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Spirit Animal EP Release Show at KFN July 12

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Brooding ‘sludge’ by local outfit Spirit Animal is equal parts deliberate diction and growling riffs. Between crashing cymbals and reverb, their brand of rock is harsh but resilient, marrying the moody thrills of grunge with the dissonant finesse of post-punk favorites like Jesus and the Mary Chain. Songs like “I’ll See You Around” are hypnotic and dark with the track’s repetitive lyricism rendering its instrumentation contemplative in its cyclical nature, mesmerizing at each note’s advance. In celebration of Spirit Animal’s debut EP Supermoon, the band is set to follow the soaring rush of Fuck Attack’s hissing riffs and buzzing screams with the gloomy shreds of newer tracks like “I Don’t Care.” Add in Philly punks Population Zero, the "good old fashioned stripped down rock and roll" of Dusty Rails, and a complimentary copy of Spirit Animal’s release (for the first 50 paid attendees), and tonight’s lineup is well worth its cost. Miss out and you’ll risk regret – not to mention massive spinnage by DJs like Ruxbin, Gab Bonghi, and Dr. Ew. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $5, 21+ – Dianca Potts 
 

I’ll See You Around by Spirit Animal Kingdom

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More About Mad Decent Block Party Lineups

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According to Pitchfork, this year’s Mad Decent Block Party will be treating Philly to Diplo, Das Racist, PO PO, DJ Sega, Brick Bandits, Paul Devro, Kito, and Luvstep (Dirty South Joe & Flufftronix) on Saturday, August 6th at Starlight Ballroom. You can check out the rest of the lineups for NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles below. – The Deli Staff
 
Other Mad Decent Block Party Dates and Lineups:
07/30 New York, NY – South Street Seaport w/ Gang Gang Dance, Zeds Dead, Claude VonStroke, BAIO (DJ set – Chris Baio from Vampire Weekend), the Hood Internet, Bosco Delrey, and PO PO

08/13 Chicago, IL – Milwaukee Ave. between Western St. and Oakley St. w/Dillon Francis, Dawn Golden & Rosy Cross, Bosco Delrey, Reptar, Lunice, and
DJ Benzi
08-20 Los Angeles, CA – Premiere Event Center with Major Lazer, Lunice, Sinden, Bosco Delrey, Death Grips, Kito, Derek Allen, and Jillionaire
 
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New Music Video: “Amsterdam” – Former Belle

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Below is a new music video for a relatively new band to the Philly music scene, Former Belle. It’s for the song “Amsterdam” from their debut EP Sounds from the Ground. (BTW: Speaking of Amsterdam, we were very sad to hear that the Dutch city recently passed a law that only residents can purchase “special products” from their cafes now – talk about a buzzkill.) The video was produced by Jon Anderson (and has some really nice camera work). The EP has contributions from Damien DeRose (a.k.a. Peasant) and former Drink Up Buttercup and now White Birds members Farzad Houshiarnejad and Mike Cammarata on its closing track “Some Kind of Machine”. We wouldn’t be surprised if Former Belle becomes an XPN favorite soon enough (catch that guys – get on that). You can purchase Sounds from the Ground HERE. – The Deli Staff
 

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Photo Recap: Hair Rocket’s Philly CD Release Party at Bookspace

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We spent this past Friday at one of the more interesting DIY venues in Philly called Bookspace for Hair Rocket’s Philly CD Release Party w/Mammal of Paradise, An American Chinese, Meddlesome Bells, and Bambara. It was a very enjoyable night listening to some great bands! If you’ve never been there, we highly recommend that you come chill out for a show. Besides being a space for some fine performances to happen hosted by a staff of kind folks, you can easily lose yourself in the surroundings. To steal Bill McThrill’s quote of the night, “it’s like the warehouse of misfit books,” but it was certainly more than that with its artwork, vintage oddities, and makeshift performance stage. We were all amazed at what we’d find in the crevasses of the venue, which you could freely roam through. We have some pics from the evening for you to check out HERE. Next time you hear about a show at Bookspace that piques your interest – come out and support a place that obviously supports the arts in Philly! We hope to see you there soon. – The Deli Staff
 
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Doomed To Obscurity Readying to Be Known at KFN July 10

