We are really looking forward to spacin’-the-fuck-out this Friday at Underground Arts with Wooden Shjips, Bardo Pond and Creepoid. It’s a killer lineup, and we want to bring you along with us. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Blast Off.” Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency).
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Arc In Round Popping Up at Silk City Nov. 11
If you’re a fan of Arc In Round, then I’d suggest for you to swing by Silk City tonight because you never know when they’ll be popping up again with members of the local kraut-gaze crew keeping busy on other projects. Frontman Jeff Zeigler is always manning the boards at his Eraserhood studio, Uniform Recording, and his ambient improvisational noise project with harpist Mary Lattimore continues to increase the duo’s notoriety in the avant-garde music world. Bassist Josh Meakim has been recently fronting a new band of his own, The Fantastic Imagination, and he should be busy touching the shores of foreign lands next year when A Sunny Day in Glasgow release their next album. He also spends his spare time recording local up-and-coming acts. Mikele Edwards has been working on solo recordings of her own. And former drummer Matt Ricchini is currently travelling the world doing sound for Baroness. I hear that the group will set up like a synth army so expect something different this evening when they are joined by Chicago’s Mako Sica, Proexhibitors, Ron Tubman and DJ Joe Patitucci (a.k.a. Tadoma). Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
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New Music Video & Free Download: “Chemical Burns” – Work Drugs
Work Drugs just shared a new music video for their single "Chemical Burns," which you can also donwload for free HERE. The track will appear on their upcoming full-length album entitled Insurgent scheduled for release at the beginning of 2014 via Bobby Cahn Records. They also plan to celebrate the holidays with a Work Drugs Christmas Spectacle on Saturday, December 14 at Johnny Brenda’s.
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New Daddy Long Legs LP Available for Streaming
“Space holds many of the earthly heartaches of humanity: Loneliness, Anxiety, Longing, etc.” On their latest LP Goodnite Badnite, Daddy Long Legs do an impressive job of capturing these “heartaches” with their imaginative, off-kilter songwriting, often delivered with a healthy serving of guitar-driven, psych-rock anthems, which you can listen to below. They’ll be performing next in Philly on Friday, November 22 at Connie’s Ric Rac. Enjoy!
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Drone Ranger Opening for Night Beats & Brother JT at KFN Nov. 10
Tonight, Kung Fu Necktie ushers in a trio of psychedelic bands, opening the festivities with relative newcomers Drone Ranger. The group employs familiar elements of strange, creating a hazy-dream-like state. However, the overall sounds aren’t held hostage by the weight of trippy vibes; rather the fading vocals and reverb serve as a base. Beneath the mercurial surface, the distant ringing guitar, cosmic keys and light tumbling percussion create a feeling of pop-rock lightness. Instilling airy warmth that one cannot help being absorbed by. In this manner, what first appear odd and distant inches closer, growing on you with each successive listen. Adding to the experience will be the wily warped humorous cosmos of Trippin’ Balls host/garage rocker Brother JT and Seattle psych-garage soul three-piece Night Beats. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $14, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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DIY PHL’s First Time’s The Charm at PhilaMOCA Nov. 9
I just wanted to remind you about DIY PHL‘s First Time’s The Charm at PhilaMOCA tonight. Inspired by Not Enough Fest in Portland, Oregon, it is an event that attempts "to break down barriers to participation in the DIY community." You’ll find brand new bands performing music from various genres for the first time in what is meant to be a supportive and nurturing environment. The proceeds from this evening’s event will go towards funding a member-based PA Share program with membership being open to all, which is an absolutely rad idea. You can find out more about DIY PHL and FTTC from our recent interview with their organizers HERE. Your support would be greatly appreciated! PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, All Ages – Alexis V.
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Fight Amp Leading the Charge at KFN Nov. 9
Before withdrawing into winter hibernation, hardcore-metal trio Fight Amp headlines tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. With a road-tested heavy artillery sound that is equal parts brute-strength/raw-fury calculated into a caustic sludge, Fight Amp materializes itself into a thick oozing heavy concoction engulfing listeners. Set off by undeterred in-your-face instrumentation that seems to build and simultaneously feed/morph off its individual components (guitar/bass/drums) – each capable of leading the charge at any moment. This potent combination of controlled speed, power and will unite as a force. The bill also includes fellow Brutal Panda Records noise rockers Ladder Devils as well as punk rockers Braille. Kung Fu Necktie 1250 N. Front St., 9:30pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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Weekend Warrior, November 8 – 10
It’s not unusual to write about a band with a song or two that brings out the head-bobbing, booty-shaking, dance-machine that exists within all of us. However, Instamatic’s songs aren’t just for grooving along to; they engrain movement into your bones. Unlike the heavy-handed EDM that’s become so popular in recent years, Instamatic plays more subtle and layered synth-pop, with an alt-rock edge. The band prides itself on not just hitting a button during their live shows, but bringing every tool in their arsenal on stage to recreate the music, replicating what went down in the studio. This five-man outfit is comprised of veterans to the Philly music scene, including former members of Crimp Yr Hair (TJ Adams and Rick Mitchell) as well as a member of the Amanda Blank team (Steven Haslam). They’ll be opening for Canada’s Young Galaxy and Chicago’s Mister Lies. Vast and contemplative, both acts’ music reminisces on the past with hopeful optimism toward the future over a heartbeat of dreamy, electro-pop. All the performers have created soundscapes with the intention to not just draw out the mind but the body as well. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Shaylin O’Connell
Other things to do this weekend…
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI (Downstairs) Vikesh Kapoor, Ton Taun, SAT (Downstairs) Rasputin’s Secret Police, Snoozer, (Upstairs) Fight Amp, Ladder Devils,
Empty Flowers (ex-Cable), Braille, SUN Brother JT, Drone Ranger
Empty Flowers (ex-Cable), Braille, SUN Brother JT, Drone Ranger
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT DIY PHL Presents: FIRST TIME’S THE CHARM!
