There’s definitely a visceral gut-kick reaction when you listen to NY-based band Ornaments, but what makes the group stand out is the impassioned, poignant vibes pumping through their music. The band manages to craft aggressive soundscapes with luscious depth and delicate layering, however they cast them against an emotional rawness and stomach-wrenching hardcore vocals. The sound is something that dares you to contend with feelings you thought you forgot about. Listen to Ornaments streaming below, and catch them live at Cake Shop 10/19 with Only Sibling, Sparrows, and Safety.-Olivia Sisinni

Returning for its fourth installment, Hypnocraft presents The Hum, a Deli NYC sponsored, once a week, month-long residency happening at Greenpoint’s Manhattan Inn. The series, which will feature over 40 artists collaborating for the first time, aims to not only spotlight female musicians across genres, but also gives them the space to connect creatively with one another. The shows kick off this Monday, October 3rd, with an Audiofemme curated set, and features artists from groups like TEEN, Body Language and many more. Check out Monday’s full line up below, and check out Hypnocraft’s site here for more information. 

The Hum Line Up: Mon, October 3 | 8pm
Boshra AlSaadi (TEEN, Janka Nabay) + Lindsay Powell (Fielded) + Felicia Douglass (Ava Luna, Gemma) + Nasimiyu (Baeb Rxxth) //
AudioFemme curated set feat. Angelica Bess (Body Language) + Emily Fehler (Gold Child) //
The Artist’s Circle w/ Wendy Parr curated set feat. Tanis Chalopin + Jessica Carvo + Michelle & Sarah Cagianese (Frances Rose) //
Rachel Angel + Rachel Housle (Invisible Familiars) + Caitlin Frame (FRAME)

There’s a trope about the city that it’s miserable to find love, so it makes sense that a few out-of-state-ers who wound up living in NYC would be nervous about dating. Fortunately for us, four-piece group, Nervous Dater, is anything but shy about their music abilities. The band combines a fun, driving, pop-punk aesthetic with windy, math-rock tinged guitar licks, and sets it against singer/guitarist Rachel Lightner’s clear, laid-back vocals. There’s also something delightfully relatable and real about the band’s lyricism, and their anthemic approach to songwriting gives the band an instant draw. Nervous Dater was kind enough to talk to the Deli about their origins, their latest EP, and of course, what gear they’re currently going crazy over – see links below. Nervous Dater plays the Cake Shop on October 2nd! – Olivia Sisinni

Read The Deli’s Interview with Nervous Dater

NYC soul artist Teddy Sinclair seems to have found her voice in new project Cruel Youth, which marries her expressive and confident alto with an edgy and trippy electronic production. New single/video "Diamond Days" is a soaring ballad that manages to reference at once the Beach Boys’ orchestral Pet Sounds arrangements and the mellotron in The Beatles’ Strawberry Fields Forever, while gradually transporting the listener towards a lofty pop chorus. Don’t miss the lady’s live show at Music Hall of Williamsburg on November 21, part of her upcoming US tour to promote debut album ‘+30mg.’

From the sound of it, psych-pop band Kuroma’s latest release, "Perfect Girl," might have been written under the influence of a serious summer crush. Starting simply with a strumming acoustic guitar, the track slowly builds, erupting into rich layers of orchestral instrumentation – is that the sound of soaring love? Though the arrangement gets more complex as the tune progresses, "Perfect Girl" manages to remain grounded, courtesy of Hank Sullivant’s dulcet vocals hovering over the mix. The result is a tune that sounds as if it was plucked from a mid-60’s summer top 40 chart. Stream "Perfect Girl" below and catch Kuroma playing with the Acrylics at Union Pool on 10/5. – Olivia Sisinni, photo by Ansely West

