We didn’t have any psychedelic track on the NYC blog today – it’s time to fix this! Gold Lake is a Brooklyn band that treated us to a little drone-pop gem last year, entitled "We Already Exist." They are now unveiling a new tune entitled "Lovers" (streaming) that significantly slows down the BPM (at least for most of the song) without losing the band’s signature charm and intensity.
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Bay Area Desert Stars Pre Parties Go Down TOMORROW -10/1
Don’t miss these great Bay Area events! The Desert Stars Festival is around the corner and the Bay Area is celebrating this massive fest with pre parties in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. All of the pre parties are on the same night, October 1st, so you’ll just have to choose which line up you want to see the most:
Kymberli’s Music Box & Innerlight Presents: Desert Stars Pre Party at Elbo Room in San Francisco:
Cellar Doors
The Spiral Electric
Ancient River
The Shivas
Dj Vikki Vaden
Visuals by Mad Alchemy
The Shivas
Cellar Doors
Ancient River
The Spiral Electric
San Jose Desert Stars Pre Party:
Cafe Stitch – Doors Start at 8 pm
SLOWNESS
Silent Pictures
The Soft Bombs
DJs Jafar Green & Jeff Jagged
Oakland Desert Stars Pre Party:
At Leo’s Music Club – Doors at 9 pm:
The Telescopes
LSD and the Search for God
Disappearing People
Magic Castles
Philadelphia
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New Track: “Echo Back” – Moon Bounce
Moon Bounce, a.k.a. Corey Regensberg, just premiered a new track yesterday, called "Echo Back," at Stereogum. It’s the B-side to his forthcoming release "Fool"/"Echo Back," which is officially available today via his record label Grind Select. With a purchase of the single, you will get a scratch-off lottery ticket that will give you a chance to win prizes like having an animation of yourself appear in his next music video, a guest list spot at one of his show, exclusive music, and limited-edition merchandise.
NYC
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NJ alt rockers’ Long Faces single premiere: ‘All This Confusion’
It’s quite interesting how two places as close as Brooklyn and New Jersey tend to excel at producing completely different brands of rock’n’roll: while the home of the hipsters is constantly churning out genre-bending music with experimental tendencies, just a few miles away the majority of the artists active in the Garden State’s scene seem more interested in perfecting the tradition of American Rock. NJ’s Long Faces fit this profile quite well, blending classic and modern rock to forge intensely evocative tunes. In the past few months their breezy summer single "Leave It There" triggered a fair amount of interest in blogs around the globe, and The Deli is now premièring this new single "All This Confusion," a slower and more atmospheric number that confirms the band’s propensity towards melancholic subjects and sonics.
Philadelphia
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Lantern Opening for Dan’l Boone at JB’s Sept. 30
By now, you should know that after coming out of a Lantern show you tend to feel a bit grimier/sleazier but in a good way. The local crew, led by Zachary Devereux and Emily Rob, has been fearlessly delving into the history of rock ‘n’ roll, never afraid to explore its underbelly, while still paying homage to more popular music demi-gods. And if you didn’t know that already, you’ll have your chance when they open for an indie supergroup of sorts in Dan’l Boone, which is made up of Neil Hagerty (ex-Royal Trux), Nate Young (Wolf Eyes), Alex Moskos (ex-AIDS Wolf), and Charles Ballas (Formant). Also, here from down under in support are Aussies, Ausmuteants. BTW: Keep watch for a new Lantern LP in the works that will be available via Sophomore Lounge and Cardinal Fuzz. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $13, 21+ – Alexis V.
