The second wave of bands for Middle of the Map Fest has been announced! Here’s the list:

Marial Maher (aka Seasick Mama) wants you to abandon your tedious nine to five. You know you’ve been thinking about it for a long time, and the parading progression of gorgeous (possibly unemployed) women doing dangerous and fun things in various non-office settings should probably seal the deal.

Taken from the brand new debut EP "Dead Like Money," in the video for "Quit Your Job" the trio picks up from where Florence and the Machine’s powerful torrents left off, and beats the hell out of complacency in a churning vision that gets you to know these ladies a lot more intimately (oh, there are some boys too in the mix by the way, we just noticed). From smoke-filled backrooms to Bourbon Street, Seasick Mama crashes parties across America. I guess that’s what you get to do when you quit your job. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This song is included in The Deli’s playlist of Best NYC songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Blogosphere sweethearts Caveman have seen quite the buzz since the 2011 release of debut Coco Beware – the band was featured on the cover of our Summer 2011 NYC issue. After that, the indie psych popsters toured with The War on Drugs, won The Deli’s 2011 “Best of Emerging Artists” poll, and in 2012, Fat Possum re-released the celebrated album. 2013 means big things as well; Caveman is preparing to release self-titled album on 4/2. The quintet will kick off a headlining tour including dates at SXSW and Webster Hall later this month. Don’t miss the gorgeous, expansive harmonies and synth-induced heights of first single “In the City.” – Corinne Bagish

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

Not long after the announcement came out that the documentary The Legend of Cool "Disco" Dan from hometown filmmakers Joseph Pattisall & Roger Gastman was premiering at the AFI, tickets sold out crazy fast. Thanks to this piece of history being brought to the big screen, an awakening of DC’s influential past has brought upon a weekend of some of DC’s best from the 80’s and beyond. Including an already sold out opening to the Corcoran Gallery’s exhibit "PUMP ME UP: The DC Subculture of the 1980s" (running til April 7.)

Also in this schmorgasborg is the DC Funk Punk Throwback Jam at the 9:30 Club on Sunday 2/24 at 3:00 PM.  Hosted by Henry Rollins, the day long show will feature Trouble Funk, Scream, Shady Groove, Black Market Baby, DJ Kool, Junkyard, Youth Brigade, Static Disruptors, Worlds Collide and more.

The 930 Club wants to make sure you make it to this show, so if you haven’t bought your tickets here yet, they’ve teamed up with us to give out a pair to one lucky local!  All you have to do is email us by noon on 2/22 and let us know either your favorite song from any of the bands at this gig, or tell us the first time you ever saw a Cool "Disco" Dan tag.  Please include your first and last name for guestlist requirements, and we’ll contact the winner.

When I listen to Junior Prom’s ecstatic dance pop, I can’t help but think of some of DFA’s legion of floor-stomping, synth-backed artists last decade. Channeling sounds familiar to fans of !!! and Juan MacLean, fans will recognize the stomp behind tracks like ‘Sheila Put The Knife Down.’ This is violent imagery suitable for killing idols of all sorts. And you’ll have the perfect opportunity to do so when the Brooklyn duo plays Mercury Lounge tonight (02.19). – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This song was added to our SoundCloud playlist of emerging NYC electronic artists here.

Shoegazing NYC art collective Dead Leaf Echo has just finished recording their debut LP "Thought & Language," which is obviously inspired to the sound and visuals of legendary British label 4AD – since it was mixed by John Fryer (Cocteau Twins, Lush) and the artwork is by Vaughan Oliver (Pixies, Bauhaus). The album is scheduled for release on March 5th of 2013 via Neon Sigh. A 7" single will precede in February. Don’t miss the stunning new video of the song "Kingmak" (below), and the CD release party at Mercury Lounge on February 27.

Zachary Cale is many things. Born in the small town of Enon, Louisiana, he’s come to New York with a rock band (Illuminations), a revolving cast of local musicians (The Rain Band), and his own solo bleeding heart full of acoustic roots music. Four solo records later, he’s still riding the rails and screaming into the night. Latest LP ‘Noise of Welcome’ brings his vision of Johnny Cash meets Hank Williams to a contemporary crossroads. Listen to  the beautiful "Hello Oblivion" below and check out faithful Robert Johnson cover ‘Love in Vain’ here. – Mike Levine (@Goldnuggets)

This song was added to our curated playlist of NYC Soft Music here.

