NYC

Oso Oso play BK Bazaar on 07.12 + tour with The Hotelier in the fall

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Long Beach-based oso oso’s new LP the yunahon mixtape is the exact brand of sophisticated indie emo that has been missing from the scene for the past decade. Taking cues from early 2000s staples like Death Cab (specifically, their first few albums), the yunahon mixtape is filled with hints of punk, indie pop, math rock, and more—all of which crystallized through distinctive riffs, fleshed out harmonies, catchy choruses, and emotional lyrics. The production is clean, but not artificial, seemingly retaining the sound quality of an old cassette (just like indicated in the title). They’ve already kicked off a fall tour, and will be playing the Brooklyn Bazaar on July 12th. Listen to our favorite track, "reindeer games," streaming below.  – Lilly Milman

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best punk/garage songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

NYC

Billy Changer takes his playful psych pop on tour

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Billy Changer is one of those artists that comes in and out of the LA spotlight, but somehow always manages to stick in your head. 2014’s release S/T is a groovy, innovative psych-pop record, with two memorable tracks like "Barbarella" and "Black Angel." Like anything on Lolipop, the fun-loving rival of Burger Records, the album is sun-drenched sweetness. 2016’s "Light and Shadow Under the Olive Tree" makes a more "organic" turn, with fewer effects and a more earthy lyric-driven sound, that’s borderline folk-pop. Listen to their new Soundcloud singles for their upcoming release or catch them at one of their national tour stops continuing now into September. – Allie Miller 

NYC

5j Barrow releases folk-rock tune “Sarah Brown,” plays Union Hall tonight (07.07)

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"Sarah Brown" sounds like that wild Saturday night at a grunge-y, smoke-filled bar listening to hard rock. Or… hard folk? This new tune by 5j Barrow sure rocks and rolls in every sense of the term, except there’s also a banjo solo. That’s what makes it all the more: there’s the expected lonesome beginning, with hollow harmonies and a steadily beating kick drum, which melts into smashing guitars and half-growled/half-shouted vocals by the end of the song. 5j Barrow are clearly heavily influenced by the folkier textures in the genre, but "Sarah Brown" is a wild ride, no doubt. Their forthcoming EP, The Journey: Vol. 1, is out this fall. After a bunch of local dates (Union Hall tonight, Rockwood on the 13th), the band, founded and fronted by singer-songwriters and Broadway actors, Eryn Murman and Jason Hite, will go out on a New England/upstate NY in August. –Geena Kloeppel

Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, July 7 – 9

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This Saturday, Union Transfer hosts a billing that generates power via proximity. (Sandy) Alex G floats feathered layers of intersecting instrumentation, establishing a complex reassuring sense of melody. Placing pensively introspective narratives on top of delicately detailed compositions, his tunes are capable of swaying you into submission and/or abruptly shifting sonic gears and ripping it up. And as we await the official release of her new album Soft Sounds From Another Planet (due out July 14 via Dead Oceans), Japanese Breakfast captivates with cosmos-venturing, silky serenades and dramatically danceable tracks that waft into the ether, while sinking in deep. In support of their recent full-length debut #1 Hit Single, available via Double Double Whammy, Brooklyn quartet Cende cracks the doors open with a jangly, jarring brand of power pop. – Michael Colavita

More place to chill this weekend…

Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) SAT (Sandy) Alex G, Japanese Breakfast

Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Rich Medina, SAT Sumerlands, SUN Pine Barons

Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Groovy Movies, Secret Nudist Friends, SAT Upholstery

Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Flat Mary Road, Baker Man/Clamfight/DJ Deejay, SAT Stereotytans, Ill Fated Natives, Kaytronalia, Spells/Kieran Loftus, Wolf Dem, Teknacolor Ninja/The Tough Shits, SUN Dead Laughs, Old Arrows, Vital Stats

PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) SUN Francie Cool, Deer Scout

The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT Stone, Tortuga, Rob Levy, SUN Flex Squad, Celebrity Flash, Lavish The Villain, Cas YoungStar, Ash Ava, Heem Luciano

TLA (334 South St.) SUN Foxtrot and the Get Down

The Foundry (1000 Frankford Ave.) FRI Blame Candy

World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Conjunto/Dibbs and the Detonators , SAT Heart Harbor, Sunday Muse/Denelle Anderson, Rico Anderson, Jeremy Isaac, Taylor Samuels, Ms. Tia McNeil, Tracey Preston, Dave Watson, SUN Jesse Ruben

The Barbary (951 Frankford Ave.) FRI Saver, Post War Dream, Here/Now, Oso/Vessna Scheff, Edenspore, Tiny Hueman, Femme Collective, SAT The Wayside Shakeup, Ginny Mill and The Barter Kings, SUN RIP Eternal, Holy Mountain/P-Slur

The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Ace and The Kings, Granz, Elk Embassy, The Stonewall Vessels, Posture

MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Chris Cornell Tribute: Andorra, Kid Felix, Soraia, Plantation

Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Maggie Mae, SAT Metroplex, Crossed Keys, SUN The Stone Eye, Sublaymen

Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Dav, Reed Streets, SAT DJ Deejay, SUN Francisco Collazo, Foxx Boogie

Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Rusty Cadillac

Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) SAT In The Presence Of Wolves (Album Release), Robbie Casablanca, SUN The Morelings, Stellarscope

Bourbon & Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) SAT Star Castillo, Track Jumpas, Microwave Frank

Morgan’s Pier (221 N. Columbus Blvd.) FRI DJ Beatstreet, SAT DJ PiERSON, SUN Piano Fight Club: Burnt Sienna

Voltage Lounge (421 N. 7th St.) SUN Eyes of the Living

The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Lady HD, Slomo Sapiens, Local Smokes, North Lawrence Midnight Singers, Stephan Hayes, SAT Razor Boomarang, The Parameters, Somethin’ Divine

Everybody Hits (529 W. Girard Ave.) SUN Laser Background, Grubby Little Hands

The Pharmacy (1300 S. 18th St.) FRI Honey Radar, Telepathic, SAT Petunia, McGarnagle (Record Release) / Puke Party, Secret Seahorse, A Ship Named Beagle

The Sound Hole (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Addie Pray

NYC

Sharkmuffin talk about pedals + release split cassette with The Off White at Muchmore’s on 07.20

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NYC-based Sharkmuffin creates punchy garage rock wrapped in a fuzzy, ’60s cool that is at once feminine and fearless. On the heels of a new album release, the band is about to celebrate the release of a split cassette with fellow NYC garage revivalists The Off White at Muchmore’s on July 20th. Tarra Thiessen (guitar/vox) and Natalie Kirch (bass/vox) also gave our sister blog Delicious Audio an in-depth look into the meaning behind their latest tracks, and the delicious array of pedals they use to help create their frenetic tunes. Check out single "Leather Gloves, streaming below, and the interview about the creative process, at the link below.

Sharkmuffin Q&A about Pedals and the Creative Process.

Philadelphia

The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Blushed

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Philly’s Blushed seems to have come together the way many bands do in burgeoning DIY music communities. Fledgling artist (Missy Pidgeon) moves to the city, and meets like-minded musician (Matty Klauser) at a local show, who eventually introduces her to another classically-trained music friend (Alyssa Milman). They “gel nicely,” and start a band. With merely two released demos under their belt, we look forward to hearing what they’ll do with their free mastering and recording studio time prizes from our generous and supportive sponsors APS Mastering and Sleepless Sound. However, before that happens, feel free to learn more about our recent Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner HERE.

Philadelphia

New Track: “Cool” (Gwen Stefani Cover) – Queen of Jeans

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In tribute to Sofia Coppola, Super Fan 99 is releasing a compilation covering songs featured in her films. Queen of Jeans contributed their take on Gwen Stefani’s “Cool,” which can be found in the movie, Somewhere. The song retains its fresh-air, synth-pop calm, with a slight mellowed tone. The ladies and gent are also scheduled to perform at this year’s Made In America Festival in September. (Photo by Bob Sweeney)

Chicago

Moonrise Nation

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Moonrise Nation has released a new single from their forthcoming LP debut album, Glamour Child. The album will be released via Zinc Records on July 28th. This is the indie pop trio of Emma McCall and sisters Arden and Eva Baldinger.

You can help Moonrise Nation celebrate the new album on July 29th at Schubas.

New England

Black Helicopter Release New EP Everything is Forever

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 Boston alt-rockers Black Helicopter are back with a 4-song EP full of their patented melodic, melancholic fuzz.  Invoking the best of bands like Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins, Everything is Forever is an impressive showcase of the bands eclectic talent.  Opening track "And I>Drive at Night" has a gritty, aggressive, yet understated character personified by vocalist Tim Shea’s brooding narrative.  That mood persists and develops through the album, giving the EP a feeling of completion, while leaving the listener wanting more. -Brian Varneke

NYC

Fraternal Twin joins Stolen Jars, Thelma, and Poppies at silent barn july 11th

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While we were still sobbing over the touchingly soft 2015 release of Skin Gets Hot, Fraternal Twin‘s debut album, Brooklyn Native Tom Christie went ahead and broke our hearts all over again. The sophomore release of "Homeworlding" in 2016 provided 10 more songs of even sweeter thoughtfulness. On that record, Christie went somewhat pop, covering all our favorite issues (space, ghosts, and nature), on songs like "Big Dipper," "Favorite Ghost," and "White Wind." Adding a handful of minor chords to each of those topics, "Homeworlding" turned into a fitting stay-in-bed album. Now in 2017, Fraternal Twin catches our attention again with their July tour. See them at Silent Barn July 11th with Stolen Jars, Thelma, and Poppies. -Allie Miller