Tate & Silas released their latest record Different Worlds back in June, and in doing so, they gifted the world with a pure and super-concentrated indie-folk alternative. The approach is simple: electric guitar strums so clean you can almost breathe them in like rich oxygen, and minimalist vocal deliveries that tell stories about town life. In songs like “Overblown” you have rapid and thumping rhythms that are sprinkled with rich piano notes, and in tracks like “Sick” just pure indie guitar-lick goodness. The duo from New Haven makes each track seamless as it moves on to the next without ever allowing for monotonousness to creep in; the fluidity of the music is a testament to their easy-listening approach that soothes. Tate & Silas are scheduled to play at the Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT on October 5th. We are streaming the title track below for your enjoyment. – Rene Cobar
No Men “Sucker”
No Men have released a new single called “Sucker”. This is the first new music we have had from the trio since 2017, and it is taken from their forthcoming album, Hell Was Full So We Came Back.
You Can catch No Men at Decibel Crawl Fest on September 20th and they will be celebrating the release of their new album on October 31st at Lincoln Hall with Clickbait and Bleach Party.
Barrio Manouche releases new single, video, “La Leyenda Del Tiempo”
Today Barrio Manouche released “La Leyenda Del Tiempo” with its accompanying, dizzying video. The vibrant and electric flamenco jazz fusion septet provides a tremendous listening experience and live? They’re in a whole other world. Look around the room and at a Barrio Manouche show and you’ll see shoulders, toes, legs, hands, eyes, dancing in rhythm together. And that’s exactly what their music is meant to do: bond people from across cultures and rhythms and create fusions that are otherworldly. “La Leyenda Del Tiempo” was written and made famous by Camarón de La Isla and is now in a fresh rendition. Enjoy their video here and check them at The New Parish on October 26, where they’ll be releasing their next album. –Michelle Kicherer, Associate Editor
Weekend Warrior – September 6 – 8
Tonight, a pair of excellent new releases are commemorated. Heartfelt harmonious songs that explore personal narratives in an emotively expressive, warm way, Queen of Jeans’s new album, If you’re not afraid, I’m not afraid (Topshelf Records), will be celebrated this evening at Boot & Saddle. The songwriting and graceful air of the vocals invite you along for a ride, utilizing delicately detailed instrumental elegance to reinforce the mood with a refined rhythmic drive.
You can also find Underground Arts hosting Curtis Cooper’s record release celebration, as part of The House Key Showcase, presented by House Cat & The Key. The album holds true to its name, Graceful, as Cooper taps into vulnerability across a diverse musical landscape, which resonates in its authentic, interconnected, ethereal through lines, harnessing a passionate power and precision. (Queen of Jeans Photo by Bob Sweeney) – Michael Colavita
Other places where you can fall into this weekend…
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Queen Of Jeans (Album Release), Gladie, SAT Bells, Everywhen, SUN Elison Jackson
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI XPN Welcomes: The House Key Showcase: Curtis Cooper (Record Release), Amanda X (European Farewell Show), Jacqueline Constance
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI West Philadelphia Orchestra, Tubular
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI DJ Deejay, SAT DJ Aktive, DJ AMH, SUN Tiny Hueman, Droopies
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) Crypt Sermon (Record Release), Plague Dogs, SAT The Divine Hand Ensemble (10th Anniversary Celebration)
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) FRI Soul Glo
The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal St.) FRI So Far Gone: Dirty South Joe, Magglezzz, SUN Simply Christopher
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Goalkeeper, SUN Anthony Green
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Conjunto Philadelphia
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Scarlet and the Degenerates, Socko/Big Mind
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Creem Circus, Ruby Dear, SAT CHOP Benefit: Greg Sover Band, Blues Reincarnation Project, Mighty Joe Castro & the Gravamen
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Philip James, Hannah Krupa, Stillwatcher, SAT The Classic Hunt, Rocky Kaminski, Yeenar
The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) SUN Bad Heaven Limited, Highnoon, Very Bad Vibes
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Day, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Pizzle and the Sizzle Sisters (Album Release), Euphonious, My Funky Brethren, SAT Stone Cold Grace, SUN Matthew Schuler, Grant Owen, Just Shad
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Live Band Karaoke, SAT The Paul Green Rock & Roll Brunch, SUN Rusty Cadillac
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Reverend TJ McGlinchey, The Wonder Bars, Jack Shoudy, SAT Wolves Can’t Dance, The Side Chicks, Rabbit Heart
The Tusk (430 South St.) FRI Overcoming Gravity, Ketosis, Loafass, Primadonnaz, SAT The Tone Bandits, Lust for Nothing, Burned In Effigy, Live Not On Evil
Century (1350 S. 29th St.) SAT PLOT (Tape Release), Nowhere, Body Spray
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SAT Here/Now, Vague Advice
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Rebecca & The City, Curtis Jr., SAT Pet Lizard, The Smoking Lightbulb
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Spaga, Grimace Federation, SAT AM Radio Tribute Band, Idlewild South
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SAT Ramona, Hurry
The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Mike Kennedy, Brushstroke, Shoot the Messenger, SAT The Magnificent Shit Hawks Of The Greater Northern Americas, Manikineter, The Plibmen, Gristmill
Warehouse on Watts (923 N. Watts St.) SAT PiERSON, Jabair .