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT The Beating (Feat. members of Grimace Federation + Brothers Past), Up Until Now
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI The Interest Group, SAT Southwork
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The Hellstroms, SUN Leaky Soups
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Brian Fitzy, Bella, Gonz, SAT Adam Travis & The Soul, The Swims, Local Smokes, SUN Modern Baseball, Polar Ice Cap, Eleby, Girl Brains
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Heaven’s Edge, Viv and The Revival, SUN Boy Wonder
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) SAT The Time Merchant
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI (Early) Cassavetes, Split Red, (Late) Joey Sweeney
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI MAGAZINES
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Hezekiah, SAT Yeah Son! Record Release w/Cheesy and the Crackers
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) SAT The One2s, Toy Cannons, The Mahlors
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Matt McAndrew
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Chris Valkyria, SAT Dave Steel Blues Band
JR’s Bar (2327 S. Croskey St.) SAT Breechloader, Spent Flesh
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) FRI Heathen Reign
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Knuckle Puck Time, Milhaus, Primatives, SAT In Your Perspective, SUN Thee Citadel, True Becoming, Black Sun Rising, Stardog Champion
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Underwater Country Club, Local Smokes, The Rivals, SAT Vibratek, Chen City, Too Hot for Sleeves
Eris Temple (602 S. 52nd St.) FRI The Pretty Greens, Demonstrative Girls
Mt. Thrashmore (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Goddamnit, Seeing Snakes, SAT Unspeakable Acts, Bardus
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Swearin’, The Ambulars, Bad Energy
Cha-Cha’Razzi (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI cranes are flying EP Release w/Ma Jolie
Great Indoors (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Swearin’, The Ambulars, Bad Energy
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Dying, To Tremble, Callow, Limits
Don’t Tread on Me House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Scuzbot, Abilities, Last Full Measure, Trackjackets, Eyeshock Swelter
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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Canada
You may have a difficult time googling and finding out any info about local area four-piece Canada. Luckily, they were recent winners in our Featured Artist(s) Poll so you’ll have a chance to learn more about the math-prog outfit from our get-to-know-ya interview with Peter Andrel, Brock Benzel, Ben Cardine and Ben Wilson, which you can read HERE.
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Swearin’ Record Release Show at Golden Tea House Nov. 8
After receiving much praise for their 2012 self-titled LP, Swearin’ dropped its follow-up, Surfing Strange (Salinas/Wichita), earlier this week. On it, you’ll find a more balance of duties from the band members with bassist Kyle Spencer and guitarist Keith Gilbride making their presence more pronounced with the authoring of songs; however, have no fear, fans of their previous album – you’ll still find the lion’s share of the record featuring the works of Allison Crutchfield. Swearin’ will be rockin’ out this evening at one of West Philly’s favorite DIY spaces, Golden Tea House, to celebrate the release of Surfing Strange alongside Salinas labelmates The Ambulars and hardcore crew Bad Energy, as they prep to head out on tour again (recently returning from a European tour with Waxahatchee) towards the end of this month into December in support of their latest offering. Golden Tea House, (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.), 8pm, $5-$7, All Ages – Alexis V.
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The Interest Group Opening for Luke Temple at The Boot & Saddle Nov. 8
The Boot & Saddle sure is trying to get on my good side, and I think it’s working. Tonight catch retro pop rockers The Interest Group channel their 60’s-era spirit animals. Smooth female vocals and classic lyrics give these vaguely psychedelic songs a warm and fuzzy twist, and the band’s two wonderful August singles (aptly released on 7”) will undoubtedly transport you to another time and place. Headlining the night will be the Boston-bred falsetto aficionado, Luke Temple, who also fronts NYC’s Here We Go Magic. Rolling off of the release of his new 80’s-pop-inspired album Good Mood Fool, the show is sure to put you in a good mood. Get it? Sorry, I like telling bad jokes too. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Maggie Grabmeier
