New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Garage Punk trio Speed Babes recently released the first single, “wegman’s”, from their forthcoming album FCKNGWHTVR.
This is the blistering work of Jesse Ewan, Mike Mazzola, and Dave Rentauskas.
You can catch Speed Babes on July 22nd at D.C. Torium with Tap Water, Underwire, Redacted, and Tanner.
Krust Toons: "Our New Logo" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
Northampton’s Mama’s Marmalade instills the spirit of New England deep within its bluegrass music: the genre’s Scottish, Irish, and English origins shine brightly in the group’s compositions. The swift tempos in each song allow the array of string instruments to each have a moment of brilliance, from the steady strum of banjo strings to the finesse with which the violin is played for elegant flourishes, it all comes together beautifully. The band’s latest single “Fire” is a harmonious dash that culminates with a passionate lead vocal delivery and a musical breakdown you cannot help tapping your foot to. The band is playing the Pre-Fest Fest at the Greenfield Energy Park in Greenfield, MA on July 11th. We are streaming “Fire” for you below. – Rene Cobar
Screamo band Indisposed released a new single, “Mason Kid”, last week. This is the work of Nina Palumbo (Guitar/Screams/Vocals), Rebecca Young (Bass), Sam Kim (Guitar), and Goose Diegans (Drums).
You can catch Indisposed at Burlington Bar on July 31st with Frail Body, Habor Lights, and Carnivores At Grace.
Muted Color released their debut EP, “Pastel", last week. Below is the video for EP’s latest single, “Daisy Chain”.
The band has a classic New Wave sound with elements of shoegaze mixed through out the EP.
You can catch Muted Color on July 12th at Captain Records in St. Chares with Lettering, CityCop, and The Grievance Club.
Photo by Molly Kinnunen
Mannequin Pussy just dropped their third full-length and the band’s first album on Epitaph Records. With Patience, the quartet’s diverse songwriting capabilities are on full display, allowing one to more easily envision the group’s leap from DIY spaces to much larger stages. Their latest LP was produced by Will Yip at Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA. All digital proceeds from Bandcamp will be donated to The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth, and if you choose to "name your price," Epitaph will match your amount. Starting in August, Mannequin Pussy are set to go on a month-long, national, headlining tour in support of the new release, and they’ll be closing things out with a welcome home celebration on Thursday, September 19 at the First Unitarian Church, with tourmates Destroy Boys & Ellis.
Effexor can “treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder." However, “Effexor” by Party Nails can cure awkward silences, 5 o’clock traffic blues, lame parties, and is a general mood booster. Elana Belle Carroll’s new single, “Effexor,” is an intoxicating blend of dream-pop and indie-rock that has an indescribable vibe. Her wide variety of spunky and uplifting tunes will be the unofficial kick off to the summer, which started June 20th, and is the perfect banger to shoo those winter blues. – Kayla Hay
Brooklyn’s Jeanines specialize in ultra-short bursts of energetic but melancholy minor-key pop. With influences that run deep into the most crucial tributaries of DIY pop — Messthethics, the Television Personalities, Marine Girls, early Pastels, Dolly Mixture — they’ve crafted a style that is as individual as it is just plain pleasurable. Alicia Jeanine’s pure, unaffected voice muses wistfully on the illusions of time, while My Teenage Stride/Mick Trouble mastermind Jed Smith’s frantic Motown-esque drumming and inventive bass playing provide a thrilling rhythmic foundation. They have a new album coming out on Slumberland and they will be celebrating its release at Alphaville on 06.22, after a brief East Coast tour. Stream single "Either Way" below.
Doom Metal band Flesh of the Stars released their latest album, “Mercy”, today, June 21st.
The thoughtful, patience, and explosive album opens with the epic 22 minutes title track and does not let up from there.
This is work of Matt Ciani (guitar, vocals, pianos & synthesizers, percussion), Nico Ciani (drums), Mike Fox (guitar), and Travis Marmon (bass).
The Dead Bolts dropped the first single, “Keep It Movin”, from their forthcoming album today. This follows the Southside band’s 2018 debut EP, “Part Time”.
The Dead Bolts is Blues and Southern Fried Rock influenced sounds of John Rolence (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), James Ryan (Drums), Matt Paske (Benny Mace) (Lead Guitar), Tyler Hancock (Bass / Synth), and Eddie Hennessy (Vocals / Rhythm Guitar / Mandolin).