Anthorna Gallery (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Noera, Georgey V, Emospacebird
Haus of Yarga (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Schotzi
Tide Pool (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Yahnboi, Slowsie, Telyscopes, City Dressed
Discus “Something Has Happened”
Discus has released the first two singles, “Prodigal Son” and “Watch The Milk Turn Dry”, from their forthcoming album, Something Has Happened, which is due out September 20th.
This is the work of Jake Stolz (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Stolz (Guitar), Kevin Fairbairn (Bass), and Arthur Velez (Drums).
You can help Discus celebrate the release of their tape on September 23rd at Empty Bottle with Claude and Hue.
Indigo Bunting Conjures Upbeat Euphoria on “White Noise”
In the city of eclectic talent, Austin Texas, Indigo Bunting is an art-pop trio that stands out to the crowd. They have a unique sound with calming vocals and upbeat instrumental, that fills your soul with euphoria and bliss. Giving us another dose of their music, the trio recently just dropped a new single.
“White Noise(Don’t be a Winner)”; giving off 60’s vibes and harmonic voices with new and modern sound effects. Perfect for soothing car rides no matter where one is at, or going. As if listeners could not get enough there is a side B to the new single with the same dreamy attitude.
“I don’t Mind”; will leave one happy and sad all at once. The lyrics are beautifully articulated and connected. Cannot help but notice how the vocals and instrumental counteract each other so well. These two tracks go along with Indigo Bunting’s new and upcoming album.
Be ready for the trio’s album coming out later this fall, as it will be just as interesting and enjoyable as “White Noise(Don’t be a Winner)/ I don’t Mind”. Lifting spirits with their old but new, experimental sounds. Even though the summer has come to an end, extend it with the sun soaked music brought to you by Indigo Bunting.
-Miranda Letz
Snow Burial “Sever The Bloodlines”
Post Metal Trio Snow Burial has released the first single, “Sever The Bloodlines”, from their forthcoming album Ostrava. This is the band first new album since 2016’s, Victory In Ruin.
You can help Snow Burial celebrate the release of their album on September 21st at Cobra Lounge with These Beasts, EINF, and Sons of Ra. They will also be a part of Forever Deaf Fest at Beat Kitchen on December 6th & 7th.
Photo by: Aaron Ehinger
New Coping Skills Covers Compilation Available for Streaming & Download
Sad Mattress, the new release from Coping Skills, is a compilation of covers recorded over the last half-decade. Set in chronological order as well as remixed and edited, the duo demonstrates progression and growth throughout their time together. The eight-song selection is reinforced by retrospective commentary and banter that provides further insight & context to the recordings. All downloads of the album with a digital companion zine.
Luzma’ “Supercollider”
Math Rock group Luzma’ has released their third single of 2019, “Supercollider”.
This is the work of Giovanni Santoyo (guitar/acoustic guitar/lyrics), Robert Arcos (guitar), Javier Guillen (bass guitar), and Gamaliel Barajas Martinez (drums/percussion).
Listen to Nadoyel’s lush, transcendent new single “Providence”
Nadoyel’s lush, violin-driven compositions heighten the senses with lulling tranquility. On a surface level, you’d think that the trio of Celia Eydeland, Jacqui Miranda, and Zachary Paul’s use of space and atmosphere falls into some blanket term like "dream-pop"—except that they’re taking a more experimental approach that sounds riskier and more unique. On "Providence," a highlight in their debut EP, Tav, Paul’s blissful, cascading arrangements (he’s classically trained) softly glide over Miranda’s icy, slow strums—as Eydeland yearns for loving transcendence while sounding just as, well, transcendent. But even if "Providence" has more of an ambient touch, there’s a power in its simple elegance—elaborate yet effortless, all while retaining a pop undercurrent.
Listen to "Providence" below, and hear the rest of Tav on their official bandcamp page. – Juan Rodríguez
Baybs’ “You’re The Only One”
We want more Baybs! Folk rock dreampop duo is a sight for sore ears. We’ve got our hands on the first two singles and we are waiting ever-so-patiently for some more. If the lyrics below don’t give you a sweet little feeling, tune into their single "You’re The Only One" for some lovely harmonies, poppy good rockness and a solid time.
"Ocean eyed angel, kiss me on my trembling lips
How the beat of your heart, electrifies my fingertips
When stars collide they burn, burn like the sun
And you and I could purr, roar like thunder"
Bosley Jr “Handbuzzer”
Bosley Jr. has released the first single, “Handbuzzer”, from their forthcoming EP, “No More”. The EP is set be released this Friday, September 6th, via Worry Records.
You can catch Bosley Jr. on September 14th at Just For Fun Roller Rink in McHenry.