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tasty tunes from the city of angels
LA issue #8 volume #3 winter 2011
Note from the Editor
Dear reader,
Our first issue of 2011 is very obviously dedicated to our 2010 Emerging
Artist Poll. The poll itself was rigorously designed to weigh the opinion
of local press and tastemakers, Deli editors in other cities, and you, the
dedicated reader. There are a number of artists who’ve toiled under
the radar only to gain a level of popularity like our poll winner Baths,
and then there are acts like the Filthy Violets or Foster The People who
formed this year and struck a nerve with their audiences. The Deli’s
track record has been good so far: 2008 winners The Henry Clay People
are playing Cochella this year while 2009’s winners Local Natives
recently performed a high profile show at the Disney Concert Hall.
And while our poll highlights some amazing LA acts, its exclusion of the
hundreds of other eligible bands in our city doesn’t speak down to their
talents, nor should it discourage their efforts to grow a kick ass career.
2010 birthed a number of new acts while some from 2009 died out; the
excitement of hitting the ground running for these bands can lead to
early burn out. Even if some bands never reach the goal of a posh record
deal and full time touring schedule, I’m sure our readers will agree
when I say thank you for making our Friday nights much more fun.
2011 is already proving to be a great year for our city too. Boston
transplants Black Kettle are gaining an audience with their infectious
brand of indie pop. Former bassist of Finch, Daniel Wonacott, has
started a new, startling mellow group Arctic Circles as well. You’ll
find both their albums reviewed in this issue. The Deli will continue to
provide tasty tunes from the City of Angels!
Angelo Lorenzo
Editor In Chief
Editor In Chief: Angelo Lorenzo
Assistant Editor: Jenna Putnam
Art Director: Kaz Yabe (www.kazyabe.com)
Cover Photo: Hanna Dryland Shapiro
Photo Assistant: Rebecca Cesa
Staff Writers: Karla Hernández, Kimberly Brown, Taylor Lampela,
Hugo Gomez, Margarita Castellanos
Interns: Margarita Castellanos
Publisher: Deli Publications, Brooklyn / Mother West, NYC
Founder: Charles Newman
Advertising & General Inquiries:
Paolo De Gregorio (paolo@thedelimagazine.com)
Mail CDs For Review To:
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Simi Valley, CA 93062
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BestofL.A.
2011 Emerging Artists
interviews with LA bands
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The Deli Has It First!
hile you’re sitting down,
sipping your coffee and
reading this magazine,
were you aware of the fun we’re
having on our website? Like any
other music publication worth
its salt, we’re talking about
buzz worthy bands, but have
you stopped by to check out
the exclusive music videos and
downloads we have? This year
poll participants Queen Caveat
premiered their devilishly rocking
video for “What Built Me”, Caught a Ghost premiered the
animated “Time Go”, and Phlying Saucer posted up their video
and download for their cover of Katy Perry’s “Firework”.
You can check out what you’ve missed at:
http://la.thedelimagazine.com/2011/queen-caveat
http://la.thedelimagazine.com/2011/caught-ghost
http://la.thedelimagazine.com/2011/phlying-saucer
Hey, now LA bands can promote
their live shows directly on The Deli’s
homepage — IT’S FREE!!
Try it out: http://la.thedelimagazine.com
(on right hand side column)
Kris Gruen
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