You can catch The Dead Bolts at Harte’s Saloon (Evergreen Park) on June 22nd and at Elbo Room on June 28th with The Jesters and Madema.
Brooklyn’s Flash Trading is back with a tastefully concocted sonic haze of ambient pop that has a touch of grey to it: the easy-listening vibe of the group’s latest single “Similar Devils” seemingly fits for both overcast mornings or foggy evenings, the music evokes a serene mood. “This track was inspired by the lazy monotony of seasonal affective disorder. The feeling of waking up in a drafty room for months on end, your curtains separating you and the world, wanting nothing more than to fall back asleep,” is what the band had to say about the composition. Despite having some elements of house music near the end of the track, “Similar Devils” cruises most of the song, letting its deep bass groove, atmospheric electric guitar phrases, and elegant synthesizer strains carry the listener to the comfortable corners of their mind. Flash Trading once again stimulates the brain, the way a good sophisti-pop band ought to do, letting the listener bask in their mood as they lounge. The band is preparing an EP for release later this year; in the meantime, we are premiering the new single for you below. – Rene Cobar
With tenaciously powerful vocals compounded and accentuated by riff-rampant grooves, Sheer Mag creates a sweaty, smoky, uncompromising brand of rock ‘n’ roll. Fueled by an earnest dynamic that exudes a savvy grit, their songs rally the listeners, building momentum in a fun, uproarious manner. The band will be starting its summer tour this Saturday evening at World Cafe Live, supported by Thin Lips, whose melodic powerpop opens a window into intimate, cathartic narratives. Also along for the ride is slick Louisville rock outfit White Reaper. – Michael Colavita
Other places where you can enjoy this Summer Solstice weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SAT Midnight Singers, Travel Lanes, Joey Sweeney & The Neon Grease
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Ramona/DJ Deejay, SAT Narcos Family Band, The Magnificent Shithawks Of The Greater Northern Americas/Fame Lust, SUN Behind Deadlines, Fuzzy Slippers/Curanderos, Moral Crayfish
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Boysetsfire, Restorations, SAT Boysetsfire, Restorations
The Foundry (29 E. Allen St.) SAT Tommy Conwell And The Young Rumblers, Creem Circus, SUN Catie Turner
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT (Upstairs) DJ Oluwafemi/(Downstairs) Sheer Mag, Thin Lips
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Stripped Down & Unplugged Fest: Laura Purfield, Sh’Bang/Voodoo Death Cult, The Heels, Banged Up, SUN Gas Money, House Plant, Thrillchaser/Behind The Horror, The Lima Division, Big Handsome
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Camp Candle, SAT Tuck Ryan Band
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) SAT GROSS, World Below
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SUN Rover Rover, Rachel Andie and the Fifth Element, Sleepmonster
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Live Band Karaoke, SAT Paul Green Adult Program, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Adventure Lost, Andorra, At Best, SAT Dirty Soap, River Bones Band, SUN Kicking Down Doors, John Galla
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) SAT Knightlife
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) SAT Menace Cartel, SUN New Pony Band
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI DJ AZN JAKE, SAT DJ Drootrax, SUN A Midsummer Nightmare: A Drag Tribute to Tim Burton
Century (1350 S. 29th St.) FRI Voltheque, Worst Ones, Pataphor, SAT Pushin’ it 2 the Limit (Tape Release), Code of the Jaguar, Los Gueys
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Live Not On Evil, Street Vengeance, The Noid, SAT Shark Bullet, Misfit Holiday
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI The Funky T, Rachel Andre & the Fifth Element, SAT Mesmeria, Dr. Beardface, Jay Skull In Spades, The Cluster Flies
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Electron, Catullus, SUN Ben Arnold, Matt Santry
Molestice (100 Block of N. Mole St.) SAT &More, Ali Awan, Great Time, Camp Candle
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Yeenar (EP Release), Honeytiger, Droopies
Creep Records (1050 N. Hancock St.) FRI Afloat, Science Club
Warehouse on Watts (923 N. Watts St.) FRI Rob Paine & Francisco Collazo
Haus Of Yarga (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Booklegger, Hyve, Ty Miller & the Miller Lites
