Claude recently released a new single called "Oh, To Be". This is the gorgeous Dream Pop of Claudia Ferme, and her second single on the Just For You record label.
You can catch Claude at Schubas on April 13th with Ellis and Jessica Mindrum.
NYC
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Relive prom night with Forever Honey’s “Christian” (plays Alphaville 3.11)
Newly (re)formed jangle-pop four piece Forever Honey (formerly known as Queue) evoke the late 80s / early 90s zeitgeist on “Christian,” offering soft bops, sweet licks, and playful atmosphere in their debut single. The song (and accompanying visuals) draw heavily from the “clever, no nonsense spirit of brit pop,” in turn channeling this energy into a syncopated, upbeat track, lushly orchestrated by interweaving, dreamy guitar lines. Its John Hughes-inspired video, likewise, adds to this aesthetic; the track’s poppy chorus chorus (“Christian, well you warm my hands, but will you hold my hair back?”) soundtracks images of the band playing a high school prom, all in all coloring the release with a vibrant, youthful tone, the sort of production that makes viewers and listeners feel 17 once more (but without the associated teen angst, thankfully). Watch it below ahead of Forever Honey’s next show at Alphaville on March 11th. —Connor Beckett McInerney
Chicago
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North By North “Get Weird”
North By North has released a new album called "Get Weird". This is the first new music from the duo of Nate Girard (Vocals/Guitar/Bass) and Kendra Blank (Drums/Keyboard/Vocals) since their 2016 album, Last Days of Magic.
North By North will be touring the Midwest and West Coast through out March and April.
NYC
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PREMIERE: Guilty Giraffe’s self-titled is a pedalboard dream, plays Berlin 3.1
Uptown overdrive champs Guilty Giraffe shine on their newly released self titled LP, incorporating an aggressive smattering of varied guitar-driven subgenera over the course of ten immaculately-produced tracks. From the introductory “Babyface” the Yonkers quartet makes their love of effects pedals well-known, quickly pivoting from a shoegazing overture to dream-pop arpeggios; this dynamic blend of sounds dark and bright continues well-through album standouts like “Xanax” and “Washed Out,” wherein frontman Mathew McGinnis’s growling vox shifts between grungy, full-throated yells and plainspoken singspeak, a delightful performance that places him somewhere between Kevin Shields and Andrew WK. With acrobatic licks and a penchant for the occasional, experimental soundscape (“Cool as a Fan”), Guilty Giraffe shreds through and through — listen to our premiere stream of the record below, and catch the band at Berlin on March 1st.
Chicago
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Cafe Racer “Faces”
Cafe Racer recently dropped a new single called "Faces". This is the first new music from the Psych Rock group since their highly acclaimed 2018 album, Famous Dust.
You can catch Cafe Racer tonight, Feb. 21st, at Cole’s Bar with J Fernandez.
L.A.
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02.23: Orchin brings DIY dream gaze to Moroccan Lounge
DIY dream pop crew Orchin will bring their ethereal tracks to Moroccan Lounge on February 23rd, providing a perfect soundtrack to the otherworldly feelings that one might experience during a Mercury retrograde. If communication issues, mood swings, and more frustrations than normal have plagued you throughout this past week, Orchin’s music will help you to find a little meditative corner of your mind. Their album Serene dropped last August; tracks like "Othello" and "Care At All" come packed with lush guitars and echoing drums, along with Jeremy McLennan’s surround-sound voice. Take a listen to "Usually" from Serene below, and catch a chill moment with Orchin on February 23rd at Moroccan Lounge before you head back into the work week. – Will Sisskind
Chicago
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Muted Color @ Burlington Bar (2/21)
Muted Color recently released their latest EP "Shatterhead". This is the follow-up to their 2019 debut EP "Pastel".
As we said last year, the band has a classic New Wave sound with elements of shoegaze mixed through out the EP. When you listen to both EP’s you can tell the band’s sound is evolving is such a great way.
You can catch Muted Color at Burlington Bar tomorrow, Feb. 21st, with Sleepwalk, Deep Crush, and Field Mates.
Chicago
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Shubu “Loving U to the End of Time”
Shubu is toying with the darker edges of early 2000’s boy bad pop on their latest single "Loving U to the End of Time".
The single accompanied by the amazing video below.
You can catch Shubu at Emporium Wicker Park on February 21st for the Dorian Electra Afterparty with BABYANGEL69 and CHAV.
Chicago
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The JAB “Consume”
The JAB recently released their latest album, Consume. The album’s lead single is called "Riot" and is accompanied by the crazy Ben Nissen directed video below.
This is the work of Jam Alker (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Stukel (drums), Terry Byrne (guitar, keys, etc.), Ryan Herrick (lead guitar), and Alex Piazza (bass).
The JAB are currently on tour with around the country with Crobot.
L.A.
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Talker drops new emo-pop lush video for “Suck Up”
Celeste Tauchar has ramped up musical output under the Talker moniker over the past several months; with the music video for the new single "Suck Up", that tornado of activity continues with mercy. Tauchar’s addictive emo-pop shines in the new song, the lyrics of which discuss identity, self-reflection, and self-worth. The music video shows Tauchar in various facets of her identity, taking us from the rock star to the shy person alone at a party to the person trapped in a flurry of colorful lights and inexplicable emotion. "Suck Up" will appear on Talker’s new EP Wax, which drops next month. Take a look at the music video for "Suck Up" below. – Will Sisskind
New England
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Ringtail debuts edgy single “Ask the Dust,” plays Midway Cafe 03.13
Boston’s waterfront neighborhood of Charlestown is currently echoing the screaming guitar solos and furious rhythms of its local heroes Ringtail. The quartet of gentlemen that comprise the group has released a new single titled “Ask the Dust,” which immediately revs up and blasts off into a shoegaze paradise of dreamy electric guitar leads, raw vocal deliveries, and eruptive drum fills. With hints of sweet shoegaze and spicy stoner metal, the new song is a treat you can savor for a while. The group is gearing up for a hometown show at Midway Cafe on March 13th, and for a strong 2020 to come. Stream the new single below for a sick blend of styles your midweek deserves. – Rene Cobar
Chicago
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Jeff Lescher @ Gman Tavern (3/7)
Last year saw the release of Green’s frontman Jeff Lescher’s debut solo album, All Is Grace. The album spanned genre’s as diverse as punk, country, and acoustic folk.
Lescher is playing several shows this Spring in Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee.
You can catch Jeff Lescher on March 7th at Gman Tavern with The Joy Poppers.