We’ve all been there: that ill-advised drunk dial that you would never have had the nerve or reckless abandon to make in the light of day. That’s the subject of "Hung Up", the latest single from Boston electro-pop/R&B group luhx. Weaving within genre lines, luhx has a sound that would be at home on a top 40 radio station, while maintaining a current of melancholic, soulful vibes throughout. Invoking the spirit of artists like Jack Garratt and Marian Hill, this is the future of soul. Hit the link below and let us know what you think. –Brian Varneke
Portland
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Paper Gates drops ‘Memory Box’ tape and zine tonight
*photo by Amanda Rose Reinholz
We first discovered Paper Gates last year at Treefort Music Festival and he quickly became one of our favorites in avant creation. He played the festival again this year, but what we’re focusing on today is the new tape and coinciding zine he’s releasing tonight at The Liquor Store.
Based on the Paper Gates production we’ve heard before, Memory Box is guaranteed to be another sonic adventure down the rabbit hole of the brain behind Paper Gates, Andy Rayborn. His adept use of bass clarinet shows a mastery of compound minimalism by creating such large soundscapes with so few instrumental tools.
Joining Rayborn in the release of the Memory Box tape and zine will performances by Sheers and a solo set from Sam Adams of Sama Dams.
NYC
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Sunday beats and irresistible flow on new single from PG County’s Havana Seoul
Havana Seoul’s “Payday: Revenue, The Stunt” is at once laid back and full of excitement. Crunchy, open air backing tracks and playful rhymes combine to capture the sound of a blissful feeling made possible by making money and buying brand new shoes. Whether or not making money and spending it is enough to satisfy you, when the beats drop on this track and Mi-Yung starts rhyming the music becomes truly irresistible. -Written by Michael Dranove
San Francisco
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Foxtails Brigade Teams Up w/ DeModa For Blind Contour
NYC-based producer DeModa shared his latest single, the epic electro-pop single "Blind Contour" featuring vocals from Laura Weinbach of the Oakland-based Foxtails Brigade.
DeModa (David Johnson) spoke, "I’ve grown to be most satisfied with the way ‘Blind Contour’ came out because it incorporates all of the individual styles and rhythms that I’ve loved over the course of my life. My favorite element of the song is most certainly Laura’s contribution (Foxtails Brigade). It’s as if we were on the same wavelength because from the moment I first heard her vocals I was sure they were perfect for it."
Philadelphia
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New Music Video: “The Wait” – Circadian Rhythms
Circadian Rhythms have released a new video for “The Wait,” the first single from their forthcoming album A Peculiar Kind of Afternoon, due out on May 13. The band casually steps into a warm, mellow melody, peppered with accents of violin and trumpet. The song strolls in a pleasant key-driven gate, developing a buoyant, layered sound. PhilaMOCA will play host to the group’s album release party on Saturday, May 13 with R.R. Perkins and Mavis and The Dog.
NYC
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NYC-based Petite League crafts breezy, indie-rock earworms
After a pretty inconsistent winter, it feels good to be able to finally claim that Spring has officially arrived in NYC. Is the good weather leaving you on the hunt for something new to pass through your earbuds, as your stroll, jacket-less and basking in the sunshine? Well, take a listen to local indie rockers, Petite League. The NYC-based band produces the breezy sort of indie rock that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Their tunes are catchy, but with real heart–a perfect companion to warm nights. Catch them live at Baby’s All Right 4/15 alongside VARSITY and Fruit & Flowers, and stream them below. -Olivia Sisinni
NYC
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EDM artist Eli Tyler drops “Lover”
“Lover,” the latest release from NY-based EDM artist Eli Tyler combines the pop-writing prowess that Tyler has become known for, with creative off-beat sampling to produce a massively catchy track that still feels true to itself. Tyler’s raspy, understated vocals play deliciously against the full force of the visceral hooks in his choruses, resulting in a tune that will pitch a tent between your ears and not budge anytime soon after. Check out “Lover” streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni
Philadelphia
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New Pretty Words EP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Free-flowing and, at times, funky, emotive rock radiates from Pretty Words recently released self-titled EP. Available on cassette via Melted Tapes, the EP embodies an earnest, gritty sonic texture, stewing in consciousness while retaining an ability to cut loose. Dueling stuck-in-your-own-head lyricism but looking-to-break-out instrumentation pull from both directions, and the listener wins. You can catch Pretty Words this Friday, April 14 at The Fat House with Good Looking Friends, Stay Inside, Midnight in Rome, and Michael Poggioli.
Philadelphia
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New Track: “You Are Not Your Mind” – Eric Slick
Palisades, the forthcoming album from Eric Slick (Dr. Dog, Lithuania), will be released via EggHunt Records on April 21. Concise pockets of percussion unite with keys, pacing the album’s latest single “You Are Not Your Mind”. The song’s pensive, open-air aesthetic rejuvenates, fitting the recent pleasant arrival of spring. Slick will be heading out on a slew of tour dates with Sinkane, starting next week.
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: The MINKA Carnival at The Foundry This Saturday
It’s pretty safe to say that Philly’s own MINKA have a fondness for The Talking Heads. If you like to dance, who doesn’t? They’ll be bringing that affinity to bring the grooves to The Foundry this Saturday, April 15 with The Mysteries, Attic Tapes, and Leisure Muffin. The MINKA Carnival will also feature burlesque, sideshow performers, and visuals artists, and we’d like to send you there to party down to your heart’s content. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "BIG MISTAKE". Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
L.A.
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Turtle Grenade crafts intimate folk on her self-titled debut
A quiet acoustic melody falls gently like a descending sun on Turtle Grenade, the debut folk project of Denise Gorrio. Her delicate finger-picking slowly unfurls with a patience that provides sullen clarity, with a reflective and uniquely penetrating warble that gives life to her intimate lyrical effusions. There’s a simplicity to Gorrio’s isolated meditations, sure, but when those memories burn deep within she elevates those emotions with an ardor that comes across as sincere. It’s a lovingly stripped-down introduction that holds great promise.
Turtle Grenade’s self-titled EP is available to stream via her official bandcamp page.
NYC
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NJ-based group, Rhea, crafts delicate bedroom indie pop
NJ-based bedroom indie pop band, Rhea, craft songs the ring like delicate love notes–unassuming, but incredible poignant. Featuring soft, feminine vocals and un-fussy guitar ornamentation, there’s something immediately compelling about the band’s songwriting. Lyrics like "I know that you want me / for my body / but I want you / in a different kind of way" showcase how Rhea’s strength is in their symplicity, and their innate ability to tap into something universal, effortlessly. Check out "3am" by Rhea streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni