Joseph D’Agostino (of Cymbals Eat Guitars) recently announced a new project, Empty Country. As a precursor to a forthcoming album that is slated to arrive early next year, a pair of songs, "Ultrasound" and "Jets," were recently made available via Tiny Engines. "Ultrasound" explores the emotional turmoil and anxiety of waiting for a biopsy report “…following a suspicious-looking ultrasound”. With D’Agostino’s wife Rachel, as well as Charles Bissell of The Wrens, featured on vocal harmony, the song fuses a sense of a loving connection and appreciation as one goes through a whirlwind.
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Black Sandwich “The P.E. EP”
Black Sandwich released a new EP called "The P.E. EP" last week. This is the groups second EP of 2019 and finds them continuing to explore the edges of rock, funk, and more.
This is the work of Meo Beenaux (Vox), John Briggs (Guitar), Luke Blanco (Bass), and Charlie Watt (Drums).
Philadelphia
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New Matt Kelly EP Available for Streaming & Download
Matt Kelly (formerly of Toy Soldiers) recently dropped a new release, EP 2019. Beginning with a jangly, surf-psych vibe, brightened by synth/keys, the three-song selection is threaded with an infectious, rumbling rhythm. That charming energy pushes the musical motor into high gear, daring you to sit still. Kelly will be performing next in Philly on Wednesday, August 21 at Ortlieb’s, as part of the Cherry-Veen-Zine-curated residency. (Photo by Skyler Jenkins)
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Underwire “Revenged”
Underwire has released a new single called “Revenged”. This was recorded at Empty Bottle and is a part of the Sing Me A Story Series. The song was inspired by a story called "The Fall of Leopard’s and Rabbit’s Friendship” by a seven year old Ugandan girl named Angel.
You can catch Underwire at The Owl on August 26th with Valley Gals, and The Lipschitz.
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The Mizzerables “Whatever… This Sucks”
The Mizzerables have released a lyric video for their new single “Whatever… This Sucks”. This is the title track from punk trio’s forthcoming album which is due out on August 23rd.
You can help The Mizzerables celebrate the release of their album on August 22nd at Reggie’s Music Joint with Nightcap, Butchered, and Benny and the No Goods.
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ESSi drone and disorient on “Pines And Cones,” play Alphaville 10.5
New York noise enthusiasts ESSi know their way around a busted Line 6 amplifier, and their newest single “Pines Ands Cones” demonstrates an aptitude for all the bells and hisses of an electric guitar. While the track builds its energy with a grimy driving four on the floor beat, it quickly transitions to a meandering, noodling trance; guitarist and singer Jessica Ackerly delivers an aggressive vocal performance against Rick Daniel’s doomsday percussion, resulting in a final cut that feels like an industrial fugue state. It’s disorienting, dissonant, and rough around the edges (in the best way possible), a hype-worthy teaser of what we can expect on the duo’s forthcoming debut, Vital Creatures, out October 11th on Ramp Local. Stream it below, and catch ESSI at Alphaville on October 5th alongside Upper Wilds, Russian Baths, and Wsabi Fox. -Connor Beckett McInerney
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Fish House releases escapist new single, plays Lilypad Inman 08.10
A little groovy, a little surfy, and a lot of fun is “Better for It” the latest single from Boston’s Fish House. The talented trio does not lack direction: each note in the new track is carefully placed to stimulate the senses, create images of a peaceful world desired. The band’s indie rock is polished with elements of R&B, creating its appeal. From the smooth vocal delivery to the deep bass groove and shimmering piano notes that surround it, the single is a sonic rope leading to escape. Indie rock’s progression over the last few years has leaned toward the harsh electronic sounds of Ty Segall and Des Rocs, but it could be argued what Fish House offers for the genre is far more sensitive and sound. The band is bringing its evocative sounds to Lilypad Inman in Cambridge on August 10th. We are streaming the new single for you below. – Rene Cobar
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JukeBots
Punk EDM duo JukeBots released several track a couple of months ago on their Soundcloud. These are the catchy, dance floor bangers created by two “robots”, K-Bot on programming, guitar, bass, and more and Z-Bot on vocals, guitar and keys.
You can catch JukeBots on August 30th at Hobart Art Theatre in Hobart, IN with Broken Robots, Balqrock and Buddy Danger.
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “For Billy” – Sheena, Anika and Augusta
Sheena, Anika and Augusta, a.k.a. Sheena Ozzella (Lemuria), Anika Pyle (Katie Ellen, Chumped), and Augusta Koch (Cayetana, Gladie), will release their debut EP Simple Pleasures on September 6 via Asian Man Records. Its lead single, “For Billy,” is a spellbinding a cappella that interlaces the trio’s vocals in a penetrating, fluid beauty. The song is seemingly a reflection of the emotive path taken to reach the present moment. (Photo by Katie Krulock)
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Mima Good releases smoky track “Holly Golightly”
Fervent readers and movie buffs know Holly Golightly, the country-turned-cafe-society girl from Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Golightly (played by the unforgettable Audrey Hepburn) has an independent air, an entrancing one; she’s a character who literary analysts have studied as, among other things, a feminist icon. Now Brooklyn avant-blues-indie artist Mima Good has released a single named after Golightly, using clips from Breakfast at Tiffany’s to create a slowed-down groove which accompanies her musings on her own femininity. In her press release for "Holly Golightly", Raechel Rosen — the brains behind Mima Good — says: "To me, [Golightly] is a charming metaphor for surviving under capitalist patriarchy and making it look good as hell." And while toxic masculinity and misogyny still exist in New York and beyond, artists like Mima will take influence from icons like Golightly and keep surviving, too. Take a listen to the single. below. – Will Sisskind
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Harm’s Way @ Beat Kitchen (8/7)
Hardcore band Harm’s Way is kicking off headlining tour with Jesus Piece, Portrayal Of Guilt, And Fuming Mouth tomorrow night, August 7th, at Beat Kitchen.
They recently released a remix album called “PSTHMN”, which feature remixes of four songs from their 2019 album Posthuman (Feb. 2019, Metal Blade).
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Debut Unclaimed Diamonds EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
The quartet of Unclaimed Diamonds recently shared its debut EP The First Five Slabs. A casual, conversational approach exhibits a commanding presence. Succinct songwriting quickly allows impactful, sonic scenes to take shape, riding a wave of noise-injected grit. The album was also engineered by Kyle Gilbride (Waxahatchee, Dark Thoughts, Yowler) of Wherever Audio.