Chicago

Resavoir “Plantasy”

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Neo-Jazz band Resavoir has released a video for their single “Plantasy” from their recently release Self-Titled LP (International Anthem, June 2019). The video was directed by Jackson James of Weird Life Films and is the perfect embodiment of this beautifully complex song.

Resavoir is primarily the work of Will Miller (of Whitney) (Trumpet/Synth), Irvin Pierce (saxophone), Akenya Seymour (keys/vocals), Lane Beckstrom (bass), Peter Manheim (drums) and Jeremy Cunningham (drums).

Resavoir will be celebrating the vinyl release of their album on the Friday, July 26th, at Sleeping Village with Yadda Yadda and Lake James.

Chicago

Neal Francis @ Schubas (9/21)

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Neal Francis’ next album, Changes, is set to be released on September 20th via Karma Chief Records. This latest single from the album, “Changes, Pt. 1”, was released back in May, and further demonstrates that Francis has clearly traveled in time from another decade. This is vintage Leon Russell, Jackson Browne, Dr. John, etc., and it is so enjoyable.

Last week the release event for Changes was announced and it will be held at Scubas on September 21st with Alex Wasily’s Very Good Band.

Photo by Olivia Quinn

NYC

Pearla’s New Single, “Daydream” and Upcoming EP Release

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Daydream is an appropriate title for Brooklyn-based Pearla‘s first single from her upcoming debut LP Quilting & OtherActivities. Behind the band moniker, singer/songwriter Nicole Rodriguez reveals her most intimate thoughts through beautifully arranged emotional lullabies laden with metaphors and lush melodies. Recurring themes include love, evocative personal memories, the search for ways to escape darkness, whose emotional power gets boosted by her enchanting voice and a sparse but vivid production. Combining elements of folk, pop and psychedelia with a playful yet sober approach to songwriting, "Daydream" carries a wistful sort of confidence and a poetic power that’s rare to find. 

In other Pearla-related news, the artist will be headlining Rough Trade on August 28th, celebrating the debut album release on Egghunt Records (Lucy Dacus, Camp Howard, Gold Connections). To hear the full EP, you’ll have to wait until the September 6th release. – Susan Moon

Chicago

Highdiver “This I Know”

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Highdiver released the third single, “This I know”, from their forthcoming debut album, Dual Control, this week.

This is the Alt Rock of Richie Pistol (Guitar/Vocals), Sam Kim (Lead Guitar), Mario Vega (Bass), and Brandon Charles (Drums).

You can catch Highdiver at Cobra Lounge on July 26th opening for The Tomblands and The Band Royale.

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Rushin” – Great Time

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The trio of Great Time recently shared a new video for its latest single, “Rushin”. The track and group coolly and confidently strut their stuff through the streets of West Philly as the undeniable groove takes. Meshing sleek vocals and a funky, upbeat tone, the song has an infectious, dance-inducing atmosphere. You can catch Great Time performing at this year’s Philadelphia Folk Festival on Saturday, August 17, as well as Johnny Brenda’s on Thursday, August 29.

New England

Horse Mode releases dynamic two-track EP, plays UnchARTed 07.27

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Lowell, Massachusetts has never been lacking in character, so it only fits that bands nurtured in its distinct environment would be able to tell a good story. Enter Horse Mode, a group who in less than seven minutes paints a vivid picture of the once-thriving industrial city: the agile math-rock composition that is the band’s two-track EP The And / Breath performs like a well-oiled machine. The group uses dynamic guitar arpeggios, energetic drum fills, and vocals reminiscent of Zack de la Rocha’s glory days to create a sonic apparatus worth cherishing. The gritty spirit of Lowell is undoubtedly captured in the record, the band approaches its music with resolve, telling a whole lot in the instrumental work. The group will be playing UnchARTed in its hometown on July 27th. As a treat, we are streaming the two-track EP for you below. – Rene Cobar

Chicago

Tommy Nelson “Past Life”

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Multi-Instrumentalist Tommy Nelson releases a new single earlier this month called “Past Life”. He released series of singles in 2018 that where all interesting DIY Psych gems, but this is his first released track with Lillian Grace on vocals.

Grace brings a new, sultry elements to Nelson hazy downtempo rock, and truly makes this single pop. We hope there is much more to come from both Nelson and Grace.

NYC

Gabrielle Marlena drops video for “Older Than Me” + plays Rockwood on 07.27

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New York-based musician Gabrielle Marlena‘s new single and video for "Older Than Me" discusses the problems she had with dating an older man. The source of her frustration is peeled away in the music video’s imager, featuring a wedding dress, cake, and of course, an older man (in a wheelchair, played by Marlena’s sister). The track’s languid rhythm, rolling drums, and Marlena’s tender delivery give the song th aura of a confession from a friend, including self-deprecating moments detectable in both the lyrics and the video. The title stands out as the pinnacle of an outburst outlined through the song’s crescendo, a realization that each aging year brings an opportunity to take control of one’s life. It plays to the artist’s benefit to admit her faults in the relationship, naming the specifics about exactly what makes her feel the way she does. – Susan Moon

 

 

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Chicago

Avery R. Young releases tubman.

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Writer, Activist, Musician Avery R. Young released his new and vital new album, tubman., last week via FPE Records. This album is part Funk, part Soul, part Education, and in every aspect a needed cultural contribution.

Philadelphia

Ticket Giveaway: Raekwon (of the Wu-Tang Clan) at The Ardmore Music Hall This Saturday

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The legendary Raekwon (of the Wu-Tang Clan) is coming to The Ardmore Music Hall this Saturday, July 27, where he’ll be joined by Philly’s own Dice Raw, Mike Voss, and Frankie Vado. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line: "Da Chef". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!