Thrash metal group Indign recently released their sophomore album, Retribution, via GreatApe Records. Now they have released a video for the album’s latest single "Exile".

This is the work of Constantin Iliescu (Vocals), Manny Canchola (Vocals, Guitar), Mike Pantano (Guitar), Sean Langworthy (Bass), and Jason Equi (Drums).

You can catch Indign at The WC Social Club in West Chicago on May 27th and at Northern Illinois Metal Fest on June 17th.

Spread Joy has released the lead single, "Repetition", from their forthcoming sophomore album, II, which is due out on May 13th via Feel It.

The single is accompanied by the Bárbara Baron directed video below.

You can catch Spread Joy at the Hideout on May 11th with Spllit and Floatie.

The Philly based label Dear Life Records recently released a beautifully curated tribute album to one of the finest songwriter’s that has ever called Chicago home, Owen Ashworth (Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Advance Base), callled "You Were Alone: An Owen Ashworth Almanac".

The album features contributions for local musicians Tenci, Serengeti, and Gordon Ashworth, along side an array of musicians like Karl Blau, Pedro the Lion, Dear Nora, and more.

All money from this release will be donated to Beyond Hunger in Oak Park.

Pop Punk trio Til Morning has released a new single called "Lovesong".

This is the work of Devin Parker, Patrick Parker, and Mickey Molinari. "Lovesong" is third single overall, and first since 2021’s "If She Only Knew".

Power Pop group Golden Richards recently released a new single called "Shake Your Hair". The single is accompanied by the video below.

This is the work of Billy Richards (Lead vocals, guitar), Gil Golden (Guitar), Marianne Magic (Vocals, Keyboards), Sonny Dee (Bass), and Henry Western (Drums).

You can catch Golden Richards at Montrose Saloon as part of International Pop Overthrow on Thursday, April 28th. 

Basement Family has released their latest album, Eerie Ennui, via The Ghost Is Clear Records.

This is the trio of Jesse Skolmoski (drums), Alex Auby (guitar, lead vocals), and Joel Schafer (bass, additional vocals).

The album’s lead single, "Struggle Run", is accompanied by Thee Charles Austin directed video below.

Amira Jazeera has released her latest single, "Crush". The single is her latest track to feature production from Papi Beatz and is accompanied by a Gio Sandz remix.

The Thin Cherries have released a new single called "Weird World". This is the group’s second single since the release of their sophomore album, On Moose Island, back in 2018.

This single is a great example of the group’s ability to create jangly Psych Pop and the exact reason they were invited to perform as part of the International Pop Overthrow that took place over this past weekend at Montrose Saloon.

KingTrey has released a new single called "Let You Drown". This is his first single of 2022 and for this track he enlisted the help of Brooklyn native Kota the Friend.

Justice Hill has released a new single called "Dont Mention It". This is the first single from the funky Pop musician since the release of his 2021 debut album Room With a View.

You can catch Justice Hill at Schubas this Sunday, April 24th, with Jim The Kid and Bridey.

The Dead Licks have released the latest single, "Towers (Chicago)", from their forthcoming album, In Disguise, which is due out on May 20th.

This single is a heartfelt ode to the city written durning the pandemic with wistful longing to return to the streets and bars and crowds we all love and missed.

Fygars have released the first two singles from their forthcoming debut album Utter Candor which is due out on May 10th. Back on April 5th they dropped "Dark Age" and now they have released "Where You Wanna Go".

This is the work of Brian Cummings (Vocals/ Guitar), Anthony Santoro (Guitar), Nick Bollinger (Bass), and Max Petot (Drums).