Today is the final day that proceeds from Hotel Neon‘s Context: Remixed will be donated to Direct Relief, which supports disaster assistance in Mexico, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. Cleansing waves of reassuringly peaceful power push forward, as a sonic vortex circles the periphery. One’s mind gradually quiets down, reaching a meditative state. Focus in, and allow the conflicting layers to wash away.
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New Video: “100%” (Sonic Youth Cover) – Cap’n Jazz & Hop Along
As part of the the A.V. Undercover series, a reunited Cap’n Jazz recently collaborated with Philly hometown heroes Hop Along at the House of Vans in Chicago. Covering Sonic Youth’s "100%," the tandem launches into a feedback-fueled, bass-thumping inferno of rhythm and noise. That juxtaposing blend of groove and jarring intensity creates a heavy yet fun dynamic. Dare you to play it just once.
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Cape Francis snags the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds + Tops Deli Emerging Artists Chart
If an artist suddenly climbs our "NYC New Bands With Buzz" charts (look around on this page, you’ll find it), there’s always a reason. It happened this month to Brooklyn based dreamy songwriter Cape Francis, whose record release show we recently previewed in this very blog. In this circumstance, what pushed the project of Kevin Olken Henthorn to the top of that list is the fact that he made the cover of Spotify’s popular weekly playlist Fresh Finds (the playlist gets erased and updated weekly, so you won’t find Cape Francis in this week’s list of tracks). Congrats Kevin!
Cape Francis is scheduled to perform tonight in the East Village at Berlin and on November 10 at Bushwick’s C’Mon Everybody.
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Grooms hosts Brooklyn Bazaar Release Show on 10.25
Returning with a fifth album set to further the band’s exploration of ambience and shoegazey guitar effects, Grooms brings the music to Brooklyn Bazaar on October 25. Lead singles from Exit Index showcase swelling synths amidst the moody wash of sound without straying from Grooms’ usual noisy fare. The band’s brigade of fuzz and other-worldly effects is ideal for live shows where the onslaught of guitar and drums crashes into you with the force of a brick wall. One of the few brick walls you should be excited to crash into. – Cameron Carr
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New Track: “Fingernail Clipping of the Moon” – Johnny Showcase
You may or may not recognize David Sweeny as the charismatic sex machine that is Johnny Showcase. The multi-faceted performer is now teaming up with fellow Pig Iron Theatre Co. alum Sarah McCarron & Yuval Boim, and utilizing his various talents to make the South Philly-based indie film D.I.Y., a non-traditional rom-com where a queer-identified couple decides to plan an alternative wedding, clashing against the marriage industrial complex. “In a world where institutions are constantly changing, how do we define for ourselves what it means to commit to our most intimate relationships?”
Sweeny will be pulling double duty in the production’s lead role and as the film’s Music Director, and he just shared a breezy, new Johnny Showcase ditty, called “Fingernail Clipping of the Moon”. The lighthearted, ukulele-driven number will appear on the movie’s soundtrack, which will feature contributions from a variety of local musicians. The D.I.Y. folks are also currently involved in Seed&Spark’s Hometown Hero competition (which ends this Friday), and they could use your help to win a chance to work with the lauded Duplass Brothers. So give the gang some hometown love, and FOLLOW them HERE!
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Isador releases debut single “Falling”
Warren Heller, formerly of Dream Logic and now performing as Isador, has released his first single under his new moniker called "Falling". The new track comes as Heller’s first as a signee of 300 Entertainment, the label of Fetty Wap, Migos, and Young Thug. "Falling"’s repeating lyrics and building echoing vocals have a trance-like quality about them; when taken with the thumping beat, the song takes on an intoxicating groove much like Heller’s remix of Daft Punk’s "Get Lucky", which in 2013 alerted many new listeners to this rising talent. Listen to "Falling" below. – Will Sisskind
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Basic Printer Releases “Good Weird” Featuring Del Florida to Help Stop Human Trafficking
Basic Printer and Del Florida have brought us anything but ‘basic’ music. With this latest release titled "Good Weird," we get funky melodies mixed with electronic beats and jazzy harmonies. It’s REALLY good…in a weird way! Changing the world with this track, Basic Printer is donating $1 per Facebook share of their latest video to a charity called "Free For Life International" – a non-profit that saves victims from human trafficking. I love to support a band with an awesome agenda, and this is one I can get behind! While this is a band who has a truly unique sound, they’ve been influenced by Tobacco, Radiohead, and Elephant 6 Artists. So go share their video to break Basic Printer’s bank! – Christine Harazim
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Krust Toons: “Punk-o-Rama?” by Tedd Hazard
Krust Toons: "Punk-o-Rama?" by Tedd Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.
