Formed at Princeton University in 2005, Miracles of Modern Science (MOMS) is a goofy, Brooklyn based chamber rock band that keeps it simple. Choosing to forgo electric guitas hasn’t prevented them from creating some fresh tunes - or maybe contributed to that, you, guitar obsessed masses! The band members stick with violin, cello, mandolin, drums and double bass, played by front man, Evan Younger. Having just released their newest LP, “Mean Dreams”, MOMS will be playing a release show on August 14th, at Mercury Lounge. To get a taste of their music check out their music video “Swipe”, a homage to Tinder, featuring brooklyn vocalist Kristin Slipp. -Lauren Schechter 

We call "Indie Pop" Pop music for the sophisticated minds. This genre achieves it's "pop" status through melodic quality and uptempo bpm, while maintaining an "indie" edge through mild sonic experimentation and careful avoidance of cliches. The bands who submitted in this genre deviate from the mainstream with their unique sound and talent.  

Total submissions in this category: 45

Artists Qualified to the Poll's Next Stage (starting soon):

1. Dalton - 8 (Out of 10)
1. Cultfever - 8
3. The Henry Millers - 7.83

Honerable Mentions (Score Above 7.16)

The Great American Novel, Battle flags, Brooms, RAILBIRD, Miracles Of Modern Science, The Universal Thump, St. Lenox, Hollands, Rebecca Brandt, Deb Oh &, the Cavaliers, Sinem Saniye, Emanuel & The Fear, Ludwig Persik. 

Jurors: Lucy Sherman (Deli Contributer), Hillary Anderson (Deli New England), QD Tran (Deli Philly)

The Deli's Staff