You like chill grooves. You like New York City storefronts. You like those blow-up dancing men you find in front of car washes. If that sounds like you, take a look at the video for Sono Oto‘s "Now I Know", premiering here on The Deli NYC. The newest single from the artist’s March 2017 album Inheritance sounds like something John and Paul might have orchestrated. Retro comparisons don’t end there, either. Throughout the video, Sono Oto walks past time-tested storefronts of New York City, sometimes hopping through their doors to sample a pastry or mull over a ball of mozzarella cheese. By the way, does that groove sound familiar? If you listen to Serial or Homecoming, perhaps it does; Sono Oto is the pseudonym of Mark Henry Phillips, the composer for those podcasts. Watch the video for "Now I Know" below. – Will Sisskind

For those flirting with the idea of fleeing the bustling New York, Lovechild‘s new single and video "Northbound Train" might seem relatable. The psych-folk track has frontman Leo Liebeskind waxing nostalgic about the countryside, as he yearns for escape. The video shows Liebeskind and his band drive through the sleepy scenery of Upstate New York. Both the single and video provide a good segue from the pop of summer into the oncoming wistfulness of fall. Lovechild will perform at The Knitting Factory on August 29th, but you can hear their new single in their video below. – Will Sisskind

We last wrote about Brooklyn-based psych-soul outfit Votive Crown last year when they played Mercury Lounge. Now the band returns to the blog as we premiere their video for "Pandemonium", a prog-psych single from their upcoming debut LP. The video intertwines shots of the band with scenes of New York City and its people swirling in and out of existence; the sequences are accompanied by the track’s easy drum beat and brooding, swelling guitars, with Melissa Orr’s intense and soulful vocals skillfully navigating the song’s fierce tension and release fluctuations. With the video premiere comes a celebratory live show, which will take place at Pete’s Candy Store in Williamsburg on August 24th. – Will Sisskind

With their EP Go one year behind them, Asbury Park-based Modern Crowds just released their new single "Eye of the Storm" online, with plans to include it on their official self-titled debut album. The indie rock quartet brought out their biggest sound to date on the track, taking inspiration from groups like Radiohead and Animal Collective. Trance-like guitar and drums come courtesy of original members Joe Pellegrinelli and Charlie Kupilik, as well as Doug Gatta and Adam Baczkowski on bass and lead guitar respecitvely. Synths and droning soundscapes round out the sound for a psychedelic summer pop experience. For more tracks like "Eye of the Storm", catch Modern Crowds at Arlene’s Grocery on August 25th. – Will Sisskind

Soviet-born KA-TYA channels Kate Bush and 10,000 Maniacs through her own jangling indie pop composition, "Beautiful Faces", which you can hear in this Deli premiere. The songwriter’s music has touched all sides of the world, from Australia where she grew up to Southeast Asia and then to New York, where she now resides and continues to release her songs. "Beautiful Faces" makes for a dance-friendly mid-summer track about strained love; it’s sure to get you swaying even on a hot subway platform. And if you’d like to dance to this song live, KA-TYA will perform "Beautiful Faces" and more of her tracks at her single release party at Bowery Electric on August 23rd. – Will Sisskind

Frills, a newcomer duo to the Brooklyn scene, consists of two seasoned songsters who’ve given time to other projects; only now do they combine to release their first single "My Love." Dropped in late April, the track ekes summer groove in the style of MGMT and slow-jam Vampire Weekend. The New Zealand-based artists behind the track — Simon Oscroft and Dan Gibson — have years of indie experience under their belts. Oscroft comes from projects such as Midnight Youth and MOTHXR, while Gibson comes from Streets of Laredo. The band don’t seem to have any shows lined up, but "My Love" on repeat will do to tide you over until Frills announce a live gig. Listen to the debut single below. – Will Sisskind

Plenty of musical acts want to ride high on the Sixties-esque psych-rock revival to bring about some good feelings. Demure For Sure (the brianchild of NYC composer Zack De Sorbo) folds that avant-garde pomp and nostalgia into his newest track, "Coconut, Rum And Banana", released last week. The song — from a distance — could double as an outtake from The Beach Boys’ Smile or something from The Monkees’ discography, or as a more polished Ariel Pink single. Bubbling sounds and meandering flutes put the finishing touch on this flower-power fantasy, which might make you want to frolic through a field like a 21st-century Merry Prankster. "Coconut, Rum And Banana" will appear on Demure For Sure’s EP "Tie-Dye Shadows", which comes out July 12th. – Will Sisskind

To kick off the month of June, Roya have released their debut self-titled LP via Burger Records; to celebrate, they’ll play Brooklyn Bazaar on June 16th. The post/psych-punk quintet includes guitarist Jay Heiselmann of Grooms, former Jay Reatard bassist Alix Brown, and frontwoman Rahill Jamalifard, who brings her signature dreamy and slightly atonal vocals from her band Habibi. Together with guitarist Tyler Love and drummer Lyla Vander, they’ve already put out a few singles from the new album, including the infectious "A Sickness", which you can stream below. Roya’s release show will also feature performances from Blush, Scully, and Breanna Barbara. – Will Sisskind

Asbury Park-based Dentist have dropped a new track called "The Latter" just in time for summer. The quartet’s surf rock inspired sound makes for a great start to the warm weather music season, in case you’ve needed a new song for jamming out while you sweat on the Coney Island boardwalk or in the PATH on the way to work. Dentist have just finished a four-week tour through Canada, and they’ve got plenty of shows to keep them busy throughout June and July. You can catch them at Lantern Hall on June 8th for their Northside Festival performance, where they’ll play with Jody Porter and The Berlin Waltz. You can stream "The Latter" below. – Will Sisskind

Time to add two new EPs to your collection of summer jams from the NYC scene: Talay‘s eponymous release which drops on June 2nd, and Panther Hollow‘s People Synesthesia, which drops on May 31st. Both groups have kept busy over the past few months performing at venues around the city, and it’s all led up to a big record launch show at ALPHAVILLE on Wilson Avenue on May 31st. You won’t want to miss Talay’s pop-punk energy or Panther Hollow’s striking storytelling. Also, head there to catch Massachusetts groups Sleeping Patterns and oldsoul as they pass through on their respective tours. You can stream new tracks from Talay and Panther Hollow — called "I Hope Your Band Goes Nowhere" and "Jamie" respectively — below. – Will Sisskind

Jangly and infectious indie group Cende unleashes its debut EP "#1 Hit Single" on May 22nd, with a release show at Brooklyn’s Baby’s All Right on May 26th. After changing their name from Downies at the end of 2015, the band has grown from a house venue trio to a quartet receiving press from major outlets such as Pitchfork and NPR. The songs on ‘#1 Hit Single’ — much like those of the band’s 2015 EP — describe the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of living in a DIY space for over three years. You can stream one of those tracks, titled "Don’t Want To", below. Cende will tour the country opening for Alex G this summer; if you can’t see them at Baby’s All Right, they’ll be back on July 7th to play at Bowery Ballroom. – Will Sisskind

Sometimes the simple things are best. That’s true for the music of Fraidycat, an indie rock group who play no-nonsense songs about — as their Facebook page professes — "stuff that came up in therapy." For anyone needing a good dose of catharsis in the form of some upbeat tunes, Fraidycat will play ALPHAVILLE on May 6th, along with True Dreams, Yucky Duster, and Haybaby. It’s all to celebrate the release of Other Better Places, their debut LP, which includes short bursts of poppy emotion in the form of tracks like "Best Pie" and "Fortune Cookies." You can stream the latter below. – Will Sisskind