Brooklyn/Philly outfit Field Mouse recently announced that it will be releasing a new LP, titled Episodic, due out August 5 via Topshelf Records. The album was produced by Joe Reihart (Hop Along) of Headroom Philly and features guest appearances from Allison Crutchfield (Swearin’), Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz), and Joseph D’Agostino (Cymbals Eats Guitars). Take a listen to the record’s fiery first single, "The Mirror" (below), which premiered over at NPR. Frontwoman Rachel Browne describes it as one of the album’s "dissolution-of-relationship" songs. (Photo by Shervin Lainez)
Portland
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Rare Diagram debut new live lineup
Rare Diagram‘s latest release, Secret Shot, boasts an elevated sound from the band. Taking a more orchestral route to their already voluminous chamber-esque indie pop, Secret Shot shows Rare Diagram in their next phase.
To properly express their higher level, Rare Diagram’s next show will be ramped up for proper execution. Their live set will now feature two additional backup singers and a trombone quartet, enhancing the beauty of the stage performance to match the album’s grace.
Also on the June 8th Bunk Bar show bill is Astro Tan, who are dropping their new psych tinged r&b cut Whiskey + Water EP and Old Wave, who will be rounding out the night with their twee, Of Montreal like indie pop.
Come witness the new bloom of Rare Diagram, pick up a new tape and sway about.
NYC
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Cloud Becomes Your Hand celebrates release of ‘Rest In Fleas’ LP at SPR on 06.18
Artistic freedom is an exhilarating but daunting mission: it requires discipline, competence, broad-mindedness, constant self-reinvention, and can only be pursued in depth through the acceptance of very modest financial rewards – although that’s true for any artistic endeavor. Brooklyn sextet Cloud Becomes Your Hand (already a NYC Record of the Month in this very blog in 2014) is obviously fully dedicated to this cause, within the coordinates of the psychedelic and progressive rock genre (or, as we call it, here at The Deli, ‘Avant-Indie"). As cliche` as this may sound, their new album ‘Rest In Fleas’ truly sounds like kaleidoscope of ideas and sounds. The sonic palette is incredibly diverse, ranging from effected keyboards of all kinds, to detuned electric guitars and unexpected orchestral interruptions. But the record is not a scattered conglomeration of ideas; on the contrary, it sounds more organic than its predecessor, with song structure often prevailing over the band’s quirky "digressing impulses." This contributes to making in one of those records that rewards multiple listens. Those who love this kind of stuff shouldn’t miss the band’s record release party at Secret Project Robot on 06.18, nor the video for ‘Hermit’ streaming below.
Chicago
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Angel Olsen “Intern”
Angel Olsen has released a video for the first single, "Intern", from her forthcoming LP, My Woman, which is due out Sept 2 via Jagjaguwar. You can pre-order the album here.
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “Romeo” – The Lawsuits
The Lawsuits give us a 360-degree view in their new music video for the track "Romeo". The beautiful footage was shot using seven GoPro cameras and a specialized mount. You can find the single on the group’s latest LP Moon Son, which is available via Randm Records.
