Remember Sunday pancakes? Warm mornings on the front porch? Okay, perhaps that’s a pretty stereotypical American childhood summer, so to our readers abroad- welcome to our nostalgia! Riley Moore’s "Pancakes and M&Ms" is a real diamond in the rough when it comes to country/folk songs about growing up. Somehow, Moore has managed to make new an old concept- and it’s not necessarily in the arrangement, which is folksy and nicely executed, but it’s definitely in the lyrics. "Watch the sunrise / smell the pancakes / giving Robert Redford handshakes / never thought that they’d be green with M&M." Simple, yet mesmerizing. I might’ve teared up. Keep your eyes out for Moore’s debut album and release show at the Radio Cafe on June 29th. –Geena Kloeppel

 "Lance" is a fun song. So is "Green." But if you actually listen to their new record Adama from top to bottom, you’ll see that Ambrose is interested in a lot of different emotions- and their music has become an exploration of sorts. "Lance" is an upbeat trippy rock song, whereas "Circle" puts you in a haze and then flings you into wild and groovy guitar solos. Perhaps Nashville folks get down to Ambrose the way Berliners get funky with techno. Anyhow- I’m having a solo-rave to this album in my apartment. -Geena Kloeppel

 Rarely does a song feel like a dream to me, but I definitely had to play "Water Bearer" twice to make sure I hadn’t been transported to another world somewhere in the middle. The tone of Michelle Mandico’s voice is soothing yet alert at the same time- it asks to be heard, but not in an intrusive way. With a subtle arrangement and a gorgeous video punctuated by natural scenery and some choreographed sections, "Water Bearer" is a wonderful artistic statement and we at the Deli can’t wait for Mandico’s full-length, which releases July 6th. Catch her live at City Winery on 6/25. –Geena Kloeppel 

When the chorus of "Moonlight" hit, all I wanted to do was head bang. You can hear the Hollow Roots go all out in this song- in the grit of the vocals, smashing wall of percussion and mighty electric guitar hooks. Perhaps the most surprising thing is how adept they are at reigning in the energy when needed to create nuanced, full-throttle builds- especially check out that wild third chorus after a reduced bridge. This song must leave you sweating when the Hollow Roots play live- catch them June 11th at the Local. I’m already trying to catch my breath. -Geena Kloeppel

 The Smoking Flowers (aka husband and wife duo Kim and Scott Collins) have been around the Nashville scene for a minute, and are finally back with a new album this year. Their latest single "Here 4 U Now" rocks and rolls, leaving an anthemic taste in your mouth. It feels like every part of the song is driving and rhythmically interesting- even the vocals. The band just played The Basement in Nashville and their new album "Let’s Die Together" is out June 22nd. -Geena Kloeppel

Charli Adams has a voice so soothing it feels like cold rain on warm skin. And that’s a little bit what the first single off of her upcoming project sounds like- thematically, "Backseat" is sweetly adolescent, yet the sorrow in Adams’ voice is harrowingly mature. Washed in reverb and synths, "Backseat" would sound otherworldly if not for a steady rhythm section that grounds the song and gives you the feeling you really are in a car, speeding down the highway. We’re very excited to hear more from Charli Adams in the near future. -Geena Kloeppel

 Country newcomer Zach Stone’s latest single "Four Letter Word" is a sweet bop that you could easily listen to a couple of times in a row without a second thought. Each listen reveals something new about the song- it takes a second to notice Stone’s phrasing in the verses is slightly off the beat but in a way that’s gut-wrenching. The tone of his voice is also lovely- there’s a depth that’s incredibly mature for a 25-year-old that makes the whole song feel more honest and fragile. The whole song is helped along by a solid country arrangement, so really, what’s not to love? I’m in my feelings. Be sure to catch Zach Stone live at CMA Fest 2018 next week. –Geena Kloeppel

 Nashville’s New Respects are making some noise these days- and also throwing paint at an old, beat-up car before driving it around a muddy stadium. The guitar hooks in their new song and music video "Freedom" are bold, perfectly executed and juicy. "I get down to the sound of freedom," sings vocalist Jasmine Mullen, and you can hear that battle cry in the intensity and fearlessness of her delivery. We’d take a ride with the New Respects any day- by the looks of this video, it’d be a great road trip. are touring from June through October. –Geena Kloeppel

Looking for a song that combines the ’50s crooner stylings heard at the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance with light and airy synths? I thought so. Well, Nashville’s Jordan Chism has delivered just that on her single "Horoscopes", written for an indie film titled The Boogeywoman, described as "a coming of age story about the horrors and wonders of becoming a woman." Well, there’s nothing horrific about Chism’s dreamy pop offering here, just sweet melodies and chill vibes. – Chris Thiessen

If you’re a sucker for well-crafted ’90s garage rock/pop grunge, or if you just like videos of puppies, check out the new video for The By Gods‘ newest single "Wait Up"! Produced and engineered by Alex Newport (Death Cab For Cutie, At the Drive-In, Bloc Party), the rock trio have found a beautifully balanced sound that carries just enough from the pop world and the garage world to make a noisey, yet smart track. Check out the song below and catch The By Gods at The East Room this Saturday with PLS PLS and Tape Deck Mountain beginning at 8:00 PM! – Chris Thiessen

The Deli Nashville is proud to present our first actively-updated Spotify playlist featuring all the best Music City has to offer. "The New Nashville" playlist seeks to combine the Nashville heavyweights like Jack White and Chris Stapleton with the indie stars like Soccer Mommy and R.LUM.R and with the newest emerging artists we cover like Riley Moore and The Arcadian Wild! Be sure to follow the playlist to keep updated on the newest releases and support your incredibly talented local Nashville artists! – Chris Thiessen

H.A.R.D (short for Have A Rad Day) were formed after the breakup of Light Beam Rider by Thomas Sweat, Daniel Sowards, Brady Gomillion and Zach Fierman. And they are now sharing their high-energy brand of anthem-y alternative rock with debut single "Bellyacher". Diarrhea Planet’s Jordan Smith and The Weeks’ Cyle Barnes feature on the song to bring the energy level to a whole new level as they chant, "I don’t give a fuck what I said." Check out "Bellyacher" below and be sure to be on the lookout for H.A.R.D’s EP coming this spring! – Chris Thiessen