Toronto

Kaleidoscope Horse – Theatrical Dream Pysch Band release new single “Behaviour”

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Theatrical dream-psych band Kaleidoscope Horse have released a new epic video for their track “Behaviour”. Produced by Brandon Bak and Tobin Hopwood (from Possum) with cinematography by Slone Mcgowan; this video is filled with unusual characters, a mesmerizing space age pysch-rock song and an overall calm chaos throughout. The video is as ambitious as the song itself. Both extremely creative. Behold Kaleidoscope Horse for yourself live at their “Slow, Slow” Album Release Party at the Super Wonder Gallery on August 23rd. – Kris Gies

Chicago

Lord Snow

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DIY Screamo trio Lord Snow has released a split cassette single with Le·Mat from Monterrey, Mexico. The trio of Steph Maldonado, Niko Zagalaras, and Erik Anderson formed in Chicago in 2011, but now, lead singer and bass player, Steph is the only one still based here. In a recent post on Tumblr Niko said the band is hoping to release a new LP, but this distance makes the process difficult.

The band has two tracks on this release, "el espíritu de la colmena” or The Spirit of the Hive and "moloko vellocet”. One song is in Spanish and one is not, but both songs are sonically explosive. You can truly feeling passion of Steph as she screams “Take your hands off my past/You can not redefine my story” in Spanish.

Lord Snow is currently touring Mexico with Le·Mat in support of the new split single.

Philadelphia

New Pet LP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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The dusty haze of Pet‘s folky, lo-fi melodies is breezy, simultaneously soothing, and emotively affects. With Hell Yeah Ulysses, the group taps into a sparse simplicity – one which highlights the pleasant, loose, jangly stir, without obscuring the lyrics. Much like the sparkle of sunlight off the morning dew, there’s a delight in the natural whimsy of it all. This new collection of songs quickly forges a memorable familiarity, as if they were always there.

NYC

Deli NYC Premiere: The YeahTones release new single “Son of a Gun” ahead of new EP

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Just in time for you to blast it through your speakers with the top down, The YeahTones have released their newest single "Son of a Gun" ahead of their new EP Lightning, which is set to drop this fall. They return on this track with the same brash rock that drove listeners to a frenzy on 2016’s Eviction Notice; front man Jake Pinto’s voice comes screaming like a set of wheels peeling out of a driveway, with the rest of the band fueling the roaring engine as they take your eardrums at 100 miles an hour down a desert road. Grammy-nominated engineer Claudius Mittendorfer mixed the track; he’s known for his work with Weezer and Panic at the Disco. On top of that, "Son of a Gun" was also recently featured in Season 8 of Shameless. Watch for Lightning to drop this fall, and listen to "Son of a Gun" below. – Will Sisskind

Chicago

Ze’ev “GTP”

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Ze’ev has released the first single, “Black Physical Therapy" from their forthcoming album “GTP” which will be released on August 24th. The track features contributions from Mykele Deville, who signed to No Trend Records this week, and Eric Novak on Sax.

Ze’ev is the experimental trio of Cedric Casimier, Shelton Flagg, and Zack Caputo. “GTP” is the follow-up to their 2016 debut album “Kismet”.

Philadelphia

New Black Horse Motel EP Available for Streaming & Purchase

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And Then You Were Gone is the new EP from Philly quartet Black Horse Motel, and is out now via Single Batch Records. Fortified with succinct harmonies, the country-folk hybrid emotionally pulls as the dramatic momentum of strings accents the intense nature of each recording. There’s a smoke-clearing suspense that exhibits personal strength yet still aches.

Chicago

PK Flyer Covers Mr. Rogers

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PK Flyer is the solo project of Paul Karner (Ragged Claws), but on his latest project he enlisted some talented friends including Seth Vanek (Roommate), Andrew Trim (Hanami), Aaron Mitter, Stuart Seale, Amy Myers, and Doug Rosenberg.

His new project is an EP called “Please Don’t Think It’s Funny” and is a collection of four Mr. Rogers covers. This EP is timed perfectly with the current documentary of Fred Rogers and is performed with the genuine sincerity that they deserve. This is Karner’s first release since 2015’s collaboration with DH Currier.

You can help PK Flyer pay tribute to Mr. Rogers on August 15th at The Whistler.

NYC

Like Herding Cats share video for “Affliction” + play Coney Island Baby on 08.09

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It’s been over four years since Like Herding Cats put out proper studio recordings of new material.  With the recent release of their Curious Faces EP, the band delivers five creatively stimulating and impeccably recorded tracks.  Along with the record comes the accompanying music video for their single “Affliction”, streaming below.  Employing his own Carousel Media House video production company, frontman Dom P produced and directed this visually striking achievement. Filmed in a historic Catskills home, the imagery depicts a stylish but troubled woman with precise quick cuts and focused details. The song itself is a brilliant update on the very best elements of mid-80’s-to-early-90’s alternative pop.  From the opening three snare drum shots, warm keyboard pads, quick pulsing bass guitar and distinctive repeated sonic hook–echoed by overlaying guitar licks–every note has it’s place and purpose. Like Herding Cats play next at Coney Island Baby on 8/9 with Slowness, Heavy Birds and Holy Tunics. – Dave Cromwell

Chicago

Lollygagger @ Cole’s (8/17)

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Lollygagger is releasing their debut EP, "Life on Terminus" via Midwest Action on August 17th. With a name like Lollygagger you may be expecting slacker rock, but this band is very active both musically and politically. Their sound is a little ’90’s alternative, a little punk, and a little something all their own.

You can help Lollygagger celebrate the release on August 17th at Cole’s with Woongi, Bad Bad Meow, and FUUR.

Chicago

Bike Cops

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Bike Cops recently released their self-titled debut album via Cleveland’s Jurassic Pop. This five piece band has been together since 2012 and have been building to this album for awhile. They blend dream pop with psych rock to create a really compelling sound. There are many standout tracks on this album, but our favorite is the single “Doors” with it’s jangle-pop, driving bass line, and catchy melody.

NYC

Rapper GOOGIE elevates the math with new Floating Polygons album

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Googie hails from a long line of rappers with legendary voices: Method Man, GURU, Ludacris, Gift of Gab, etc. Dudes with voices like this–cut with that perfect amount of gravel but with effortless enunciation, and some glint of unfathomable swag–they never needed to say anything of substance for us to clamor after their music. Funnily enough, they still usually end up saying more than many of their less-blessed peers. Googie flexes styles, rhyme patterns, and topical ruminations like he’s teaching a master class. In the video for the first single “Molecules,” Googie breaks down some science for all the simpletons still squabbling over whether J. Cole or Drake dropped the hottest fire last year. -brokeMC

googie :: molecules from gmmcks on Vimeo.