Brooklyn party band Teen Girl Scientist Monthly just released the video for single "New Age" – streaming below – which is aptly enough about partying (and something that at first seems like hooking up…) in Brooklyn with the aid of a time machine. The band won The Deli’s Artist of the Month Poll a few weeks ago, and will be playing the Alt Rock stage at our Best of NYC Fest for Emerging Artists in early June – stay tuned for more news.
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Baltimore Based Band Whoarfrost Release New Documentary
Popular Baltimore based jazz noise rock fusion band, Whoarfrost has released their new indie documentary Community Watch: HOARNFROST. This film, which was filmed and directed by talented local filmmaker Eric Smith follows Whoarfrost’s transition from performing solely as tight knit trio, to evolving into a version of themselves backed with a full horn section. The complete metamorphosis of this process was appropriately renamed, HOARNFROST.
The documentary shows Whoarfrost, over time and with coherent explanations from the original band members, Jon Lipscomb, Ethan Snyder and Tim Shaw, and the new horn section which is made up of uber proficient musicians, Tiffany DeFoe, Derrick Michaels, Jarrett Gilgore, John Dieker and Chris Pumphry who plays the keyboard, expressing how they all came together on the fateful night of October 18, 2012 to play their first show as HOARNFROST. The film also follows the band through the rehearsals and right on stage to the live performance of their second show at H&H Building in Baltimore on December 1st, 2012.
Community Watch: HOARNFROST is an impressive effort by Smith and Whaorfrost, because the film gives light to the inspiration and process of how bands and music scenes form. For more info about filmmaker Eric Smith, click here. For more info about Whoarfrost and Hoarnfrost click here. The full version of Community Watch: HOARNFROST is available on YouTube, and below. –je
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New Kris Menace Single ft. DC’s Black Hills
German eletro producer Kris Menace recently teamed up with DC based electropop producer Black Hills to create the single "Waiting For You" from the vocal album Features. The remixes will be dropping on May 13. Black Hills said, "When I first heard the demos, I was immediately transported to the clubs’ bright lights and dark corners… Listening to it now, even, I can’t wait for what’s ahead!" Check it out below. –Dawn
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Brooklyn Artists on the rise: Wet
Like many of the bands we get to know through the internet, there’s very little known about Brooklyn’s three piece Wet. The band’s just released two head-nodding, weirdly intense odes to ditties and fast-driving pop on their Bandcamp. But the combination of quirky arrangements, soulful female vocals and runaway lyrics here are so distinctly their own, you’re left scratching your head after twisting around to their EP’s catchy opening track ‘U Da Best’ (streaming below). Hopefully we’ll get to know this band a bit better as they release more tunes and help fill in the lines for us. For now… these pop nuggets are at least a perfect way to get over the rainy weather. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
This artist submitted their music for review digitally to The Deli here. We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best Mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
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BrokeMC releases ‘Re:Purpose’ EP
Brooklyn rapper BrokeMC, a man known for swagger, boldness, compelling visual art and occasional use of roller blades at local concert venues, has shifted gears for his latest LP ‘Re:Purpose.’ Gone are the samples and loops from his past several records, replaced here with a live group filled with synths, steel strings, and any percussive instrument you can imagine. Broke’s got his ups and downs, but as always, tracks like ‘DreamsDance’ tell a story of someone who knows how difficult things can be, and keeps on challenging himself to overcome those obstacles.
You may have heard him blow up sets in his group Deathrow Tull, but you’ve never heard him step out like this before. Check out the new record here. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)
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NYC Artists on the rise: Sofa Club plays two shows in May
It’s fair to say that we are (already?) getting a little sick of bands referencing the 80s, but truth is… if your 2013 band sounds a little like some of the most original and least known artists from the 80s like Wall of Voodoo (remember ‘Mexican Radio’?) or early Japan or super early Simple Minds (minus the contrived vocalists), then… we are NOT so sick of bands referencing the 80s!
