By fusing math rock’s atypical rhythmic structures and angular melodies with psych rock’s dreamy, chromatic guitar drawls, Bat House has forged a sophisticated, personal sound. The Boston based quartet has been spending the past year or so working on their forthcoming self-titled album, set to be released late this summer, and they’ve been kind enough to let us at The Deli New England give you the first taste! “Patterns” (streaming below) is the aural equivalent of kaleidoscopic jigsaw pieces from various puzzles that somehow seamlessly fit together– a complex sonic patchwork of shifting rhythmic structures, metered grooves, and infectious guitar chords. The track takes you on a cosmic journey; by the time the band reaches the final shift, singing “colorblind but i still see the patterns in my head” – as the guitars chord spread out in an electric sprint – it really feels like free falling through a kodachrome sky. The band just kicked off their tour last night (full calendar here) and will be making their rounds across the country in the following month, but locals can catch them on June 19 when they play Middle East Upstairs. – Adriana S Ballester, photo by Kit Castange

Graveyard Lovers, a Brooklyn based three-piece that’s been around since 2010, blends the tension of post punk with the melodicism and distorted guitar aesthetics of grunge. Last week they started a May residency at Pianos, after releasing two new singles: ‘Partner‘ and ‘Told a Lie’ (streaming below). The former is a love song that strays from the band’s normally aggressive sound, while the latter offers classic ’90s loud/quite/loud production, striking a balance between the Flaming Lips’ visionary pop and Nirvana’s dynamic melodicism. Both tracks will be part of the band’s upcoming album ‘Past The Forest Of The Fruitless Thoughts,’ scheduled to be released in June. This will be their fourth release since the 2011 self titled debut – you can see them at Pianos tonight (May 12th). – Amanda McCall

We blogged about Tiny Deaths in this very blog earlier this year, they just released this video for single ‘The Gardener,’ check it out!

Here’s a quick look at some rad singles that were released in the past month or so by "not exactly emerging" NYC bands, enjoy! (In the picture: Dirty Fences).

Last night was a raucous good time at the Black Cat’s backstage. Kicking off the packed show was one of DC’s finest punk outfits, Priests. Composed entirely of masters of their respective musical outputs, this quartet blasts out a fiery, unapologetic rock set, lined with angst, political diatribe, and some seriously pent-up energy, but still distinctive with their stage presence and use of atmospheric guitar work in the latter half of their act. Of particular note was their drummer’s tireless performance, railing out sick playing without missing a beat, easily swinging multiple times per second. Make sure to catch them live when they return to DC after this tour ends.

Performing after Priests was Montreal-based Ought, a genre-defying fourpiece that pulls some its sensibilities from the likes of The Killers and The Strokes, but still rejects sounding like anyone else for more than a moment. Blending some angst-ridden lyrics, space rock guitar solos and keys, and slick basslines providing a solid backbeat. The frontman really captivated the audience’s attention with occasional and perfectly awkward dance moves and a voice that cuts right in between Julian Casablancas and Bono, delivered in a laconic, deadpan overture. -Jonathan Goodwin

Heavily inspired by a life of vivid dreaming, Brooklyn’s Corbu take the concept of "Dream Pop" to the extreme, expressing through their music their interpreted realities of the ‘sleep-world’ . The band just released single ‘Polygon Forest’ (streaming) off of their soon to be released studio album, ‘Crayon Soul’. The track incorporates tribal beats, several layers of synths and the ethereal, psychedelic leaning vocals of lead singer Jonathan Graves. Intrigued by Corbu’s sound, we asked him to talk about the band’s synths and their set up in this Delicious Audio feature.

We can’t exactly tell what Lake Ruth‘s singer Allison Brice sings about in the band’s new single ‘The Only One Who Knows’ we are premiering below – the lyrics are rather unintelligible. Nonetheless, her vocals carry a quality of wisdom and sweet confidence that makes us picture a young mother – our Platonic mother? – giving us precious advice, with her beautiful, hopeful voice, about that relentless unraveling of mysteries called life. And even though the band’s music, heavily influenced by the psychedelic ’60s, puts this semi-imaginary lady in a historical context our real mother missed, the track’s ‘vintage’ sound and dreamy atmosphere contribute in setting the stage for the most reassuring of dreams: re-living the days when we had somebody on our side who could answer all our questions: ‘The Only One Who Knows’.

Don’t miss Lake Ruth at NYC Popfest on May 22nd at Littlefield. LP Actual Entity’ out on June 24th, 2016 on The Great Pop Supplement.

1.21 Gigawatts – a Brooklyn DIY magazine that did a great job of covering the scene’s punky, garagey and psych emerging bands – is sadly closing and it will be gracing us one final time with their hosting skills come this weekend at Alphaville. With Deli favorites like Dead Stars, Haybaby, Dances, and 11 more taking the stage we can expect a weekend of great music and spectacular shows. On top of getting 14 amazing bands performing in two days, it’s all just $10. Insane, right? It is always with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye, but Gigawatts really knows how to go out with a bang (and how to give you more bang for your buck). So head on over to Alphaville this Saturday and Sunday for some memorable performances. Check out the playlist below to get a feeling of what you’ll be listening. – Adriana Ballester

Sometimes that ‘play’ button is nothing short than a time machine, and as far as Brooklyn four piece Savants are concerned, one that invariably takes you back to the late ’60s. With a heavier focus on organ riffs and keys as opposed to the guitar-centric psych rock that’s surfaced recently, it’s not difficult to draw comparisons to classic psych bands like The Doors. No song is clearer proof of this than “Death Rattle & Roll” (streaming below), which opens with pithy ‘legato’ Hammond chords a la’ Ray Manzarek and is followed closely by echoing electric guitars. The vocals, which sound washed out and muted, interlace between all the instruments with an appropriate lo-fi, bluesy feel. You can catch Savants live at Alphaville on May 12, or at Baby’s All Right on May 26th.

“You want it all, but it can’t save you,” explains Brooklyn rapper Elucid regarding the title of his new release ‘Save Yourself.’ A prominent member of the eminent Backwoodz Studioz label, Elucid’s polemic vocals complement his Sonic Youth cum Trent Reznor noise collage beats. The album is transformative. It’s a meditation on life, inequality, love, and racial disparity. As more and more of our heroes disappear and disappoint, his advice is well heeded. – BrokeMC

Radio-ready and primed for a slot on the soundtrack of a summer action flick, Fellowcraft is a trio based in DC with a rugged, yet refined sound, one that fuels adrenaline rushes and supports an introspective mood. Distortion is cleverly deployed on the group’s debut album, Get Up Young Phoenix, which has a style blending disparate bands like Staind, Alice in Chains, and The Black Keys. Sick riffs and solos, growling vocals, and high-octane drumming make for some juicy rock and roll. Catch their next show at the House of the Temple, 5/21. -Jonathan Goodwin

Last we heard from Natureboy’s Sara Kermanshahi was in July 11, 2014 – her post read “Tonight! 8pm! Cameo in BK.” After that, radio silence for two years. That is, until yesterday when she posted once more the info for her upcoming show at Rough Trade. Three years ago we had crowned Natureboy’s “The Sweep” record of the month and eagerly anticipated future works, and though we don’t really know if this means we’ll be getting new songs soon it certainly has us hoping. Kermanshahi’s songs teeter curiously between folk and pop with modern elements, carving out a niche where her moody and evocative tracks blossom exquisitely and delve into the most quiet recesses of our minds. Make sure to see Natureboy play Rough Trade on May 13, you never know when she’ll play next. – Adriana Ballester