Bandcamp Friday Round Up; March 2024
(Clockwise: Rew, Nico Bryant, Devin Canfield, Melodic, Paul Arendt, Chuck N Lock)
As we power through the last bits of Winter together, let’s recap some of the hot local music that kept us toasty. For anyone unaware, Bandcamp Friday is when the online record store and music community, Bandcamp, dedicates the earnings made on that day to waiving their fees. This results in more money going directly to the artists who deserve it. Stop by and spread a little local love and support if you enjoy it.
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Rew
Rew is an electronic emo solo project that feels both nostalgic and fresh, from Delaware native Andrew Fusca. Check out their latest two releases “CEMETERY SKIN” and “Plastic Lungs” on their official Bandcamp in anticipation of their full-length album REWIN, set to be released digitally and on vinyl by Philadelphia-based record label Born Loser Records on April 26. See them performing their music live at Johnny Brendas in Philadelphia on March 6.
Nico Bryant
Nico Bryant is a soul funk musician from Claymont, Delaware, who brings palpable and undeniably joyful energy to his live performances. Check out his live album Manifesto: Live In Philadelphia to catch a vibe, and follow him online to see where he’ll be playing live solo and with his bands SOULiloquy and Vision Quest.
Devin Canfield
Devnin Canfield is a New Jersey native living and making music in Lewes, Delaware. His latest album MH50 is a collection of acoustic songs writhing feeling and emotion. All songs were written, performed, mixed, and mastered by Devin himself. Take a listen to this labor of love out now on Ridge Road Records.
Melodic
Melodic is an openly transgender pop/r&b singer songwriter from Delaware. Her latest album Acquired Taste is an impressive 19-song collection of music about life, loss, and lust. Follow them online and stream Acquired Taste today.
Paul Arendt
Paul Arendt is a musician and professor who lives on an emu farm in Delaware. His latest album Forty Years in Babylon is an exciting and eclectic mix of folk, dream scapes, and lyrics relating to today's political climate. The highlights are the expert acoustic guitar playing from Arendt and the depth of his storytelling. Forty Years in Babylon was self-released on January 30, was produced by Peter Tramo at D Street Studios in Philadelphia, and mixed and mastered by Tom Deis at Pineapple Room Studio in Kerhonkson NY.
Chuck N Lock
Wilmington rap duo Chuck N Lock released a 7-song EP, Hole In The Wall, on February 14. You can expect more gritty and lyric-forward rap over intense and sampled beats. All music was written and performed by Chuck Angus and Lockjaw, produced by Grant Burgess, and mixed and mastered by Timepiece.
