We’ve never really been that much into revival music, until we heard Foxygen‘s "Take the Kids Off Broadway" (which was our Album of the Month in April 2012 – the band graces the cover of our Fall 2012 NYC issue). But is this revival music anyway? To a certain extend, it is, since the NYC/Olympia duo’s references to the rock sound of the 60s and 70s are undeniable. But Foxygen’s way to unfold songs that constantly evolve from one brilliant melody to another, their imaginative kaleidoscopic DIY production, and Sam France’s vocal flair trascend influences to conjure up something that encompasses past and present to become timeless. We were curious to ask these guys some questions about how they record their music – you can find their answers on Delicious Audio.

It’s time to pump up the enjambment! Are you starved of syllables? Vacant of verbiage? Bereft of that Boom-Bap? Fret not, lovers of lyrics and revelers in rhyme, a collection of some of New York’s most potent wordsmiths is set to take the stage at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn this Thursday Nov. 29th. Headlined by Outernational, whose new EP was produced by RATM Tom Morello (can you tell?), and featuring support by the likes of Beans (formerly of Anti-pop Consortium), Mike Ladd, and MINDSpray’s Prop Anon, it promises to pack more syllables per measure than a Micro-Machines commercial. Seriously, though, these guys are dope. Stream the EP titletrack below, and watch a video here.  – BrokeMC

Hungry Hands sounds like they’re probably nice guys, but of course you never know. It seems they’ve been going through a lot of changes lately. For most of their latest record ‘Plumb, Restless,’ singer JJ Byars negotiates all the oddities that come with suddenly finding you’re an adult. From opener ‘Second Guessing’ (streaming below), to mysterious closer ‘Little One,’ this is a band in awe of how existence evolves, and what it might mean. With the lilting harmonies of Local Natives and Dismemberment Plan’s narrative of life’s various frustrations, Hungry Hands displays an often difficult unease that follows most life changes. But in epic jams like ‘Grape,’ their intelligence and lush soundscapes make the changes all the more palatable. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets) – This band submitted their music for review here

Active since 2007 and currently based in Brooklyn, Pepi Ginsberg belongs to the category of musicians who see songwriting as a challenge to generic and derivative music – and this is attitude is precisely what we expect from New York City based artists. Her personal style, honed since her 2009 debut "Red", consists in raw but clean sounding DIY songs following unexpected melodies built on unusual, often bizarrely angular arrangements. The first single from the upcoming album ("20TH Century Crime," streaming below, video here) reveals though a new musical approach, more organic, lyrical and dreamy than the previous releases, which could be the reason behind Pepi’s choice to release it under the new Companion moniker. This is an artist for those who, like us, love innovative female songwriters with great voices like Lia Ices and Jesca Hoops. – The single below was added to our Indie and Mellow SoundCloud compilations, you can find the link on the top right of this page.

When most people get out of a long relationship, they usually take some time off to get familiar again with life lived solo.

Not so for Spencer Draeger. After breaking up his 9 year old band, he immediately jumped into a wellspring of material that has now materialized into latest project The Midnight Hollow. The group takes Draeger’s dark melancholy mindstate, and couples it with tribal drums and hissing synths. The trio have just started playing and their new EP follows close behind. In case you had any doubts of how many ideas Draeger has stuck in his ears, the record boasts only one song under four minutes. But as testified in opener ‘The Midnight Hollow’ (streaming below) this is testament to a band setting down some large ideas. Time will tell what’s next for the brand new group. Check out their EP on the group’s bandcamp. – This band submitted their music for review here – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

A lot has happened since NYC Takka Takka‘s 2008 album release "Migration" – which was very well received. The band members followed different paths for awhile, but the core duo of vocalist/guitarist Gabe Levine and drummer Conrad Doucette didn’t lose touch, involved a new bassist (Craig Montoro) and kept working on a new release, which can be now streamed online here. The album keeps faith to the band’s textured, angular but sensual and vaguely melancholic sound, with an added orchestral element brought by Levine’s long time collaborator Michael P. Atkinson. Entitled "A.M. Landscapes," the album is out now on Earnst Jennings, the opener track "A Bad Sign (High and Lows) is streaming below and was added to our SoundCloud compilation of the best new tracks by emerging NYC bands here. Stay tuned for upcoming shows in the NYC area.