"Tropical grit pop" sounds like a tough concept to get your head around, but it actually fits Ghost Beach‘s sound quite neatly. The "tropical" comes in their bright, sun-kissed melodies that recall pop titans The Police, while the band throws a layer of grit on top with sludgy guitar lines and jarring electronics. It’s an interesting mash-up that Brooklyn duo Josh Ocean and Eric "Doc" Mendelsohn are pioneering, and one that, according to Ocean when I spoke to him about the group’s sound, wasn’t necessarily intentional. Still, the band has mined their unique style over two EPs and several singles that have been warmly embraced by an ever-growing fanbase. The latest of which (featuring Noosa and streaming below) went straight to the top of The Hype Machine. – Read Dean Van Nguyen’s interview with the band here.

Ludwig Persik – whose debut "2012" EP was our NYC Record of the Month last July – possesses a "transversal" charm, with the potential to capture fans of Syd Barrett’s crooked and surreal compositions ("Forward Motion"), beat-addicted avant-pop a-la Beck lovers ("Willow" and "Son"), and even those who – like us – miss John Lennon’s playful flirtations with circus and parade music ("On The Town," streaming below). Ludwig recently landed a residency at Pianos, if you belong to the aforementioned categories you shouldn’t miss his next shows on February 20 and 27. – Read Mike Levine’s Interview with Ludwig Persik here.

Deli Readers,

We are proud to announce that The Deli’s Best Emerging DC Area Artist of 2012 is Shark Week! The rock’n’roll quartet won by a hair with 0,006 points (i.e. 6 readers’ votes) over metal group Warchild.  Taking third place is the stylish, syncopated indie pop of More Humans.

Take a look at our chart of 61 DC Area area bands below. The highest value of votes came from our jurors, who included individuals involved in local music. This includes promoters, venue owners, press, record store owners, and other music experts. The remainder of votes was compiled by The Deli DC contributors, readers, and open submissions voted on by national Deli editors. 

Congrats to everyone who made the list and thanks to all those who voted!

	ARTIST	J	W	R	OS	TOT
1	Shark Week	5		0.009		5.009
2	Warchild	5		0.003		5.003
3	More Humans	4		0.01		4.01
4	Brett	3	1	0.003		4.003
5	Outputmessage	3	1	0.002		4.002
	The Shirks	4		0.002		4.002
7	PLOY	2	1	0.077		3.077
8	Dance for the Dying			0.073	3	3.073
9	Teen Mom	3		0.042		3.042
10	Janel and Anthony	3		0.019		3.019
11	Lands & Peoples	3		0.014		3.014
12	Alma Tropicalia	3		0.007		3.007
13	Black Clouds	3		0.006		3.006
14	The Yachtsmen	3		0.003		3.003
	Widows Watch	3		0.003		3.003
16	Dot Dash	3		0.002		3.002
	Roomrunner	3		0.002		3.002
	The Flying Eyes	3		0.002		3.002
19	Pianos Become The Teeth	3		0.001		3.001
	Pluto and the Moon	3		0.001		3.001
	Say Chance	3		0.001		3.001
22	Ilsa	3		0		3
	Swampcandy	1		2		3
24	Mission South			1.5	1	2.5
25	Justin Jones	2		0.034		2.034
26	Ryful	2		0.025		2.025
27	Cigarette	2		0.02		2.02
	The Mean Season	2		0.02		2.02
29	Batala	2		0.018		2.018
30	Wytold	2		0.009		2.009
31	Masked Superstar			0.003	2	2.003
	Thee Lolitas	2		0.003		2.003
	Which Magic	2		0.003		2.003
34	We Were Pirates	2		0.002		2.002
35	Charm Offensive	2		0.001		2.001
	King Giant	2		0.001		2.001
	Sick Fix	2		0.001		2.001
	Silo Halo	2		0.001		2.001
	The Tender Thrill	2		0.001		2.001
40	Alex Vans			1	1	2
	Highway Cross	2		0		2
	M.H. & His Orchestra			0.5	1.5	2
43	Ghost Hotel			0.5	1	1.5
44	Mirror Kisses	1		0.052		1.052
45	The WeatherVanes			0.048	1	1.048
46	The Young Rapids			0.043	1	1.043
47	Marian McLaughlin	1		0.041		1.041
48	Brooks Long			0.039	1	1.039
49	Enemy Insects	1		0.026		1.026
50	Sun Club			0.025	1	1.025
51	Pleasure Curses			0.019	1	1.019
52	Margot MacDonald	1		0.013		1.013
53	The Snowy Owls	1		0.005		1.005
54	A Sound Of Thunder	1		0.004		1.004
	Fire and the Wheel	1		0.004		1.004
56	Secret Mountains	1		0.003		1.003	Posts pagination Previous page Page 1 … Page 573 Page 574 Page 575 … Page 871 Next page