Dowsing and Ratboys have announced a new split 7" EP which is due out via Topshelf Records on Sept. 9th. The two bands are good friends and even share members between them. Below is a track from the EP by Dowsing called "Hold".

The band’s will be touring Europe together over the next two month, but will return home for a show at Burlington Bar on October 17th.

Noname (aka Fatimah Warner) has appeared on several tracks for Chance the Rapper and other over the last year, but earlier this month she finally struck out on her own. Her debut mixtape, Telefone, is a throwback to early ’90’s hip hop with tones of Digable Planets and Lauryn Hill.

Ryley Walker has released a video for the lead single, "The Roundabout", from his forthcoming album, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung, which is due out on Aug. 19th via Dead Oceans.

You can catch Ryley Walker on August 25th at Empty Bottle with Luggage and TALsounds.

The Gunshy have released the first single, "11-7", from their forthcoming LP, Porterhouse. The LP will be released on October 7th via Sleep Recordings and can be pre-ordered here.

You can catch The Gunshy at Quenchers on Sept 1st and at Cobra Lounge, for the Record Release, on October 7th.

The latest album from Hieroglyphic Being (aka Jamal Moss), The Disco’s of Imhotep, offically drops tomorrow, August 5th. The physical LP is being released by London’s Technicolour Records, but can be purchased digitally here. Moss has accomplished a lot of his 20 year career and this album finds him blending an array of sounds and styles into a hypnotic rhythmic journey.

Clearance has released the A-Side of their forthcoming single, "Are You Aware" which will be released on August 26th via Tall Pat Records.

You can catch Clearance at Beer Mansion (1446 W. Kinzie) on August 13th with YAWN and Pool Holograph as part of a Brooklyn Brewery Event.

Mutts have released a new single called "Let’s Go". The new tracks features a contribution from Archie Powell (Archie Powell & The Exports) and Annie Prichard (HRDRYR).

Mutts will be touring through out the Midwest in August and you can find their full tour schedule here.

Bestman has released the first single and title track from their upcoming EP. The EP, "Big Sky", will be released self-released on August 5th. Bestman is fronted by Brian Clouthier who wrote and recorded all of the tracks on this new EP.

Ballroom Boxer recently released a new album called Tides. It is a great summer listen and available now digitally. You can also preorder the album on blue vinyl here.

You can help the band celebrate the album release at Bottom Lounge on August 8th with Ayoh, Simpleton & Cityfolk, and Eiffel Tower.

Distant Brothers are currently raising funds to produce their debut Full-length album. You can preorder and gain access to an array of items including their new single "Monkey Paw".

You can catch Distant Brothers at House of Blues on August 12th.

Eight Bit Tiger has released a second single, "Weekend", from their forthcoming EP, Move Dance Feel. Last week we shared "Forever" and stated that the EP will be released on August 9th.

You can catch Eight Bit Tiger on August 12th at Schubas.

The Curls have released their Daytrotter Session for free for their fans to download. The session was recorded back in May.

You can catch The Curls on July 29th at Tonic Room with Mr. Constant, Them Dead Poets, and Paul Moody.