Post-punk trio Puff Pieces has a bouncy, hypnotic new LP Bland in D.C., the title is a play off hometown punk legends Bad Brain’s anthem "Banned in D.C." The record was recently released via Greensboro, NC indie label Lovitt Records, and is available on limited-edition translucent yellow vinyl. The album was recorded by Devin Ocampo at Treehouse Studios.
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: Bob Mould & Ted Leo at Underground Arts Tomorrow Night
We’d like to send you and a guest to tomorrow night’s concert with Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) and Ted Leo at Underground Arts. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Old Punks Never Die!" Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
NYC
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Ben Talmi plays Electric Bowery tonight (04.25) and Pianos on 04.27
‘My Art of Almost’ is a soon to be released record about Ben Talmi‘s personal failures and hopes – told through electrifying beats and dancing synths. Musically ubiquitous, Talmi has engaged in multiple genres, including impressionistic rock through his previous band Art Decade, alternative folk in the solo album named ‘For The Dreamers,’ and a number of string quartets and orchestral arrangements. He will be showcasing his enthralling melodic compositions tonight (April 25th) at The Bowery Electric and on April 27th at Pianos. – Amanda McCall
Philadelphia
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New Mike Armine LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
We’d like to ease you into your morning with the ambient, static drone of Mike Armine, who is best known as the frontman for Rosetta. His new full-length release Verse and the Cleansing Undertones combines works from his previous debut Cleansing Undertones of Wake / Lift and his latest production Verse. Feel free to zone out at work or school for a little while longer.
Philadelphia
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Video Premiere: Tired of Tomorrow (Nothing Documentary – Part III)
We absolutely LOVE documentaries. If you’ve been keeping up with your daily Deli news, then you’ve probably been following along, as we have, with Nothing on their journey to complete their forthcoming album Tired of Tomorrow, through its complementary six-part documentary, directed by Don Argott, who also brought us the highly informative The Art of the Steal. (BTW: Fuck The Barnes Foundation!) The grainy black & white footage in the first episode shows frontman Nicky Palermo taking you on a tour of his Philadelphia and inside Conshohocken’s Studio 4, leading into part deux and the introduction of producer extraordinaire Will Yip and Collect Records head honcho and former Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly. It feels painfully awkward as you watch Rickly gush about Nothing and how he’s bet the future of his label on the band. Not so spoiler alert, since this documentary is being released by the group’s current label Relapse Records, and if you’ve been following the drama around Collect and its financial backer – dickhead and pharma bro Martin Shkreli, then you’ll know why this episode is a bit hard to watch at times. We’ve been really enjoying the Tired of Tomorrow doc, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve been asked to premiere the final four episodes of Nothing’s tumultuous journey to release their new album, coming out May 13. In episode three, you’ll find Yip and the band hard at work and play in the studio as the album’s first track begins to take shape. Remember to tune back in to see and hear how the rest of Tired of Tomorrow unfolds; you definitely don’t want to miss it!
Portland
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Saturday Night Sounds: Rugby – “Bag of Bones”
Throwing another new track your way for our Saturday Night Sounds. Experimental pop group Rugby have just debuted a new video for their track "Bag of Bones," which is the second to come off their upcoming summer release, Worldly Wise.
The black and white beach set video is an endearingly romantic face to the track, which at times is intimately quiet and at other times, barrel rolls at you with full force. "Bag of Bones," both as a song and as a music video, was written, recorded, edited and directed by Rugby themselves, so the personal aspect is fully prevalent. The track takes a more acute stance than the first release off the album, called "Breakfast Crew."
Look out for Wordly Wise due out this Summer, and until then, dig into this rollercoaster track below.
Austin
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Thanks Light Is Back with Very Pretty Single Dreams
They call it “bedroom rock” on their SoundCloud, which we take to mean that Thanks Light’s new track “Dreams” from the upcoming Hallelujah, Amen is best played when lying back on your bed in your bedroom in a state of repose befitting the relaxing track. It’s the first thing we’ve heard from this group in a while, and it comes off as a bit Polyphonic Spree, with all its orchestral elements and sunny qualities, but with a more pure indie vibe (especially in the vocals, which are dynamic and reminiscent of a less weirdo Spencer Krug). It’s got a lot going on, from piano to an angelic backing choir to horns, and it’s quite pretty. We definitely suggest rocking back on said mattress and putting it on full blast with your eyes closed, or maybe softly in some headphones, for a little summer indie respite from the busy crazy world. Watch for the full album on May 6.
Philadelphia
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Heart Harbor EP Release Show at Tin Angel April 23
Led by singer-songwriter Kerry Hallett, Heart Harbor play a show in the intimate setting of Tin Angel to commemorate the release of their new EP Tender Trap. The album exudes an innate heart-rending closeness that is set loose by tightly spun folk-pop instrumentation. With an ability to peel back to the pit lyrically and then coat those wrestling, dreamy emotions with delicately layered harmony and larger encompassing production, Heart Harbor paints a broader, detailed picture. The dusty, road-worn, aching folk of Julia Rainer is tucked between tonight headliner and New England multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter Audrey Ryan. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita
L.A.
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marks marches to her own beat with “Heartbeat”, debut full-length due out 6.3
Marks is the artistic moniker of Lindsay Marcus, a singer, songwriter and producer who’s pulsing electro-pop has an emotional candor that’s immediately likable. The first single off of her debut full-length, The Modern Life, is a tasteful and stimulating pop song that still has some mystery to it despite its tuneful directness, especially how its throbbing synths and lush vocals incorporate a strong sense of melody. This stylistic direction is something of a change of pace for Marcus, as she’s previously devoted most of her time scoring for a variety of television and film projects.
The Modern Life is due out on June 3rd. In the meantime, listen to "Heartbeat", streaming below.
NYC
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Get ready for some serious head-banging with Bugs and Rats
You may think that the Massachusetts three piece punk band Bugs and Rats is just noise. And you’re right. But it’s great noise. Their tracks usually start with an indiscernible, arhythmic introduction before settling into a more focused, but no less raucous, groove. The vocals often get buried under a tidal wave of furiously jagged electric guitar riffs and stop-and-drop drumming all presented to you in a lo-fi package (whose been crushed and kicked and torn, held together by some duct tape). Honestly, this is probably as close to punk as you can get without actually having lived in the punk era of the 70’s and 80’s. With simple, repetitive chords, a wall of noise so loud that it will knock you off your feet, and a brazen delivery oozing confidence and an attitude fit for Sid Vicious himself, you can expect one heck of a show from these guys. Keep a tab on their Facebook page for future shows.
Chicago
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History Now
History Now released a new single called "11.01" this week. History Now creates improvised ambient music and in the case of "11.01" beautiful soundscapes.