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Doomed To Obscurity is a political punk band that creates hard hitting melodies complimented by catchy, informative lyrics sure to lay you out while standing over you and keeping your interest in their message. With a new lineup since 2010, each member brings sounds from their former bands to build a raw garage rock feel. Doomed To Obscurity will be performing tonight at Kung Fu Necktie with Philly hardcore act, The Thirteen, and founding member of the nineties rock band The Figgs, Pete Donnelly, who is currently playing bass with Soul Asylum and NRBQ and has collaborated in the studio with members of Amos Lee’s band “always steady” Freddy Berman and Zack Djanikian as well as Early Ape’s Nate Rylan and Adam Winokur for his upcoming album “When You Come Home” due out this August. (BTW: For all you meat eaters, KFN will be firing up the grill every Sunday from 4 – 8pm while the weather is still nice.) Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 8pm, $7, 21+ – Emma Branson
 
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Adam & Dave’s Bloodline Flip On The Lights at North Star Bar July 9

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Adam & Dave’s Bloodline‘s latest EP, Easy Enough, is quite dapper. Released last month, the four-track offering from the Philly five-piece is a sunny disposition of power-pop whimsy and folk-laden psych throwbacks (listen to it HERE). Tonight, they’ll put their always-sharp sound on display at North Star Bar, nicely countering locals Fang Fang‘s earnest, gritty, reverb-heavy garage-punk and Giant Mind’s abrasive but spellbinding electro alt-pop. Take that in with the rap-punk riot that is New York’s Notorious MSG, and you have a night of strange beautiful bedfellows. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Annamarya Scaccia

Turn Off The Light by adam & dave’s bloodline

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The Extraordinaires Warms Your Heart at RUBA Hall July 9

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Local charmers the Extraordinaires’ continue to churn out quasi-acoustic anthems comprised of clever diction and awash in melody. Formed in 2004, this five-piece sensation has managed to grab the attention of NPR in addition to local fans by belting out fun-loving songs like “Hi-five Cactus,” and heartwarming swooners like “Eloise the Eloquent.” Somewhere between the DIY feel of Danger Danger headliners and the lo-fi warmth of acts like Love Language, the Extraordinaries’ discography, in addition to their live performance, is dynamic and tremendously fun. That, plus the promise of Philly act Glitter’s fast-paced beats like “Hold Me Tight," and beachy tracks like “Raildroad Tracks” and “Bottle of Vodka,” will undoubtedly complement the Extraordinaries audible antics tonight at RUBA Hall, where they’ll play alongside Brooklyn outfit Real Estate’s dreamy sundrenched lo-fi and jangly riffs. Yea, we’re definitely feeling the summer love. RUBA Hall, 414 Green St., 8pm, $10, All Ages – Diance Potts

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Joe Hardcore’s B-Day Bash and Agitator Record Release Party at BSM July 9

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Tonight’s show at Broad Street Ministry maybe one of biggest Philly hardcore events this summer, prior to the mecca of This Is Hardcore Fest 2011 in August. Starting the night off is a pre-show BBQ birthday bash for This Is Hardcore Fest creator, and all-around Philly hardcore legend Joe Hardcore. Hardcore has been a prominent figure in his hometown scene since the ‘90s, booking shows and fronting his own band, Punishment. So be sure to swing by early for two hours of great vegetarian barbecure, plus some grub for the meat eaters, to celebrate the birth of a man who has, and continues to do so much for hardcore music in Philly. But the party doesn’t end there–after the BBQ, local outfits Agitator and Beware (new straight-edge act featuring members of Mother of Mercy) will demolish the stage with their crushing anthems. Also serving as a record release party for Agitator’s latest Six Feet Under Records 7-inch Walls Closing In (featuring guest vox from birthday boy Joe Hardcore, and scene vet Justin Ogden), the four-piece is bound to pummel the crowd with their combo of aggressive straight edge punk and heavy, metal-influenced guitar riffage. This is how you celebrate all things hardcore in Philly. Broad Street Ministry, 315 S. Broad Street, BBQ at 5pm/Show at 7pm, $10, All Ages – Dan Brightcliffe

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New Track: “Bronx Sniper” – Mister Heavenly

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Mister Heavenly, the side-project of Man Man’s Honus Honus, Islands’ Nick Thorburn, and Modest Mouse’s Joe Plummer is releasing their debut album Out Of Love on August 16 via Sub Pop. (We’re still waiting for our first Mr. Heavenly show in Philly fellas.) You can check out their latest offering the badass sounding “Bronx Sniper” below, which is also available for download in exchange for your email HERE, and check out the recent hilariously awkward interview with “Night of the Dingo” that the threesome did at Sub Pop headquarters. (Thanks to Stereogum for sharing.) – The Deli Staff
 

