Chicago

MAMA on Vinyl

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The local label Got Kinda Lost recently reissued the classic EP, “Eye In The Sky”, from “70’s rock throwback supergroup MAMA. This marks the first time this EP is available on vinyl (both black and orange) and it is accompanied by new cover art by Steve Krakow (aka Plastic Crimewave).

The line-up of MAMA back in 2016 when the EP was released digitally and on cassette via Maximum Pelt was Christopher DeArcangelis (Vocals, Guitar), Dan Rico of EGO (Guitar), Matt Dudzik of Posion Boys (Drums), and Joe Montanaro of The Rubs (Bass)

NYC

Water From Your Eyes plays Baby’s All Right 12/2

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NYC’s Water From Your Eyes fuse post punk and dancey grooves in All A Dance, their latest release and first for DIY imprint Exploding In Sounds records. Made up of Nate Amos (This Is Lorelei) and Rachel Brown (thanks for coming), the duo has been making music under the WFYE moniker for just around two years but in that time they’ve put out an impressive amount of music–two full-lengths and several EPs–and carved out their own sonic space. Amos’ dense mixes layer ‘80s-inspired bass lines and jumpy hooks over Brown’s wandering vocals, finding fresh retro-futuristic sounds that are just as uplifting as they are introspective. Water From Your Eyes seamlessly blend elliptical rhythms with twee-like melodies–resulting in a new-wave sound that’s equal parts entrancing and charming. Their songs can clock in at over or around 6 minutes; they’re easy to get lost in. But no matter how hypnotizing the tracks may be, they never fail to keep a steady grasp on the listener’s attention. Keep an ear on them, and don’t miss the opportunity to see them live on 12/2 at Baby’s All Right, where Water From Your Eyes are performing alongside Patio for Poppies’ tour return. – Sara Nuta

Philadelphia

New Yowler LP Available for Streaming

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Black Dog In My Path, the new album from Yowler, officially arrives tomorrow via Double Double Whammy. Maryn Jones’ (All Dogs, Saintseneca) songwriting finds a reflective, haunting place, where serenity and grit converge into a spellbinding, personal quest. You can join Jones and friends this evening at PhilaMOCA for Yowler’s record release celebration. They’ll be supported by fellow locals The Goodbye Party and Swanning.

Nashville

High South plays The Basement on 10.27 to release EP “Change in the Wind”

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High South joins the family of American bands who tour around other countries to grow their following before building a base in the U.S. Though the group have a sizable fan base in the States, they’ve spent the years since 2015 making trips to share their music with audiences all across Europe. Now, on the heels of the release of their EP Change in the Wind, the band seek to expand their American footprint. Having just returned from a tour of Germany, High South will perform three shows later this month; one in Chicago, one in Indianapolis, and one at home in Nashville, all to promote their record release. Guest singer-songwriter, LA-based Pearl, will join the band for their shows, adding her voice to each night of High South’s trio of harmonies. Watch the video for High South’s latest single "Make It Better" below, and catch them in Nashville on October 27th at The Basement. – Will Sisskind

Chicago

Conrad Merced

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Late last month Conrad Merced (formerly of The Red Jacket and Shoplifter) released a two song EP paying tribute to the poet Shel Silverstein. This was his third release of 2018, a year that has found him returning to music after a decade prompted by the loss of his mother.

Below is the video for the lead track from "A Tribute to Shel Silverstein", “Colors”.

Philadelphia

New Track: “Mr. Danger” – Crying In Public

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Crying In Public recently shared a pair of new recordings as part of the Sad Nectar demos. "Mr. Danger" is a warm, dream-pop ballad that feels as if you’ve entered the singer’s bedroom. The ideal qualities of a new relationship are accented by the elegant clarity of the song’s longing vocals. The soft, steady backbeat merges with the strums of guitar to create a soothing, lo-fi progression.

Chicago

Z “Oct. 4th”

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Z is the work of multi-instrumentalist Matthew Zwirkoski formerly of Ultra Sonic Edukators. Last week he released a second track of his forthcoming album Try On Pelican. It is not clear when the project will be released, the first single was released in March of 2017, but we will take what we can get. This is slow and somber track perfect for a chilly overcast fall afternoon.

Nashville

Lola Montez re-releases debut album “Glean” with two new tracks

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Heavy alt-rock group Lola Montez released their debut EP Glean last year to rave reviews, so they’ve expanded upon it to release a deluxe edition with remastered versions of the original seven songs, along with two new songs mixed into the tracklist. "Carousel" and "Strange Things" — the two new tracks — fire all engines with Inga Rudin’s soulful voice and the band’s stadium-ready riffs. The band are touring to support the re-release of Glean; they’ll return to Tennessee on October 26th, when they’ll play at Kings Dining & Entertainment in Franklin. Listen to "Carousel" below. – Will Sisskind 

Chicago

Interview With Fury

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One of our recent Emerging Artist of Month Poll winners was the talented emcee known as Fury. We though it would be the perfect time to reach out her, Samantha Jordan, and ask a few questions about her most recent EP, “Black Magic”, being a parent, and what the future might hold.

You can read the full interview here and catch Fury at Gman Tavern this Friday, October 12th with Axons, Little Church, and Nexus J.

NYC

Record of the Month: L’Rain – self titled (Live at Sunnyvale 10.19)

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Brooklyn’s Taja Cheek is an experimental singer/instrumentalist whose classical music education inspires her solo project L’Rain‘s rich, ambient sound. While creating her debut, self-titled record in 2017, Taja’s burgeoning music career was intersected by the passing of her mother Lorraine, which affected L’Rain’s lyrical content with themes centered on the subject of grief – as heard in tracks like “Stay, Go (Go, Stay)” and “Heavy (But Not in Wait)”. Her tracks, however, wander through mystifying and dreamy territories in the aim to blend morbidity with cheery effervescence. Listening to L’Rain’s is the aural equivalent of gazing into a sonic kaleidoscope composed by a multitude of synths, samples, and effects, concocting a wistful carpet blanketed with her lush, whispery vocals. You can experience the L’Rain’s poignant and dreamy music live, at Sunnyvale on October 19. -Rebecca Carroll

Austin

Wojcik Releases Debut Winter Winds EP

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 Recorded over the last two and a half years, Winter Winds, is the debut EP for Austin-based singer Mathew Wojcik. Heavily influenced by Springsteen’s Nebraska and Wojcik’s own experience with loss, the debut is packed with wistfulness and a naked vulnerability that transfixes. The five song debut was recorded in Austin with the help of Mathew’s wife Virginia, Gianna Sarmiento, and Evan Kaspar. Wojcik is a natural storyteller that borrows from Mount Eerie’s talk/sing delivery to resonate themes and hits a meandering forlorn tone that is reminiscent of early Modest Mouse. While there is a room to run on production, Wojcik has delivered a powerful debut that has harbingers of great songwriting.

Wojcik will be playing October 17th at Sahara Lounge with Matthew Squires.