Back in November, Lithuania recorded a live session over at LA’s KXLU Radio. The set offers a rollicking sampling of the band’s album Hardcore Friends, available via Lame-O Records. Among the highlights,  “Clumsy & Forgotten”, quickly transitions into “Place of No Tomorrow” while “Hardcore Friends” and “Pieces” provide the final push. Lithuania is scheduled to perform at Everybody Hits February 27, as part of a lineup that also includes Little Big League and Pouty.    

Wriggling the new record from Abi Reimold has arrived.  Available via Sad Cactus Records, Reimold orchestrates surges of tormenting candor and turbulent musicality. It strikes a chord between immediacy, with an emotive depth. She is set to perform on bill, which also includes Curtis Cooper, Emmett Drueding, and Julia Rainer at Johnny Brenda’s on March 15^th. 

This video for “Ghost” by The Jordyn Show is truly haunting. Set off by an electro-percussive pulse, Jordyn Kramer delivers soulful r&b vocals that exhibit strength while addressing the issues/concerns that resonate in our lives.  The eerie glow of spectrum-changing imagery enhances the murky chill.

The anticipation increases when listening to “Wait, Wait” the latest song to emerge from Lantern’s forthcoming album Black Highways And Green Garden Roads, slated for release via Sophomore Lounge (vinyl) and Fixture Records (cassette) on February 19.  The song channels a vintage 60’s girl group/ soul sound.  Smooth soulful harmony and simple crisp instrumentation provide a polish while still highlighting a yearning and the voice-over into place rather well.  (Photo By Peter Woodford)

Krust Toons: "Years of Show History" by Teddy Hazard – please feel free to drop him a line at teddandthehazards@gmail.com if you dig or have any funny ideas. You can also check out more of his illustrations and animation shorts HERE.

Thaw out this morning with the shadowy searing shoegazing of Dulls. The quartet’s new self-titled EP scorches through the snow with a measure of controlled hostility.  Let it rip as you ease into the week.

Upon first listening to Philly’s self-described punk rock band Cayetana, it may be difficult to isolate a traditionally punk influence beneath the layers of pop mindfulness, stirring melodies, and undisguised, often poignant sincerity. The songs have a driving pace that is somehow unhurried and tunes that are downright whistle-able, accompanied by lead singer Augusta Koch’s Emily Haines-esque voice that never quite breaches the boundaries of “inside voice.” The minimalist guitar progressions and dynamic energy of the songs are unmistakably traceable to punk rock, but the connection becomes clearer when you examine the ethos behind the music. Lyrics from different songs seem to unite around the concept of carrying on as usual, despite knowing you’re part of an arbitrary system – sort of reminiscent of the early punks’ understandings of the sinister “institutions,” eh? After all these years, what still makes punk punk are these internalized feelings of alienation and dispossession, which, with punk bands like Cayetana, are being combated through emotional transcendence rather than generalized aggression… Which is also a movement that self-fulfillingly defines itself as punk simply by subverting its predecessor. This three-piece punk outfit will be having their Tired Eyes EP release show at PhilaMOCA this Saturday accompanied by Mannequin Pussy, a Philly essential who comes from the more aggressive, irreverent side of the punk spectrum, Katie Ellen, a.k.a. Anika Pyle of Chumped, who will bring a passionate lo-fi melancholy to the stage, and Jeff Riddle & the Bella Vista Social Club. PhilaMOCA, 531 N 12^th St., 7:30, $10, All Ages – Bryce Woodcock

Update: Due to inclement weather this show has been postponed to 1/30/16.

Congregate this evening at Johnny Brenda’s to commemorate not one but two new recordings – one by Honey Radar and the other from Telepathic. Led by Jason Henn, Honey Radar continues to serve up heady psych-pop on their new EP Giraffe, available via Chunklet Industries. The vocals waft, expanding around the gratifying immediacy of the granular grooves. These condensed sonic rides glimmer while retaining rougher edges. Sarah Everton & Rob Garcia (formerly of Bleeding Rainbow) slice through the cosmic sludge, sharing vocal duties. Rushing forward as the clean heat of guitar wields with fuzz, creating a gripping composed sense of urgency, their new self-released record Time Release is potently pulsing. Maryland-based rockers Repelican crack the seal on this night with a combination of stealthy smoothness and rattle. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band have offered a glimpse into their latest sonic voyage, a double LP The Rarity of Experience which will released March 3^rd via No Quarter. “High Castle Rock” is an expansive riff-steered quest that gathers intensity after rolling through in a familiar mesmerizing fashion.  The Rarity of Experience lifts off with a record release show March 26 at PhilaMOCA with 75 Dollar Bill.

Thanks to all the artists who submitted their music to be considered for The Deli Philly’s Year End Poll for Emerging Artists.

After tallying our editors’ ratings for the Open Submissions stage, it’s time to release the results. Please note that to avoid conflicts no local editor was allowed to vote for bands in their own scene.

Total submissions from New England: 52

Jurors: Jurors: Juan (The Deli LA), Dan (The Deli New England), Paolo De Gregorio (The Deli NYC).

Acts advancing to our Readers/Fans Poll:

1. YJY (Garage-Pop) – 7.83 (out of 10)

2. The Stammer (Indie Rock) – 7.5

3. Museyroom (Indie Pop) – 7.33

4. Oldermost (Americana) – 7.13

4. RFA (Indie Rock) – 7.17

4. Tango Leopard (Songwriter) – 7.17

4. VoirVoir (Indie Rock) – 7.17 

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Honorable Mentions (ranked 7 and above):

Queen of Jeans, Albert Ryan, QQQ

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WHAT’S NEXT: These results end the first phase of the poll. We will soon unveil the artists nominated by our local jurors, and then let our readers and our writers influence the poll with their vote.

Keep creating, keep supporting, and stay tuned for your chance to vote!  

– The Deli Philly Staff