Warm florescent flashes of color highlight the duo of Pinkwash aka Ashley Arnwine and Joey Doubek as they perform in the video for “Gumdrop”. Featured on their recently debut LP Collective Sigh, available via Don Giovanni Records, the song accentuates the band’s ability to instantly develop a combative heavy groove. That explosive energy can release aggression while providing a mesmerizing fireworks-like sonic display.
NYC
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J.Views releases ‘401 Days’ LP at Rough Trade tomorrow (05.19)
In any creative field, there is really no way to stick around for long without some level or self-reinvention. Interestingly, NYC electronic musician J.Views (previously known as J.Viewz) found a way to make this process less about "self" and more about others: his new full length ‘401 Days’ was in part created by his fans, who participated in its step-by-step compositional process through commenting, adding sounds and images of their own over the course of 401 Days. The record release will be tomorrow Thursday May 19 at Rough Trade, with special guest Nashville’s Wild Cub, who was featured in single ‘Into the Light," – video streaming below.
Check out this interview with J.Views about the creative process and gear behind ‘401 Days.’
Chicago
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Hollow Tapes
Hollow Tapes (formerly Groves) is the lo-fi work of Francis Shannon. He is releasing his latest EP, Tall, this Friday. The EP is well-crafted jangly-pop and shows a lot of promise leading into the LP that Shannon is currently working on.
New England
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Chameleon Culture play Thunder Road on July 7th
July 7th is your chance to catch the self-described "eclectic sonic-punch rock and experimental folk band," Chamelon Culture. The group prides itself on their ability to take the listener through a musical journey, constantly teetering between slow and mellow parts that seamlessly transition into high energy peaks, combined with sophisticated arrangements and intricate lyrics. Since their full-length album was released in January 2016, the band has being playing frequently in they home town of Boston, but recently also performed single dates in New York and Chicago.
Nashville
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Boom Forest explores all different faces of electronica and folk on “Post Knight Errant”
Post Knight Errant, the latest from ex-Wisconsinite John Paul Roney’s Boom Forest project, explores a range of folk and electronica influences, deftly using the natural ebb and flow of that exploration to cover the entire spectrum of emotional experience. There’s a current of tenderness running through the album, but it proves to be tonally versatile and adapts to the highs and lows from song to song and within a single track. It’s a polished effort, and you ought to give the video a watch below and then go check out the entire album. –Austin Phy
Boom Forest "33" (We Are All One & Holy Ghost) from Elder on Vimeo.
L.A.
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Prism Tats plays at Teragram Ballroom on 5.21, debut LP out now
Prism Tats is the solo project of South African-born Garett van der Spek, a multi instrumentalist whose vicious garage rock is fully indebted to the early days of power pop. The compressed drums and tremolo guitars of singles like "Creep Out // Freak Out" are pure rock n’ roll at its most joyful and unforced, the kind that could perfectly soundtrack your favorite early eighties coming-of-age comedy. But behind its wound-up melodies lurks a smart and outspoken look into the intricacies of being an Angeleno, a city that’s greatly informed van der Spek’s now permanent vacation.
Prism Tats is opening for indie rock veterans Nada Surf this coming Saturday, May 21st at Teragram Ballroom. His debut self-titled Prism Tats is out now via Anti- Records. – Juan Rodríguez
Photo Credit: Cara Robbins
Philadelphia
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New Track: “One of Every” – Son Step
Enjoy the gentle gliding tone of “One of Every”, the latest single from experimental-pop trio Son Step. The song is by the soft pulse of keys and percussion washed over with vocal harmony creating daydreaming atmosphere. It’s featured on the band’s forthcoming Natural Majique LP, which will be released on May 27. Bourbon & Branch hosts Son Step’s record release show May 28 with Minka, and Circadian Rhythms. (Album Art by Nicholas Bohac)
NYC
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Captain Baby unveils video for ‘Rainbow Reach’
We’ve sung the praises of NYC indie rockers Captain Baby quite often here at The Deli – check out this spread feature about them on the recent winter issue of our print magazine, or the various bits of coverage they had on this very blog. This is a band that has forged its own sound, and their new single ‘Rainbow Reach,’ whose video we are premiering below, is a confirmation of it. The song belongs to a forming collection of new tracks that will constitute the band’s follow up to the excellent 2014 debut LP ‘Sugar Ox.’
