THE DELI

This month, LEA (FKA Lea Cappelli)—a NYC-based artist crafting synth-pop with a sultry, dark and soulful twist–droppeda new video (see below) for a song titled “Such A Lovely Thing”. The video combines her smokey, low-register vocals and artfully minimalistic instrumentation, with gorgeous black and white visuals and movement that are meant to conjure responses to the ideals of, as the artist puts it, “femininity and fortitude,” and gender fluidity — major themes of the track. “Such a Lovely Thing,” however remains only a first taste of what’s to come: LEA is gearing up to drop her EP "Fever Dream" some time in the coming months. If you’re looking to hear more from the artist be sure to check out her set on April 12th at Footlight as she performs alongside Smoke & Sugar, Hippiehaus and Laney Lynx. – Olivia Sisinni

On Saturday, April 22nd, NYC soul singer Elle Winston will perform at National Sawdust in Brooklyn as a part of the emerging performance series The Revolution. This show is sponsored by The Deli NYC. The series highlights "Brooklyn & Harlem based artists and musicians that not only represent the core of independent pop culture in 2017 but who currently stand in the breeding ground of evolution within their genre." Emerging singer songwriter (and film maker) LUECK will be opening a bill that will be headlined by Los Angeles’ talented guitarist/songwriter Emily Elbert. – Geena Kloeppel

From the first pluck of the banjo to the delicate, muted horn arrangement, “Outer Boroughs,” the title track on Dougmore’s debut LP expels warmth with elegant bluegrass and dreamy folk/americana arrangements. On ‘Outerboros,’ Dougmore is self-aware and his lyrics are vivd with a lucidity and assuredness that feels fresh and sincere. The album features 10 tracks that showcase his craft as a composer, songwriter, and vocalist, as well as Dougmore’s instrumental virtuosity, particularly on the banjo. The record is scheduled for a June 2 release. – Geena Kloeppel

 This Saturday, Baltimore’s favorite dance rock sons are back with at Ottobar, hosting the show and bringing their friends. The Milestones are blessing the gig with their oh-so infectious rock and roll, replete with saucy guitar riffs and gravelly vocals spilling out from the stage. Playing the night (in reverse order) will be friends of the band Luna June – a catchy melodic rock quintet from Towson, The (aforementioned) Milestones, The Fun Boys – an extremely energetic experimental garage band out of Frederick, Copper Marmalade – an experimental pop singer-songwriter hailing from Baltimore, and the openers will be Stevie Matthews’ Analog Kids – a Batlimore-based trio that plays barebones, cut-and-dried rock music.

 The night’s going to be one to remember and one not worth missing, so catch this stellar lineup of Maryland’s finest rock music at Ottobar, 8pm, 4/1. $10 advance, $12 at the door. -Jonathan Goodwin

Brooklyn garage rockers and riot grrrls THICK won an interview with The Deli through the Music Building‘s "Expose Yourself" campaign (anybody can sign up at any time for it over here). Check out the interview here and listen to the band’s single ‘Anymore" below.