It first appears a bit grimy and ragged, unfiltered garage-rock scenario with the makings of an intense inferno that generates its initial signs of life down deep with guttural vocals and stick to your bones retro-fitted guitar licks that have a straight ahead yet fuzzed edge, comforting in its lowlight minimalist aggressive nature. The Love Club a combustible musical machine spearheaded by David Mitchell Esparza, a.k.a. (((taco))), appropriately hits The Fire tonight. It’s a controlled slow-building burner, which continually gathers strength until it reaches an apex exploding with fervor. They’ll be joined by the grungy duo of Joe Musciano and Sean Sacks, a.k.a. Great Red Spots, weaving fuzzed out high-octane guitar lines with barricade bashing drums. The bill also includes indie-rocking quartet Dead Tenors. Mythical Minneapolis noise rock trio Is/Is and atmospheric Georgia rockers New Madrid round out the evening. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave, 8pm., $7, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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Circadian Rhythms & On the Water Opening for Saintseneca at JB’s Oct. 15
Circadian Rhythms take you away to a simpler time when families and friends huddled around the lone AM radio in the home to enjoy the purity and beauty of music together. Those magical times can be captured once again at one of the band’s live performances, and you’ll have the opportunity to do so this evening when they open for Columbus, Ohio four-piece Saintseneca, who have a new release coming out soon via Anti Records, at Johnny Brenda’s. Circadian Rhythms just started working on their first album in two years so they’ll most likely have some old-timey new tunes for you. Also joining in on the retro fun are Deli faves and West Philly oddball folkies On the Water. They’ve been touring heavily before and since the release of their LP False Starts so you can expect their performance to be tight in the loosest way possible. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
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Free Download: Hopscotch Fest – Birds of Maya & Waxahatchee
Live music archivist NYCTaper just posted sets by Philly’s Birds of Maya and Waxahatchee from this year’s Hopscotch Fest. You can listen to performances of Birds of Maya’s "E.O.I." (September 7, 2013 – Paradise of Bachelors/WXYC Day Show at Louise "Scottie" Stevenson Amphitheatre) and Waxahatchee‘s "You’re Damaged" (September 6, 2013 – Kennedy Thatre) below as well as download their entire shows HERE. Enjoy!
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New Video: “Shouldn’t Love” (On the Hill Session) – Former Belle
Former Belle, a.k.a. Bruno Joseph Catrambone, recently made a trip "On the Hill" to Kettle Pot Tracks to record a session. Below is a performance of "Shouldn’t Love" off his latest LP Cathedral. You can stream and purchase the session in its entirety HERE.
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Ticket Giveaway: The Helio Sequence & Menomena at Underground Arts This Tuesday
Get a taste of tunes from the Pacific Northwest when Oregon’s The Helio Sequence (Sub Pop) and Menomena (Barsuk) roll into town tomorrow night at Underground Arts. We have a pair of tix with your name on them. To enter for a chance to win, just send us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Heliomena” Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency).
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Free Download: Daytrotter Session – Toy Soldiers
Daytrotter just posted their session with Toy Soldiers earlier this morning. You can listen to and download it for free HERE (w/a membership). BTW: This drawing might be the furthest from looking like an actual Philly artist featured on the site yet. (Illustration by Johnnie Cluney)
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New Music Video & Free Download: “Diamond In The Rough” – Nicos Gun
Seems like Nicos Gun‘s stint in LA inspired an outrageous tale for their new music video for their latest single "Diamond In The Rough." The coke-fueled, softcore, action adventure was directed by Karl Beyer and Scott Ross. The track is off their upcoming album Dream Vacation that is scheduled to be released later this month. If you’d like to listen to "Diamond In The Rough" minus the moans and groans, gun shots and purposely bad Hollywood dialogue, then you can listen to and download it for free HERE.
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Carl Kavorkian Flowing From the Chest at The Fire Oct. 13
On The Happiest Sad Face, Carl Kavorkian’s collaboration with German producer Lou Cypher, you find an ominous, industrial backdrop that successfully complements the raw Mad Max-esque wasteland vibe that looms over their tracks. Kavorkian lets go of the responsibilities that heavily weigh on you as the producer, finding a point of focus in his verses flowing from the chest. He’ll be bringing his “happiest sad face” to The Fire tonight opening an evening of hip hop provided by the Breakfast With Gonzo Tour. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9pm, $7, 21+ – Alexis V.
