The Deli Philly’s Best of 2012 Poll for Emerging Artists Winner: Norwegian Arms

Dear Deli Readers,

We are proud to announce that The Deli Philly’s Best of 2012 Emerging Artist is Norwegian Arms! It was a tight race from the get-go between the self-described “weirdo-folk” duo turned trio and power-pop outfit Hop Along with Lushlife solidly representing the local hip-hop community in third place.

Please take a look at our chart of 60+ Philly area artists below. The highest value of votes came from our jurors, who included individuals involved in local music. This includes promoters, venue owners, press, DJs and other music experts (who are listed below – thanks y’all). The remainder of the votes was compiled by The Deli Philly contributors, readers, and open submissions voted on by national Deli editors.

List of Jurors: Brendan Bercik (Pilam), Dan Bisogno (Choice Tasters, VICE, Live Nation), Jeff Blinder (Spazz Presents), Kate Bracaglia (Philly.com, WXPN2, The Key), Eric Bresler (PhilaMOCA), Ryan Crump (Philly Drum Project), Kevin D’Mello (RockaPhilly), Mikele Edwards (Silk City), Nick Fanelli (The Fire, Guild Shows), Stacie George (Live Nation), Ellei Johndro (Shadowscene), Matt Kelchner (Bikini Island), Kevin Kennedy (The Swollen Fox), Colin Kerrigan (Out of Town Films, Philly.com, Pitchfork), Josh T. Landow (Y-Not Radio), Jesse Lundy (Point Entertainment), Gordon Mays (Kung Fu Necktie), Brian McTear (Weathervane Music), Jeff Meyers (Guild Shows), George Miller (JUMP Philly), Brandee Nichols (Philly Mostly Vegan, JUMP Philly), Matt Ricchini (Union Transfer, Johnny Brenda’s, Kung Fu Necktie), Mark Schoneveld (YVYNYL), Maria T. Sciarrino (WPRB, Her Jazz), Stephanie Seiple (Tri-State Indie), Elliott Sharp (City Paper, The Key, Noisey, Village Voice), Sara Sherr (Sugar Town), Matt Smith (HotBox Sessions), Jon Solomon (WPRB), Q.D. Tran (The Deli Magazine), John Vettese (The Key, WXPN, City Paper), Nikki Volpicelli (The Philly Music Showcase), Chris Ward (Johnny Brenda’s), Bruce Warren (WXPN, Some Velvet Blog, The Key)

Congrats to everyone who made the list and thanks to all those who voted!

BEST OF 2012 POLL FOR EMERGING PHILLY ARTISTS    ARTIST J W R OS TOT   1 Norwegian Arms 24 3 0.016   27.016 2 Hop Along 19 3 0.013   22.013 3 Lushlife 10 3 0.006   13.006 4 Work Drugs 7 2 0.009   9.009 5 Spacin’ 7 2 0.005   9.005 6 Chill Moody 7   0.5   7.5 7 Cheers Elephant 6 1 0.045   7.045 8 The Bailey Hounds 6 1 0.006   7.006 9 Grande Marshall 5 2 0.004   7.004 10 Cousin Brian 5 1 0.055   6.055 11 Turning Violet Violet 2 1 0.011 3 6.011 12 Purling Hiss 3 3 0.008   6.008 13 Cold Fronts 4 2 0.006   6.006 14 +HIRS+ 4 1 0.5   5.5 15 The Districts 2 1 0.051 2 5.051 16 Ghost Light   3 0.011 2 5.011 17 The Lawsuits 5   0.005   5.005   TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb 4 1 0.005   5.005 19 DRGN King 4 1 0.004   5.004   Laser Background 4 1 0.004   5.004 21 Arrah and the Ferns 1 2 0.004 1.5 4.504 22 Night Panther 2 2 0.039   4.039 23 Arc in Round 3 1 0.007   4.007 24 Daniel Bachman 3 1 0.005   4.005   Gliss 3 1 0.005   4.005   Grandchildren 2 2 0.005   4.005   Nightlands 2 2 0.005   4.005 28  Modern Inventors 3   0.004 1 4.004 29 Vacationer 3 1 0.002   4.002 30 Rainbow Destroyer 3   0.013   3.013 31 Levee Drivers 3   0.012   3.012 32 The Interest Group 3   0.007   3.007 33 The Bad Doctors 3   0.006   3.006 34 Restorations 2 1 0.005   3.005 35 L.U.N.A.R. Revolt 3   0.003   3.003 36 Pattern is Movement 1 2 0.001   3.001   The High Five 3   0.001   3.001 38 Dear Althea 1   2   3 39 Ton-Taun     1.5 1 2.5 40 Lockets 2   0.054   2.054 41 Trophy Wife 2   0.027   2.027 42 Dreambook 2   0.02   2.02 43 Heyward Howkins 1   0.013 1 2.013 44 Void Vision 2   0.005   2.005 45 Juston Stens & The Get… 2   0.003   2.003   Kate Ferencz 2   0.003   2.003   Nothing   1 0.003 1 2.003 48 OCD: Moosh & Twist 2   0.002   2.002   Strand of Oaks 2   0.002   2.002 50 Bee Mask 2   0.001   2.001   White Birds 2   0.001   2.001 52 You You Dark Forest     1 1 2 53 Sonni Shine & The…     0.05 1.5 1.55 54 Eskimeaux     0.049 1 1.049 55 Orion Freeman 1   0.047   1.047   Toy Soldiers 1   0.047   1.047 57 Willow Talk     0.024 1 1.024 58 Prowler 1   0.007   1.007 59 Modern Baseball 1   0.006   1.006   The Tough Shits 1   0.006   1.006 61 Swearin’ 1   0.005   1.005 62 Nick Millevoi 1   0.004   1.004 63 Shark Tape 1   0.003   1.003 64 Banned Books 1   0.002   1.002   Luther 1   0.002   1.002   Residuels 1   0.002   1.002 67 XVSK 1   0.001   1.001 Legend: J = Jurors, W = Deli Writers, R = Deli Readers, OS = Open Submissions

Much love,

The Deli’s Staff