NYC

NYC band on the rise: Balancer

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Talking about immigration controversy… The Deli would like to give the guys in Balancer (the ones in the band hailing from Columbia, since the Puerto Rican should be good) permanent residence in NYC for… making real good music? We are sure even the most raci… ahem… obstructionist Tea Partiers will fall in love with the celestial melodies of their latest record "Tipsoo," or at least with this beautiful single entitled "re-minder." And to those concerned about the fact the NYC scene (or any other place in this land) is getting less and less American, The Deli says: "yo, since when is America, American?!?"

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “All Over” – CRUISR

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CRUISR just premiered a new music video for the track "All Over," at Buzzfeed. The animated creation, which was directed by Chris Carboni, captures the feelings of love and hate from the song by piecing together clips of images from iconic movies. The band is currently on tour with The 1975, and will be back in town on Wednesday, December 3 at the Tower Theater.

NYC

Smooth electro-soul duo LAVACHILD plays Pianos on 12.02

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LAVACHILD is a (mostly) Brooklyn based electronic collaboration between Friends’ (the band) collaborator Nikki Shapiro and soulful singer Chantel Marie. Their ethereal single  "Want U To" (streaming) has the sophisticated lightness of an impressionistic painting, enriched by a voice that’s beautifully expressive. The result is a sound that carves its own niche of influences in the current alt-soul NYC scene, and that will delight both the fans of Enya and Lauryn Hill. The band – unlike too many studio projects like this – is playing live regularly, you’ll get a chance to see them at Pianos on December 2nd.

We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best mellow songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!

Chicago

Lokk Boxx

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Lokk Boxx brings you back to the days of Trip Hop is all of the best ways. Any group that list Sneaker Pimps as an influence is worth a listen. The group released their debut EP, Queen of Hearts last month.

Philadelphia

New Music Video: “Trench Mouth” – Heavy Medical

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Would you rather have a pizza party or beer party? If you’re thinking pizza-beer party, then experience what that’d be like with the guys from Heavy Medical in the new music for their track "Trench Month," which is part of the group’s latest demo EP Constant Disappointment. After checking it out, do you think that they’re the best dudes or the worst dudes to party with? Ha…we’ll say the former as long as they’re not doing it in our homes.

Philadelphia

Annie Rivera Scholarship Benefit Concert w/Cayetana, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb & More at Underground Arts Nov. 23

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Underground Arts hosts a whole afternoon of music in honor of the Annie Rivera Scholarship Fund today. This scholarship provides financial aid to top undocumented students who achieved Deferred Action Citizen status to attend college at a major university. There will be a silent auction that will have restaurant gift cards, salon services, artwork from local artists, and more as prizes. And there will be a special concert that features three up-and-coming local acts. Despite still being relatively new to the scene, the femme fatales of Cayetana have been comfortably finding their place as another talented, buzzworthy Philly act with an old school indie grrrl band sound that channels memories of Sleater-Kinney on their bold debut full-length Nervous Like Me. For the past few years, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb have been mainstays and ambassadors to the local music scene. And whether they channel a drunk Tom Waits or deliver original songs from a powerful album like KONG, they do so with a blues-tinged folk-rock punch. Rounding out this eclectic lineup will be the New Sound Brass Band. Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St., 3pm, $25, All Ages (Cayetana Photo by Ally Newbold) – Bill McThrill
 
Philadelphia

Shark Tape Album Release Show at MilkBoy Philly Nov. 22

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The last few days have frozen the surroundings. However, Shark Tape’s new LP Marathon, produced by local aficionado Jeff Zeigler as well as Phil Nicolo (The Police), provides the type of sonic heat required to get listeners locked in a deep freeze up and out. Now that you’re ready to move, head to Milkboy to catch the band’s record release this evening. The trio of Stephen Lorek, Dylan Mulcahy & Niles Weiss generates a refined, powerful rock sound that covers a lot of musical terrain, with no shortage of catchy hooks. Their constant moving aesthetic gets you on your feet, and has the hard-churning instrumentation to keep you there. So step outside and let Shark Tape’s Marathon thaw you out, because these songs could transform into anthems. Tonight, they’ll be joined by youthful, folk-rock crew Pine Barons. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita

Philadelphia

Longtime Friends & Fire Alums Hezekiah Jones, Mutlu & Sean Hoots at Ardmore Music Hall Nov. 22

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Beloved indie-folk artist Hezekiah Jones and the cavalcade of “Jones” Family members that act as his band are working on their most ambitious project to date. They have been laying out the groundwork for the follow-up album to the well-received Have You Seen Our New Fort? for months, and come December – they’ll be hitting the studio to lay it down. The band will also be attempting to release the album without label support, and to do so, they’ve launched a Pledge Music campaign that will crowdfund the album and support Mighty Writers, a Philly organization that helps young writers hone their skills. Before they hit the studio, the Jones Family will be throwing a preview party at Ardmore Music Hall tonight, and they’ll be joined by their longtime friend and acclaimed singer-songwriter Mutlu. The singer of Turkish descent most recently released the five-song EP, The Dream Book, which is a vibrant blend of world music, soul, reggae, and folk rock. Rounding out the lineup will be the charismatic frontman of folk institution Hoots & Hellmouth, Sean Hoots. Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., 7PM, $14 21+ – Bill McThrill
Philadelphia

