Back in September Midamerican Elevator released their stunning debut album, Moon Ruler. This is primarily the work of Beni Yuzawa and Paxton Long. For this album they were joined by Greg Taylor, Mike Vendiola, and Dean Sinclair.

You can catch Midamerican Elevator at Subt in December 15th with Siames.

xyzxyz recently released the second single, "Distant Circles", from their forthcoming debut album. This follows-up "Friendship Necklace" which received a fantastic video last month.

This is the work of Sam Fadness, Krystal Rosenbrock and Karen Mooney.

You can catch xyzxyz tonight, December 13th, at Sleeping Village with Yours, Mookie and Hannah Sandoz.

Frances Luke Accord has released the latest single, "Saint Mary", from their forthcoming sophomore album, Safe In Sound, which is due out on February 9th via one Tree Music/Two-Dale Records.

This is the work of Nick Gunty and Brian Eugene Powers, and "Saint Mary" is the story of a cycling accident in Chicago that nearly cost Nick his life.

The Bellwether Syndicate have released a new single, "Beacons", via Sett Records.

This is the duo of William Faith and Sarah Rose Faith, and this is their second single of 2022.

Urine Hell recently contributed a song, "Dreams Return", to the compilation, Honk If You’re Already Dead, from the LA-based label Already Dead Tapes.

You can catch Urine Hell at Cole’s December 29th with Scrambled Porn, Nude, and Home Entertainment.

Snow Ellet has released a new single called "Playing Dead". This is the first follow-up to his June 2022 EP "Glory Days".

Cereal Club (aka Emilynn Bello) recently released a new single and video called "Head Spinning".

This is a beautiful blend of acoustic folk pop and subtle electronic production.

Spun Out recently released a new single called "High Life". This is the first new music from the group since their 2021 EP "Silver Shine".

The local label Red Scare Industries recently announced a deluxe reissue of one and only full-length album, Losers of the Year, from the punk pioneers Sludgeworth.

The album was originally released in 1995 via Lookout! Records, but this reissue includes two additional previously unreleased songs. Losers of the Year is due out of December 9th.

Sludgeworth is the work of the Dan Schafer (vocals), Adam White (guitar), Dave McClean (guitar), Mike Hootenstrat (bass), and Brian Vermin (drums).

Nikko Blue recently released a new single called "Rogelio". This is the trio of Alex Robles, Jake Finely, and Logan Bentz.

You can catch Nikko Blue of December 14th at The Giant Penny Whistle with Illusions of Choice, and Jesus Freak. They will also be performing at The Bottom Lounge on December 16th with The Fundamental Kink, Dad Hat, and Division Point.

Chicago Native Erik Hall has released a preview of his forthcoming album, Canto Ostinato, which is due out via Western Vinyl on February 24th.

This is Hall’s take on the composition of the Dutch Classical Minimalist Simeon ten Holt.

Manwolves have released a new EP called "Slipping on Ice Moving Boxes". This is the first of two part released the with the next installment due out in the new year.

The EP’s lead single is called "Char <3" and is accompanied by the video below.

This is the work of Jamie McNear (vocals), Eli Cohen (guitar), Henry Wolf (bass), Julian Freeman (drums), and Ari Garfin (keys).