Staten Island’s own Sofa Club – who quite appropriately claim to play a genre called "Couch Pop" – is the band in question, and this is their noteworthy debut EP. We predict they’ll soon move to Brooklyn – but for now they have plans to play there, at Glasslands, on May 20. You can also catch them at Pianos on May 14. Check out the video of single and EP titletrack "Actual Video," streaming below. (Photo By Michael Dylan Ferrara)
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Ticket Giveaway: Burn the Ballroom/Holly Would & More @ Jammin Java 5/21
Virginia Beach based band Holly Would have been making some noise in the DC area in the last year. Whether it was performing to a packed house at Jammin Java or getting played at a seemingly nonstop rate on DC101, they’ve been making a name for themselves in our area and the momentum isn’t likely to stop. On May 21st, they will be taking the stage at Jammin Java with another local sensation Burn the Ballroom, as well as other locals including No Blitz, Just Another Scene and Maybe Aviator.
Tickets are available via Jammin Java, but we have a free set to give out! If you’re interested, send us an email by 3 PM on 5/17 and tell us your favorite Holly Would or Burn the Ballroom song. Please include your first and last name for guest list requirements. The winner will be emailed. –Karl Dobias
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Interview with Turtle Recall: DC Deli’s Band of the Month (May)
DC based bluegrass infused indie rock band Turtle Recall are a full on party band taking over the DMV with a ton of gigs coming up in the next few weeks (check dates below.) Fans already know the impact they bring to everything from house parties to possible art openings (hint hint!) and have voted them our Band of the Month. We got a hold of the entire crew Guido Dehoratiis (guitar), John-Currie Hester (vocals/etc), Alex Penney (bass), Matt Kupferman (fiddle), Erin Girardi (vocals), Mike Dalianis (drums) to find out more about them. Here they tell us about a Ferris Bueller moment, how Taco Bell may be linked to their name, and a demand for more house shows. Now onto the interview…
Catch Turtle Recall live 5/10 at DC’s Cause – The PhilanthroPub, 6/1 at the Herndon Festival, 6/6 at VA’s IOTA, and 6/14 at Taste of Reston.
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Baltimore’s A-Class Drops Previously Unreleased Track
"If you know me, you know that I like nothing more than a high energy hip hop song that I can blare in my car with the windows rolled down. A-Class’ newest song "Polarcaps" (an unreleased track from his Deathsuit EP) is an excellent addition to the portfolio of this Baltimore based hip-hop artist. Turn it up; blow your speakers out." -Karl Dobias
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Ll’s punk rockers State Lines play NYU’s Strawberry Fest on 05.10
Imagine Saves the Day mixed with Tigers Jaw and Transit; Long Island’s State Lines sound like a smooth Indie/Punk blend of the three, but also with their own kick. Formed in 2010, their raw, rustic turns and sharp edges combined with the raspy vocals of singer/songwriter Jonathan Dimitri keep them on the frontlines of today’s LI scene. They even dress for the part, hoodies and all! They just recently released their sophomore full-length album titled “For The Boats” via Tiny Engines. You can listen to "Linger below" and three other new songs from the album here, and see them live at NYU’s Strawberry Festival this Friday May 10 with Mission of Burma. – Michael Haskoor (@Tweetskoor)
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Drowners get top notch industry team + play Pianos on May 8th
We blogged a few months ago about emerging NYC band Drowners, a quartet that can count on a fair amount of flair both in the songwriting and looks department – we love pictures that remind us of those black wearing bands from the late 70s – early 80s, you can’t go wrong with that!
From a quick glance at their Facebook "about us" page, it seems like a bunch of industry people have already taken notice – and action: Frenchkiss Records is mentioned as one of their labels, together with The Agency Group booking, while Tell All Your Friends’ top dog Kip Kouri is their publicist. That’s a team that can take this Morrisey influenced quartet places, so keep an ear on them. Check out their recent video for "Long Hair" here – mp3 streaming below. If The Smiths have a special place in your heart, you should check them out live when they headline Pianos on May 8th.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!
