“A control group [is] a comparison group in a study whose members receive either no intervention at all or some established intervention. The responses of those in the control group are compared with the responses of participants in one or more experimental groups that are given the new treatment being evaluated.” — APA Dictionary of Psychology
Le Bang’s grungy Gallic pop-art debut single “Metrocool”
Photo by Alexis Kleshik — click link for IG account to see uncropped version and more excellent photos plus Linktree… The Deli is currently vacationing down in Dollywood Country (Miss Parton says “Happy […]
Soft Kill “Metta World Peace”
Soft Kill recently released his latest album, Metta World Peace. This is primarily the work of Tobias Grave, but he is joined on the album’s lead single, "Veil of Pain" by LA’s N8NOFACE. Through out the project he also received help from Evil Pimp, Andres Chavez, and Adam Klopp.
You can catch Soft Kill at Metro on October 21st with Prize Horse and Downward.
Push To Shove “Mask”
Push To Shove have released a new single, "Mask", their third in as many months.
This follows last month’s "Squares" and April’s "Grand Well".
Neptune’s Core “Inside”
Neptune’s Core has released the first single, "Inside", from their forthcoming EP "Called Upon" which is due out August 25 via Side Hustle Records.
This is the Indie Rock of Sofie Richter (vocals/guitar), Jackie Cywinski (guitar/vocals), Kaitlin Cywinski (drums), and Hannah Richter (bass).
You can help Neptune’s Core celebrate the release of their EP on August 26 at Metro with OK Cool and Motel Breakfast.
Photo credit: Sam Monendo
Hazel City “Old Friend”
Clay Frankel of Grapetooth and Twin Peaks has released his debut solo album as Hazel City, Old Friend.
The album is as beautiful as it is mysterious. It is unclear who appears on the album, but it is an unexpected departure from his work with Chris Bailoni in Grapetooth.
Hard Femme “On My Bike”
Hard Femme recently released the first single, "On My Bike", from their forthcoming EP, "Thank God I’m Damned", which is due out on July 14th.
You can help them celebrate the release of their EP on July 15th at Build Coffee (6100 S Blackstone Ave) with Hemlock and Lightleak.
They will also be performing at Downstairs at Subt on July 30th with OK Cool, The Dreaded Laramie, and CUSP.
Amira Jazeera “Searching 4”
Amira Jazeera has released a new single, Searching 4", her first of 2023.
This is new single features production from hhunter, and finds Jazeera sharing exactly what she is searching for in detail.
Blind Equation “never getting better”
Emo cybergrind trio Blind Equation have released the lead single, "never getting better", from their forthcoming sophomore album, Death Awaits, which is due out September 15th via Prosthetic Records.
You can catch Blind Equation at Sleeping Village on July 14th with Glitch Gum and honey creek.
Uniflora “Francium”
Post-Punk trio Uniflora recently released their debut EP "Francium".
This is the work of Quinn Dugan (Guitar and Vocals), Theo Williams (Bass), and Ruby O’Brien (Drums).
Uniflora will be performing at West Fest on July 8th at 1:30pm. You can also catch them at Schubas on August 7th with Plant Matter and Flower Grease.
Midwestern Dirt “The Aaron Waters Show”
Midwestern Dirt has released the first single, “The Aaron Waters Show”, from their forthcoming album, Twilight at a Burning Hill, which is due out on August 18th.
This is the project fronted by Patrick Kapp (guitar, vocals) who moved here from Brooklyn back in 2019. Kapp is joined by John Golden (drums), Alejandro Ortiz (guitar), Colin Mercer (bass), and Owen Hemming (keys).
You can catch Midwestern Dirt at Beat Kitchen on August 18th with Red Scarves, Harvey Waters, and Llo Llo.
Background Character “Saturn Return”
Background Character recently released the first single, "Saturn Return", from their forthcoming album, Gorgeous, which is due out on August 11th.
You can catch Background Character at Beat Kitchen on August 17th with Nikko Blue and Totally Cashed.