THE DELI

*photo by Marlee Banta 

It’s nearly impossible for these Deli eyes to stay open this morning without the help of this new track by the lo-fi funny boys of Dim Wit. They just dropped their first official single on Friday and for anyone that’s had the chance to see Dim Wit live, you’ll know how perfectly appropriate of a debut track it is for the duo’s (sometimes trio) schtick.

Just picture them, clad in colorful wigs, rockin’ about as those slinky string lines and screams come in as "Wow Ow Now" runs its course. Channeling Dim Wit’s energy both on "Wow Ow Now" and from experiencing their live sets is the only way to start the week out.

Listen to "Wow Ow Now" below and be sure to catch them next week at Smart Collective.

 It’s been quite nice moderately transitioning from devil’s dick level heat to the gloomy frigid weather Portland is typically known for. While there’s many a sad album signifying our respective feelings on this transition, none really does more justice than Arbor Daze‘s ambient despondence.

Our eyes have been on Aspen Koch’s solo project since she tied on one of our Artist of the Month polls a little while back. She’s been quite busy since then putting the finishing touches on last month’s release, Four Months. Her work as Arbor Daze is fairly minimalistic in instruments wielded yet maximal in its impact on the listener – using just a guitar, a loop pedal and her voice to sonically capture the brood – though she collaborated  with others on Four Months.

Thankfully we’re not the only ones to take notice of Koch’s efforts (and Sarah Lane’s of the Late Great, for that matter!), as there’s a show tomorrow displaying a bit of appreciation. 

It’s just about the time for the Jade Lounge’s October #WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday, just in case you somehow didn’t know) Showcase and Arbor Daze, along with Sarah Lane, Jen Deale of Santiam and soulful jazz guitarist Angelica Pray will be performing. Come experience the haze of Arbor Daze in person tomorrow as you fall for the other lovely ladies as well!

Though we’re still reeling from the heaviness of Sleep‘s performance last night, we’re in need of something just as weighty but at a faster pace. What more perfect a fit than a litte bit of Scourge of Ians, whose consistently perfect balance of classic, raw punk with rhythm oriented post punk offers a nice and needed break from our local saturated music scene. 

They’ll be joining Disassturbator (for the final show of their tour!) and Moogwynd on stage tonight at the Kenton Club, so if you’re still in the mood later make sure you stop by. It’s free!

 Here we find ourselves, yet again, on a Saturday night. Some of us may be out partying on the town while others might be cozily nestled in their beds. For those of us that prefer a personal party at home or may be looking for some tunes to get them in the mood to party as they’re getting ready, we’ve got a fairly fresh track coming to you from local experimental artist Schaus.

"Galileo’s Song" dropped earlier this month and is an artsy, avant-pop track that properly utilizes addiciting synth lines to create a soundscape you can’t help but be immersed in. 

Listen to the track below and let it be the energetic addition to your party playlist or the necessary auditory element to your Saturday night chill sesh.

If you find yourself caught in some sort of music rut, consider expanding your radar to include the talents of DAN DAN. Our latest Artist of the Month winners are coming up on their one year annviersary of show-playing, making their debut you last Halloween at Slims.

Since then, the local trio have been dishing out heavily synthy, electro-laced instrumental rock that catalyzes deeper thoughts and fevered movements. We’re desperately craving more than just the four tracks on their Soundcloud page but until then we can stay satiated on their live performances.

DAN DAN’s next unmissable set is actually tomorrow at Valentines, along with Fake Fireplace and Daughter Talk. It’s only $5, so be sure to stop by and congratulate them on their poll win and anniversary of band-dom!