Bandcamp Friday Roundup; July 2023
The summer is heating up and we’ve got some hot new music for July’s Bandcamp Friday Roundup. 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.
If you’re a local musician and have new music coming out, send it to us to be included here!
(From clockwise starting from the top left; Mosaic Khaki Cuffs, Chris Skillz, Russell Que?, Expo, The Last Word, Zekeultra)
Khaki Cuffs
Newark pop punk band Khaki Cuffs re-released some of their biggest hits on Fault Records June 9. The music was recorded from 2017-2019 but it sounds like it could have come out yesterday. Brilliant vocals. All the music was recorded in the famous Newark house venue The Temple. Catch them singing their classics as they set out on tour this summer. Find them online for tour dates and info!
Chris Skillz
Dover-based rapper Chris Skillz is back with his first Bandcamp release since 2021. Teaming up with Ronnie Alpha for a masterfully produced and engineered 12 song album, Luminous Clouds is full of old school jazz samples, DJ cuts, and witty lyrics.
Russell ¿Que?
Russell ¿Que? has released yet another beautiful collaborative collection of music with his circle of talented musical family and friends. Numbers! has 11 songs and was released in May. Guest musicians and vocalists include guitar from Mitch Wessell and guest vocals from Carly Jane Scobell, Lawrence Kutys, bavisdavis, Myke Glessner, Yukki_Yoda, and Diggz Sentences.
EXPO
EXPO is an experimental indie-rock band full of Delaware natives who culminated in South and West Philadelphia only to work with each other! Their debut release is a self titled collection of music Expo is available online and through a limited number of colorful cassettes. Order yours today and check them out online to see where they’ll be playing next!
The Last Word
Gable Music Ventures social media manager Joey Heins reveals his other talent (rock star) in his newest musical project The Last Word. This is potent, bassline driven alternative rock from Philadelphia and Delaware released their debut single Stronger recently and have been picking up steam with show dates in both Philadelphia and Wilmington!
ZekeUltra
Delaware based rapper ZekeUltra released a 10 song album Speak To The Jungle In The Hills in June. This collection of music is full of soulful samples, smart and gritty lyrics, and features from other local rap talent including Elijah Bank$y, kennedy mann, Salimata, and Jodi . Follow them online to see when they’ll be playing near you.
