Deli Readers,

The Deli Kansas City’s Best of 2012 Readers and Fans’ Poll for local emerging artists is over, thanks to all those who cast their vote in support of the emerging local bands and artists in our list of nominees. Congrats to Dollar Fox (pictured) for being The Deli Readers’ Best Kansas City Artist of 2012.

Kudos also to Gentleman Savage and We Are Voices who placed in 2nd and 3rd position. The Reader’s Poll full results are here, check out the top 10 below:

ARTIST VOTES   1 Dollar Fox 467 2 Gentleman Savage 451 3 We Are Voices 329 4 Bears and Company 189 5 Cadillac Flambe 162 6 Me Like Bees 160 7 Clairaudients 141 8 Shes A Keeper 120 9 Dream Wolf 119 10 Attic Wolves 86

We’ll soon publish the final overall composite chart, which will also include the point nominees accumulated from the jurors and Deli writers’ votes, and will crown The Deli’s Best Emerging Kansas City Artist of 2012.

Stay tuned!

The Deli’s Staff

Sinkane is the creative force behind many exciting releases by Brooklyn bands that are flirting with Afrobeat. If you listen to Yeasayer at all, chances are you’ve already heard Ahmed Gallab’s distinct vocal and drumming feel. The Sudanese export (who now makes his home in New York) nods to many of the high life flavors of his past, while stretching his muse to the future by collaborating with many of our local trendsetters. From Twin Shadow to James Murphy, Sinkane doesn’t just have his finger on the pulse; he is the man behind much of Brooklyn’s Ivory Coast obsessions. Now, he’s setting out on his own journey, and has carried his international roots over to his exciting sophomore album "Mars". – Read Mike Levine’s interview with Ahmed here. See him DJ at Ace Hotel on Friday in January.

This song was added to our curated Soundcloud playlist of the best tracks by emerging NYC artists here – check it out!.

Even though NYC is perceived as the US home of the indie rock and DIY scenes, folk music has a strong tradition and presence in the city – although admittedly the last folk revival in the Big Apple happened back in the 60s. After the indie "fireworks" of the early aughts, genres related to traditional American music seem to be back in vogue big time, and this is mostly thanks to bands who are instilling new life into a genre that it’s only traditional if you want it to be. Sister and brother band St. Claire is an up and coming Brooklyn based duo that – above all – writes great, soothingly melancholic folk songs. Mike Levine asked them a few questions here. Don’t miss their live show at Pianos on 01.24.

Deli Readers,

The Deli Chicago’s Best of 2012 Readers and Fans’ Poll for local emerging artists is over, thanks to all those who cast their vote in support of the emerging local bands and artists in our list of nominees. Congrats to Audiences (pictured) for being The Deli’s Readers Best Chicago Artist of 2012 (see them live at House of Blues on February 1st!).

Kudos also to Glittermouse and Cassettes on Tape who placed in 2nd and 3rd position, here’s the top 10 chart:

ARTIST VOTES   1 Audiences 463 2 Glittermouse 413 3 Cassettes on Tape 181 4 Fleur de Lune 153 5 Jennifer Hall 142 6 The Luck of Eden Hall 109 7 Minor Characters 82 8 Brendan Losch 74 9 Xoe Wise 60 10 Toupee 58

Chicago Reader’s Poll Full Results Here.

We’ll soon publish the final overall composite chart, which will include the point nominees accumulated from the jurors and Deli writers’ votes, and will crown The Deli’s Best Emerging Chicago Artist of 2012.

Stay tuned!

The Deli’s Staff

Deli Readers,

In our latest NYC issue (#33, out on January 10), Brian Chidester’s article about the electric scene in Brooklyn was accidentally (and unfortunately) amputated of a paragraph during production – we’d like to apologize to Brian and to you all, and redirect you to an amended pdf of the entire issue, or to the online version of that same article.

The Deli’s Staff

1939 Ensemble’s intricate compositions and unique arrangement have brought them the most nominations from our local jurors and in doing so awarded them the title of The Deli Portland’s Best Emerging Artist of 2012. Their fluid melodies, dynamic percussion and electronic ambiance entranced listeners over the course of the past year with hypnotic performances and the release of Howl and Bite. The debut showcases their distinct style and experimental drive which is seen through volatile vibraphone leads, blistering drum beats and dissonant background noise. The final results of the poll are posted below. Thanks to everyone involved with the voting process and congratulations to 1939 Ensemble. I hope that 2013 is a paramount year for you. – Benjamin Toledo