Philadelphia
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The Writing Squares Opening for NYMPH at Everybody Hits June 5
Hard-churning, covering large expanse, pushing the cosmic pedal to the floor, and hitting an array of spaces, The Writhing Squares‘ sonic shape is an interesting one. Stepping into Everybody Hits this evening, the duo fuses psych and free jazz in a fuzzy, deep-diving union. Finding rhythmic footing while integrating textured openings, it’s a world that’s accessible yet adventurous. Tonight’s show also features the twisting, territorial, out-there jams of Igneous Eyes and the enchanting psych/shoegazing daydream of Myrrias. The joyous, wandering jazz-psych combination of Brooklyn’s NYMPH completes this headie night. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8:30pm, All Ages – Michael Colavita
Philadelphia
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The Sundrop Music & Arts Festival’s All-Day Block Party at The Fire June 4
The sixth annual Sundrop Music and Arts Festival is centered around the all-day block party happening today outside The Fire with 13 musical acts, 30+ food & craft vendors, a photo booth, and more. I am very excited to see The Original Crooks and Nannies, who was The Deli Philly’s April Record of the Month and the most recent featured artists in our In the Cut interview series. They’ll be pre-empted by the lovely, ethereal electropop sounds of Little Strike, a.k.a. Tamar Dart, and indie rockers The Mellowell. Headlining the outdoor stage will be local area indie stalwarts Illinois, and you’ll also find the bluesy psych rock of power trio Ill Fated Natives helping to welcome the sun drop into the evening festivities. Looks like the forecasted rain will be holding off so come out and enjoy the day! The Sundrop Music and Arts Festival, Leithgow St. & Girard Ave., 12pm – 9:30pm, Free, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
NYC
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Xenia Rubinos releases new LP ‘Black Terry Cat’ + plays Baby’s All Right on 06.04
It was 2011 when, browsing through the submissions we received for our Best of NYC 2010 Year End Poll, we stumbled upon a track by Xenia Rubinos and couldn’t help but write immediately about it. Two years later, Pitchfork said this about her debut album. Sadly, as you can see from the link to our old post, that track is not available for streaming anymore, but we can console ourselves with Xenia’s new video for ‘Lonely Lover,’ which once again shows us an artist that defies categorizations within the traditional pop song structure, which isn’t something easy to do. Xenia will celebrate the release of her new album ‘Black Terry Cat’ with a show at Baby’s All Right tomorrow, June 4th – do not miss!
Nashville
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Dream Wave translates raw feeling to sound on “Living for Moments of Beauty”
Living for Moments of Beauty is a scattered project, comprising of a couple dominant sounds organized in a stream-of-consciousness flow with no obvious rhyme or reason. Is that a bad thing? Not at all. The album reads like a smattering of bedroom ideas presented as they were conceived; it’s a picture of a person at a certain time, free of pretense or pressure. The result is honest, to-the-point, and most importantly, an enjoyable listen. Ranging from guitar-centered soundscapes to Mac Demarco by way of The Strokes, Living for Moments of Beauty is one small taste of a large—and largely unnoticed, it seems—discography. Do some digging. You’ll like what you uncover. –Austin Phy
Nashville
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Leagues debut “Dance With Me” ahead of September album release
With a foot in the past and eyes fixed on the future, the newest from Leagues is a modern dance treat dressed in secondhand neon. There are some parallels to longtime local favorites How I Became the Bomb, which is a comparison that can be nothing but flattering. Set to release their sophomore album, Alone Together, on September 9, "Dance With Me" is the first we’ve heard from the band since their debut dropped back in the long-gone year of 2013. Stream the single below and keep an eye out for that new album when September rolls around. –Austin Phy
NYC
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The Knock Ups are bringing their riot grrrl energy to Club Bohemia tonight (6.03)
In 2015 Gretchen Shae joined U2 on stage to play guitar on the song “All I Want Is You”, but that wasn’t her first time taking the stage. Shae is the vocalist and guitarist of the self-proclaimed Boston-based glam punk band The Knock Ups. Joined by Cat Verlicco on bass and Daniel McCarthy on Drums, the band brings blends energetic instrumentation with politically charged lyrics reminiscent of the riot grrrl movement of the 90’s, and borrow from the movements key players such as Bikini Kill and Sleater Kinney. “Shut Up (and put on your dress)” off their self-titled EP is characterized by it’s brevity, and the band’s fast paced riffs and pounding drumming that never drowns out Shae’s vocals. The track “1969” is a slower track that features compelling melodies and a catchy chorus that begs the listener to sing a long, however it doesn’t lose any of the band’s signature punk energy. The band will be playing tonight (6.03) at Club Bohemia in Cambridge. Check out their single “Dionysius” below! – John Honan
Philadelphia
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Weekend Warrior, June 3 – 5
Tonight at Union Transfer will be Connor Barwin’s third annual MTWB Benefit Concert. The show, which has hosted buzz bands like Mac Demarco and Kurt Vile in the past, has one of its strongest line-ups this year, which includes Philly’s own Hop Along and Waxahatchee. Barwin, who recently signed a new six-year deal with the Eagles, has been a presence both in the local music and parks & recreations scenes since coming to Philly. He befriended R5 Productions’ Sean Agnew, and has cultivated a super positive event. Each year, Barwin has upped his game for the concert, and this year is no exception. There will also be special guest performers this evening (like Blue Note artist Ryan Anthony Massaro ;-). Every dollar that is raised at the show – both from tickets and bar sales – will be matched by MTWB and donated to a new project in Philadelphia. You can get cheap tix or ball-out for an opportunity to drink and schmooze with some Eagles, but remember it’s all for a great cause. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 7:30pm, $5 – $300, All Ages – Adam G.