Admittedly, it’s been an awful long time since I’ve heard an album-oriented drone record. While Sonic Youth certainly blazed a trail of noisy electricity years ago, it’s high time for some new blood in this genre. Dull Edges have taken five perfectly composed pop tunes, and turned them into epic jams of staggering proportions. Just when you think you’ve heard the last melody wind its way out in track opener Washed Out (from new EP ‘Half Shattered’), the song picks up again and reveals a whole new dimension to the staggered wall of haze emanating from this colorful trio. Throughout the EP, the band just seems to get louder and louder, especially in my fave ‘Space Jam.’ Built for anyone looking to escape Earth’s orbit by amp wattage alone, Dull Edges’s Half Shattered is just what you need for the trip. Check out the new record here, and come out to their album release Friday, December 14th at Cakeshop. – This band submitted their music for review here

For years, ARMS’ Todd Goldstein has been a mainstay of the Brooklyn music scene, releasing gorgeous and dark pop songs. ARMS’ 2011 release "Summer Skills" was in Goldstein’s words “a magical realism break-up record” full of nostalgic tunes and bittersweet endings.

One of ARMS’ most loved tracks, “Heat and Hot Water” finally received the video treatment last week with an unveiling courtesy of IFC (streaming below).The video portrays a young relationship at the brink of its boiling point, featuring a cameo from Goldstein himself as “the devil .” Directed by White Rabbits’ video director Andrew Droz Palermo, the video shows two lovers about to explode and visually captures the slightly unsettling sound of the album.  "Summer Skills," produced by Shane Stoneback (Sleigh Bells, Fucked Up, Vampire Weekend) is now out on vinyl on the band’s bandcamp.

Also, check out the band’s magnetic live show this Friday November 30th at Union Hall with performances from Neighbors, KNTRLR, and Fasano (featuring former ARMS bassist Matty Fasano!) – Amanda Dissinger

ARMS – Heat & Hot Water (Official Video) from ARMSvideos on Vimeo.

Fair or not, it’s not always easy to make sense of artists. It can often be a dizzying experience for the uninitiated fan to penetrate into their microcosms. So that’s why I approached

But the more I visit Jain, the more I come to see the Brooklyn-by-India artist as an extremely emotional, vulnerable artist, speaking to us from the inside out. Hers is a message that has to first be felt on the body, before translating to your mind. At least… That’s the way I understand it. Hear her latest record ‘Vandamner’ here, and see Vandana when she plays Studio A at Ella on Thursday, Nov 29th. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets) – Photo by David Shults

Every couple of years here at The Deli we publish a print article about the state of the music industry in NYC. This one was featured in our "Best of NYC 2012" issue, out last spring, enjoy!

The Deli NYC: The state of the Music Industry in 2012.

NYC’s self defined "brotherhood band" Los Encantados plays indie rock with crooning tendencies. They recently released the video for the single "Ghosts" (streaming below). They’ll be performing at The Bell House on December 8 – we asked them a few questions here.

Started in NYC as a solo project by Danish singer and multi-instrumentalist Emil Bovbjerg, Bowmont slowly evolved into a stylish electro-pop collaboration involving a LOT of interesting musicians – including members of Mon Khmer, Rubblebucket and Eli Paperboy Reed. The band is now announcing the release of debut EP ‘“Euphorian Age” on February 1st, which will serve as an appetizer to the full length scheduled for later in 2013. Check out the preview single "Ruphmiup" below and go see Bowmont live at Pianos when they’ll be headlining on Friday November 30. (Photo by Caro Patlis)