Local singer/songwriter Jesse W. Johnson (formerly of Jet W. Lee) is preparing to release a new EP this fall. The EP will kick off with Johnson’s latest single "Primal Scream". This track will also be released a 2-song 7".

You can catch Jesse W. Johnson at Cafe Mustache (2313 N. Milwaukee) on October 17th.

My Gold Mask has released a video for their track "Battles". This track dates back to 2014, but will be included on the band’s forthcoming album Anxious Utopia (Feb 2016). The video was directed by Kasia Koniar.

Warik is the work of Malik Lemon. This week he released two new track "Wasting Time 4 U" b/w "Move 2 Slow". He also promised more to come in the coming weeks and months.

The trio PHOTOGRAPH. released their latest album Beg & Prove back in August. The trio plays vintage alternative rock.

You can catch PHOTOGRAPH. at Schubas with Raven Eye on October 5th.

Esprii has released the first single, "Distant Lover", from their forthcoming EP I-247. Esprii is the unique genre bending work of rapper and producer Wild Bill and vocalist XDB.

New Mayans have released the first single from their forthcoming full-length album, Odyssey. The new track is called "Universe" and is being called a "galactic rock ballad". It will draw you in with its swirling synths and pulsing bass lines. New Mayans are lead by singer/songwriter Swiggy.

Look Out Love (aka Jordan Benker) released his latest EP, Oh Boy, this month. Benker creates an accessible upbeat indie pop sound through out the four tracks on Oh Boy. You can stream the EP below and purchase it via bandcamp.

Autograf is the EDM trio of Louis Kha, Mikul Wing and Jake Carpenter. "Running" is only their second single but already the trio has gained a huge following around the world. "Running" began as an art project with the single below being the soundtrack of the piece.

Marrow have released a video for their single and title track of their forthcoming album "The Gold Standard". The video was beautifully directed byJake Saner and heartbreakingly highlights the struggle of relationships.

You can catch Marrow at Lincoln Hall for their record release party on November 27th.

Crown Larks have released a haunting new video for their song "Chapels". The video was directed by Emily Esperanza and the song comes from the band recent album Blood Dancer.

You can catch Crown Larks at Scubas on Sept. 20th with Yonatan Gat and The Avantist and at Empty Bottle on Nov. 16th with Tweak Bird, Wishgift, and Wei Zhongle.

Jimmy Whispers has released a video for his track "I Get Lost In You In The Summertime". The video was shot at Empty Bottle and around the city, and directed by Alexa Viscius and Jessica Viscius. The track comes from Whispers recent album Summer In Pain (Moniker Record, 2015), and is the perfect end of summer song.

You can catch Jimmy Whispers at The Promontory on Sept 28th and at Lincoln Hall on Nov. 4th.

Qajaq released their debut album The Light of Everything back in August. You can still grab it on their bandcamp page for whatever you choose to pay and I suggest you do.