Check out the latest single from Cold Graves, the collaboration from Cold Fronts and Grave Goods, called “SVNTN”! It’s a sweet little ditty that makes us long for our youth again. You can also download it for free below.
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Where Is My Mind?: TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb’s Dan Bruskewicz
I’ll always remember the first time that I learned about TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb. I was on a balcony in NYC at my friend’s housewarming party, and was talking to the guitarist (at the time) of the band Xylos. I had just started working with The Deli, and he was asking me about Philly acts that were good and were worth reaching out to for trading shows. Then he inquired if I had ever heard of a “great band” called TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, which caught me by surprise because I hadn’t. I had also been doing some booking in Philly for the last few years and paying close attention to venue bills, but didn’t remember coming across that name. TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb was the first band that was suggested to me since beginning to write for The Deli. I came home after a fun, drunken night, and was surprised that I was able to remember their name. I checked out their MySpace, and he was right. They were great, and I eventually wrote my first of many pieces about TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb. Well, today is the release date for their long-awaited follow-up to Idiots entitled Manufacturing Joy. It’s another fantastic LP from Kong and his crew that you should definitely take a listen to and purchase. They’ll also be celebrating its release this Thursday at Johnny Brenda’s. First, check out our interview with TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb’s talented, hard-livin’ frontman Dan Bruskewicz HERE.
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New Track: “A Little Death to Laugh” – Cold Cave
Cold Cave just shared a new track called “A Little Death to Laugh” today which is the A-side to a three-song 7” that will be released via Wes Eisold’s own label Heartworm during their fall tour. The single was inspired by the late poet Tristan Corbiere. Eisold plans to record a new album, which is due out next year, with his new band lineup that consists of David Scott Stone (LCD Soundsystem, Melvins), Hunter Burgan (AFI), Cody Votolato (Blood Brothers, Jaguar Love), and London May (Samhain). Cold Cave will be performing next in Philly on October 22 when they open for Divine Fits.
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The Deli Philly’s Featured Artist(s) Poll Winner: Johnny Showcase
We love alter-egos and artists who stay in character, especially when they are as downright sexy as Johnny Showcase (a.k.a. David Sweeny), which is most likely why he came out on top in our recent Featured Artist(s) Poll. (Or maybe it’s because he just simply likes to be on top, ladies – oh yeah.) Well, check out our interview HERE with the cougar magnet Johnny Showcase, and learn more about his semi-mythical past.
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Pissed Jeans Opening for Hot Snakes at Underground Arts Sept. 24
Pissed Jeans are bringing their brand of heavy/hardcore punk in the vein of SST record’s 80’s roster to Underground Arts tonight when they open for San Diego post-hardcore outfit Hot Snakes. The Philly by way of Allentown noise assassins capture the pent up aggravations and frustrations of mundane living releasing it all on stage through the volatile wails of vocalist Matt Korvette and head-banging Black Sabbath-inspired riffs. It’s been a treat to see the Sub Pop four-piece performing out at more local shows lately, and I hope that this trend continues. But you never know if it will or not so come out this evening and prepare for some brotherly shoves. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 8:30pm, $21, 21+ (Photo by Shawn Brackbill) – Dan Brightcliffe
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New Music Video: “All You Can Eat” – 722
Local art rockers 722 have reformed and released a new music video for the first single off their upcoming EP Haunting Me called “All You Can Eat.” The album is scheduled to drop next month. They’ll be celebrating its release fittingly on Halloween at World Café Live with old pals Welcome to My Face and Franzschubert. (Photo by Mike Higgins)
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Choice/Cuts: Norwegian Arms – “Easy a Lover Goes West”
We’re back with the second installment of our Choice/Cut session with Norwegian Arms. In this footage, you get an exclusive listen of their yet-to-be-released song “Easy a Lover Goes West” (which will appear on their upcoming album Wolf Like A Stray Dog). We don’t think that you’ll be able find it anywhere on the interweb. Well, in the age of iPhones and smartphones, there might be a poorly recorded version out there somewhere. But why would you want to suffer through that? And we surely don’t want you to either. Get down to some island vibes, and check out our interview with “Keith Birthday” and “Dr. Awkward” where they get a chance to discuss their love for “vintage” gear. Special thanks to the HotBox crew. Enjoy!
