Empires have finally released their music video for the track "Bang" which appeared on the EP of the same name. The band has toured all over the place this year in support of the EP and have built up a huge fan base.

The Streets On Fire just released a new video for their track "Astronaut Love Triangle". They will be playing Beat Kitchen this Friday December 3rd with Magic Milk and Emcee Phase.

With the release of their upcoming EP "The Burrows" (Releasing on December 11th) Carbon Tigers may be new to the Chicago music scene, but not for long. With buzz being created via social networking, internet radio and flat out hard work, this five piece band consisting of: Chris Wienke [Keys/Vox], Nick Cudone [Guitar], Matt Irizarry [Guitar], Aaron Sweatt [Bass] and Jeff Simonelli [Drums] are making a name for themselves across the country.

Carbon Tigers have played packed rooms to sold out shows, at some of Chicago’s most prestigious venues such as The Beat Kitchen, Bottom Lounge, Metro, Reggies, Schubas, Subterranean, Elbo Room, several shows on campus at Columbia College and select states on the East Coast. They’ve opened up for several national acts including Maritime, Netherfriends, Kilimanjaro, and The Cool Kids, as well as having many headlining shows. Carbon Tigers has had the privilege of being awarded with several titles and recognitions. In April of 2010 Carbon Tigers was awarded with the title "Chicago’s Winner of the 2010 College Battle Of The Bands presented by AT&T" and later followed up with third place at Columbia College’s Biggest Mouth Competition.

You can catch Carbon Tigers at Subt on December 11th.

Charlie Deets has released a new video for his track "It’s Pollinating Time". He will be performing tonight at Empty Bottle with Diamond Rings and Clique Talk.

Hey Champ just release a new mixtape called Winner’s Circle Vol. 2 that features a brand new track "Silver City" and new remixes of tracks from Penguin Prison, Luke Million, Gemini Club, Tensnake, and many more. They are also putting all their album packages on sale (25% off) through Tuesday. You can download the new mixtape from their website.

Hollus is back with a new video for their track "Lucy Grey" which appears on their latest EP Part One. You can stream the entire EP on the band’s website. The band will be releasing Part Two in 2011.

Looking to end your Thanksgiving weekend on a high note? Then head on out to the Empty Bottle this Sunday, November 28th for Betta Promotions’  "Amplify their Appetite". Performances include: Kevin Andrew Prchal & The Wheeling Birds, Elephant Gun, Brendan Losch, and Little Light (Gia Margaret & Alain de Courtenay). Canned Goods will also be collected and donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 7pm | 21+ | $3

What do you get when 99% of the music blogs in town come together to sponsor one mega event? Beats and Blogs, A Musical Hotspot taking place on December 18th at SubT. Come and check out White Mystery, Hollows, Rabble Rabble, and Radar Eyes, and shake the hand of your favorite music blogger.

Travis Lee Wiggins may be the most prolific musician I’ve ever come across. He is in several musical projects, but his main outlet is Essex Channel. The band just celebrated the release of it’s 250th song. The track is called "The Good Times". It is a perfect Thanksgiving track, and the band’s first to utilize saxophone, clarinet, and tuba.

Shapers frontman Zaid Maxwell recently went into the studio with bandmate Amelia Styer and Patrick Brin and emerged with a track he is now giving away called "Nadya Lyons and the Imposing Peril of a Brave New World". It is a beautiful track, and you have no reason not go and grab it.

It has been awhile since Giant TV has posted a video, but today they posted their session featuring the heavy sound of Bloodiest.

Shalloboi are playing a somewhat holiday-themed show at Martyrs’ (3855 n lincoln) with Friends Having Fun (an off-shoot of Essex Chanel) and the pawns on Monday, December 13th. They will play their four-song ‘Christmas Suite’ in its entirety. The strings trio will be present at this show as well.

They’ve also completed an animated video for ‘Falling Stars’ off of their latest release ‘All Hope is Blind.’