensington Clearwater Revival & Grimace Federation at Johnny Brenda’s This Valentine’s Day
Philly heavy-psych rockers Ecstatic Vision are taking a break from the recording studio, and are ready to shred some hearts this Valentine’s Day at Johnny Brenda’s. They’ll be testing the limits of sound with local neighborhood pals Kensington Clearwater Revival and Grimace Federation. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "No Love for the Wicked". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
Chicago
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Warm Human “Down”
Warm human is hunting dream-pop of Meredith Johnson, and yesterday she released the first single “Down” from her forthcoming LP Ghastly. The single is accompanied by a beautiful Carol Brandt directed video below.
The album is set to be released March 9th, and will follow-up her acclaimed 2018 EP, "Worm Human". For more information on Warm Human and this new new album, you can hear her on the excellent local podcast Sound + Process.
Meredith has announced that she will be performing at SXSW this year, but has not announced an album release show at this time.
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, February 8 – 10
Mellow melodies that wash over in a refreshing, weightless fashion, tapping into unassuming R&B grooves, Davey and the Chains sway one into soulful, surf submission. There’s a loose, carefree approach amid those smooth-talking, summer-evening vibes, exuding a tendency to allow those guitars to flare up and stretch out. The soothing harmonies mingle with subtle layerings of instrumentation, creating a peaceful potency – one that relaxes the daily tensions, while tying you into the intimate rhythms. Tonight at Johnny Brenda’s, they’ll be supported by the twisted, country/fuzz-inflected, psych-folk trio of Brain Clouds, with the rollicking, Americana- seasoned rock of Britt Thomas & The Breaker Boys setting the sounds into motion. – Michael Colavita
More places where you can groove out this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Davey & The Chains, Brain Clouds, Britt Thomas & The Breaker Boys, SAT Secret Nudist Friends
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Bel Heir, Dominy, George Engel Brooks, SUN Hurry, Honey Radar
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Nic Hanson/Fame Lust, SAT The Fleeting Ends, Dear Friend/DJ Cousin Mike, SUN Destroying Angel
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SAT Dr Ketchup, Hermit High Priestess, Taupe
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Grunge-A-Palooza (Unplugged): Superuknown: Chris Cornell Tribute, White Limo: Foo Fighters Tribute, Flannel: A Grungy 90’s Revival, Purple To The Core: STP Tribute, LoveKILLEDkurt: Nirvana Tribute, SAT Grunge-A-Palooza (Electric): Superunknown: Chris Cornell Tribute, White Limo: Foo Fighters Tribute, Purple To The Core: STP Tribute, Flannel: A Grungy 90’s Revival, LoveKILLEDkurt: Nirvana Tribute
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Insomnia: The Official Legacy On Broad Afterparty, SUN Candice Lee, Mega Mango, The Poms
TLA (334 South St.) SAT DJ AMH
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) SAT Fame Lust: My Chemical Slow Dance
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI DJ Dame Luz
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The KMX Band, Social Ruins, SAT Violence In Ascension, Prevailer, Embodied By Ghosts, Dreams Of Demise, SUN Homestead Collective, My Familiar, Family Friend, Badnew, Rebecca Zimmerman
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Dysrhythmia, Cleric
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Body Spray, Yarrow, Aggressive Trial Attorney, SAT TIOGA, Saint Wilde, Pool Radio
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SAT Fold Theory
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Sylo, Astro 8000, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT The Gabe Preston Quartet, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI DogParc, House Plant, Jordan Ramirez & The Tribe, The Sly Foxes
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Cherry Street Riders, SAT Readership, Jesse Gimbel, City Dressed
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Dj Mighty Mike Saga, Elijvh Vrms, Døllface, SAT AM0RA
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Royale, SAT Ian St. Laurent, SUN Murder’s A Drag
Century (1350 S 29th St.) FRI Moons, The Stone Eye, DipEater, SAT Wormtooth, Felipe Pupo, Bern and the Bastards, Jesus Hating Liar
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Cluster Flies, Samryebread, A Day Without Love, Branden Bauer, SAT Pet Lizard, Nematode, Ikechukwu Okorji
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI MiZ, SUN Winter Doldrums Concert for Suicide Prevention: Mason Porter, Tin Bird Choir, Black Horse Motel, Andrea Nardello Band, Michele Lynn’s Vilomahed Project, Ross Bellenoit & The Deceptions, Sonja Sofya, Vilebred, Andrew Lipke
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Goodnight Lights, Looser, The Bells, SUN The Insides
No Face Studios (5213 Grays Ave.) SAT Diaphane, Georgey V, Godcaster
Super Wimpy Punch HQ (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Nancy Strong, Buddie
The Conservatory (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Soft Idiot/Screamcloud (Record Release), High Noon
Chicago
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Walking Bicycles “Fat Cat”
Post-Punk band Walking Bicycles are back with their first album in five years, Chooch, which will be released on April 26th via Highwheel Records. Below you can stream the album’s first single “Fat Cat”.
This is the work of Jocelyn Summers (vocals), Julius Moriarty (guitar), Jason Leather (bass), and Deric Criss (drums).
Chicago
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Lume Releases Two B-Sides
Lume recently released two b-sides, “Black Sun” and “Harris”, from their 2018 sophomore album, Wrung Out.
The trio have also released a new “clear haze” variant of the vinyl edition of Wrung Out.
NYC
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Dark Tea celebrates debut folk-pop LP at Union Pool 03.22
Songwriters working in Americana have to find a tough balance between influence and innovation, and Dark Tea’s Gary Canino does just that on his self titled debut LP. It’s almost impossible not to conjure Paul Simon and Elliott Smith (or the Lemonhead cover of "Mrs. Robinson") when listening to the album’s first single “Rolling Back The Dial”, but Canino is blessed with an ear for the unconventional, which allows him to forge melodies that are never banal in their deceptive simplicity. This is songwriting at its finest, and a fitting introduction to a truly versatile artist. Dark Tea will be celebrating the release of their forthcoming album at Union Pool on March 22nd – listen to “Rolling Back The Dial” below. – Sunny Betz
Chicago
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KIALLA “Rare”
KIALLA is a unique Hip Hop duo consisting of KIA, originally from Iran, and Via, originally from Russia. They met and formed KIALLA on the Westside and now have dropped a powerful debut album called “RARE”. This follows a series of singles and an EP all released in 2018.
They recently released a wild video for “Ground Zero” from “RARE”.