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New Track: “Aquarium” – Younger Me
York/Lancaster indie-pop trio Younger Me is celebrating its 7" release tonight at The Fire with Lucy Stone and Family Vacation. Check out the psych-tinged A-side, "Aquarium," with its hypnotic keys, shifting bass groove and crisp, radio-ready vocals. Feels kind of right – now that the sun is out.
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Balance and Composure Opening for Title Fight at Union Transfer Oct. 12
Doylestown quintet Balance and Composure recently released their second studio album The Things We Think We’re Missing on No Sleep Records. The thirteen-song LP is at once scathing and sympathetic; they are great at being both quiet and loud. The production of it really helps capture the bands dynamics, and was helmed by local knob-turner Studio 4’s Will Yip, who is constantly bolstering his already impressive resume. They’ll be bringing their frenzied alt-rock to Union Transfer tonight to open for another of Yip’s emerging clientele Kingston’s Title Fight, who has been rocking out at YMCA’s since 2003, but they didn’t record their proper debut Shed until signing to SideOneDummy in 2011. Both their first and last year’s Floral Green were recorded with Yip. Given the bands seasoned history, it isn’t surprising that their latest album is fat-free. Vocalist/guitarist Jamie Rhodes delivers gravely melodies on top of a plethora of jagged guitars in a honed and intentional assault. Both acts have been on a month-long jaunt across the country with Bethlehem duo Slingshot Dakota, who will also be supporting the evening along with Cruel Hand. The show is already sold out, so hopefully you have your ticket. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Adam G.
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Weekend Warrior, October 11 – 13
So have you heard the new Cruiser single “Kidnap Me” yet? It kind of makes me wish that I worked in music licensing because it would make my job a no-brainer. Well done, fellas. I hope plenty of TV, movie and commercial offers come knocking on your door. Go see them tonight at The Boot & Saddle; they have more summery, feel-good tunes besides that one if you are looking to escape the dreariness of this day! Cruiser will be opening for the UK’s Chad Valley, a.k.a. Hugo Manuel, electronic producer and frontman for tropical pop outfit Jonquil. The Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – H.M Kauffman
Other places to hide out from the rain this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Hound, Jim Shomo
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Killer Bangs, SUN Watery Love, The Abandos
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SAT Title Fight, Balance and Composure, Slingshot Dakota
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Cheezy and the Crackers, The Real Feel, SAT Starwood, Molly Rhythm, Cousin Brain
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Harry Walther Band, Fantastic Planet, The Division, Primatives, SAT Lucy Stone, Family Vacation, James Mathias, SUN Abstract Verses, Nico the Beast, Carl Kavorkian
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) SAT Travel Lanes
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) SUN Emmett Drueding
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Shorty boy-boy, SAT Ruby The Hatchet, Ex Reverie
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Jay Adim, Ill Doots, Matt McAndrew
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Matt Duke, SAT (Early) Graham Alexander, (Late) Kai Botak, Daniel Collins
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI Tenth Amendment, Making Out With Medusa, Avenge The Breaking, Forever Is Never Enough, Love a Lunatic, SAT Ex Friends
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Chiddy Bang
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Steve Kimock & Friends Feat. Bernie Worrell, SAT Long Miles
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Ealry) John Train, (Late) Dave Steel Blues Band
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) SAT Denim & Leather, MindMaze, Machines of Penalty
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Viv Peyrat, Hopscotch Jefferson, Nate Rylan, SAT Local Smoke
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Good Graces, Reward, Let It Out Matt
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Ticket Giveaway: Mark Lanegan w/Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss at Underground Arts This Saturday
Wanna catch Mark Lanegan performing tomorrow night at Underground Arts, but you’re kind of low on the flow? Well, we have a pair of tickets for you to enjoy the show. He’ll also be joined on the bill by Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss. To enter for a chance to win, just send us an email at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line “Low on the Flow” Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency).