When it comes to beautifully orchestrated/improvised post-rock, Philly power trio Mohican is a hidden gem proudly keeping the genre alive and well. Chris Markley (guitar), Aaron Agresta (bass), and Ray Beck (drum) powerfully yet gracefully intertwine their weapons of choice on the group’s new self-titled album, which you can now stream and purchase below. It was recorded on two-inch tape by Matt Weber.
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Static Mountain Lift Off at Boot & Saddle Nov. 3
Psych-rock quartet Static Mountain lift off from an earthly summit through the upper atmosphere and into the unknown. However, the launch isn’t a rough rocket blast that shakes your core. It’s a smooth venture – harmony-rich that gently spirals into the void, instilling confidence at cruising speed before ratcheting into a heavier gear. Thick, tightly-sprung, heavy grooves propel this long-term expedition, jamming toward a new frontier. Tonight, the launch site is located at Boot & Saddle, where a pair of freshly sprouted local outfits in Cherry and Comb will join the ride, while the joy-inspired, self-described “baby punk” of Boston trio Free Pizza is certain to shake off those workday blues, releasing the tension in an exuberantly loose flourish. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 7:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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New Radiator Hospital Split Available for Streaming & Purchase
Radiator Hospital recently dropped their split 7" with UK outfit Martha, who they also just wrapped up an US/UK tour with. You can stream Sam Cook-Parrott and company’s side below, and purchase the vinyl via Specialist Subject Records. Their tracks were recorded by Kyle Gilbride (of Wherever Audio/Swearin’). (Photo by John Hanson)
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Krust Toons: “I Wanna Riot” by Teddy Hazard
Krust Toons: "I Wanna Riot" 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.
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Daytrotter Session – DRGN KING
Daytrotter recently posted their session with local pop-rock outfit DRGN KING. The band went on tour earlier this year in support of its latest LP Baltimore Crush (Bar None), whose songs make up most of the the group’s set with the addition of the unreleased "Ageism Rules." You can take a listen to a couple of the tracks from the session for free, and the whole performance is available for streaming and download with membership HERE.
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New Track: “Eyes Without a Face” (Billy Idol Cover) – Lushlife
Below is a new cover of Billy Idol’s "Eyes Without a Face" from multi-talented artist Lushlife, a.k.a. Raj Haldar. It was inspired by the 1960 French-Italian horror flick of the same name. Lushlife also recently announce that his long-awaited collaborative album with production crew CSLSX, Ritualize, will be coming out on February 19, 2016 via Western Vinyl so definitely keep a look out for it.
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The Deli Philly’s November Record of the Month: Beach Music – Alex G
Amid increasingly high/steep expectations, Alex Giannascoli, a.k.a. Alex G, released his latest full-length album Beach Music via Domino. After a jarring, noise-laden percussive “Intro,” “Bug” crawls under your skin and skillfully into your head as its crisp guitar lays the foundation for the song’s mesmerizing tone, stripping down temporarily instrumentally – “and when you go there/you stay there/bug in the crosshair/you stay there.” A momentary electric guitar swell marks the return to movement.
The scratch of acoustic guitar chord changes, and a gloomy organ develops the rained-in, haunting sound of “Thorns.” Conversely, to the weathered weary sound of its predecessor, “Kicker” immediately jumps into action as advancing percussion/guitar dictates a forward blitz of lyrically rhymed oppositions – “White bird in a black cloud… big fight for a small right.” Wrapping tightly woven imagery into a steady downhill stomper, the track sits smooth, whilst retaining a gritty after bite.
“Salt” returns to that head-in-the-clouds, daydreaming ethereal bedroom vibe. Soaked in keys and accented by electronic percussion, the scene is set. “Into my big cloud, I’m flying all the time.” As he watches, opposing deep and child-esque soft vocals stir in a chanting manner, Alex questioningly reemerges – “Did you hear what I said? I’ve got salt in my head,” resolving his issue in a calm yet despairing manner. “Today I washed my hands, I want to be alone, I want to fry.” “Brite Boy” lifts with light-as-a-feather percussion, and its innocent beach-strolling instrumentation is underscored by a playful call-and-return vocal dialogue. Ushered in by the tandem of dashing trumpet and dreary keys, the artist tears himself open, and is left emotionally exposed. “Crying I’m running in love/losing in love/scratching in love/wired in love.”
