DC based indie folk trio Kindlewood just premiered their new video for the track "Give & Take" on Paste Magazine today. This single will be on their upcoming 2nd LP release, so stay tuned for that.
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Mini Local Fest @ Arlington’s IOTA on 4/12
This Friday, head over to IOTA in Arlington to catch a plethora of bands from around the corner. On the bill is DC indie pop artist Margot MacDonald (pic above), chamber rockers Star FK Radium, Americana group South Rail, MD based alt rockers YellowTieGuy, DC rock The Charm Offensive, VA based acoustic indie rock The Dreamscapes Project (check out a track from them below), and the mysterious James Ian.
Music starts at 8:30 and is only $10. IOTA 4/12
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Interview with Lindsey Buckingham Palace: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (March)
Lindsey Buckingham Palace is a DC based hard rock band that started in 2010 and got their solid current line-up in late 2012. The quartet is now complete with Mike Hill, Mark Minicucci, Marc Rothschild, and Names Thompsn who produce a sound that caught the ears of plenty of fans who made them our Band of the Month in March. We got a hold of them to find out a little more. Here Mike tells us about the relation to Fleetwood Mac, the Velvet Lounge, and rehearsing in bedrooms. Now onto the interview…
Catch LBP live at IOTA Nightclub in Arlington VA on 4/26.
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The Water, Jonathan Badger and Drone Theory this Friday 4/12 at Club K
Baltimore based bands, The Water (music below), Jonathan Badger, and Drone Theory (pictured above) are coming together to play an eclectic experimental rock show at Club K in Charles Village, Baltimore on Friday 4/12. These intensely talented avant bands are guaranteed to create an inspiring atmosphere.
The Water is an experimental rock duo made up of two uber talented multi instrumentalists who will blow your mind with their intensely emotive songs. Jonathan Badger is a strongly creative and brilliant singer/songwriter, and Drone Theory is Baltimore’s newest shoegaze avant band, who will be performing live for the first time! The show is curated by New York based International music collective The Process Records.
You’re not going to want to miss this awesome local line up! – Jordannahe
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D.C.420 Fest to Feature Tons of Locals 4/20 at Ghion
Connect the Dots presents D.C.420 at Ghion (across from the 9:30 Club) this coming 4/20. With a line-up of 12 bands (headlined by Barren Girls) and tons of DJs, this all day event will be one awesome soundtrack to celebrate the ganja holiday. Or just dig on some uber awesome indie acts, such as Richmond’s The Absent Center, DC’s electropop Black Hills (check out their track below,) DC alt. rockers The Velvet Ants, Richmond indie noise rock Those Manic Seas (pictured above,) DC indie pop Cake and Calculus, Richmond’s indie folk punk Red States, and DC’s indie rock These Future Saints.
For a full list of all acts and to check out more of their sound, check out this soundcloud page created by Connect the Dots.
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Interview with Lovers and Reflections
“Lovers are inside each of us, fighting and crooning. Reflections are outside of us, reversed versions of the self. . . I feel like these are the themes that haunt my music. Plus it’s just pretty.” –Regan Rebecca
At first blush, Lovers and Reflections first album Swords conjures nostalgia for the adventurous 80’s new wave and pop. One can’t help but hear Kate Bush and Elizabeth Frazier in Regan Rebecca’s vocals, or the sounds of bands like Soft Cell and the Switchblade Sisters in Chris Moore’s production. In most of the promotional material, and in other write-ups, names like Depeche Mode and Madonna are dropped. When I first listened to it I was struck by the apparent breadth of influences, seemingly pulling from every corner of 80’s synth-pop, and combining those sounds with a vocal style that, these days, is usually reserved for more reverb and delay-heavy guitar music. Though the 80’s feel of Swords is undeniable, while interviewing the band I realize that there is more to their artistic ambition than simply returning to and recombining the sounds, vocal and synth, of that decade. Continue reading…
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Interview with Harmonic Blue: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (April)
Baltimore based Harmonic Blue is a quartet that draws from a range of genres like blues, rock, and folk, blended into a sound that can be heard on their growing discography including their 2011 S/T EP, and late 2012 release Villa Borghese (check it out below.) Their sound has garnered them a fanbase that just pushed them to be our Band of the Month, so we got a hold of Zach Field, Gabe Bustos, Anthony Ajluni, and Sam Balcom to find out more. Here they tell us about their upcoming fest with Wiz Khalifa, inspiration in REM bubbles, and their upcoming summer tour. Onto the full interview…
You’ve got several opportunities to catch them live this month! April 17 at Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, April 19 at Tigerfest in Towson MD, and April 27 at Diamondbacks in Ellicott City MD.