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Ticket Giveaway: Giraffage at Coda
San Francisco producer Charlie Yin, a.k.a. Giraffage, has a new album coming out next week via Counter Records, titled Too Real, which features collaborative works with such artists as Japanese Breakfast and Matosic. Yin will be bringing those dance-inducing electro-beats to Philly on Thursday, October 26 at Center City’s Coda, where he’ll be joined by LA’s Sweater Beats and Brooklyn’s Wingtip. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Too Realzeeez". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
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QTY releases debut LP, embarks on headline tour, plays Irving Plaza on 10/28
NYC rock duo QTY shares their latest single ‘Michael’ in advance of an October-November headline tour and releases of self-titled debut album on 11/3. Produced by Bernard Butler of iconic 90’s Britpop band Suede, the album promises an excess-free listening experience full of hooks and charming character. The single (streaming below) delivers that with a thoroughly catchy chorus “that’s how it goes. You’re alright until you’re sweating chemicals.” Clever lyrics are woven throughout, with one verse stating “I miss the stresses of being strung out a couple months – now all my stress is from what somebody else wants.” Deep voiced and conversational, singer Dan Lardner channels Lou Reed’s style, while cohort Alex Niemetz adds female harmonies and essential guitar licks. The band’s album will be released on Dirty Hit records, and will be supported by a tour starting on 10/11. The NYC stop will be on October 28 stop at Irving Plaza. – Dave Cromwell
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New Track: “Bell” – The Stammer
Philly indie rockers The Stammer just shared a new single, called "Bell". It can be found on a charitable compilation, entitled Assemble!, which is being released via New York’s Non Mutant. All proceeds from Bandcamp sales will be donated to Planned Parenthood Action Fund, a nonprofit organization that fights "to advance access to sexual health care and defend reproductive rights." "Bell" was recorded during the band’s sessions for Face in Peril, The Stammer’s latest LP.
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Announcing The Deli Philly’s 9th Anniversary Bash at PhilaMOCA w/The Retinas, Them Jones & So Totally!
Dear Deli Readers,
Yes, it’s about that time of year again! We will be returning to our home away from home, PhilaMOCA, on Saturday, October 14th for The Deli Philly’s 9th Anniversary Bash, and we are psyched to announce this year’s lineup. You may remember our headliners for the evening. (Or maybe it’s about time you get to know them.) The Retinas threw down with us last year, alongside LOUDS and Suburban Living (who are currently on tour with Frankie Rose – hope that you are having a blast, fellas!), and were recently voted The Deli Philly Best Emerging Indie Rock Artist, so we are thrilled to see them graduate to this year’s headlining slot. They’ll be joined by two rad newcomers to the event, who have both received Record of the Month honors from us. “Reviving and reinventing soundscapes reminiscent of the Age of Aquarius” (September 2016), Them Jones are one of the talented emerging torchbearers of Philly’s ever-evolving psych-rock/pop community, and providing us with “the ideal soundtrack for winter sadness” (January 2017), So Totally will surely melt our hearts. It will certainly be a night of music not to be missed!
We are also happy to be donating all proceeds from our annual celebration to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a nonprofit organization “dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society.” Whether you realize it or not, our staff (past & present) is made up of many proud immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community, who encourage all of our readers to do what you can to push back against this wave of hate that has risen in our society, emboldened as of late by the dishonorable Troll-in-Chief.
We hope that you’ll be able to join us for a fun evening of good vibes, great music and no hate! For more info, go HERE.
Much love,
Q.D. Tran & The Deli Staff
(Trump Troll Sculpted by Chuck Williams)