Jaye Bartell‘s "Light Enough" is a record born out of a very particular kind of self-inflicted seclusion: the paradoxical one happening in one the most populated pieces of land in the world: Brooklyn. Somebody‘s referred to this phenomenon as "The Lonesome Crowded West." Greenpoint, specifically, is where the songwriter moved to in 2013, from Asheville, NC (he’s originally from Massachusetts), looking – we assume – for inspiration after a series of early releases. The only embeddable song from the album, ‘Laundry Line’ (streaming) perfectly represent the full album, echoing at once Leonard Cohen’s intimate existentialism and Syd Barrett’s droney, suspended melodies (Barrett’s fans should check out opener ‘G & Me‘). The mostly acoustic guitar work also deserves a mention, for its beautiful simplicity. The fact that Baby’s All Right booked Jaye is an extra reason to pay attention to this artist, so you may want to check out his upcoming show on October 16.

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

With driving, meaty licks and visceral vocal performances, Baltimore-based Multicult is all you could ever want out of your local noise rock band. Their latest release, Position Remote, is sludgey and wild, but surprisingly still lays down serious thrash-y grooves that are easy to get lost in. Stream Multicult below, and be sure to check them out at the Windup Space 10/28 with Puerto Rico Flowers and the Holy Circle.-Olivia Sisinni

NYC-based husband/wife team, Crushed Out, is back at it again, and The Deli is thrilled to premiere the duo’s newest music video, "Out of the Blue." The video spotlights the band’s super fun, assuredly trippy aesthetic, and the tune alternates heavy, bluesy riffs with the group’s signature surf rock hooks–making "Out of the Blue" feel ambiguous in decade, but instantly infectious. Check out the premiere of "Out of the Blue" below, and if you’re hungry for more, listen to Crush Out’s soundcloud here.-Olivia Sisinni

Ambient, banjo-lead indie rock is a descriptor that’s sure to turn heads, but Luray, a band who fails to fit neatly into the hard lines of "alt-folk," really does encompass all of those elements. Pairing synths with traditional folk, the Richmond VA-based group gives bluegrass/americana a fresh face, successfully blending old with new. Listen to Luray streaming below, and check them out at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery with Camp Howard and Mikrowaves on 10/14.-Olivia Sisinni

MA-based Ghosts of Jupiter blend beautifully etheral vocals with swirling guitars and strong synths to creating a powerful psychedellic potion. The band, who are set to drop a new album this month, effortlessly span a liminal time place–sounding distinctively like a vintage record store pickup, without falling into psych-band tropes that are long tired out. Check out Ghosts of Jupiter 10/23 at the Lizard Lounge to pick up a copy of their latest release, The Great Bright Horses, but in the meantime you can stream their first single off the album below.-Olivia Sisinni

The Deli is happy to premiere Michael Hanf‘s song "Keep Feeling", a taste of the drummer’s solo project outside of San Fermin. Hanf’s voice, here vaguely reminiscent of Grandaddy Jason Lytle’s expressive alto, lead this stripped-down and organic track, giving us just enough of that diaphanous vibraphone (an instrument he also masters), fuzzy guitar, and laid-back drums. Check out "Keep Feeling" down below, and keep an eye out for a new releases on his Soundcloud page! – Ashley Muniz

 Philosophical Zombie delivers moody, post-punk vibes that feel as dark as they do danceable. The group is set to drop an album this month entitled Cotard’s, but if the already released single "Dream On" is anything to judge by, listeners can expect interesting chord progressions, spacey sounds, and weirdly infectious hooks from the new release. Check out their album release party 10/14 at Great Scott with Babydriver, but in the meantime, stream "Dream On" below.-Olivia Sisinni

 Philosophical Zombie delivers moody, post-punk vibes that feel as dark as they do danceable. The group is set to drop an album this month entitled Cotard’s, but if the already released single "Dream On" is anything to judge by, listeners can expect interesting chord progressions, spacey sounds, and weirdly infectious hooks from the band. Check out their album release party 10/14 at Great Scott with Babydriver, but in the meantime, stream "Dream On" below.-Olivia Sisinni

After a super successful first night, and an allstar line-up, Deli NYC sponsored event The Hum returns for its second week at beautifully intimate Greenpoint venue Manhattan Inn. For those just tuning in now, the month-long residency, presented by Hypnocraft, is aimed at spotlighting female musicians across a wide variety of genres, and inspires unexpected collaborations. Monday night’s line up promises to be atmospheric and experimental, including musicians from Space Captain, Iris Lune, and MADEIRA. Check below for the full, three-set listing, and be sure to catch next week’s show at 8pm on October 10, and the following two on the remaining Mondays in October. – Olivia Sisinni

– Maralisa (Space Captain) + Elle Winston + Lora-Faye Ashuvud (Arthur Moon) + Ella Joy Meir (Iris Lune) + Savannah Harris

– Gabrielle Herbst (GABI)

– MADEIRA

An air of mystery and beauty permeates Samuel Proffitt‘s latest single Drown, off the forthcoming EP Grey Notebook. On this track, the classic piano ballad is placed within the dimensions of electronica. Combined with the seductive melancholia of SKYLR’s vocals, the song’s ambience is hauntingly memorable. Take a listen to "Drown" down below, and look out for Grey Notebook, scheduled for release on 10/10. – Ashley Muniz

Opening with a primal scream, NY-based trio Treads’s latest EP is a whirlwind record complete with gut-busting screeches and head-shaking riffage. The aptly titled EP 1 is four tracks of high-energy punk earworms that are instantly catchy without being overtly poppy. Check out Treads playing the Mercury Lounge with The Royal They 10/17, and be sure to stream them below. – Olivia Sisinni

Having released their second full length album “Harm” in the summer of 2015, Brooklyn’s Infinity Girl can be found hard at work on their third record. Although no release date has been announced as of yet, the band continue to play select live shows. On Sunday 10/9 they’ll step away from the studio long enough to play a set at the Mercury Lounge, supporting fellow dreamgazers Astrobrite (from Chicago) and ever-evolving headline act Mahogany. While “Harm” shifted away from than their previous noisier work, elements of the C86 jangle pop sound emerged. “Dirty Sun” underscores exactly what was (and still is) so appealing about this timeless sound. A blissful joy is conveyed by the convergence of rapidly strummed guitar over melody driven bass and fast, tom-tom heavy drums. The vocals provide the emotional release through a harmonic beauty evoking feelings of both nostalgia and present day comradery. While waiting for new music to be released, lovers of this should shouldn’t miss Sunday’s show. – Dave Cromwell