It’s been an eventful, life changing couple of weeks for that constantly naked pixie of the Brooklyn music scene that is Ejecta. First the project announced a change of name due to a cease or desist threat received from a DJ called "Ejeca" (presumably this Irish act) – by the way, not sure how this dude can have such a request considering the two names are in fact different… maybe in Ireland "t"s are silent? Then they released a new video for single "Silver" under… the ‘old’ name Ejecta (?!? – apparently because they haven’t picked a new name yet – their fans are helping them out). But what’s truly shocking in a bizarrely reversed way, is that in the video (Minute 1:08) we get to see for the first time lead singer Leanne Macomber WITH some clothes on!!! Although we’ve been conflicted about the band’s promotional (but very tasteful) use of nudity, that is actually a genius move. The next step for the Dream Pop electro duo would be to finally show in photo or video the face and boy of Joel Ford, the second half of the project, that so far has been kept away from the cameras.

Beverly, one of our favorite new dream pop band from Brooklyn, just released this video for single "All the Things" – just in time to celebrate the end of the summer! Wow, Drew Citron really sounds like Kim Deal on this song – we dig! The trio must be doing well since they are playing both Music Hall of Williamsburg and Bowery Ballroom within 4 days (September 16 and 20 respectively).

It’s always nice to find a young local band a few years after we first covered them and notice the progress. The Future of What is the electro-dream-pop project of trio Blair, Max and Sam. In the, eccellent remix of single "The Rainbowed Air" (streaming) angular drum machines and sweeping synths create an intriguing sonic backdrop for Sam’s melodic vocals. Check out also the original track here.

This could not NOT make The Deli’s NYC blog! Entirely shot in the Big Apple, the video of ‘Guess Work’ by Brooklyn (via Australia) Free Time, manages to find NYC’s old character and poetry even in the streets and buildings of today’s Manhattan. The song is included in the band’s latest 7" released by Underwater Peoples – together with the more uptempo track ‘Esoteric Tizz.’ See Free Time live at Glasslands on 09.21 and at soon to be closing Death By Audio on 09.29

Started by singer-songwriter James Pollis (who is now backed by Eric Davis, Jon Wiley, and Ignacio Rivas Bixio), See Through is a synth pop/rock outfit with a truly expansive (but somewhat… transparent!) sound. Thus far, the project has released an album in February with singles “Forward Motion” (streaming) and “Chemical,” both comprehensive pieces with strong, technically sound instrumentals and neatly layered vocals. See Through is working on a new album. Catch them late tomorrow night at Baby’s All Right — it promises to be a powerful, high-energy show.

BRNDA is releasing a new single, called "Apple King," this Saturday, 9/13 at Comet Ping Pong. The lineup for the night is a superb collection of local favorites. Paperhaus will be headlining the show, fresh from tour, including a stop at the Hopscotch Music Festival, in advance of the release of their new album. Before the tour, Paperhaus released the lead single "Cairo" to much acclaim, and the locals are restless to see them tight off of tour with new material. 
Also on the bill are DC favorites, and perpetual performers, The Sea Life who also recently released a new single, "Prozac & Merlot." Between sets, DJ Outputmessage will be spinning his magical sound-webs. Earlier this ear, Outputmessage released the ambitious and fantastic album The Infinite Void.
This show is a superb collection of local powerhouses, all with new material. It is not to be missed. –Natan Press

I don’t think the guys in Radical Dads are actually fathers/mothers yet, but they certainly have been around for at least thrice as long as your average Brooklyn band. Not only that, but the slacker rock trio’s "children" (read: their songs) are getting better every year, which should make them proud. In 2013 the band released LP ‘Rapid Reality‘ in April and double single ‘Creature Out‘ (streaming) in November, and recently unveiled a geeky, video-game inspired video for Dust USA (featured in the album). You can catch them live at Baby’s All Right on 09.20.

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

It’s rare to stumble upon a band reminiscent of legendary British musician/filmaker Funki Porcini (for the unaware, best band in the world to create a sophisticated soundtrack conducive to… "sexual events"). Brooklyn trio Archie Pelago recreates similarly intriguing, progressive, and sax ridden atmospheres, only with an approach that’s closer to EDM than trip hop. These guys have a gazillion tracks on their SoundCloud profile (good sign), and while their biggest single seems to be ‘Breezy Whey,’ we prefer the impressionistic jungly touches of ‘Saturn V’ (streaming below). They also pride themselves of being a live band (they recently played Baby’s All Right) so make sure you catch them next time they play in the area.

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

Sinkane is one of the most interesting NYC bands to channel a fluid, sensual blend of soul music, funk and afrobeat, and his recent release ‘Mean Love’ is his most accomplished record so far. Directed by Nick Bentgen, “How We Be” is an ode to our the neighborhoods of New York and a love letter to summer in the city. Sinkane will be spending the next few months touring the US and Europe, don’t miss the NYC show at Baby’s All Right on October 05.

As I geared up to hit Heeney, Big Ups and Fiasco at Shea Stadium the other night I decided to do a quick search for the opening band in order to decide when I should actually show up. It was the title of their first release that made me instantly decide to get to the show on time: ‘Balls Balls Balls Vagina‘ (why three balls?) – but the music confirmed it. Aggressive, whimsical, and unbelievably hilarious, TURBOSLEAZE know how to capture vulgarity. But all of that might be to waste if they didn’t have the instrumental talent to match their comedy. Delivering goofy stage banter and quips at the audience’s lack of participation, Turbosleaze brought a polyrhythmic math-rock mastery to back it all up, as they sang about things like the evils of fast-food including but not limited to the first Baskin Robins in Afghanistan. I soon discovered that three of the four Yankou brothers are behind TURBOSLEAZE, i.e. the four Bronx born natives of No One and the Somebodies, as well as Will Maloney of the criminally underrated band, Old Table. Turbosleaze has a pretty similar vibe to NOATS, but are more upfront about their vulgarity, which I respect; we need more talented bands who take themselves (and anybody else) less seriously. These boys have paid their dues so let’s show ’em a little love, eh? – Jake Saunders