Alex G continues to evolve, creating songs that aren’t afraid to expose life’s knack for pulling one individual simultaneously in multiple directions. That’s why Beach Music thrives in its ability to paint grey clouds within a sunny landscape or a ray of light bursting through a downpour. His honest, hypnotic melodies and its murkiness pull you in. – Michael Colavita
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Weekend Warrior, October 30 – November 1
Without a doubt, Halloween is our favorite holiday. And we know that you can’t wait to get into a little mischief this weekend. Where would we suggest for you to do that at? It’s tough to say with so many options. You can kick it old school tonight with legendary Philly punks The Dead Milkmen at The Troc and psych rockers Bardo Pond at JB’s, or go way back to the 8-bit sounds of your childhood with Cheap Dinosaurs and Chipocrite at MilkBoy Philly. There is a plethora of cover band bills to choose from so take your pick. Do you want to rock out with your genitals out (so PC, right?) with Ween (featuring members of On The Water, Post Sun Times & Sandcastle) at South Philly DIY (garage) space Cha-Cha’Razzi? Or is watching Vita and the Woolf’s Jen Pague throwing down with her best Sasha Fierce impersonation at MilkBoy Philly your bag? And of course, our old pal TJ Kong will be playing host to his 6th annual Halloween Murder Show at Underground Arts. There’s a lot to consume in costume this weekend; however, we conveniently list the local activities for you below. – The Deli Staff
More places for mischief this weekend…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Bardo Pond, Kohoutek, SAT An Evening with Sun Ra Arkestra
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) SAT Sonnder, Awaking Mercury, Last Full Measure
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Into the Void, SAT Line Leader/Fame Lust, Elijvh Vrms, Jesse Tyler
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St.) FRI M AX NOI MACH, Haldol, SAT Cover Show: Laser Background, Lithuania
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI PhillyBloco, SAT TJ Kong Halloween Murder Show VI: TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, Satellite Hearts, Pine Barons, Mercury Radio Theater (Ali Wadsworth + friends doing Aerosmith covers)
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St,) SAT Tunji Ige, Dayo
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Dead Milkmen
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Upstairs) Osler Circle Benefit For Children’s Hospital, SUN (Upstairs) (12pm) PROJECT Trio & Jacob Winterstein/(Upstairs) (8pm) Casey Alvarez/(Downstairs) (12pm) Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI The Jawn, The Royal Noise, Aquatic Ape Theory, SAT Pink Slip Daddy, The Greg Phoenix Experience
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Truant Minds, Rosabelle Believes, Wild By Law, SAT Halloween Cover Show: Adam Rivera (They Might Be Giants), Conversations (Tom Petty & Sheryl Crow), Brian Fitzy (Hall & Oates), SUN Mahatma X, André Altrez, Zaya
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Cheap Dinosaurs, Chipocrite, Chronicles of Sound, SAT Halloween: Vita and The Woolf (as Beyonce), The Captain The Pilot The Driver (as The Traveling Wilburys), Pilkington (as Joan Jett), The Orange Drop (as Pink Floyd)
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St) FRI Air is Human, Rexedog
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI DJ Royale, Francisco Collazo, SAT DJ Deejay
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI American Schoolyard, SAT Brown Sugar
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) SAT DJ Sean Smoove
Franky Bradley’s (1320 Chancellor St.) FRI Illvibe Collective, SAT Lowbudget, Ed Christof, Ben Aire, SUN Pot Luck Cabaret
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Song Dogs, SAT The Funky T, Groove Merchants, Rick & MC, Bohka
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) FRI Splintered Sunlight, Catullus (Rocky Horror Picture Show), SAT Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, Swift Technique (PRINCE VS. MORRIS DAY")
W/N W/N Coffee Bar (931 Spring Garden St.) SUN Abi Reimold, Shakai Mondai
The Pharmacy (1300/02 S. 18th St.) SAT Cheerbleeders, Molly Rhythm
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) FRI Dead, Old Scratch, Bohemian Mule
@714 (714 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Making Time: Pure Halloween
Cha-Cha’Razzi (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Ween Tribute (Featuring members of On The Water, Post Sun Times & Sandcastle), The Who (Impressionist), Cake (OhBree), Country Classics (Point Breeze Country Club)
Tie Factory (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Blood Sound
Girard Hall (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Legs Like Tree Trunks, Vanillalord, Laser Background, Arthur Shea
Mantua Yacht Club (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Plainview (Weezer), Mike Pays Heat (Counting Crows), Darla
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New Track: “Hotline Bling” – Son Little
Son Little, a.k.a. Aaron Livingston, has put his personal spin on Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” The results deliver a soulful aching approach as Livingston’s wandering guitar licks and vocals meld, turning the lyrics inward. The drafty resonance shifts the tempo in a personal direction. Son Little is set to perform at Johnny Brenda’s on Friday, November 13 on a bill that also includes Xenia Rubinos.
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New Video: “Soup” (Live) – Girlpool
Below is a new unreleased song from Girlpool called "Soup." It was recorded on October 24, 2015 at The Bunker in San Francisco by PressureDrop.tv. The duo is currently on tour on the West Coast, and will be stopping home on Saturday, November 14 for Alex G‘s record release show at the First Unitarian Church.
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Daytrotter Session – Restorations
Daytrotter recently posted their session with Philly indie rockers Restorations. The recorded in-studio performance consisted of songs mostly from their latest release LP3 ("All My Home," "Misprint," and "Separate Songs") and "The Plan" from LP2. You can take a listen to a couple of the tracks from the session for free, and the whole performance is available for streaming and download with membership HERE.
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A Halloween Party Benefit for the Upcoming Documentary “The Resurrection of Uncle Eddie” at Underground Arts Oct. 29
You can start your Halloween celebration early tonight at Underground Arts with a benefit hosted by Woodshop Films. The rad production collective will be accepting donations and raising backing for their upcoming documentary The Resurrection of Uncle Eddie. Providing the soundtrack for the event will be primal heavy-psych outfit Ecstatic Vision, metal-tinged rockers JJL, the psychedelic blues/soul of St. James & The Apostles, and medieval psych rockers Meddlesome Meddlesome Meddlesome Bells. Though we feel like the majority of attendees might be clad in denim, certainly no one will mind if you get your freak on this evening. And there will be prizes for best costumes! Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 7pm, $15, 21+ – Alexis V.