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Ticket Giveaway: Schematic @ U Street Music Hall 4/14
So what is this project Schematic that’s going to be making it’s appearance at U Street Music Hall in the coming weeks? Created by Dave Elkins (of Norfolk VA based band Mae,) Schematic is "a microcosm within the music and art industry that relies on grassroots growth through community." I assume it’s also the name of his solo act as he plays songs at these Schematic events, but for the most part it looks focused on management and recording. Joining Elkins at this gig is Asker, Coin, and DC based pop rock band TheRuinCity. TRC are focused on bringing an upbeat style to the stage which seems like a fitting atmosphere amongst Schematic.
9:30 presents this show at U Street Music Hall on 4/14 and are offering a pair of tickets to one lucky Deli reader! All you have to do is email us by 3 PM on 4/8 and tell us your favorite Mae, Schematic, or TheRuinCity song. Please include your first and last name for guest list requirements. The winner will be emailed back on 4/8. You can also still get tickets here if you don’t wanna risk it selling out!
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Fractal Cat & Jordannah Elizabeth Play Joe Squared with KR-3 3/30
Baltimore based psych band Fractal Cat a bill with born and bred psych soul artist Jordannah Elizabeth (who plays rare shows) and KR-3 at Joe Squared this Saturday, March 30th. This eclectic space rock line up highlights different variations and interpretations of psychedelic sounds, and will prove to be an invigorating and unique music experience. Stay to have a slice of Joe Squared’s legendary pizza pie. This show is FREE!
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From the Open Blog: DC’s The Strangest Places Look To Kickstarter for Debut LP
DC’s lo-fi synth project "The Strangest Places currently have a kickstarter project going on to help fund the release of the debut album Premature Awakenings. The album will consists of 10 mostly mellow tracks of fuzzy guitar, drums and synthy bass! "Hopefully we can stay on track for a July 2013 release!" says Chris Howard of SP."
– (as posted in The Deli’s Open Blog – post your band’s entries, videos, and Mp3s here).
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DC’s Dale and the ZDubs Album Release Show 3/30
DC based reggae/rock band Dale and the ZDubs will be releasing their debut LP Leave the Drama on April 1. To launch it, they will be having a release party at the Bayou in DC on Sat. 3/30 @ 10 PM. For a taste of what’s to come, check out their album promo video below.
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Ticket Giveaway: Eternal Summers w/ POTUSA @ 9:30 Club 4/16
Roanoke VA based post punk trio Eternal Summers have taken over the airwaves in the office right now (hear em below.) Nicole Yun’s voice is strong with surfy guitar riffs to match, Jonathan Woods on bass adds the head bobbing low element, and Daniel Cundiff nails the pace on drums like whoa. So tight, they’re taight! With 2 LPs and a handful of EPs, they’ve toured with huge names, such as Nada Surf, and are now opening for Presidents of the United States of America (pic above) at the 9:30 Club on 4/16! We’ve been informed that POTUSA will be playing their entire S/T album so get ready to get your "Peaches" on.
The 9:30 Club wants to make sure you don’t miss out on this awesome local band opening for a staple of 90’s music culture! All you have to do is email us by 3 PM on 4/1 and let us know your favorite Eternal Summers song. Please include your first and last name for guest list requirements. The winner will be emailed back. Don’t wanna risk missing out on this? You can still buy tickets here.