LI punk legend Jeff Rosenstock (Bomb the Music Industry! Arrogant Sons of Bitches, as well as a host of other projects), is dropping another album tomorrow, and rue punks (like us) should be stoked. Worry—the follow up release to 2015’s We Cool?—is an album that balances Rosenstock’s fun, high-energy musical approach, with his skill at penning thoughtful, honest narratives. It’s main aim involves exploring the external forces that contribute to depression and anxiety in the world, but despite the heavy subject matter, Rosenstock manages to pull off self-aware, punk anthems that feel candid yet encouraging. Check out his single for "Wave Goodnight to Me" below, and catch him live at Villian 11/18 with Hard Girls and Katie Ellen.-Olivia Sisinni
Playlist: The Deli Philly’s Anniversary Takeover of Y-Not Radio
Thank you, all, who tuned in yesterday to Y-Not Radio for The Deli Philly’s takeover, and extra special thanks to Josh T. Landow for the invitation and support over the years! Below is the playlist that I shared, and if you haven’t taken a listen to it yet, please feel free to do so now and enjoy. As always, I hope that you discover your new favorite artist and latest obsession. You deserve it. TREAT YO SELF! – Q.D. Tran
The Retinas – “Accident”
Abi Reimold – “Morning”
Eric Slick – “The Dirge”
Allison Crutchfield – “Rose Knows”
NAH – “Same Fucking Line”
RemoteControl – “Wasteland”
The Writhing Squares – “Astral Trane”
The Afterglows – “Born Again”
Spring Onion – “Egg (Driving Song)”
Cherry – “Alligators”
Jo Kusy – “New Devil Beat”
Honey Radar – “Ft Wayne Mermaids”
Them Jones – “Outburst”
Queen of Jeans – “Rollerdyke”
Suburban Living – “Lovely Times”
LOUDS – “Speak”
Residuels – “Valley Of Fire”
New Shelf Life LP Available for Streaming & Purchase
Scott Leitch, a.k.a. Shelf Life, has released a new full-length album Spirit Bear. The collection of songs captures a pared-down, earnest vibe. However, while anchored in acoustic simplicity, the album ventures in different directions, establishing strong, melodic, pop-rock grooves that open up in an illuminating fashion; conversely, a shadier grunge element also becomes visible. It isolates, stripping down the exterior world, hitting the personal core, and then jutting out of the darkness.
Jon Fay brings moody electronica to Panther Room 11/5
Painting moody landscapes that could easily be the backdrop for a dystopian future, Jon Fay‘s music feels effortlessly enigmatic and prowling. His tracks are delicate, but set against growling basslines, they take on more sinister tones and wind dangerously down echo-y corridors. You can check out Jon Fay as a part of the upcoming BEMF festival on 11/5 at the Panther Room with Route 8 and Asquith, but in the meantime, hit the play button below. – Olivia Sisinni
New Track: “Weathersby” – Strange Parts
Musical compatriots Attia Taylor and Corey Duncan (Oh Pears!) combine forces as Strange Parts. Weathersby, the second single off their forthcoming album, sits in a cloudy limbo state, as forward-shifting drums, ringing guitar and stabilizing synth cushion Taylor’s drifting, peaceful vocals. The duo opens for Adia Victoria on Monday, October 17 at Johnny Brenda’s.
Tempest Le Mans releases new song “In My Room”
With a quick search of L.A. artist Tempest Le Mans, we are instantly reminded of a genre of music from a not so distant past. The Valley singer-songwriter Nathan Castiel created a seventies vibe that reigns in the most nostalgic feelings through his newest single, “In My Room”. His sound is something straight from my parents’ record player circa 1976, and it has the most refreshing and flawless acoustics. It takes the listener on a sentimental journey accompanied by soothing melodramatic melodies, ingenious writing and soulful consciousness. Check out Tempest Le Mans on soundcloud or bandcamp to get your fill. – Kayla Hay
Henry Hall unveils video for “Dream Lover” + plays Hotel Cafe on 10.14
Here’s a video that will send you mixed messages (upliftingly cringeworthy?) by NYC/LA based artist Henry Hall for new single "Dream Lover". It starts off with the artist standing in front of a green screen, gazing into the camera with sympathetic eyes, and singing amidst an escalating rhythmic groove defined by a tight, punchy beat and brisk guitar strums… until the words "I’m in love with my girlfriend’s sister" are uttered, after which Henry breaks out a goofy smile, and begins to dance, his body overimposed on a montage of vintage movies. It is dark, but it’s quite humorous as well. Check it out down below, catch him live at LA’s The Hotel Cafe on October 14, and stay tuned if you want more, there’s an EP underway! – Ashley Muniz
Fake Limbs
Fake Limbs will release their new album, Matronly, via Don Giovanni Records this Friday,October 14th. This is band’s third album and first on their new label. Below you can stream the album’s lead single "An Inconvenience".
Fake Limbs will be performing at Subterranean on Nov. 2nd with Screaming Females and Nov. 23rd at Empty Bottle with Beat Drun Juel.
Thanks Light Melt Minds and Faces with “Family Jewels”
Adrenaline-infused pscyhedlia pours out from the hard-rocking warped reality of the Thanks Light. Their new single "Family Jewels" begins normal enough with the hushed and seductive vocals of Zane Ruttenberg but quickly devolves into a chaotic swirl of reverb that is reminiscent of noise rockers METZ or Pissed Jeans. Thanks Light embraces the appeal of structured alt-rock but moreso relishes in it’s destruction, amidst a myriad of synths, gutteral growls, and shrieking guitars. "Family Jewels" is the first single off of the new LP Psychonauts, which as the name suggests, should be a mind-altering exploration into the fractal conscience of one of Austin’s more unique rock bands.
-Lee Ackerley
New Track: “Can’t Keep Cool” – Spill
Take a listen to “Can’t Keep Cool,” the lead single from Top Ten, the debut full-length LP from Spill, which premiered at Brooklyn Vegan. Lyrically describing the bottling up of emotions and almost sinking at a pool party whilst seeking temporary distraction, it is surrounded by pulsating percussion and the fuzzy punch of guitar. The song dips into murky waters; however, an anthem-esque, universal energy results. Top Ten is set for release on December 16 via No Sleep Records.
Deem Spencer releases new EP ‘Sunflower,’ to perform at Don Pedro on 10/25
The blurring of the lines between the hip-hop and RnB genres has been an exciting development in recent years. Headliners like Frank Ocean, and Isaiah Rashad have highlighted a generation of emcees that like to sing, or crooners that spit bars on ocassion. deem spencer is an emerging Queens based artist that belongs to this category. Over the past year, the he has maintained a steady stream of output, culiminating in the release of his Sunflowers EP a month ago. Spencer’s appeal as an artist lies in striking, abstract lyrics and tense, atmospheric production. His backing instrumentals, while lush, are also stripped down, allowing for his poetic lyrics and soft vocals, whether they be sung or rapped, to take center stage. If his music puts you in the mood, you can check him out live on 10/16 at Don Pedro. – Henry Solotaroff-Webber
New Music Video: “Bring Yo Friends” – Tunji Ige
Josh “Glassface” Goldenberg merges an interesting series of imagery in the video for “Bring Yo Friends,” found on Tunji Ige’s mixtape Missed Calls. An old-school premiere countdown opens the proceedings. Then, a mixture of black & white, low-key Brooklyn bridge performance visuals, interspersed with flashes of widespread settings and morphing animation, give the production a chill but hyperactive touch.