Green Day fans, fear not, there is a new band that will satisfy your pop-punk needs. NYC-based trio Remnants, which boasts several releases dating back to 2013 under their belt, brings back that positive, heartbroken spirit that you’d been missing with their 2017 release "True Places Never Are." With perfectly whiny vocals, energetic guitars, and sturdily reliable drums, Remnant has everything in the right place, and their power trio sound on songs like "Lay off the Book Club" and "Less Irony" (streaming) is nothing short of epic. Catch them on July 1st at Bushwick Public House. – Allie Miller
Toronto
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ALABAMA CLAM HASH – LIVE AT STOP, DROP N ROLL
Two piece bass n drum rock n roll combo from Hamilton. Watch this video for “Without You” to get a taste of what the Clam Hash is all about. Alabama Clam Hash came together a few years ago from plenty of basement jams. I guess the basement wasn’t big enough for any more members. Sweet bass licks and some of the best drumming in the land combine for this stoner rock pair’s sound. You might even be inspired to throw a freestyle hip hop verse on some tunes. They have two tracks available for FREE on their bandcamp page. These tunes were recorded at Boxo Studio in Hamilton, Ontario (Home of the Barbershop Podcast). See the Clam Hash live at Stop Drop n Roll on Friday June 30 with Wine Lips and Yeomans. – Kris Gies
NYC
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Indie Pop powerhouse Yoke Lore releases new EP at Baby’s All Right on 7.07
Yoke Lore’s newest EP Goodpain is a triumph of "indie pop persuasion." In a genre cluttered with cookie cutter synths, bubblegum lyrics, and insincerely grandiose choruses, Yoke Lore’s work sets itself apart with its concision. Restraint is the virtue of good music production, and the Brooklyn based artist demonstrates to be familiar with the concept, giving the listener space to "breathe," while still creating memorable tunes enveloped in a charming, abstract aura. His voice soothes, surprises, and soars on this project, showing his range as a songwriter and as an artist. After a series of well received singles, Yoke Lore will be kicking off a summer tour with his EP release show at Baby’s All Right on July 7th. – Lilly Milman, photography by Wes Santos & Alex Gomez
Listen to our favorite track, “World Wings,” streaming below.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Don’t Stop” – MC Knowledge
MC Knowledge does not hide his admiration for Big Daddy Kane’s sense of style on the cover of his new full-length album Know The Ledge. The smooth-flowin’, Philly emcee, with the propensity for the ladies, obviously embraces the old school ways. Intermingling laid-back jazz accents with boom-bap rhythms, "Don’t Stop" teases our FOMO instincts, making us long for another evening that we’ll never forget (if only we could remember).
NYC
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Huck brings playful soul-pop to BK Bazaar on 07.30
Playfulness takes center stage with Brooklyn-based four-piece Huck. The semi-electronic band provides a perfect soundtrack for summer, whether you’re cruising down the highway or sitting by the pool. Their single “Without You” (streaming below) takes cues from 8-bit music with its vintage video game sounds, while the arrangement in their other track available for streaming, “Summer Lovin’,” develops in a more linear and soulful way. Their quality songwriting and playful approach solidify them as a New York City artist to watch. – Lilly Milman
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “For The Year” – Work Drugs
Never ones to shy from providing rad visuals with their single releases, Work Drugs reflects on a truly unforgettable 2016 in their latest video for "For The Year". Though the "smooth-fi" crew shares that the reflection is an homage to their fallen music heroes like David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, and Prince, you can’t help but be moved by the many reminders of the tumultuous world that we currently live in now. The stunning, powerful images were created by Carlos Waters, Dion Lee, and Joe Posner, who were originally commissioned by Vox, and the track can be found on the band’s forthcoming album Flaunt the Imperfect. "Enjoy and remember the good old days weren’t always good and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems."
Portland
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PREMIERE: A Volcano – “Spooky”
*photo by James Rexroad
A duo befitting of their name, A Volcano execute a sound that’s explosive, eternal and impactful. Distinctly but appropriately defined "cave noise," Johnny Brooke and Jesse Chambers echo a harsh and piercing experimental sludge that while jarring at first is completely accessible and near addicting. That same feeling carries over to their new music video for their track "Spooky," where the style of it is something you’ll want to watch over and over again.
