One of the more inventive group in Chicago right now is Narrow Sparrow. We posted their video for "Joe Meek’s Dream" back in September. Here is the mp3 for that track.
MP3: Narrow Sparrow "Joe Meek’s Dream"
Narrow Sparrow will be releasing their debut EP, Synthworks on November 15, 2011. They will be giving it away for free online via their blog. The 4-song ep will also be released on 7” vinyl on December 21st, 2011. It is available for pre-order now at Hyperreality.