Weekend Warrior, November 21 – 23

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Some lineups are solid but have weaker spots; others are strong with talent from top to bottom. Remember when the Phillies were strong, and now, well…before I digress, the bill this Saturday night is a can’t miss one, and conveniently it’s at Everybody Hits! The power-trio of Amanda X delivers sincere songs with a pop-punk melded tone and varying tempos that provide a tug and pull of energy that draws you close and then bursts through with the force of a crashing wave. Speaking of power trios, Hurry combines instrumental force and memorable, fuzzed-out guitar licks that lead into infectious rockers with lyrics incorporate a universal touch. Then, there’s the Dominic Angelella and Eric Slick pairing known as Lithuania. Their sound is simultaneously tight and twisted, hitting hard and fast in a lively garage-punk spectrum or delving off the beaten path and seeing where the synth and percussion leads them. The show will be led off by the distorted pop-rock of duo Slow Animal. Everybody Hits!, 529 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $5, All Ages – Michael Colavita
 
Other places to hang this weekend…
 
Johnny Brenda’s (1201 N. Frankford Ave.) FRI Vulcans
 
The Boot & Saddle (1131 S. Broad St.) FRI Done Ranger, Dirt Queen, SUN Residuels
 
Kung Fu Necktie (1250 N. Front St.) FRI Modern Suits (Record Release), The Moxy/ The Stone Furs, Los Festingos, SAT No Good Sister, The Donuts, Nixon’s Head/ Cheerbleeders, Westboro Baptist Choir/Vitamin Cheese, Manterial Girl, TJ Kong, SUN Cadaveric Spasm, Dark Water End, Seraph in Travail/Seoul Delhi, Risky Biscuit, The Formless Form
 
Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill St.)  SAT Killer Bangs, SUN Annie Rivera Scholarship Benefit Concert + Silent Auction: New Sound Brass Band, TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, Cayetana
 
The Trocadero (1003 Arch St.) SAT (Balcony) Dobbee, Kellen 303, SUN Danielle & Jennifer
 
World Café Live (3025 Walnut St.) SAT Jacqueline Constance
 
The Fire (412 W. Girard Ave.) FRI Downspelle, Milhaus, SAT (Early) Daniel Collins, (Late) Heat Thunder, Delco Pacers, Anjuli Josephine, Nathan Earl & Rachel Joy, SUN The Stolen, Fourth Line, Final Showcase,
 
MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut St.) FRI Red Martina, Dewey Decibel, SAT Shark Tape (Record Release), Pine Barons
 
Ortlieb’s Lounge (847 N. 3rd St.) FRI Air is Human, SAT Fo A Cha, SUN Dani Mari Presents "Lady Day" A Tribute to Billie Holiday & Ladies of the 1930’s & 1940’s
 
North Star Bar (2639 Poplar St.) FRI Kate Faust, SAT GASH, Thorazine
 
Silk City (435 Spring Garden St.) FRI Bo Bliz, Low Budget SAT DJ Deejay
 
Fergie’s (1214 Sansom St.)  SAT Smash Fantastic, SUN Rusty Cadillac
 
The Legendary Dobbs (304 South St.) FRI Circadian Rhythms, The Blurry Nights/Eye of Attraction, Ashes of Our Sins, SAT Fate 88, Agents of Aggression/Jack Skull in Spades, Gutter Royal, Stealing Fame, AutoErotica
 
Connie’s Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St) FRI Decontrol, The Prisoners, SAT Frank Napoli, Frankie & RonBomb, Emily Drinker, The Funky T, Cicada Jade, SUN Awaking Mercury, The Justin DePaola Band
 
Bourbon and Branch (705 N. 2nd St.) FRI Coin Purse, Jeremiah Tall, SAT Younger Me, The Yetis, SUN Live Not On Evil, Fad  Nauseam
 
Half Moon Lounge (4228 Lancaster Ave.) SUN Repellers, Cop Problem, Spent Flesh
 
The Grape Room (105 Grape St) FRI Marc Lancaster, Sacred Cube, Siamese Sundown, Audio Kings of the 3rd World, Alchemy SAT John Shields, Andrew Jude, Dylan Jane
 
Ardmore Music Hall (23 E. Lancaster Ave.) SAT Hezekiah Jones, Mutlu, Sean Hoots, SUN Jim Boggia, Ben Arnold, The Fractals, Huffamoose
 
Golden Tea House (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) FRI Humanshapes, Window Liquor
 
West Philadelphia Retirement Center (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SAT Clique, Soul Glo, Blankbook
 
LAVA Space (Please contact one of the acts or venue for more info.) SUN Boroughs, Grower