"The name ‘Spooky’ came from the chorus riff, I guess. It was the spookiest, most evil riff we’d written at the time," says Brooke, the guitarist and vocalist for the band. According to Brooke, the track’s name also partially came from the two falling into a hole of watching X-Files and Chambers asking if was "time to get spooky" (which Chambers can be heard screaming at the beginning and end of the song).
As for the video, the idea for the concept and the process came from illustrator Nate Sonenfeld who also did the artwork for one of their tapes. Sonenfeld filmed at least two versions of Brooke and Chambers performing in their practice space, layered the images over one another and then rotoscoped nearly 1,600 separate frames to give the video the look. "This is why the video looks so nuts," Brooke says. "And Nate’s nuts, too."
View the craziness of "Spooky" below.
A Volcano – "Spooky" from Nate Sonenfeld on Vimeo.
NYC
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Hot Flash Heat Wave have bizarre music video for “San Fransisco Dating Life”, new LP out now
Dating shows, hot dogs, and hook-ups while covered in neon slime: that’s what you’ll see in Hot Flash Heat Wave‘s hilarious new music video. Aside from the absurdities, HFHW seems to be offering a more delicate, yet mature sound on "San Fransisco Dating Life", the middle track off of their newest album, Soaked, released June 2nd. Distancing themselves from some of the garage/surf-punk elements off of their previous work, this song has a crisper, more soothing sound–it’s an unmistakable transition from their "Wavves-esque" material towards an indie pop presence. "San Fransisco Dating Life" is reminiscent of San Cisco (and one might even notice the similarities to Portugal. the Man on Soaked’s second track, "Raindrop") proving the quartet possesses a wide range of sounds and influences, refusing to stay in one lane. Hot Flash Heat Wave will be wrapping up their tour on June 30th, but be sure to check out their newest record and to keep an eye out for future shows.-Pearse Devlin
NYC
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Moonrise Nation celebrate debut album release at Schubas 07.28
The end of July will be an exciting time for Moonrise Nation, with the release of their debut LP, Glamour Child, coinciding with their show at Schubas Tavern in the band’s hometown of Chicago. The trio possesses an impressive blend of indie, folk, and pop, and delivers their sound in a highly harmonic fashion. “Demo Day”, their latest single, begins with mellow indie guitar plucking, lifting itself up through vocal harmonics into a faster paced sound reminiscent of the alt-rock outfit Sleeper Agent. With introspective and personal lyrics, accompanied by well-placed piano and percussion, and even creative album artwork, the band has left a lot to anticipate. Check out their release show on July 28th , and be sure to check out their newest material and upcoming shows. – Pearse Devlin
NYC
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Modern Chemistry announces Debut LP, tours with Taking Back Sunday
This past Friday, New Brunswick band Modern Chemistry announced that they will be self-releasing their debut album "Everything in Gold" " on July 7th, as well as going on a summer tour with iconic alternative/emo band Taking Back Sunday and hardcore group Every Time I Die. Along with the news came the record’s first single, titletrack “Everything in Gold,” an enthralling three-and-a-half minute song that builds from soothing, clean electric guitars and echoing vocals, into a dense and droney alternative pop/rock sound. Be sure to check out their single below as well as their tour dates this coming July, kicking off with two shows at Webster Hall on July 14-15. – Pearse Devlin
NYC
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From the digital submissions: Agouti psych-pop single, “Chameleon”
Agouti, a self-described "DIY psych" band fronted by Carmen Caruso, has released a new single entitled "Chameleon." An intriguing blend of Euro-rock influences ranging from Portishead and the Cranberries to hints of early Radiohead, "Chameleon" is a coolly melancholic dirge that laments existing in one’s own skin and illustrates a longing for disassociation. Listen to the single below! – Ethan Ames
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Philadelphia
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New Track: “Distractions” – Somnium Mori
The post-punk quartet of Somnium Mori recently shared its debut EP 2017. Its closing track, “Distractions,” percolates with a buzzsaw-ringing backend and chasing sense of urgency. Things momentarily cool as screeching screams of guitar and the prodding thump of bass/drums allow the vocals to collect their thoughts. Then, the hunt resumes.