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Album review: Tiny Horse – Darkly Sparkly (EP)
(Photo by Todd Zimmer)
One horse. Very small. Packs a wallop.
Chris Meck and Abigail Henderson have given way more than their lion’s share to the Kansas City music scene. Whether through past efforts like The Gaslights or Atlantic Fadeout or being some of the driving forces behind the Midwest Music Foundation, Apocalypse Meow, and MidCoast Takeover, they should receive the deep admiration of anyone that sets foot on a stage in this town. Their latest musical endeavor, Tiny Horse, is no exception. Darkly Sparkly is a gorgeous collection of songs.
In the simplest of descriptions, the duo plays dark Americana. Ticklers of atmospheric instrumentation, provided by Meck, gambol upon the background, occasionally throwing the ball over the fence to take the melody reins or mingle with Henderson’s haunting vocals, but are quick to slink back to further delighting the sonic landscape.
But as everyone’s mother will tell you, life is not simple. Tiny Horse is the unfortunate poster band for this sentiment. You probably know the back story, but in case not, here is a link to an article from late 2012 by Timothy Finn over at The Kansas City Star that paints the picture.
Especially in that light, there are next to no words I can come up with to adequately describe the impact provided by the vocal performance. Henderson is able to speak from a place that few of us have ever been and she seemingly welcomes the opportunity to embrace these experiences and provide the listener with a small bathroom window into what it all has come to mean for her. Her voice is so beautifully imperfect—an ideal combination of coying, sweet and sassy as worked upon by the old rusty wood rasp from your grandfather’s tool shed.
Her lyrics say it best:
(Reviewer’s note: these are the best transcriptions these old damaged musician ears can figure out)
From “Ride”:
“There’s no one left to ask, pictures of the past just sit in boxes underneath the bed
Money’s just a noose, the old excuse that fooled you into what you did instead.
Ride with me tonight. Let’s remember what it means to chase a little something.”
From “Ghost”:
“Why do you need me? Why do you want me? Cause I’m not done here. Leave me alone.
Take your old songs. Take your old singers. Leave me to write. The only world I’ve known.”
From “Nashville Parthenon”: (Editor’s Note: "Nashville Parthenon" is a cover by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone)
“It’s been so dark since you left Nashville. I’ve read the same books again and again.
Makes me wish I wasn’t bashful when it comes to other men.
But if I could have my way, darling, you’d come home.”
“Softly We Fall” is a tender ballad reminiscent of the final song of a junior high school barn dance somewhere in dusty West Texas circa 1958. Meck doesn’t offer his voice up too often on these tracks, but they are used to great effectiveness here. His mimicking vocals follow along on the chorus, “Softly we fall into each other’s arms. It was your fault when we kissed,” further adding to the nostalgic remembrances of adolescent courting. His guitar work also particularly stands out on this track, beautifully crafted and culminating with a simple yet scathing solo to carry the song home.
All in all, the music presented by Tiny Horse is just simply triumphant, the work of carefully seasoned (and hardened) musicians, also including multi-instrumentalist Cody Wyoming, bassist Zach Phillips, and drummer Matt Richey. It is sorrow meant to be remembered, celebrated, and enjoyed. The EP’s title, Darkly Sparkly, seems most appropriate. The KC music scene would be a much darker and less sparkly place without the efforts of Meck and Henderson.
The next time you can catch Tiny Horse will be at The Brick on Wednesday, June 5. The group will be supporting out-of-towners Michael Dean Damron and Matt Woods.
–-Zach Hodson
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Zach Hodson is a monster. He once stole a grilled cheese sandwich from a 4-year-old girl at her birthday party. He will only juggle if you pay him. I hear he punched Slimer right in his fat, green face. He knows the secrets to free energy, but refuses to release them until "Saved by the Bell: Fortysomethings" begins production. He is also in Dolls on Fire and Drew Black & Dirty Electric, as well as contributing to various other Kansas City-based music, comedy, and art projects. |
Tiny Horse "Ride" from Jetpack Pictures on Vimeo.