NYC
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NYC bands taking off: Great Caesar ends tour + releases new EP at The Knit on 10.04
Brooklyn’s folk rockers Great Caesar absolutely floored us at our latest NYC B.E.A.F. Fest‘s Rootsy stage, with a performance full of emotion and dynamism at once. The band had a great 2014 so far – and it’s not over yet: their video for single ‘Don’t Ask Me Why’, unveiled in January (streaming), got an astonishing 250k plays on Youtube, and, after being included in our Year End Best NYC Emerging Bands list, the group spent September touring the US. Without wasting any time, they are now ready to celebrate the release of a new EP at The Knit on October 4. This kind of hard work is what it takes to go places in the band business.
NYC
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Arum Rae plays Music Hall of Williamsburg on 10.12
Brooklyn’s “Warranted Queen” Arum Rae is a delightfully edgy cyber-soul singer who has so far managed to dodge generic stereotypes. Her latest release is masterfully threaded with bits of dance, pop, soul, R&B, and even a little hip-hop and industrial. The NYC based, Austin native’s sultry voice powers through eclectic synths, sound effects, and backup vocals of her own creation. If you dig the title track here, or the industrial blues of "I’m Smoke" (streaming below – at times reminiscent of early Suicide!!!) be sure to check her out at The Music Hall of Williamsburg on October 12th, followed soon thereafter by a November EP release. – Jillian Dooley
Philadelphia
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Ticket Giveaway: Tennis & Pure Bathing Culture at Underground Arts Tonight
We have a last minute ticket giveaway for tonight at Underground Arts with Tennis and Pure Bathing Culture. Now, if you fancy upbeat electro-pop, fronted by charming female vocals, then this evening’s bill will be worth struggling through the rest of your workweek. To enter for a chance to win a pair of tix, just send an email to thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com with the subject line "Tennis & a Bath, Anyone." Please also include your cell number in the body of the message (in case of an emergency). Good luck!
Nashville
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Show Alert: Alanna Royale’s “Achilles” Release Show at Exit/In 10.4
Alanna Royale’s debut album, "Achilles" has been out since September 16th. However, October 4th will be when the band, friends, and special guests ring it in proper with an epic show at Exit/In. Because an album that is the culmination of two years of establishing the Royale name through heavy touring and intensive mind-blowing, not to mention a little, potentially career-ending brush with a hemorrhaging vocal cord demands a celebration. The band has been lauded for their airtight brass section almost as much as Royale’s staggering stage presence, both of which will be in full-force on Saturday, as their joined by Kansas Bible Company and ELEL (fingers crossed that all groups joined Royale on stage for a final number. Just to prove the integrity of the venue’s support structures.)
While the show is sure to be a high-energy stiletto kick in the nuts, “Achilles" explores several dynamic avenues: sweet and wistful on “Phantom Limb,” fierce and vengeful on “Animal,” to maybe a little funky on “Big Time Me.” This magazine is partial to “Rock and Stone;" we interpret it as a neo-soul version of Reba McIntire’s “Fancy” (sans the prostitution bent. We’re focusing more on the process of a woman coming into her own.) and we love the addition of the string section of since the track’s appearance on their 2013 EP. “Achilles” is a showcase of the band’s tested mettle, and their, as the opening lyrics of “Last to Know” perfectly sums up “backbone for days.” Saturday’s show starts at 8pm, and cover is $10. We’ll be amazed if it doesn’t sell out. –Terra James-Jura
NYC
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Album review: Black on Black – Firebrand (EP)
Black on Black is one of those rare bands that shocked, surprised, bewildered, confused, and straight knocked me out when I first heard its debut EP Help Yourself. Blending Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jawbreaker, Converge, and a miles deep well of anger and aggression, Wade Kelly, Aaron Riffel, and John Benda tapped into something that has sadly been missing in rock today: honesty.
Through three EPs (Help Yourself, Let’s Get Cynical, Get On With It), Black on Black has bludgeoned listeners with truth, building an ever-growing following not through gimmicks or recycled, hackneyed riffs but through in-your-face, balls-to-the-wall rock ‘n roll and live performances that reportedly leave attendees drained and wanting more. There seems to be no end to the fire, force, and boiling hostility within Black on Black. With four EPs in the two years, the band is on a creative explosion that does not ever seem to stumble.
