Just when the cold weight of winter appears ready to hold you down, a band emerges to lighten the load. Family Vacation will celebrate the release of their self-titled debut EP tonight at The Fire. Comprised of four Temple students, Family Vacation appears to be headed in a promising direction; one that combines peaceful airy melodies with the thunderclap of percussion and guitar work that stretches out as the songs progress. This energetic yet introspective prog-pop combination is already a tight package. Silky smooth psychedelic rockers The Keepers will headline the show, which also features the pop-rock of newcomers The Reflexes. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 6pm, $8, All Ages – Michael Colavita
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Weekend Warrior, November 30 – December 2
PhilaMOCA is hosting a rad eclectic lineup this Sunday that you don’t want to miss. Deli NYC fave Delicate Steve (a.k.a. Steve Marion) will be headlining the evening so come out and watch him tear up the pop music rulebook. He’ll be supported by three local acts that will be a good representation of the talent and diversity you’ll find in Philly’s music community. Arc in Round are back from their most recent Left Coast tour with Frightened Rabbit to fill the room with their rhythmic blasts and swirling synths and guitar, while Banned Books assault you with their barrage of avant-pop tunes. And opening the festivities will be the mesmerizingly beautiful folk of Megan Biscieglia’s Bad Braids (whom I’ve been absolutely smittened with as of late). PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th St., 7pm, $10, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
Other things to get you out this weekend since the weather should be quite pleasant…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN Blues Control
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) SAT (Early) MACH22, MoonStriker, (Late) Rainbow Destroyer EP Release Party, SUN Madalean Gauze, Vilebred, The Pretty Dittys
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.) FRI Chris Kasper, Ross Bellenoit (EP Release Show), Levee Drivers, SUN Sonic Spank, Bonsai Balls, Double D, Crouse
Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden St.) FRI Title Fight, Tiger Jaw
Electric Factory (421 N. 7th St.) FRI Lotus
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The Grand Nationals, Cold Roses, SAT Dot Square, Brethren
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI I&I, Blayer Pointdujour and the Rockers Galore, Joe Jordan Experiment, SAT Keepers, Family Vacation, The Reflexes, SUN The Lizards From Mars Trio
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Joe Bachman, The Quixote Project, Garce Bernicker, SAT Les Professionnels
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Grime Status, Ratkicker, Indefinite Dyad, Cop Problem, SAT A Distant Second, Devil’s Triangle, Hopscotch Injury, De Fu
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) FRI Alia Ady
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI The Naked Sun, Chris Ricco
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Cheers Elephant, SAT Sonni Shine & The Underwater Sounds, Close to Good, SUN Nicky Egan Band
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) SUN World Peace Festival w/The Really Cooks, Ella Dars, Alien Architect, John Byrne Band, Bible Whales
Ortlieb’s (847 N. 3rd St.) Bohemian Sunrise
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI Nicky Egan Band, SAT Cabin Dogs Benefit for Hurricane Sandy Relief, SUN Rusty Cadillac
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SUN Boy Wonder, PhunkyMan, Samantha Gongol, Damien Anthony, Classic, Catherine Mundy, Brianna Cash
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Dayseam, The Late Ancients, Above Connecticut, SAT Carfax Abbey, Generation Empty, My Son Bison, (Upstairs) Satellite Hearts, The World at Large
Triumph Brewery (117 Chestnut St.) FRI Jack Light Move, SAT Dave Steel Blues Band, SUN Elliott Levin Jazz Trio
First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.) SUN Luther
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) SUN Mother of Mercy, Suburban Scum, Dead End Path
The El Bar (1356 N. Front St.) SAT Harsh Vibes Record Release Show w/Psychic Teens
The Hevel (1820 Wharton St.) FRI Mantra, Eureka Driver, These Polar Opposites
Church of the Advocate (1801 W. Diamond St.) FRI Smoother, Brown Rainbow, MOSS, Snoozer
The Bikery (508 S. 5th St.) FRI Jaime Pannone, SAT Sadgiqacea
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or the venue for more info.) SAT Dry Feet, Slutever, Push Ups
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New Track: “Move!” (Psychemagik Remix) – Les Professionnels
Take a listen to the mind-warping remix of Les Professionnels‘ "Move!" by UK duo Psychemagik, which appears on the Philly production/DJ collective’s latest EP that also features contributions from Lushlife, Eliot Lipp (of Pretty Lights) and Pete Herbert. You can catch them tomorrow night opening for Keys N Krates at Milkboy Philly.
