Here’s another new laidback track from The Dream Sequence, Young Gliss’s collaboration with De’Ko and producer Geez Seven, called “Follow Your Dreams.” You can download it for free below, and catch Gliss live this weekend at the Roots Picnic.
New Video: “Tired of Being Cold” (Live) – Norwegian Arms

The Sea Around Us Opening for Porcelain Raft at KFN May 31
Philly four-piece The Sea Around Us is somewhat of an enigma when it comes to putting them in a genre. You could say they are reminiscent of the Beach Boys at times (most notably in “Walls”), and at other times, they start to sound Grizzly Bear-esque. Their name comes from a book written in the ‘50s by conservationist Rachel Carson. The band says that “the book includes deeply moving descriptions of astounding natural phenomena expressed in great poetic detail. We intend to live up to Carson’s enlightening ideal by presenting a sonic landscape that is challenging yet accessible. The Sea Around Us are more like their own island where many genres pass by and land on their shores for a bit. They recently launched a Kickstarter campaign last week to fund their first full-length album (which you can donate to HERE). They’ll be opening up for Porcelain Raft along with The Homophones tonight at Kung Fu Necktie. You’ll want to get there early for this one. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $12, 21+ – Maura Filoromo
Roots Picnic Ticket Giveaway!

Hey y’all! The Roots Picnic is once again returning to the Festival Pier this weekend, and has expanded to two-days of hip hop and indie music heavyweights like The Roots (of course), De La Soul, James Murphy, St. Vincent, tUnE-yArDs, Kid Cudi, Rakim, Diplo and much, much more. It also looks like we are going to have beautiful festival weather which is a perfect reason to get outdoors again after all this heat and humidity. Now, we know how festival ticket prices can be a drag on your money situation, but we here at The Deli love when we can provide you some free music and good times so we’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to the Roots Picnic for the next three days starting today! All you have to do is email us which artist you are most excited to see this weekend at the Festival Pier with your name and cell phone number (just in case of emergency) at thedelimagazinephiladelphia@gmail.com, and you’ll be hearing back from us if you are chosen. Also “follow” us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook for more opportunities to win. We look forward to gettin’ down with you – good luck!
New Music Video: “Fuck Rappers” – Reef The Lost Cauze
Here’s a badass music video from Reef The Lost Cauze for the track “Fuck Rappers,” which appeared on his Snowgoons-produced album Your Favorite MC. It was directed by J.F. Martin. Wack-ass rappers better watch out!
Rob, Lately and the Tiny Heart Band Opening for CHAPPO at The Fire May 30
Rob, Lately a.k.a. Rob Malloy simply sounds like he’s having a good time on his LP Tiny Heart. So it’s not surprising that he has brought together some folks to back him as the Tiny Heart Band and join in on the fun tonight at The Fire. They’ll be opening for Deli NYC psych pop faves CHAPPO, whose rad tune “Come Home” appeared in an iPod Touch commercial a while back so you’ve probably jammed out to it without even knowing who the artist was. Well, now you do. And you can feel those good vibes again this evening in the cozy Girard Ave. staple! The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., $8, 8pm, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
New Music Video: “Heaven” – The Walkmen
Check out a new video for the title track of The Walkmen’s latest album Heaven celebrating the groups 10+ years together. It was directed by Alex Southam and produced by Pitchfork.tv, and contains archival footage and photographs of the band. Enjoy!
BITBY’s May Episode Feat. Heyward Howkins
Below is BITBY’s May episode featuring Heyward Howkins as he performs “Spanish Moss” and “Thunderin’ Stop” while a kiddie birthday party rages on. Both songs appear on his forthcoming debut LP The Hale & Hearty, which will be released on June 26. (Photo by Kyle Costill)
Ween Break Up :o(

The Walkmen’s Heaven Released Today & More
The Walkmen’s sixth album Heaven, which was produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Built to Spill, The Shins, etc.), is available today via Fat Possum. They’ll be celebrating its release on June 6 at Bowery Ballroom in NYC, and have partnered up with Spotify to provide a worldwide livestream of the concert that will be filmed by La Blogotheque. The band will also be making an appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon the night before the show.
Tone Trump Signed to Corporate Thugz Entertainment
Philly hip hop continues to make moves. Congrats to Tone Trump for signing to Young Jeezy’s label Corporate Thugz Entertainment! Expect a new single to be dropping from him next week.
Langor & Cheers Elephant Opening for The Spinto Band at KFN May 29
Tonight The Spinto Band will be wrapping up their residency at Kung Fu Necktie. It’s been a sweet run that the band has shared with plenty of their talented Philly musician pals. They’ve brought along the delightfully quirky indie psych pop of Langor to open the festivities for their last hurrah this month. Bushy-haired mastermind Brian Langan will be bringing his endearing glam rock theatrics to warm up the crowd, and he’ll also be joined on stage this evening by The Spinto Band’s Thomas Hughes on keyboards. Cheers Elephant has been relentless performing and pushing their latest release Like Wind Blows Fire so the local four-piece should be well-rehearsed to deliver an energetically tight set. Get ready to leave your worries behind! Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