The band’s latest release Firebrand walks tall, continuing where Get On With It left off.
Blowing out the starting blocks with “I Dreamt I Died,” a song of gnashed teeth and crushed dreams; “we can borrow a mock civility” lead man and chief lyricist Wade Kelly screams, “but we’ll hang the righteous at dawn.” There is definitely a tone to Firebrand and the motivation of Black on Black.
“Getting signed to a deal, to a label is not what we’re trying for,” Kelly told me. “We just hope people like the music we make.” With Firebrand, Black on Black does not merely tap a vein to get in touch with their audience; they have hacksawed and ice picked their way through a major artery.
“Butcher’s Block” sounds like the world would if Springsteen and The Hold Steady would have been punk rockers. Like Springsteen and Craig Finn, Kelly paints vivid pictures with his lyrics: “when my body breaks like a shell dissolving in the rain / you’re gonna taste my angry love.” While Kelly spits bile out to the world, drummer Benda and bassist Riffel (formerly of Lawrence punk stalwarts Unknown Stuntman) push the songs along like a rocket-fueled muscle car with no brakes, no seatbelts, and a trunk packed to the brim with nitroglycerin.
Black on Black is becoming an expert in blending its influences and anxiety to make a style that is all its own. No regurgitated Misfits riffs, no banjos, no rehashed 1970s bombast, no gimmicks, no angles to appease the cool kids; Black on Black does what it wants and it shows on Firebrand. It shows in everything the band does. Many bands claim to live within the DIY philosophy but few in today’s world do it as well as Black on Black and—thanks to an unflinching approach to everything—fans get great albums like Firebrand. Keep up the anger-filled work my friends, it’s definitely working in your favor.
—Danny R. Phillips
Danny has been reporting on music of all types and covering the St. Joseph music scene for well over a decade. He is a regular contributor to the nationally circulated BLURT Magazine and his work has appeared in The Pitch, The Omaha Reader, Missouri Life, The Regular Joe, Skyscraper Magazine, Popshifter, Hybrid Magazine, the websites Vocals on Top and Tuning Fork TV, Perfect Sound Forever, The Fader, and many others.
Check out Black on Black at KC’s first Zombie Pub Crawl this weekend. They will open up the Vandals stage at 9 pm on Saturday. Facebook event page.
NYC
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The Cowards Choir to Release Cool Currency October 4th
The Cowards Choir, the celebrated project fronted by DC’s Andy Zipf since 2009, is set to release their new EP, Cool Currency, on October 4th at Iota. Cool Currency is Andy’s first release since 2013’s Reunion EP. Fans of The Cowards Choir will rejoice to hear yet another set of catchy, delicate, romantic guitar-pop. The production is immaculate, every evocative guitar tone seemlessly layered with other instruments, accentuating every idea and feeling in this gorgeous and emotional set. Four songs, each with sweet flavors baked delicately into a fulfilling whole, like a dessert-cart of perfect pastries, and each more tantalizing than the last. The Cowards Choir will be joined at Iota by Justin Jones, and you can get your tickets here. Check out The Cowards Choir performing "Soul Got Weight" for The Circus Life podcast last week below. –Natan Press
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NYC Electro-Pop duo on the rise: My Body announces ‘6 Wives’ EP + unveils single ‘Boys’
The NYC scene is famous for its rock bands, but it’s becoming apparent that electronic music is rapidly taking over the Big Apple. Brooklyn based celestial synth-pop duo My Body is yet another proof of this shift. Active for just over a year, the duo has already released a handful of quality singles that stand out for their imaginative arrangements (incorporating hip hop, 8 bit and jungle elements among others) and for Jordan Bagnall’s unconventional melodies. The band recently opened for Lia Ices at The Mercury Lounge, and is about to release their new EP 6 Wives in November.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best NYC songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!