The band Literature transplanted to Philly from Austin, TX bringing along their truly infectious jangly indie pop. I instantly fell in love with group’s 2012 LP Arab Spring, and they’ve followed it up with a 7” single earlier this year. The four-piece is slowly but surely spreading the word and making their presence known here in town. They’ll be opening for locals Pet Milk, who have recently experienced some lineup changes with the addition of new female vocalist Sarah Schimenek (replacing Adriane Dalton) and their search for a new drummer or bassist. The show this evening has been moved to MilkBoy Philly due to a water main break at Johnny Brenda’s this past weekend. MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St., 9pm, $10, 21+ (Literature Photo by Abi Reimold) - Q.D. Tran 

Kill the Monotone is a New York based Electro/Dance band created by brothers Artem Chernogod from Someday Static and Denis Chernogod from Zero Gravity. The duo recently recorded their debut EP which inaugurated a prominent collaboration with singer Malin Bray, with whom they played Webster's Studio last week - putting together a rather impactful show (video here). - (as posted in The Deli's Open Blog - post your band's entries, videos, and Mp3s here). The Deli's NYC Open Blog is powered by The Music Building.

Alien Trilogy is a noisy synth-punk trio from Brooklyn New York whose music takes inspiration from 80's and 90's sci-fi films and the sound of bands such as Devo, Suicide and Nervous Gender. The trio combines catchy synth lines, effects laden vocals and the squeals and pops of circuit bending into a tightly focused cyper punk assaults. Alien Trilogy will be shredding audiences at Bar Matchless in Greenpoint on May 30th at 9 PM. - (as posted in The Deli's Open Blog - post your band's entries, videos, and Mp3s here). The Deli's NYC Open Blog is powered by The Music Building.

San Francisco based neo soul R&B musician, 8th Grader has released a new self titled EP. This creative and mellow down tempo R&B EP has a smooth and enticing style that brings new flavor to the Bay Area music scene. This 6-track album has touches of 80's synth soul with influences of Prince's classic soundscape. The album definitely has a great flow. We encourage that you give the 8th Grader EP!

Congrats to Cold Fronts for signing a deal with Warner Bros./Sire Records! We are certainly interested to see what life with a major label will be like for them, and wish them all the best. Cheers fellas!

Former winner of The Deli Magazine San Francisco's Artist of the Month poll, Morgan Manifacier is celebrating the official release of his new album Hues and Calm. This talented Oakland based singer/songwriter has a beautiful and touching knack for making dense, moving ballads. Manifacier is currently taking his music on the road, as he is embarking on an extensive independent West Coast tour. Congratulations to Morgan for his album and tour!

You can download the single "Cold Countries" from Hues and Calm below!

Morgan Manifacier Tour Dates:

May 25th: Portland, OR - The Waypost
May 26th: Salem, OR - House Show
May 27th: Olympia, WA - Le Voyeur Cafe
May 28th: Seattle, WA - Fremont Abbey Arts Center
May 29th: Eugene, OR - Cozmic
May 30th: Sacramento, CA - Shine
May 31st: San Luis Obispo, CA - Linnaea's Cafe
June 1st: Santa Barbara, CA - Muddy Waters
June 2nd: Los Angeles, CA - Amplyfi
June 3rd: San Diego, CA - House Show
June 5th: Tucson, AZ - Plush
June 6th: Las Cruces, NM - House Show
June 7th: Phoenix, AZ - The Rogue Bar
June 8th: Fresno, CA - Fresno Brewing Company
June 9th: San Francisco, CA - 2013 SF FREE FOLK FESTIVAL.

The Scottish Rite Theatre couldn't have been a more perfect setting for Borrisokane's release of Murdering Teeth this Friday. The stage was an awe to behold with cutout trees of many greens surrounding the bands. Complimentary masquerade masks are amongst the other imaginative details that confettied the night. It was like a scene right out of Peter Pan, contrasting the sheer elegance of Wendy's world with the wonder of Peter's, making you feel like Wendy holding tight to Peter's hand as he shows you Never Never Land. You're flying one minute and missing mommy the next. It's simply beautiful. 

With each song, Murdering Teeth holds a fantasy world of its very own bringing listeners to a new consciousness. I loved the breathy opening in 'Amelia Fucking Earhart' that lead to escalating instrumentals and a consuming sense of urgency. My other favorite was the glittering keyboard of 'Victoria Please' that flew me through a nebula of sound and clouds of emotional infinity.  Check it out for yourself and pick up a copy of Borrisokane's new EP today! -- Written by Katy Glass

Boston/Portland (ME)/Brooklyn based quintet Joy Kills Sorrow is that go to band every blogger speaks highly of, but they have yet to make the kind of splash they deserve. That may change with the pending release of new EP 'Wide Awake,' to be followed by a lengthy coast to coast tour. The five piece bluegrass/folk group has always found ways to extend themselves. Be it virtuoso string playing, huge lead vocals (Emma Beaton) or their penchant for re-configuring their classical backgrounds to carve out new worlds for pop jams (check out their fantastic cover of 'Such Great Heights,' streaming below), the band always comes across sounding new while staying firmly rooted in a classic American roots tradition. They're setting off across the country this summer, but be sure to catch them live when they come around later this year.