ARTIST J W R OS TOT   1 1939 Ensemble 6 1 0.009   7.009 2 Pure Bathing Culture 6   0.003   6.003 3 Onuinu 5 1 0.002   6.002 4 A Happy Death 4   1.5   5.5 5 Eidolons   1 0.070 3 4.07 6 Sons of Huns 4   0.049   4.049 7 Alialujah Choir 3 1 0.017   4.017 8 When the Broken Bow 3   0.065   3.065 9 Nasalrod 3   0.015   3.015 10 And And And 3   0.009   3.009   WL 3   0.009   3.009 12 Reynosa 3   0.008   3.008 13 Aan 3   0.006   3.006   The We Shared Milk 3   0.006   3.006 15 Radiation City 3   0.004   3.004 16 The Woolen Men 3   0.003   3.003 17 Hellokopter 3   0.002   3.002   The Shivas 2 1 0.002   3.002 19 Lost Lander 3   0.001   3.001 20 Brooks Robertson 1   2   3 21 The Mormon Trannys 2   1   3 22 Unicorn Domination   1 0.014 1.5 2.514 23 Catherine Feeny     0.5 2 2.5 24 Appendixes 2   0.045   2.045 25 Fanno Creek 2   0.031   2.031 26 TheGoodSons 2   0.015   2.015 27 The Lower 48     0.004 2 2.004   Hausu 2   0.004   2.004 29 Neakahnie 2   0.003   2.003 30 Nice Shootin’ Tex 2   0.002   2.002 31 Your Rival 2   0.001   2.001 32 Ancient Heat 1   0.50   1.5 33 No More Parachutes 1   0.072   1.072 34 Bloodroot Kids     0.039 1 1.039 35 Shy Girls 1   0.023   1.023 36 Wild Ones 1   0.008   1.008 37 Aviel     0.006 1 1.006 38 Shadows on Stars 1   0.003   1.003 39 Federale 1   0.001   1.001 Legend: J = Jurors, W = Deli Writers, R = Deli Readers, OS = Open Submissions

Who says you can’t insert clever ideas into pop music? Like Ms Mr and Passion Pit before them, the members of Beecher’s Fault are finding a place in pop music for experimental ideas to exist, and find ways to be clever at the same time. It’s immediately evident listening to ‘Misbehavior’ how duo Ben Taylor and Ken Lamken have one foot in pearly pop, while including sonic somersaults to keep your head twirling while your feet are moving. There’s more to Beecher’s Fault than you’ll see from first glance. Check them out when they play Fontana in the LES this Thursday January 24 at 8pm. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

MaG is doing his thing. He’s made great strides since “Retail.” His style recalls a young Talib Kweli, with a bit more intelligibility. His nonchalance is endearing; it’s like the microphone is his best friend and he’s confiding his innermost thoughts. He’s shooting the shit too, and dreaming, posturing a bit, but not in an offensive way. He wants to have coffee with you, walk down the street with you and point out his favorite landmarks. He’s got secrets, and if you listen close enough, you’ll have them. In a culture hampered by its own exclusivity, MaG is defining a new form of “Freedom.” -=bMC

Formed by Baltimore-native Ryan Weiner, Lazy Talkers started as an outlet for the New School music student, who grew up favoring new rock classics like Talking Heads and Nirvana. His band’s sound, however, is based on a dreamy folk pop formula that doesn’t betray those early passions. Lazy Talkers have recently unveiled a couple of songs full of jangly guitars and pretty melodies, with the track “Killing Time” leading the way – we are premiering it below. The song effortlessly follows a lazy tempo, and its relaxed melody and soft vocals resonate with nostalgia and warmth. It almost feels like we are not in NYC nor in the midst of winter. The band will be releasing a full length later in the year – Devon Antonetti

Mp3: Lazy Talkers – “Killing Time”

With so many bands working their way through Brooklyn these days, it can apparently be easy to miss something. Guilty as charged when it comes to Haerts (no spelling mistake there for a change). Formed from veteran producer/label mate St. Lucia (pictured) and Nini Fabi (the former frontwoman of folk-tacular duo NINI + BEN), the two have now come together in one of the most exciting blends I’ve heard from a local group in quite some time. One part synth-pop, one part country croon, out comes an adoring blend that transcends both universes.

Latest single ‘Wings’ promises exactly that kind of flight. A trip through the clouds that not only shows off Fabi’s soaring soprano, but promises to re-kindle your long-lost relationship to Country music… or at least the process of healing can begin. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This song was added to our curated SoundCloud playlist of the best songs by emerging NYC bands – listen to it here.