National Sawdust is dropping yet another eclectic showcase with their latest Revolution show. On Saturday, October 21st, Revolution #20 will play host yet again to Brooklyn and Harlem based artists that are pushing the evolution of their genres. This weekend features Chandanie, Looms and Shareef Keyes and The Groove, who has a new a single coming out on 10/21 that features Ghostface Killah. According to the National Sawdust, the "series supports revolutionary artistry and how important music is to healing, in all aspects of life." Check it out for yourself here, and in the meantime, stream these video by the three local artists, below. – Olivia Sisinni
Toronto
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Brenda – “Children” Music Video
Here’s a really cool video from one of the top bands bursting from Toronto’s thriving garage/pysch scene. Brenda has released a new single from their upcoming EP “Creeeper”. “Children” sneaks along with a creepy pace and the video falls right in line with that ambience. They smoothly transition from dark clown quiet riffage to a frenetic blend of fuzz, verb and more fuzz. You should watch this video alone late at night while playing Resident Evil on Playstation 1. Brenda plays Friday (October 20) at The Monarch Tavern with Crazy Bones and Pink Acid Wash. – Kris Gies
NYC
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Benjamin Cartel to release album at Rockwood Stage 3 on 10.21
Fresh off of an appearance on WFMU’s The Goddamn Dave Hill Show, Benjamin Cartel returns to Rockwood on October 21st to release his newest album, Flickering Light. The record contains more of the indie sound which propelled Cartel’s songwriting and musical abilities to the eyes and ears of New York audiences as a solo artist and as a member of his duo, Kaiser Cartel. Cartel will play Stage 3 with his band; Violet Skies, soul artist Arthur Lewis, and the Andre Carvalho Group will open. Watch the video for "Down Now", a single from Flickering Light, below. – Will Sisskind
Austin
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The Sideshow Tragedy Debut Music Video for New Single “Nobody”
Austin blues rockers, The Sideshow Tragedy, are a charismatic hybrid of Texas roots influence and an unhinged garage-influenced moxie. As this duo prepares to release their upcoming new album, The View From Nowhere, they are tantalizing fans with a music video for the album’s first single "Nobody." Tapping into their Texas upbringing, Nathan Singleton and Jeremy Harrell, showcase a rugged blue-collar life in their video by working the land, fixing trucks, and drinking in dirty bars. Lyrics like "There is nobody else out on the road tonight/ Just me and my memories looking for a fight" tap into the small-town rugged psyche that dominates the music. The Sideshow Tragedy will be playing a Tuesday night residency at Stay Gold at throughout October, for those in Austin looking for a good time.
Philadelphia
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New Borzoi Boy EP Available for Streaming & Download
Philly singer-songwriter Alexandra Gordon is now recording under the moniker Borzoi Boy ("like the Russian greyhound"). Enter The Light captures a certain hushed, candlelit, emotive intimacy. Letting the listener in on the thoughts that are encased in one’s mind, Gordon figures out her next move, while reminiscing on love and feelings of loneliness. The duality of brightness and bleakness grips as the sun trickles in through the curtains.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Point of Personal Privilege” – Weller
“Point of Personal Privilege” serves as the second single off Weller’s full-length debut, due out on October 20. Gradually illustrating a poignant heart-wrenching tale, that optimistic imagery is torn to pieces by the harshness of reality. Somber self-evaluations, accentuated by the warm build of backing harmonies, come crashing, battered by swells of tension-releasing instrumentation. On Saturday, November 4, JJ’s Diner will be hosting the band’s record release show, with Three Man Cannon and Allegra rounding out the lineup.
NYC
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The Nuclears to shake up Sunnyvale 10/21
The Nuclears might sound like a some unearthed garage-y gold from your latest crate digging escapades, but the five-piece have only been tearing up the NYC-scene for not even a decade. The band plays raw rock ‘n’ roll the way your daddy used to like, with all the electricity of old-school punk acts, and they even dabble in dirty rock-a-billy for the discerning rock purist. Check them out live at Sunnyvale 10/21 and be sure to check out their music below. – Olivia Sisinni
Nashville
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TAYLS bringing psych pop fun to The East Room for Halloween (10.27)
Taylor Cole, formerly of Nashville’s Chalaxy and Creature Comfort, is back with a new psych pop outfit, TAYLS. Their first single “Pop Tart (Queer Boy/Small Town)” was released earlier this year, highlighting Cole’s soaring, Beck-like vocals over a grooving and swaying pop track bringing to mind the likes of Grouplove. “I want to change the way Nashville views music and art,” Cole states. “I want to make you forget about your real life, make you feel like you’re back on the playground.” If what is to follow carries the same sense of carefree joy as their first offering, TAYLS are going to be a welcome change to Nashville’s already diverse scene. Make sure to catch them playing a Halloween party at The East Room October 27th at 9 PM along with Spaceface, The Subnovas, and TWEN! – Chris Thiessen
Toronto
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Outer Rooms – New Album, Release Party Saturday!
Nashville
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Blackwood Row Releases ‘Werewolf’ EP
The 7-piece Americana band, Blackwood Row, was formed nearly two years ago by ambitious songwriter and vocalist Raquelle Blackwood shortly after starting her first semester in college. From early on it was clear that the band would be destined to achieve significant recognition in the Americana/Folk community; a premonition that seems even more achievable with the release of the band’s debut EP, “Werewolf.” The project combines insightful songwriting with lush instrumentation, where story-like verses seamlessly transition into howling choruses. From the opening track, “Broken Bone” to the consoling closer, “Little Time,” the project masterfully captures a contrast of perspectives on sensitive experiences and self-reflection.
Go listen for yourself on Apple Music or Spotify, and be sure to catch Blackwood Row’s next show here in Nashville, November 11, live at the Black Lodge!
NYC
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Mellow psych poppers Plates of Cake release new LP 10/19 at Berlin
Brooklyn-based Plates of Cake serves up sweet, creamy psych pop that manages to be trippy without ever being jarring. With a sound that’s reminiscent of a more Beach Boys-y Syd Barrett, the easy listening aspects of Plates of Cake’s songs are matched by their layers of sonic experimentation. Their new release, "Let’s Not Deprive Each Other" is no exception; the album is surprisingly moody, somewhat cynical, and most interestingly, seems to defy simple time-period classification. Strong melody writing, undeniable hooks, and great instrumentation are all on display here, so make sure you catch them live at Berlin 10/19. – Olivia Sisinni
Philadelphia
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New Melon Painting Album Available for Streaming & Download
With aid from Sanders Smith, Jon Cardiello, and Lukas Phelan, on his last day in Missoula, Montana, Cooper Hepburn recorded the songs that encompass Mountain (HOYA Recordings/Diet Pop Records), the new release under the moniker Melon Painting. Exposed, personal narratives endear in isolating, through-the-screen-door folk. Merging a jangly, laid-back simplicity with points of atmospheric ambiance, the record creates an immediate connection. Melon Painting is schedule to perform on Sunday, October 29 at DIY space Planet Phitness, with Marge and Neutral Shirt.