Brooklyn’s Glass Gang launches into November with a UK tour in support of their new EP, 1 For None. The new release features five tracks filled with echoing guitar fills a la The Edge and buzzing dark synth riffs which evoke visions of Crystal Castles.

Back in July, we posted about the video for the band’s single “Outside Your Love”, which appears on 1 For None. But it’s Glass Gang’s newest track “Ballet” that shines in this collection; with a driving 80s-nostalgic synth bass line and passionate vocals smacking of Robert Smith or Win Butler, it’s a winner. Despite the despair in the lyrics (“When the sun is burning up/Tell me everything’s all right”), “Ballet” encourages dancing.

The band starts their UK tour at Oporto in Leeds on 11/6. They play The Waiting Room in London on 11/8 and Green Door Store in Brighton on 11/9. If you happen to be across the pond, check them out. Otherwise, listen to “Ballet,” below. – Will Sisskind

To some extent, it’s very reassuring to see how many emerging bands in this city are still inspired by the sound of post-punk, a musical wave that developed the DIY attitude of the punk musical revolution in a more creative direction. Brooklyn’s RIPS, whose debut, upcoming album was produced by Austin Brown of NYC post punk masters Parquet Court, has two singles available for streaming, and they showcase a band with solid potential. Speedy track "Delay,’ in particular, with its intriguing blend of guitars and a bass line that’s a pop gem by itself, boasts both attitude and good songwriting chops, while ‘Losing II‘ is a simpler track that sounds like a homage to seminal NYC legends like the Velvet Underground and Television, artists that in many ways anticipated the post punk movement. RIPS is scheduled to play Trans-Pecos on November 5th.

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Ah fall. Whether it’s the poignancy of witnessing a life cycle coming to an end, or simply an evolutionary response to cooling temperatures, the autumnal season always seems to evoke appreciation for one’s cuddle buddy, or frustation at the lack of one. If you’re in the second group, have no fear: jazzy soul outfit, Vinegar Mother is ready to offer their sympathy with their new music video for the title track off their ‘Sunny Seat’ EP, due out 11/18. The song begins with fluid percussion, a chilled electric piano and Julia Zivic’s jazzy lead vocals. At first she sings in depressed sighs, but as her frustration mounts toward an un-special someone, her voice grows more tense – and her psyche more unstable. Echoing this, a horn and guitar part are added over the course of the song, giving it an agitated quality in line with the themes of bitter loss expressed in the lyrics. Score your next one with Vinegar Mother’s new track, and check them out live at The Knitting Factory on 11/8. — Henry Solotaroff-Webber

Here are three brand new music videos released by more established NYC artists we often covered in this blog: Margaret Glaspy, Elliot Moss and BEAU.

Though Buddahgraph Spaceship‘s sound certainly can feel astral at times, don’t be fooled–the band’s strong funk sensibility keeps them firmly planted on earth. With tasty basslines, ethereal synths, and infectious grooves, the VA-based group manages to create hip-swinging funk with a prog-y twist. Catch them live at the Velvet Lounge 11/11 with NAH. and Woodgrove, and be sure to tune them in below.-Olivia Sisinni

I dare you not to fall in love with Snail Mail. The Baltimore-based trio crafts lo-fi, indie-pop ballads that are simple, sweet, but instantly relatable and posess a depth that’s hard to not engage with. Their latest release, Habit, may have a bummer-summer vibe, but you’d be hard pressed to not be humming their tunes after listening the EP. Catch Snail Mail playing The Windup 11/8 with Tony Molina, Wildhoney and Wipeout, and in the meantime stream them below.-Olivia Sisinni

Listening to Pile is kind of like being in the eye of a storm–there are brief moments of calm, punctuated by the cacophony of the hurricane hurling around you. A lot of what makes the band so engaging to listen to is that while they certainly deliver the head-nod worthy riffs of an indie rock band, they’re also explosive and driving–constantly pushing the limits of simple song structures and edging toward blanketing the listener in total noise. The result is an unpredictable sonic experience with expert dynamic play, and gleaming, textbook examples of bridled chaos. If the sky ever cracks open, this may be your soundtrack to the end of the world. Check out Pile 11/17 at Great Scott with Palm and Dust from 1000 Years, and listen to them streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni

With the recent revival of flannel and plastic tattoo chokers, Lady Bones may be the next obsession for nostalgia-hungry millenials on the hunt for their next 90’s throwback. On the their latest EP, Terse, Lady Bones serves up everything we loved about early 90’s tunes: churning out packageable tracks with a lo-fi, DIY tinge, that still manage to seem on the brink of losing their cool. Riffs are weighty without being heavy, drumming almost feels primal at times, and the band’s vocals are unhinged, even while crafting catchy hooks. Listen to "Weight" from Lady Bones streaming below.-Olivia Sisinni

Just as her 2013 album Light Is a Ghost was making its way from ear to ear, Julia Weldon fell in a coma shortly after receiving gender-affirming surgery, while she was working on her third album. Luckily, she recovered, and, since then, this high-powered Brooklynite has been back at it with an audience-supported Kickstarter campaign now up and running to fund the recording and production of her long awaited third release. Honest, intense, joyous, and haunting, Julia is finding inspiration in this near-death experience and we are curious to see how she will integrate them in her new songs. Take part in her journey by joining the Kickstarter campaign and coming to see her perform at Rockwood Music Hall on November 2nd, where she’ll give a sneak peak of her latest compositions. – Ashley Muniz

Sonya Glass’s new video for "Flicker" is the perfect opportunity to get your Halloween off to a spooky start. Well shot and featuring a comprehensible story-line, the video depicts Glass as the vengeful spirit of a haunted house, posessing the souls of all those who enter. Clearly drawing inspiration from horror films and shows like "American Horror Story," Glass and co. do their source material justice. The song matches the quality of the video as well, with Glass’s strong vocals driving the track, which lands in an intriguing noir-Americana territory. For those in the mood for something spooky to get them in the right mindset for tonight’s Halloween party, there’s no need to look any further. — Henry Solotaroff-Webber 

Brooklyn’s self-proclaimed “extra-virgin punk” band Spit (pictured) will play East Williamsburg’s very own Shea Stadium on Wednesday 11/2. October has proven kind to Spit; they’ve kept busy by playing shows at The Footlight and the Brooklyn Bazaar. Plus, they released their single “Paul Westerberg” (streaming here) as part of Heartbreaking Bravery’s A Step Forward: Vol. I compilation, from which all proceeds benefit the organization Rape Victim Advocates.

Spit will join Jack, the solo project of Brittany Costa, as well as doom folk group BEARS. This show kicks off BEARS’ East Coast Pumpkin Spice Tour, which runs from 11/2 to 11/19 and will take them from Brooklyn down to Mobile, Alabama. Head to Shea Stadium on 11/2 to see BEARS off, as well as hear great music from Spit and Jack. – Will Sisskind

We kind of missed Zula‘s announcement of the release of their new album ‘Grassopper,’ out at the end of August. As we had the chance to express when we made their 2013 album ‘This Hopeful‘ our NYC Record of the Month,’ with their blend of post rock and psych pop, the quartet is one of the most interesting NYC bands to come out of Brooklyn this decade. The new record sounds like an even stronger release, more solid in both the songwriting and production departements, and also more mature in terms of personality: the group has found its voice and it’s refining it, which is what happens when talented musicians stick around in the same band long enough to hone their skill and grow musically, together – a rare sight to behold these days. Don’t miss their live show at Sunnyvale on December 15th. – Photo by Alicia Walter