Josh Onstott of Other Lives’ new project, New Mystics, brings a sunny, fresh energy into a new band. With tracks like Sparrows and Modern, Onstott’s vocals communicate a sense of regret and longing that’s perfectly reflected in the band’s sound: the songs serve a purpose. When lyrics like “such a lovely day to say goodbye” are translated into these bright sounds, the pairing is therapeutic. New Mystics follows on the footsteps of bands like Delta Spirit and their emotional alt folk, don’t miss their live debut tonight (June 22nd) at Baby’s All Right.

Brooklyn-based Evolfo plays garage rock with the sort of heart, grit, and flourishes you’d expect from a group of vinyl store junkies with a massive b-side collection. The band, an ensemble of music school students who originally united (to much acclaim) in Boston, crafts tunes that play like a well-curated list of late 60s-70s cult hits. They’ve created a reputation for songs that are visceral, infectious, and immediately bewitching, and their most recent release, "Last of the Acid Cowboys," does not disappoint. From the crunch of opening track "Vision of Sin," to the bluesy saunter of "Moon Eclipsed the Sun," the record manages to cover a lot of ground but never relinquishes its too-cool, old-school vibes. Tracks like "Frank the Fiddler" add a swirling, synth-led mystique to the album but the core of the LP is the brash and brazen garage rock fun pulsing throughout it. All in all, Last of the Acid Cowboys is an electric record that puts a much-welcomed twist on revivalism. – Olivia Sisinni

In their new album Old Dog, New Tricks, released in May 2017, Brooklyn band Flearoy adapts old and new classics to their textured and elegant roots pop. Popular songs ranging from The Zombies’ “Time of the Season” to Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” find a new light in the five piece’s fusion of vintage motown soul vibes with a folky instrumentation. – Tafari Lemma

Indie-pop artist Majken returns to awe listeners with her new single “Fainted Love.” The track features the artist’s distinct mix of whimsical and cheerful lyrics, intertwined with clean-yet-jumpy rhythms that capture a lucid landscape. This song, however, is just a taste of what’s to come. The nordic-born artist is set to release a full album, Dancing Mountains, in August–a record which details her personal stories of living between Denmark and LA, while also paying homage to her experimental and dreamy influences. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Dancing Mountains’ release but in the meantime, listen to the new single below.-Tafari Lemma

“Soulful Psych Rock Explosion” is the listed genre on Lovejoy’s Facebook page, and while the jury is still out on whether or not that moniker will ever gain traction, it seems to hit the nail on the head when describing their two singles “Phoebe” and “Against Me.” The Chicago band’s music features wavy psych elements, catchy guitar chords and memorable alt-rock choruses, as well as wobbling organs that fit nice and snug in the background–keeping both tracks colorfully unpredictable. Be sure to check out the band’s final summer tour performance at Schubas on July 23rd. -Pearse Devlin