A New York City native who’s put down roots in Vermont over two decades ago, Kris effortlessly blends sagacious wit and emotional depth in his songwriting. “Coming Down Around Me’ off his 2018 album Coast & Refuge was co-written with director Melissa Miller-Costanzo who also directed the music video for the song which will be released later this month. Melissa says of the song “It perfectly envelopes the characters in a swath of poetry and a twang of seduction." The soundtrack album is being released on Brooklyn’s Mother West label on January 18th, the same day the film becomes available on demand.
Chicago
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Shy Technology “For Days”
Shy Technology kicked off 2019 by releasing a new single called “For Days”. This is Indie Rock band’s second single in as months following-up “Hello, My Name Is Victory”.
This is the work of David Coulson, Irving Vazquez, Jon Wilson, and Alex Ivanov.
Chicago
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Lucille Furs “Paint Euphrosyne Blue”
Lucille Furs have shared a pure Psych-Pop gem called "Paint Euphrosyne Blue” from their forthcoming sophomore album Another Land with is due out February 15th via the French label Requiem Pour Un Twister.
This is the second single from what is shaping up to be a tremendous album that can be pre-ordered here.
Chicago
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Mentalease “Push A Button”
Mentalease released their first EP, “Push A Button”, since 2014 today. This is the fuzzy and warped shoegaze of Spencer Harris, Wesley Hunt, and Daniel Martinson.
You can catch Mentalease at The Burlington tonight, January 17th, with Forest Management, Esper Werm, and Eric Mewmiller.
Chicago
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Neal Francis “These Are Days”
Neal Francis has released the first single, “These Are The Days”, from his forthcoming LP which is due out this summer via Karma Chief Records.
Francis is a member of the local funk band The Heard and a duo called Prizes, and is striking out on his as Neal Francis.
This first single, the first of two coming in early 2019, is an R&B influenced rock song in the vein of Dr. John or Leon Russell, and a clear sign of big things to come from Neal Francis in 2019.
You can catch Neal Francis at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn on January 31st and at Concord Music Hall on February 8th opening for Twiddle.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Probably Die” – Lizdelise
Lizdelise‘s Holy Matrimony is slated for release on February 1, but you can take a listen to her latest single, "Probably Die," below. Synth and vocals lift one into the clouds in a confessional, intimate, love letter kind of way. Expressing the impact of potential loss, whilst simultaneously describing the ability to bounce back, the song maintains an enchanting, rough-around-the-edges-in-all-the-right-places dynamic, with its crunchy guitars and siren vocals. You can catch Lizdelise at Silk City on Monday, January 21, supporting Tiger Oil‘s album release show, along with Death’s Dynamic Shroud.
Nashville
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A Deli Premiere: Fuel on Fire release cover EP “Them” on 1.18, plus new single on 2.1
See those dates? They reflect how busy Fuel on Fire have kept themselves coming into 2019. You may have seen their recent set at the Hard Rock on January 12th. But over the past year, the Doerfel Brothers have worked hard on getting a slew of releases ready for the winter. First up — which the Deli is proud to premiere — is Them, an EP chock full of covers of songs by the band’s favorite artists. The tracks come from titans who influenced Fuel on Fire’s sound, such as U2, Led Zeppelin, and Supertramp. To celebrate the release, the band will perform a show for the students and parents of Homer Pittard Campus School in Murfreesboro; the school’s choir appeared in a music video for the band’s cover of U2’s "With Or Without You". The show will consist of the premiere of the video, a mini-concert by Fuel on Fire, and a performance of "With Or Without You" by the band and the school’s choir.
Following the homage to their inspirations, the band’s single "Figured You Out" — a new original — will drop on February 1st. Remember: These four brothers released their single "Heartbreak" along with its music video last August. They’ve shown no sign of slowing down. Perhaps working so hard keeps them warm in this chilly winter weather? In any case, take a listen to the premiere of Them below. – Will Sisskind
Chicago
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The Evening Attraction “Kill For Love”
The Evening Attraction has released a new single and video called “Kill For Love”. This is the band’s second single since releasing their latest album, The End, Again, back in March of 2018.
This is the vintage Psych Pop of Miles Mailn (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Paul Ansani (Bass / Harmony Vocals), Joey Abaroa (Lead Guitar), Ryan Flynn (Keys), and Nick Tumminello (Drums).
You can catch The Evening Attraction on February 9th with Naked Giants and Twen at Empty Bottle.
NYC
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KOTA The Friend brings mellow raps to Baby’s All Right 01.18
It wouldn’t be remiss to call KOTA The Friend a “renaissance man”- the Brooklyn based rapper not only writes his own music, he cultivates his creative world by both producing and directing visuals for much of his work. This attention to detail has paid off too – since his 2016 debut Palm Tree Liquor, KOTA’s relaxed and honest songwriting has won him sold out shows and international tours, and on his most recent EP Anything., we were treated to collaborations with fellow New Yorkers Angel Haze and Chelsea Reject. KOTA The Friend will be playing Baby’s All Right on January 18th – listen to his latest track "CAMP", a laid-back musing on friends past and present, below. – Sunny Betz
Chicago
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American Wolf “Growing Pains”
American Wolf recently released a new single called “Growing Pains”. With this single, his first of 2019, he continues to pump out beautifully crafted bedroom pop. With the release of five lush single singles in 2018, it is clear that American Wolf has quickly adapted to the new singles culture of the music industry, and we eagerly look forward to much of the same this year.
L.A.
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The Deli LA Premieres: talker releases cathartic music video for “Intimidated”
Introspective singer-songwriter talker lets her guard down on the video for her latest single, "Intimidated." A stark depiction of a frayed relationship that’s in shambles, Celeste Taucher (who goes by the nom de plume talker) sings as if having a conversation with herself before it erupts into a starling finish, where she finds the courage to break the silence that separates them. Nevertheless, she strums her guitar with quiet confidence, fueling her repressed anger until she frees that tension with a rush of crushing guitars. Taucher accomplishes a grunge-informed ballad which teems with cathartic release.
"Intimidated" is taken from talker’s still-unnamed forthcoming EP, which comes out of February 22. Watch the video below. Juan Rodríguez
Photo Credit: Bridgit Fatora
Austin
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Moving Panoramas Tease Album Release with New Single “ADD Heart”
You dont need a Women’s March patch, a Gloria Steinem novel or an ‘I’m With Her’ bumper sticker to be considered a strong female in 2019. Moving Panoramas began as an all-female dreampop band that not only exuded female autonomy and empowerment but they did so without the cliche man-hating rhetoric or knee-jerk sexist vitriol. Frontwoman, Leslie Sisson, is a music-industry vet who happens to offer an angelic voice and hypnotizing guitar work on top of her strong leadership and songwriting prowess. While the band now features male members and has also added Sweet Spirit’s Cara Tillman amongst others, it is still very much the Leslie-show. While the band certainly still retains some shoegaze elements on their newer tracks, they have opted for a more frenetic aesthetic that injects urgency and excitement and is basically more ADD-friendly. The music video for "ADD Heart" was directed by Willi Patton and he does a great job conveying the sleek, sexy and mysterious aura that inhabits the song. The sophomore album for Moving Panoramas, In Two, will be released on February 22nd through Modern Outsider and all signs point to Sisson’s talents being on full display. That is great news for the rest of us.