Here’s the second single, "We Filmed Clouds," from Tutlie‘s debut full-length album Young Cries. The track, which is available to be streamed and downloaded for free below, brings the group’s beautiful, lush vocals together with a welcomed dance groove that hasn’t really appeared before in their previous material. They’ll be celebrating the LP’s release tomorrow night at Bourbon & Branch with Les Professionnels, Cult Choir and Brooklyn’s Ponyhof. (Photo by Leah Kolakowski)
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The Sound of Animals Fighting Returns at The Troc March 20 & 21
After a prolonged (since 2006) hiatus from live performing, The Sound of Animals Fighting returns to the stage for a seven-date tour that runs through the end of the month, and kicks off with a pair of back to shows at The Troc, starting this evening. The group, is currently, comprised of Anthony Green (Circa Survive) alongside Matt Embree and Chris Tsagakis, both members of RX Bandits, and former RX Bandit Rich Balling. These shows mark the first ever on the east coast for the assemblage of unpredictable experimental rockers. Unleashing an intensely composed variety of music fitting Green’s vocal style and revving up the instrumental elements – smooth, intricately high-gear guitar-heavy compositions invading percussion and unrelenting bass ready to jump the rails while maintaining contact. While tonight’s show is already sold out, tickets remain available for Friday. This is a rare opportunity to see a seldom-formed collective of musicians, so head on over to The Troc if you can. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., 8pm, $29.50, All Ages – Michael Colavita
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New Track: “Apocalypse Meow” – Omar
After the reported demise of Omar, the duo of Candice Martello and Nick Fanelli emerged once again, and started randomly performing out. And now, they just release a four-song EP entitled Omar Sells Out. Check out the album’s opener and standout (below) "Apocalypse Meow"! Martello shows off her pipes with a more polished sound reminiscent to vocalists like Linda Perry and Chan Marshall. The EP was recorded and mixed by Kyle Graham at Fresh Produce Studios and Mad Dragon Studios.
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The War on Drugs Record Release Live Performance Available for Streaming
Hmm…you’ve probably seen us post live show recordings from NYC Taper, a.k.a. Dan Lynch, who we know was invited by the band to come tape last night’s sold-out War on Drugs release show at Union Transfer. Well, it looks like we now have live music archivist Phila Taper, a.k.a. Larry Sellers. You can take a listen to The War on Drugs’ entire performance below.
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Bardus Opening for The Body at KFN March 19
Oh man – listening to Bardus is like getting a shot of adrenaline injected directly into your heart! The Fishtown power trio will then proceed to pulverize you into submission with its blend of hardcore, noise and sludge metal. They’ll be opening for Portland, Oregon experimental metal two-piece The Body at Kung Fu Necktie, and sandwiched in between the two acts for the night will be Perry Shall’s metal-influenced rock ‘n’ roll outfit Hound and Pat Troxell’s hardcore noise-rock project Heathen Reign. Only the strong will survive this evening! Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Alexis V.
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New Music Video: “Images” – Bleeding Rainbow
Below is a new music video for the blistering track "Images," off Bleeding Rainbow‘s latest LP Interrupt. The song features a pissed-off sounding Rob Garcia on lead vocals. (BTW: If you ever met the dude, the angst is certainly coming from the opposite end of the spectrum in comparison to his normal, nice-guy demeanor.) The video premiered earlier today over at Stereogum, and was directed by the band. Bleeding Rainbow also just announced spring tour dates HERE. They are currently scheduled to perform next in Philly on Sunday, May 25, but the venue has yet to be announced.
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Debut Myrrias Recordings Available for Streaming
Check out the first three-song sampling of Myrrias entitled Endless Winter Session! The all-female powerhouse four-piece is made up of Mikele Edwards (Arc In Round), April Harkanson (The Downtown Club), Emily Robb (Lantern) and Casey Bell (Break It Up), and you can definitely hear the influences of some of their previous projects on this EP like the dream-pop vocals and shoegaze guitars of its opener "Focus," which is also available for free download. The recordings were produced by Edwards’ Arc In Round bandmate Jeff Zeigler at his Eraserhood studio, Uniform Recording.
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New Music Video: “Nitetime, waving” – A Sunny Day in Glasgow
A Sunny Day in Glasgow just quietly shared a new music video for what appears to be called "Nitetime, waving," which hopefully is a good sign that their next album is almost ready to drop. The group teases us in the track with a bookended lyrical reminder – "such a long time" – amidst its hypnotic haze and ratchety beats. Last we heard a few months ago, they were working on coordinating a label deal and talks of a European tour. We’ll let you know when we learn more.
