THE DELI

In this new version of America we’ve all woken up to, you don’t need a genius to predict a punk resurgence in the upcoming years, in its most nihilistic forms and shapes. Brooklyn’s Surfbort, then, don’t need to go anywhere sound-wise, since that’s exactly what they’ve been playing since their 2015 debut single ‘Trash.’ The notes from their following, self titled EP (released in January) prophetically read: "this is a record that laughs in the face of the end of the world." Since their appearance on the scene, the young rebels have been filling up most of the small to medium size venues in NYC, while never missing the opportunity to roll over their filthy stages – an essential trait of any true punk musician. Tomorrow (November 11) they’ll have a lot of room for that trick, since they’ll playing at the Bowery Ballrom for the second time this year, opening for Thee Oh Sees. For those frustrated by the election results, it may be a good opportunity to let out some steam…

NYC duo Summer Underground released their endearing full-length album More Than a Friend, Less Than a Lover over the past summer, but their music feels appropriately therapeutic in these strange days of November, when many of us are wondering if their neighbors have any human feelings. Single "Back to Chicago" is a charming track that embodies the power of simplicity and its potential to stir up emotion. Through their poetic and intimate lyrics, Chrissy Sandman and Grant Carey’s delicate, harmonized vocals evoke the image of a couple experiencing nostalgic thoughts about one another. The minimalistic, folky, electric background serves the song well, unifying the track with a sense of calm, comfort, a tinge of longing, and a very much needed hint of hope. Listen to the single below, and the entire record here. – Ashley Muniz

Sans the winding roads and $15 parking lots near Teragram Ballroom, Slow Hollows‘ album release party was a considerable success, drawing kids from as far out as Antelope Valley and Pomona to Los Angeles’ decadent sidestreets. A gaggle of selfies were taken while waiting around the Ballroom’s characteristic marquee, and at 9PM Danger Collective’s BOYO (fka Bobby T. and the Slackers) had Robert Tilden promptly lulling the crowd—the band released their EP "machines" on Halloween. High school sweethearts and rowdy teens were thrown together as The Buttertones ripped through their setlist, which included songs from 2015’s acclaimed western American Brunch. Someone lost their car keys, and someone else lost a shoe. At least four teens crowdsurfed, but everyone just stood and swayed and collectively sighed to the songs off Romantic, introduced by a very modest, somewhat blasé, endearingly ineffectual frontman and songwriter Austin Feinstein. The crowd just went like, yeah.

Slow Hollows supports Cherry Glazerr on their 2016/2017 Winter Tour, starting 12/27 in Fresno. – Ryan Mo

Mysterious, captivating, frightening, and beautiful all at once, Vorhees‘ experimental compositions cross the boundaries of pop and electronica. "Are We a Fossil, and of Facings" is an ongoing melodic movement with heavily processed guitars and luscious keyboard flourishes that swirl and fade in a wide sonic atmosphere—a truly intriguing aural journey. ‘The Way I Feel inside’ is a Zombies cover and her only structured and melodic song, with ambient, goth and orchestral elements. Listen to it below and in person at Baby’s All Right on November 11. – Ashley Muniz