More places to hang this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Dark Blue
Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Residuels (Release), Louie Louie (Release), Weekender, SAT Rosetta , Starkweather
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Missdoodica/Phameless Records Fest: In The Pines/DJ Deejay, SAT Phameless Records Fest: Digger, Goddamnit, Seeing Snakes, Lamplighters, Mid Rats, The Mad Splatter, Welter, SUN Phameless Records Fest: Erik Petersen, Disaster Committee, Teenage Bigfoot, Big City Noise
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI First Time’s The Charm: Aster More, Bull Bush, Joyful Exit, Trying!, Whipworm, Crushed, Far Eyes, Sister Trudy, My Name is Tom, Spring Collection, SAT First Time’s The Charm: Spirit of the Wolves, Are You Ready Steve, Taxes, Quarter Panel, Heretix, Bronco, Volatile Squirrels, Rabies Shot, Dumb Hair, SUN Allison Crutchfield, Pouty
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) SAT Pancakes & Booze Art Show: DJ Mighty Mike Saga
Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SAT Cuzin Lil, Cadillac Coop, Young King, Marc Paradise, SUN The Sugar Pops
Frankie Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Franky’s Foxes w/ DJ Chris Urban, SAT Ed Christof
The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) SAT DJ Jazzy Jeff, Questlove, Vikter Duplaix
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) GR Stone (Release Show)/(Downstairs) Good Old War (acoustic), SAT (Upstairs) Those People, Andorra, RFA, Egocentric Plastic Men
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) Sundrop Music Festval: FRI Marshall Allen, I Yahn I Arkestra, Dirty Soap Blues Band, SAT Minor Setbacks, Ben Kessler, The Mellowells, The Chelsea Kills, Little Strike, The Original Crooks and Nannies, Chalk & The Beige Americans, Kuf Knotz, Alright Junior, The ill Fated Natives, Illinois / Roots Picnic After Party: Dice Raw, Tiani Victoria, SUN Slingshot Dakota, Water Polo, My Son Bison, Bad Orb
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI New Sound Brass Band, FABERGÉGÉ, SAT The Space Cats, Chipocrite, Seoul Dehli
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Goddamnit, SAT Joe Michelini, Shane Luck
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Risky Disko
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SUN Aly Cat, No Good Sister, Barbara Gettes, Cicada Jade, Jone’cia La Dine, Dena Miranda and the Mellowton4s, Emily Ana Zeitlyn/Rusty Cadillac
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Ashley Leone, SAT Kenn Kweder “Adventures of a Secret Kidd" Screening (acoustic set + Q & A)
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI The Wayside Shakeup, Laura Cheadle & The Family Band, The Elwood James Band, SAT Shadow Band
Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Making-Out With Medusa, SAT Rich People
Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT Mr. Sonny James
Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing (601 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) SAT Roots Picnic: The Roots, Lil Uzi Vert, Rich Medina, Lil Dicky, Go Go Morrow
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Stella Ruze (EP Release), Andrew Jude, Whackbat, SAT The Parameters, Room for Mojo, Surreal Nation
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Mason Porter (EP Release), Frog Holler, Chris Grunwald & The Slow Response, Marc Silver & Friends, SUN Beru Revue, Ben Arnold, The Fractals
Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SUN Myrrias, Igneous Eyes, The Writhing Squares
Goldy’s (723 Chestnut St., #3) SAT Tutlie, Cave People
Lower Level (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Secret Cutter, Black Urn, Manbeast, Bandit, Mob Terror
Second Empire (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Punks for PAWS: Flag of Democracy, Burp!, Cape of Bats S-21, Lip Service, Narcos, N.E.G.
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Littler, Girls Rock Philly Youth
Slime Time Live (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Trash Boy
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) FRI No Stranger, Kississippi, Spill, Past Life, SAT Adeedus, Patnelso Tommy iLL Figure, Evan Riley
All Night Diner (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI The Original Crooks and Nannies, Liz de Lise