NYC
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Brooklyn punk staples The So So Glos Stream Upcoming Album ‘Kamikaze’
Brooklyn punk band, The So So Glos are currently streaming their upcoming album Kamikaze on the A.V. Club, officially out on May 20th. This is the band’s fifth full length release, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down; their fast paced punk with catchy pop hooks keeps their sound as youthful and fresh as it was on their first record. “It uses spirituality, sarcasm & metaphoric ‘verbal shotgun shells’ as ammunition. It’s also a party drink, so drink up & enjoy.” – says frontman Levi Zaru about the record. The perfectly described “verbal shotgun shells” featured on tracks like “Going Out Swingin’” contribute to make this a super-fun punk record, complete with tongue-in-cheek humor and singalong choruses. Having grown up in Brooklyn, the members of The So So Glos have gone beyond being just a band, becoming involved in fostering the local DIY scene founding two all ages venues that have helped keep the DIY spirit alive in New York City: Shea Stadium and The Market Hotel (before it closed and recently reopened). The band will be kicking off their North American Tour in support of the new record on May 19th with The Dirty Nil and Big Up. Stream the track "Missionary" below!
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Ft. Wayne Mermaids” – Honey Radar
Honey Radar will release their latest album Blank Cartoon via What’s Your Rupture on May 20. “Fort Wayne Mermaids”, the new song from Jason Henn and Co., balances soothing vocals over the groove created by merging twisting guitar lines and the steady snap of the backend. However in a flash, just as you begin to sink in to it’s over. Honey Radar is scheduled to perform a record release show show at Kung Fu Necktie on May 31, with Telepathic, People Skills, and Life Stinks.
Portland
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Friends of Noise seek to create a permanent all ages haven
The lack of all ages spaces in Portland is an obvious problem. Sure, we’ve got Anarres Infoshop and the select house show venues that will host an all ages show every once in awhile, but with the wealth of youth seeking to engage in the city’s music community the present options just aren’t enough. That’s why Friends of Noise, a group of music community members with all sorts of knowledge and experience in the music game, are acting to change that.
The group was built by a collection of non-profits and leaders in the music community, including participation from the likes of Music in the Schools, PDX Pop Now!, XRAY.FM, KBOO and My Voice Music to name a few, with growing support. Members are collaborating all efforts in attempts to maintain Portland’s ecclectic and special artistic community through finding opportunities to integrate youth into producing, performing and being able to safely gather at music and art spaces and events.
In the quest to create a permanent space, Friends of Noise will be hosting four satellite shows held in each sector of the city. The first one, on Sunday, May 22nd at Los Prados Event Hall in St. Johns, is a hip hop show with some of Portland’s finest underlying acts. Gem Dynasty, Drex Porter, Neo G Yo and the Doo Doo Funk All Stars will all be playing the kick off event. Tickets are $5 for youths (or $8 for two young’ns) and $10 for adults, with music beginning at 6:30pm.
Friends of Noise recognizes the kids in this town are the only hope we have of keeping our creativity alive and by trying their best to make sure arts and music can thrive despite the changing atmosphere in Portland, we just may have hope.
Philadelphia
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New Nick Millevoi Album Available for Streaming
Guitarist Nick Millevoi dips his feet into a myriad of musical of outlets (Many Arms, Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel, Hollenberg-Millevoi Quartet etc.) So, it’s not surprising when one hears that he’s releasing new material. His forthcoming album Desertion, will be released via ShhPuma /Clean Feed May 20. It is currently streaming over at Noisey. Melodically smoothing over a union of Americana and psych-rock, the record ventures onto boundless terrain beautifully experimenting while hinting at the familiar.