David Darrko has released a video for the title track from his recently release debut EP, “Suffer Suburbia”. The video and the song attempt to capture to the restless and occasionally hopeless feeling of endless summers in the suburbs.
Chicago
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Pooky “Poppies”
Pooky is the Psych Rock group fronted Duncan Lee. Back in Spring they released his debut single, “Pepermint Candy”, and now they are returning with a new single called “Poppies”. Both tracks were produced by Twin Peaks engineer, Andrew Humphrey of Sun Cop.
You can catch Pooky tonight, July 3rd, at Empty Bottle with Blind Moon and Space Gator.
Philadelphia
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New Video: Faces I Know – Instupendo
Across a series of streamlined videos, director Alice Agrusa visualizes the vibrant, pensive tranquility of Instupendo’s Faces I Know. The inherent warmth and beauty of both nature and personal, intimate moments shine when highlighted through the buoyant musical movement. Without dialogue, the EP not only serves as a means of transition; it elevates the imagery, encapsulating a vivid hope.
Chicago
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Settling Houses
Settling Houses is primarily the work of frontman Josiah Hazel. The band released their debut album, Tell The Truth This Time, back in December. This August Settling Houses will be releasing their sophomore album, Short Songs For Short Nights. Below is the album’s first single, “Short Song About Sports”, and it is a 39 second ode to worst side of professional sports.
NYC
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It’s the end of LVL UP, band shares final song and tour dates
LVL UP, a longtime hallmark of the New York indie rock scene, announced earlier this week that the members would be retiring the project. In a statement shared on social media they referred to the band as “an extremely rewarding journey beyond anything we could have ever realistically imagined.” In the post, LVL UP shared a final single, “Orchard,” and farewell tour dates that will have the band travelling from coast to coast for one month. All of the members have other projects including guitarist Mike Caridi’s The Glow, bassist Nick Corbo’s Spirit Was, and guitarist Dave Benton’s Trace Mountains which features drummer Greg Rutkin—Rutkin also played in Cende, another indie rock favorite that recently called it quits. LVL UP will play a final show at Bowery Ballroom on September 28. – Cameron Carr
L.A.
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Ditches get reflective on sunlit ballad “Setting In”
At the beginning of Ditches’ "Setting In," a noisy squall foretells a feeling of impending dread. It quickly swerves our expectations with a dusky, sunlit ballad, where main songwriter Tim Donnelly’s lazy croon dances against a plinky piano lead until it settles into an aching, slow-burning ending. The noise faintly comes back as it concludes, which only turns up the intrigue for what’s yet to come.
"Setting In" is taken from Donnelly’s upcoming full-length debut record, Not Your Mirror, which is out later this summer. Juan Rodríguez
Philadelphia
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Debut Birdspotter EP Available for Streaming & Download
A glimpse and a glimmer of endearing, tranquil observations march toward internalized growth on Aperture, the new EP from Birdspotter. The delicate, soothing nature of melody ramps up, flexing musical muscle, in swift sprinting streams. Simultaneously, a serene softness sweeps one away in a reflective, timeless daydream. There’s a peaceful power in this six-song collection.
Chicago
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Sonny Falls “Easy To Lose”
Sonny Falls have released the Low-Moon Productions video for the lead single, “Easy To Lose”, from their forthcoming LP, Some Kind Of Spectre. The album, the band’s second, will be released via Chicago’s Sooper Records on August 17th. Sonny Falls is fronted by Ryan “Hoagie” Wesley Ensley, and on this first single he explores themes of love and loss.
You can help Sonny Falls celebrate the new album on August 17th at Empty Bottle with Longface, Coaster, and Malci.
Toronto
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London Stone – “Neon Blind” EP, Bovine 07.18
London Stone are an interesting Toronto 4 piece rock band. On the surface I hear alternative rock with a hint of grunge. They have dance elements to their tunes as well which can be heard in the track “In Your Head”. The verses especially have a groovy style to them. The chorus comes in with a more epic arena rock sound. This tune can be heard on their “Neon Blind” EP. See London Stone perform live at the Bovine Sex Club on July 18th. – Kris Gies
NYC
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Buzz Alert: Pinc Louds perform songs from upcoming album at Elsewhere on 07.08
When discussing their influences, many artists fall into a trap where they confuse artists they admire and artists they genuinely take inspiration from. So when an artist cites Billie Holliday, Daniel Johnston, Pixies and Os Mutantes as their influences, it can be easy to assume they didn’t understand the question. Pinc Louds, however, pull off this combination with flair. With the release of Delancey St. Station, their mix of playful tunes and feverish jams uses these influences to create something wholly unique. Claudi Love’s vocals sound as if pleasure and pain were wrestling for control in a fantastically lighthearted manner. The kalimba and guitar are both used in moments of harmony and frenzied blasts of energy that reflects the nature of the album’s title. The subway station that was the band’s stomping ground could offer moments of quiet reflection and hectic movement, and the music of Delancey St. Station is an ode to the homespun imagination of Pinc Louds during their time there. They will be performing these fanciful songs live on July 8 at Elsewhere, and you can listen to “Soul in My Body” off their newest album below. – Tucker Pennington
Chicago
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Ruins at Co-Properity Sphere (7/6)
Ruins is the solo lo-fi bedroom pop of Adam Schubert of Cafe Racer. Earlier this month his self-titled debut EP was released by Dumpster Tapes. The collection of raw, warm solo recordings were all recorded on an iPhone and are all earnest explorations of loss and struggle.
You can catch Adam and Cafe Racer as part of Spirit Design at Co-Properity Sphere on July 6th with basement Family, Lamon Manuel, and Spvd (Josh Condon of Glyders).
Chicago
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Jeff Derringer
Oktave Records has released the latest EP, “Fractions”, from it’s founder Jeff Derringer. This three song EP ranges from classic in your face techno, “Fractions”, to groove-based hypnotic beats “Penalty Phase”, to a more downtempo piece, “The Second Plane”.
You can catch Jeff Derringer live on August 17th at Smartbar with Truncate.