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Album Review: Lost In The Dream – The War on Drugs
Lost In The Dream, the new full-length album released by ambient-rockers The War on Drugs, has arrived. The record is available via Secretly Canadian, and finds Adam Granduciel, Dave Hartley, Robbie Bennett and crew delivering an expansive, inviting sound, pairing intimate lyrics with a broad musical spectrum.
“Under Pressure” kicks off the record with the sonically illustrated tension of ticking, before falling into a smoothly spacious piano-steered scenario, and The War on Drugs’ central cog Adam Granduciel coolly offers some insight into his thoughts – “When I come down here, it’s easy like the arrival of a new day, but a dream like this gets wasted without you – under the pressure.” Instrumentally, “Under Pressure” spreads out over the course of nearly nine minutes, floating towards end into the album’s lead single “Red Eyes,” which follows with its synth/drum-paced 1980’s feel. “But abuse my faith, lose it every time, but I don’t know where you’re on my side again so ride the key wherever it goes, I’ll be the one.” “I can’t” punctuated by an exasperated “whoo” that paves the way for one of the album’s signature multifaceted musical forays.
“Suffering” momentarily eases the pace when paired with the solemnly pensive lyrics. However, despite its melancholy nature, the track includes thoughtful keys, giving way to a mournful guitar solo with brief glimpses of lap steel guitar and saxophone. Despite its drum-machine opening, “An Ocean in Between the Waves” thrives as a modernized nod to Dire Straits. The continuously ascending tempo and conversational vocal styling leads to an empty clearing that Granduciel’s guitar fills with a Knopfler-esque solo.
With pedal steel ringing like the arrival of a train (a foreshadowing of its’ lyrics), “like a train in reverse down a dark road carrying the whole load, just rattling the whole way home,” blended with the strumming of an acoustic guitar and an eerie harmonica, they welcome the Americana of “Eyes in the Wind.” The song’s overall effect is elevated through the use of densely layered instrumentation that accentuates the details.
Lost In The Dream’s lone instrumental “The Haunting Idle” serves as a segue between scenes of ominous echoing guitar and a synth base, painting a desert image which carries over into the early stages of “Burning” as an electric pulse builds anticipation before falling into a traveling rocker. With a mixture of enthusiasm and yearning aided by the additional warmth of the organ sounding keys, Granduciel proclaims, “So as you find yourself flying high above, when you release me from your heart again, I’m just a burning man, trying to keep the shit from turning over again.” The album’s title track sizzles with a deeply personal revelation/realization. The guitar stirs up the dust, the harmonica whines, and Granduciel admits, “Lost in a dream or just a moment, it’s always hard to tell…” “Loves the key to games that we play, but don’t mind losing…”
Closing with “In Reverse,” a smooth atmospheric rocker that reinforces the record’s common thread of personal thoughts revealed and questions worked through. “And I realize now, that the room was better, and I hear it all through the grand parade.”
The War on Drugs open up through Lost In The Dream, producing a fully envisioned album that retains the band’s customary haze and congruency, while simultaneously peeling back another layer, touching an up-close nerve.
The War on Drugs will be celebrating the record’s release this evening at Union Transfer with White Laces and A.M. Mills. – Michael Colavita
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Free Download: “portals” – Young Tiger
Exploding World frontman and Creepoid affiliate, David A. Saylor, continues his adventure into avant-pop by revisiting his former project Young Tiger. Returning with a new five-song EP entitled True Alphabet, here’s a creeper called "portals," which we think best matches the record’s cover art (above) by Bill Saylor. The track is available for streaming and free download via Bandcamp, along with the rest of the album.
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New Track: “Ella” – Cayetana
Cayetana captivated the Philly music scene and beyond with their first official single "Hot Dad Calendar," which was released on 7" vinyl via Tiny Engines. Well, now its B-side, "Ella," is available for streaming and purchase too. Both tracks were recorded by Three Man Cannon‘s Matt Schimelfenig. Cayetana will be performing this Saturday, March 22 at The Boot & Saddle opening for Mary Timony’s Ex Hex and Lantern.
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New Track: “All Bets Are Off” (Feat. Zilla Rocca & Has-Lo) – Curly Castro
Man Bites Dog’s Curly Castro recently dropped a new EP entitled Brody, which was produced by Zilla Rocca and inspired by the Snatch soundtrack. Here’s a new track from the release called "All Bets Are Off." You’ll find the Wrecking Crew together on this one with Has-Lo joining in to complete the unit.