Austin-based all girl power trio, Moving Panoramas, craft gorgeous indie pop dreamscapes set against simple, but alluring vocal melodies. On their single "One," the band creates a strong assertion against Three Dog Night’s famous tune, in a way that seems both strong and sincere. In fact, the band’s sound is one of strength and sincerity–a group both sure of who they are, and have masterfully honed their sound. Take a listen to "One" streaming below, and be sure to catch the Moving Panormas at Cheer Up Charlie’s 10/15 with Dead Leaf Echo, Pale Dian, The Veldt, All in the Golden Afternoon, and Twin Studies. – Olivia Sisinni

Those looking for bare-knuckle brash punk in your local Nashville scene behold: The Rip Taylors is a band guaranteed to make you tap your Doc Martens, and channel some of that pent up angst. The group deals in catchy tracks that still manage to feel real and raw. Listen to "I Don’t Care What You Say" off their latest release Defects of Character streaming below. – Olivia Sisinni

Fun and fearless are not a word pairing that you’d think go together, but it’s an apt description for the garage/punk rocker grrls in Brooklyn-based T-Rextasy. On their latest release, the delightfully fitting Jurassic Punk, the band uses fun vocal affectations and punk riff-age to lampoon patriarchy and systematic oppression with a forceful swagger – masterfully using absurdity to point out the absurdities that society forces women to deal with. Though T-Rextasy is endlessly engaging because of their unique approach to punk, their fiercely feminist message has us majorly crushing on the dino dames. Listen to T-Rextasy below, and be sure to check them out at the Market Hotel with Pity Sex and Eskimeaux, on 10/3. – Olivia Sisinni

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

With soaring vocals and infectious backbeats, DC-based Foreign Air brings you "Better for It," the latest single from the alt/synth-pop duo. Starting with simple, delicate piano, the tune’s momentum gradually builds, eventually doubling down and releasing into lush layers of instrumentation by the time the chorus hits. "Better for It" is ripe-for-radio ear candy, and we’d be shocked if you’re not humming along with the hook by the track’s end.  Stream "Better for It" below, and catch them at the U Street Music Hall 10/27 with the Strumbellas. – Olivia Sisinni

For most, "we’re on a break" represents a hellish, liminal state in a relationship where the impending doom of a break-up looms menacingly over the small hope of reconciling. "a million other things," the first single dropped by Brooklyn-based artist, pronoun (aka Alyse Vellturo) perfectly captures that limbo state–the doomed hope–by folding heart-tugging lyrics into otherwise bright and driving instrumentals. The single manages to feel deeply personal, yet instantly relatable–a striking first release from an up-and-coming artist, with welcome references to a class pop act of the ’80s like The Cars. Stream "a million other things" below, and keep your eyes peeled for an EP release from pronoun coming out soon. – Olivia Sisinni

From the deepest depths of Brooklyn, Americana quintet Aircrafting is getting ready to begin their musical adventure with their self-produced album Dreamers, scheduled to be released on October 7th via cassette label Sinking Spaceship Recordings. Their preview single/video ‘Tides" (streaming) offers a steady sound that transitions midway into a flurry of energy, adding layer upon layer of every taste of tone one could desire from a guitar, while Jon Tehel’s alto provides a signature sound to the band, with an attitude that’s at once casual and intimate. Aircrafting will celebrate the relase of Dreamers on October 9th at Union Pool. – Ashley Muniz

If you love musical paradoxes (and indie pop) we recommend you to check out Brooklyn quartet Hypoluxo, a band that combines a rather serene dream pop with crepuscular and monotone male vocals. The dichotomy actually works: the tracks’ harmonic content is rich enough to entertain the ear, while Ocampo’s dark tenor, appearing only occasionally, adds a layer of maudit character that true rock fans will find appealing. If you like the RIYL game, here it is: Real Estate, Joy Division, Lloyd Cole and the Commotion. The band will be releasing debut album ‘If Language‘ on September 30th, playing Our Wicked Lady on October 7th, and then leaving for a truly insane 40+ day fall tour which should be named "the clockwise tour of the US of A." Way to go Hypoluxo, safe trips!

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