The Deli Release Party!

Who has had a chance to flip through the Deli, a newly released magazine in LA? If you haven't don't worry, you'll be able to pick one up at various locations like record stores, concert venues, coffee shops...you know, the places where music people hang out. The magazine features interviews, reviews, and information on indie artists in the LA music scene... hence their tagline "tasty tunes from the city of angels." Be sure to check out AM's featured interview!

The magazine had been around in New York for 3 years and now they have released their first ever issue in LA. I was able to attend the release party at Swinghouse studios in Hollywood this past Saturday. It was a great party with bands (including Io Echo, who appeared on the cover of the Deli), artwork, a super environmentally friendly taco truck, drinks, and lots and lots of people.

The taco truck was veggie powered, and solar powered. Good for the environment, and for your appetite.

The studio itself was quite nice too. The walls had artwork, and vintage pictures of punk bands like the Clash.




...and the best part of the night. The performances!

The Barnettes

They're an all sibling band, playing some rocking soul music. The band was super synchronized, and I think they got a lot of attention.


The Dylan Trees

These guys brought the British folk rock to the party. Their music was chill, mellow and the songwriting was very reminiscent of that of the Beatles.


Django James and the Midnight Squires

Probably the most energetic band of the night. As singer Django James belted out the catchy rock tunes, he would dance back and forth on the stage, in fact even knocking over his own mic stand at the end of the performance.


Io Echo

These guys turned the venue into a dance floor. With danceable beats and the dark but pop sensitive melodies, it was like watching Karen O fronting She Wants Revenge. Io, the female vocalist definitely has that "rock star" flavor with great stage presence, style, and originality.


There were other performers that night, but there were so many people packed in the rooms that I couldn't even squeeze in. Look out for more issues of the LA Deli, and be sure to pick one up if you haven't already!


-akiko