On Kwesi K‘s latest EP Pronouns, we find the artist making leaps and bounds and being miles ahead of his debut release Ran Away From Me. It’s not surprising when you find that he has tapped into the rich natural resources of musicians in our community with Jaron Olevsky (Amos Lee) on keys and Ross Bellenoit (Divers, Birdie Busch and the Greatest Night, etc.) on guitar as well as vocal flourishes from Birdie Busch and Ginger Coyle to create a more refined album. Below is a very well-done new music video to accompany the title track to his EP.
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Where Is My Mind?: Cheap Dinosaurs’ Dino Lionetti & Paul Weinstein
Since forming Cheap Dinosaurs following the demise of his previous band Chromelodeon, Dino Lionetti and his bandmates have been broadening the chiptune horizons with epic, spacey, transformative jams. They are able to create expansive soundscapes despite challenging themselves by using potentially restrictive tools like a Game Boy. We sat down with Dino Lionetti and Chipocrite, a.k.a. Paul Weinstein, who is performing at North Star Bar this Saturday at 8static and plays bass in Cheap Dinosaurs, to talk game soundtracking, backing tracks, why chiptune is the punk of the electronic genre, and much more HERE.
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Rediscovered Track: “Die Easy” – Bardo Pond & Reissue Series Coming Out
According to Ad Hoc, Three Lobed Recordings is planning to reissue a series of records made up of local psych rock legends Bardo Pond‘s previous works. The inaugural release will be a double LP Refulgo, a collection of the band’s early singles and compilation tracks, that is scheduled to drop on March 25. Below is the album’s opener "Die Easy," the group’s interpretation of the spiritual "I Want To Die Easy," which was the A-side to Bardo Pond’s first 7" release. Enjoy!
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Ron Gallo and Friends at The Boot & Saddle Jan. 30
Already beloved as the frontman and primary songwriter of the loud and bluesy Toy Soldiers, Ron Gallo is working the mic tonight at The Boot and Saddle backed by rowdy youngsters Satellite Hearts (Justin Pellechia, Keaton Thandi and Lucan Rinz) and Levee Drivers’ Kyle Perella. Breeding excitement for his first studio solo album, which is expected to be released later this year, Gallo has been slowly posting acoustic tracks (including a gorgeous cover of The Lawsuits’ “Anybody’s Girl”) that leak passion and raspy, whispering vocals. You can also preview some of the new tunes from his upcoming debut that he recorded with Kettle Pot Tracks’ On the Hill Series HERE. Opening the evening will be Extraordinaires leading man Jay Purdy with his imaginative storytelling and singer-songwriter Lucy Stone with her clear as a bell vocals and pop sensibilities. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ (Photo by Caitlin McCann) – Maggie Grabmeier
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New Music Video: “So You Know” – Bleeding Rainbow
Bleeding Rainbow premiered a new music video earlier this morning for the rocker "So You Know" over at The A.V. Club. It’s off their forthcoming LP Interrrupt, which is due out February 25 via Kanine Records and features A Place to Bury Strangers’ Robi Gonzalez on drums. The video was directed by Japhy Riddle, who also worked on the one for "Drift Away." Bleeding Rainbow will be heading out on tour in mid-February in support of the new record, and they’ll be closing it out with a homecoming show on Saturday, March 1 at the Golden Tea House.
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Ticket Giveaway: Brazilian Girls w/Night Panther & El Malito at Underground Arts This Friday
NYC alt-dance outfit Brazilian Girls are back from a hiatus, and we have tickets for you to see them this Friday at Underground Arts with locals Night Panther and El Malito & the 33rd Century. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Pussy, Pussy, Pussy Marijuana.” Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency).
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New Track: “Have a Starry Eyed Day You Shit” – Idiot Kid
On again, off again, on again emo-ish noise-pop project Idiot Kid (featuring members of Kite Party) just shared their debut EP Stick Your Head in the Water. Below is a standout track from the release called "Have a Starry Eyed Day You Shit." You can stream and download the rest of the EP HERE.
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New Music Video: “Distant Light” – Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog premiered a kaleidoscopic, acid-soaked new music video for the track "Distant Light" early today via Stereogum. They’ll be doing a two-night run this weekend in Phlly at the E Factory – Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1. The second performance with Saint Rich is already sold out, but you can still get tickets for the first evening with opener The Districts.
Dr. Dog – "Distant Light" from stereogum on Vimeo.
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New Track: “Raincheck” – Marge
We’ve been noticing a rise in female-fronted garage-twee acts who are creating some adorably charming, lo-fi tunes. Below is a new track called "Raincheck" from local fledgling all-female four-piece Marge. They’ll be performing this Sunday, February 2 at the Golden Tea House if you’d like to catch them live. Enjoy!
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Where Is My Mind?: The Extraordinaires’ Matt Gibson
The Extraordinaires are one of those wonderfully odd acts that seem like they could only come out of Philly. And they totally kick-ass live! You’ll find their fans head-bobbing and stomping around with such genuine joy that the feeling is rather communal and infectious. The band’s camp was rather quiet in 2013 as they worked on new material in the studio and dealt with more lineup changes. Drummer Evan Smoker left the group, and was replaced by Mike Harkness (ex-Armchairs, ex-Arrah and the Ferns). However, there was the welcomed return of co-founding member Matt Gibson, who had left the band to tour with Man Man when they were on the road in support of Life Fantastic. The Extraordinaires are set to celebrate the release of their new EP Pen Pals tonight at Kung Fu Necktie, and we are happy to get a chance to talk with Gibson about his return, his time with Man Man, the band’s future plans to make a kids show, and much more HERE.
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Free In-store Performance by The Districts & Pizza Brain at AKA Music Jan. 28
Youthful folk rock outfit on the rise The Districts will be celebrating the arrival of its self-titled debut label release via Fat Possum today with a free performance at AKA Music this evening. It will certainly be an intimate affair compared to their upcoming opening slot this Friday, January 31 at the Electric Factory supporting Dr. Dog. They’ll also be hitting the road soon with Austin’s White Denim to showcase the new EP and their captivating live set. You should probably get to the Old City record store a bit early and hungry because Pizza Brain will providing slices for you too crush. Free music and pizza – that’s a win-win in my book! AKA Music, 27 N. 2nd St., 6pm, Free All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
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New Video: “Seahorses” (Live – On the Hill) – The Ghost in You
There has always been a gentle honesty in the music of Billy Pollard, a.k.a. The Ghost in You, that we have always felt needed to be heard outside of his bedroom. Below is a live performance of "Seahorses," from his On the Hill session with the crew at Kettle Pot Tracks. The song is the opening track to his 2010 self-titled LP. You can also stream and purchase his entire set HERE.