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Mikele Edwards Opening for Laetita Sadier at JB’s Sept. 23
Mikele Edwards (of Arc in Round) takes the stage on her own tonight at Johnny Brenda’s when she opens for Laetita Sadier (formerly of Stereolab). Edwards’ music is a hybrid of astral synths with ritualistic crystallized vocals that hone in on the listener in an almost chant-like fashion. It’s as if a new age space ceremony is taking place, but Edwards isn’t preaching, merely embracing the trip to the stars and describing the view. And things sound quite fine from out there. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9pm, $12, 21+ – Michael Colavita
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Daniel Ryan Belski Opening for Little Big League at KFN Sept. 22
The dimensions of Daniel Ryan Belski, known for his contributions to Arrah and the Ferns and the work under his former moniker The Divine Lorraine, just keep expanding. Showcasing his solo side project tonight at KFN, Belski’s folk-tinged music is far from bare bones. Building an energetic yet controlled atmosphere, Belski dishes out interesting adventurous narratives with refined guitar work that serves as a guide. However, there’s no doubt that he knows where he’s going. Speaking of multiple dimensions, Little Big League possess an equilibrium between finesse and power. Michelle Zauner’s naturally heartwarming vocals and the triad of bass, guitar, and drums peak on a united front, yet still take advantage of the opportune moment to flex some muscle. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:30pm, $8, 21+ -Michael Colavita
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The First Annual 12th Street Art & Music Festival at PhilaMOCA (Outside) Sept. 22
We are officially into fall, and pretty soon before you know it, winter will be upon us so take advantage of this comfortable climate while you can. You can do so by heading outdoors today to the First Annual 12th Street Art & Music Festival that has been organized by PhilaMOCA and The Institute Bar. The family-friendly, art-centric event will be welcoming food and drink vendors, local arts and crafts enthusiasts, and a live music bill of Philly acts that will include S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D., Thom McCarthy, Post Sun Times, The Love Club, SKGB, (((TACO))), and more. Now, I suggest that you get there sooner than later to take in the beautiful day because the weather forecasters are predicting rain towards the end of the fest, but you can always slip into PhilaMOCA this evening for some geek-tastic chiptune sounds at 8static. PhilaMOCA (Outside), 531 N. 12th St., 12pm – 8pm, Free, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
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Weekend Warrior, September 21 – 23
"Blow Up New Jersey and Get Philly a Beach" has been a meme in our otherwise perfectly civil and sophisticated city for some time now. If this act of aggression against our non-gas-pumping neighbors ever comes to pass and the gleeful hordes rush to bask on the charred shore, Dry Feet will be savagely soundtracking the whole thing. This is a given, not just conjecture: After all, they do have an album entitled Philadelphia Beach. The trio plays classic garage-surf-punk propelled by a liberal helping of attitude and some of the cleanest lyrics ever found in the genre. Their brash, sneering jams roar by in under two minutes, packing a dense, huge-sounding arrangement of texture into every second. "So Freakin’ What?" the first song off their April release Highway to Heck, features an fifties-style harmonizing intro, wailing guitars, and sentiments such as "You think I need a job? You think I give a DAMN?" They’re playing Kung Fu Necktie this Sunday night, opening for the notoriously theatrical NOBUNNY and his much sleazier brand of pop-punk weirdness. Prepare to feel slightly violated. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $10, 21+ – Alyssa Greenberg
More weekend activities…
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) SUN Mikele Edwards
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI (Downstairs) The Lawsuits, Philaphonix, (Upstairs) The Residuels, SAT Little Big League, The Downtown Club, Ryan Belski, SUN Dry Feet
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI A Victim of Good Times, Run to Sandy, SAT Modzilla, New West, SUN The Justin DePaola Band, Mesa Jane, Hippo Love
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Foxhound (Feat. Chris Kasper), Kevin Killen Band, Johnny Miles, Marc Silver Band, Eye To Eye (Feat. Krista Parrish), SAT Andrew Lipke, Griz, Foxhound, Rev. TJ McGlinchey, SUN Catnaps, Heartwell, Cayetano
M Room (15 W. Girard Ave.) FRI The Matt Lyons Band, Vilebred, Rob Perna Band
Tin Angel (20 S. 2nd St.) SAT Jackie Paper, Lauryn Peacock
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.) FRI (Early) John Train, (Late) Sunshine Superman, SUN Rusty Cadillac
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI Medea with Matt Sevier Band, SAT Femme Fatale Philly Feat. Teddi Tarnoff, Fig Leaf, Julia Rainer, Starving The Tsunami
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Mic Stewart, SUN Dosage Birthday Party
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Montoj, SAT Stonebaby
PhilaMOCA (531 N. 12th St. Philadelphia) SAT The First Annual 12th Street Art & Music Festival Block Party w/S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D., Thom McCarthy, Post Sun Times, The Love Club, SKGB, (((TACO)))
Milkboy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI SËLA, SAT Michael Morrow Band
The Grape Room (105 Grape St.) FRI Easy Three, The Fractals, Richie Allen, Dylan Jane
Eris Temple Arts (602 S. 52nd St.) SAT Avataria, Radio Eris, Tic-Tac-Oh, Stephanie Noor
The Double Deuce (Please contact one of the acts or the venue for more deets.) FRI Norwegian Arms, Laser Background, Ghost Light, Roof Doctor
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The Residuels Kicking Off a Run of Shows w/The Golden Boys at KFN (Upstairs) Sept. 21
Fledgling side project of Creepoid’s Pat Troxell and Moon Women’s Justin Pittney, The Residuels, has another performance tonight at Kung Fu Necktie (Upstairs). They’ll be opening for Troxell’s former band The Golden Boys (who they will be hitting the road with after for a run of shows), The Spider Bags and The Limes. It should be a good evening, and you should also check out The Residuels’ cover of “Sex Beat” (below) by The Gun Club, which will appear on the duo’s upcoming self-titled EP due out later this fall, before heading over tonight. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 7:00pm, $8, 21+ – Alexis V.