Mister Heavenly – Bronx Sniper by subpop

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Weekend Warrior, July 8 – 10

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OK, you should know by now that we are presenting Hair Rocket’s Philly Release Party tonight at Bookspace w/Mammal of Paradise, An American Chinese, Meddlesome Bells and Bambara. It’s going to be a most excellent time! You should be there. We most certainly will be (with our video crew too so come be immortalized). And check out the recent interview for our Where Is My Mind? section with Hair Rocket’s Chris Blasucci HERE. Cheers! Bookspace, 1113 Frankford Ave., 8pm, $7, All Ages
 
Other things you can do this weekend after going to the Bookspace tonight…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Urban Shamans
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Pointcloud, Music For Headphones, Speed Skating, SAT The Codes and High Kick, SUN Doomed To Obscurity and The Thirteen
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI The New Connection and Lightninging, SAT Adam & Dave’s Bloodline, Giant Mind, Fang Fang, SUN Bitterness Theory
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) SAT Guerilla Funk and Voss
 
Tritone (1508 South St.) FRI Members Only, Chelsea Kills, Swift Robinson, SAT The Nonstop Mint, SUN Camera Phone
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) FRI PHREAK N’ QUEER BENEFIT, SAT New Country
 
The Blockley (3801 Chestnut St.) FRI Ground Up, SAT Android Plus Music Festival w/North Lawrence Midnight Singers, Viv and the Revival, Persia Sound, Avi Wisnia, and More, SUN Phil Ade, Von Pea, Danny!, Dosage
 
Danger Danger Gallery (5013 Baltimore Ave.) FRI On The Water, Tinmouth, Bottle Rocket, Annachristie (of Sisters 3), SAT FASHANU and Imperial Can
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) FRI (Downstairs) Philly Bloco, (Upstairs) Pawnshop Roses, SAT Peek-A-Boo Revue
 
The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) SAT A Benefit for Japan Relief w/Kuf Knotz, Oubliette Ensemble, Welter
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Roadkill Messiahs, SAT Philly Fusion Project, SUN Mindless Hope, Shadow of Silence
 
Ellen Powell Tiberino Museum (3819 Hamilton St.) FRI Carnovolution
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) FRI Folk You Philly Presents Summah Party Platter w/Arrah & the Ferns, Toy Soldiers, The Powder Kegs, The Devils Horn’s Kill The Matador, Up the Chain, and The Jantiques
 
The Barbary (951 N. Frankford St.) SUN Bamboo Houses
 
Bookspace (1113 Frankford Ave.) SUN Eat Your Birthday Cake! and Extreme Fishkin
 
Broad Street Ministry (315 S. Broad St.) SAT Agitator (Record Release)
 
RUBA Club (414 Green St.) SAT The Extraordinaires and Glitter
 
The Model Home (Please contact one of the acts for details.) SAT Pink Coffins
 
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Free Download: “On The Way, To The Way, To The Way” Mix – Cold Cave

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Cold Cave just posted a summer mix titled "On The Way, To The Way, To The Way" to share with everyone. You can check out its tracklist and download it for free HERE. Below is what Wesley Eisold had to say about it.
 
On the last Cold Cave tour, a new friend gave me a mix cd and this is my return, though I wanted to share it with you too. Made with you in mind, Songs for the summer indoors against the exhaustion of traffic outside. Please share.
 
– The Deli Staff
 
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Me Likey On the Water at D!D!G! July 8

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Whether solo or with his full On the Water crew, Fletcher Van Fliet’s indie folk side project simply captivates my heart with each performance allowing for a cathartic release of all my joys and sorrows that lay hidden beneath the surface. It’s sometime difficult for me to wrap my head around its brilliant simplicity. But some things are best not to be overanalyzed. I guess that you can tell that me likey very much, and you should too so come out to the Danger! Danger! Gallery this evening for a little soul cleansing. You’ll also be treated to Brooklyn’s The Loom (who are certainly a Deli favorite that we wish would move to Philly already for our own selfish reasons) as well as Tinmouth, Annachristie (of Sisters 3), Bottle Rocket, Archeology, Dogfish, and South of Lincoln. Danger! Danger! Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8pm, $5 – $10 donation, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman