L.A.

Auditorium releases ominous new video for “Fire Fire Ocean Liner”

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It’s a tall order to name yourself Auditorium. The baroque pop project sure lives up to the lofty name, though, as the full choral harmonies and vibrant acoustic guitar flourishes masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Spencer Berger could capture the attention of thousands who seek a powerful dose of musical uplift. Berger’s latest single, "Fire Fire Ocean Liner", displays his ease at creating subtle but tangile drama with a flightly romanticism that’s startling. The promo cut’s artistic direction only enhances his willingness to subvert conventions regardless of how it may rebut their otherwise palpable optimism.

Auditorium’s new album, The First Music, will be released on January 27, 2017. Juan Rodríguez

 

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Juniper Pearl” – The Orange Drop

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Neo-psych outfit The Orange Drop continues further down the genre’s rabbit hole in the group’s new video for "Juniper Pearl". It’s the lead single off the band’s upcoming album, Stoned in Love, which was recorded at Spice House Sound and mixed by Colin Hegna (Brian Jonestown Masscre). The record will be released on vinyl and CD via the UK’s Mega Dodo, and they’ll be celebrating its arrival on Friday, January 6 at Bourbon & Branch with Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells, Seafrost, and Lunacy, who will also be welcoming a new EP.

Philadelphia

New Track: “Fireproof” – Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah just announce that they’ll be coming out with new album, titled The Tourist, scheduled to drop on February 24 via Undertow. They’ve also shared its first single, the punchy yet atmospheric "Fireproof". The band will also be heading out on tour in March in support of the new release, and will be kicking things off with a two-night run at JB’s on Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3.

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Lookers” – The Menzingers

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Directed by Sean Stoute, the new video for The Menzingers‘ "Lookers" peeks behind the curtain. A serene reflective song with a rumbling enthusiasm, the track pairs well with the black & white footage, depicting the fervor of live performance and the tranquility of the traveling process. The single is featured on the band’s forthcoming album After The Party, available on February 3 via Epitaph. They’ll also be performing next in Philly on Friday, March 31 at The Fillmore.

NYC

Prince Harvey shines on – live at Shea Stadium on 12.19

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The struggle is real. When Prince Harvey’s computer broke down a couple years back, he recorded all the vocals for his album at the Apple Store Soho. His perseverance shines through in his work. In the video for “Sometimes,” he Bob Dylans his way through the subway system dropping placards of his lyrics like “pay bills during the day, dream at night.” He’s an everyman rapper keeping to the tenets of Sex, Drugs, and That Life. With a predominant ’90s vibe recalling acts like The Pharcyde and Digable Planets, he’s an easy addition to your headphone arsenal. If Hip Hop is about making it with what you got no matter the cost, then this dude is as Hip Hop as it gets. – BrokeMC

NYC

VeVe & Tha Rebels craft mesmerizing gangsta-folk

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Veve & Tha Rebels have a penchant for casting entrancing music that manages to be both soft and strong-willed. The self-branded gangsta-folk band blends traditional folk with elements of afro-beat, R&B and hip hop; crafting a sound that pays homage to roots rock but feels decidedly fresh and original. The instrumentals are paired with singer/guitarist VeVe Marley’s soulful and hypnotic vocals to produce a potent concotion that’s sure to reel you in. Check out "Sistars" off the band’s appropriately titled The EP streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni

NYC

Tessa Violet drops new electro-pop EP, “Halloway”

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Tessa Violet, the Nashville-based YouTube vlogger turned electro-pop artist, is known for crafting danceable, quirky songs with piercing lyricism and her latest EP, Halloway, is no different. Featuring 5 tracks worth of certifiable bangers, Halloway explores love, loss and the difficulty of navigating the spaces in between. In conjunction with the release, Tessa Violet also returned to her familar medium to produce several music videos that accompany the EP, and are just as stunning visually. Check out her lyric video for the song "Haze" below.-Olivia Sisinni


NYC

Trella drops new indie pop single, “Retreat”

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 With dulcet vocals, minimalist keyboard loops, and soaring choruses, indie pop artist Trella certainly has a firecracker of a song on her hands. "Retreat," the latest release from the Nashville-based artist, was written with her Jacksonville Florida roots in mind, and explores the places that we retreat to and can find respite, both physcially and within our minds. Check out the track streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni


Philadelphia

New Track: “After Me” – Louie Louie

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Louie Louie recently signed to Born Losers Records, a local label started by Suburban Living‘s Michael Cammarata and Chris Radwanski. Their full-length album, Friend of a Stranger, is set for physical and digital release on February 10, but you can take their new track, "After Me," for a spin below. With the quartet’s latest single, the stylish ladies of Louie Louie continue to delve into the retro sonics of 50’s/60’s girl groups, incorporating their penchant for harmonic interplay, while finding a touch of grit in the bare-bones rhythm section and jangle of electric guitar strums. We think that they’re definitely swoon-worthy. (Photo by Cassie Cummins)

Portland

Fit the Bill #3: Hurry Up and the Pylon Reenactment Society

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When members of two quintessential indie bands join forces, the resulting outfit can be one of immense influence. Having already dominated two of the three Pacific Northwest music hubs, Maggie Vail of Olympia’s Bangs linking up with Kathy Foster and Westin Glass of the Thermals to form Hurry Up quickly became one of the best things to happen during that era of local music. 

That shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, really. Hurry Up touched on many styles still popular at the time – indie rock, mild hardcore, and riot girl – in a way that highlighted all of the individual members’ strong suits while still remaining radically neoteric. Remnants of Hurry Up’s deeds have scarce online presence but those with lasting memories of their tracks and performances know they’re a perfect fit to open up for the Pylon Reenactment Society.

Even that name may seem unfamiliar, but this iteration of Pylon stays true to their jangley new wave post-punk without being EXACTLY the same. Singer Vanessa Briscoe Hay wanted to keep Pylon respectfully going after the loss of their guitarist Randall Bewley back in 2009 and the Reenactment Society has been the best way to go with it. They’re still going hard and Hurry Up on this bill, the show is sure to go even harder.

Catch this show tomorrow at 9pm at Misssissippi Studios. Tickets run between $12-$14, which is a small price to pay to see some greats.

Austin

Trying Science Get Methodical on Debut EP

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The Austin four-piece math rockers, Trying Science, have recently released their debut EP, Vacation For Snakes, and it falls nothing short of impressive. The instrumentals on Vacation For Snakes are technically sound and inherently dramatic, leaving no void for vocals or excess. Their songs don’t take long to ramp up into full-blown masterpieces of winding guitars and deftly placed effects. Their sound can be compared to a less spacey God Is An Astronaut or a lyrically-devoid Mew. While songs like "Blowing Raspberries" and "Dad’s Other Daughter" are melodic and pleasant, Trying Science can also cross into prog-metalesque territory on tracks like "Sick,Sick 6" and "OFPS" where their technical skill shines brightest. Trying Science have a well-produced, clean, and intriguing debut that points to a promising future. Catch them January 5th at Beer Land for their next live performance.

-Lee Ackerley