Update: Young Gliss will also be performing a few songs with Les Professionnels as a special guest.
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Free Download: “Shake It Off” – The Spinto Band
Philly’s adopted sons The Spinto Band just premiered a new single called “Shake It Off” via Self-Titled Mag. You can check it out below, and download the song for free HERE (well, for the cost of your email, but that’s for free in our books these days). It’s the opening track from their upcoming LP Cool Cocoon, which is scheduled for release February 5 via the band’s own label Spintonic Recordings. The group is currently on a mini-tour in Europe.
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New Track: “Cherry” – Vintage Kicks
Below is the latest single from Vintage Kicks called "Cherry." It’s off their split EP with New Jersey’s SCOOBA titled Copycats that contains a new original song and a cover by each of the bands.
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New Track: “Apples” – Literature
Here’s a new track called "Apples" from Literature, who recently moved to Philly from Austin and is a great addition to our talent pool. The song is the B-side to their new 7" single, which you can "name your pice" to download or purchase a physical copy HERE.
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Enter to Win an AEA RPQ500 Module & Chameleon Labs CPS-501 Powered Chassis!
We’re back with another Deli + SonicScoop Pro Audio Giveaway to help you improve on your sound during the recording process. You have the opportunity to enter to win the Audio Engineering Associates (AEA) RPQ500 Mic Preamp Module (MSRP: $649), which was designed after AEA’s RPQ preamp to provide the same ultra-clean, high-gain AEA signal path in a 500 series package. It will also come in the Chameleon Labs CPS-501 Powered Chassis (MSRP: $189). For more info about the prizes and how to enter (deadline 12/6), just go HERE. Good luck!
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The BoomBox Collective Hosts Zilla Rocca & Dewey Decibel Release Celebration at WCL Nov. 29
Though Kuf Knotz has made the recent move to Queens, NY, he still swings into town for plenty of shows and his BoomBox Collective event, a free showcase celebrating art and music at World Café Live. Tonight it will be hosting the release party of emcee/producer Zilla Rocca, who recently dropped his latest EP Party with Villains, which also features contributions from Wrecking Crew fam – Has-Lo, Curly Castro and Small Professor so expect to see them out supporting their homie. Another friend of the crew who has an album of his own to raise a glass to is Dewey Decibel. He’ll be slinging verses from his EP Son of a Beach. It’s party time, y’all! World Café Live (Upstairs), 3025 Walnut St., 9pm, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
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New Track: “Waking Dream” – Bleeding Rainbow
Check out the new cheery rocker from Bleeding Rainbow called "Waking Dream," which premiered today via Pitchfork. It’s the third single off the band’s forthcoming album Yeah Right (Kanine) that is schedule for release on January 29, 2013. The track is also available on limited edition 7" and for digital download.
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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Toy Cannons
Like many artists, what began as a side project for The Gerunds’ Ben Goldberg has evolved into its own being in the form of Toy Cannons. The local area five-piece dives into crates to bring back beloved oldies melodies with 80’s synths and pop-punk sensibilities to mix up concoctions that beg for crowd sing-alongs. You can check out our interview with our Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner’s leader of the pack HERE.
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Kurt Vile Releasing New 7” in December Backed by Meg Baird
Kurt Vile will be dropping a new release this December via Matador Records as part of the label’s 7” singles subscription series. It will contain a new version of his “Classic Rock in Spring” from Constant Hitmaker as well as a cover of Michael Chapman’s “Another Story.” Both tracks will be backed by Espers’ Meg Baird. Nice!
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Enjoy the Ride w/Kohoutek at KFN Nov. 28
Mad scientists Kohoutek will be bringing their epic jams to Kung Fu Necktie tonight. Made up of Scott Allison on homemade electronics, Scott Verrastro on drums, Chris Grier on electric guitar, Craig Garrett on bass, and John Stanton on electric guitar, the improv collective aims to push the already expansive boundaries of psych rock by blending atmospheric noise with patient guitars that morph into thunderous riffs to form crushing multi-layered, instrumental waves to drown their audiences in. With influences that guide their sonic exploration to “Claude Debussy composing on too much of Woodstock’s fabled brown acid, or Bitches Brew on some serious downers,” the local five-piece brings you on a journey where being and nothingness might occupy the same space. Don’t be afraid to freak out, man! It’s all part of the ride. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Q.D. Tran