Producer Radius continues to innovate in the world of beat making and hip hop production with the release of a remix EP of tracks by composer Greg Spero. The EP is called "Electric Remixes" and pulls from Spero’s 2014 album "Electric". The EP, clocking in just over 10 minutes, is a beautiful downtempo mini-masterpiece.

The Walters, through Canvasback Music, have release a new single called "Hunk Beach". The track is a breezy, easy going, summer song and further proof that the band’s 2014 debut EP, Songs For Dads, was no fluke.

You can catch The Walters at Reggies on July 25th with Dorian Taj, Od Jo, and Bellweather Blues.

Jazz trio Stirrup celebrates the release of their new album, A Man Can’t Ride on One (Whistler Records), tonight at The Whistler. Fred Lonberg-Holm, Nick Macri, and Charles Rumback recorded this, their sophomore, album live at The Whistler during their residency. Below is a track called "Curry Brush" from A Man Can’t Ride on One.

Stirrup is celebrating the release of their sophomore album at The Whistler tonight, June 30th, at 9:30pm.

Blood Red Boots have a new EP called Countless Night ready for release. The EP’s lead single is called "21st Century Love" and it is a blend of garage rock pop-metal, and EDM.

Blood Red Boots are celebrating the release of Countless Nights on July 17th at House of Blues. If you preorder you tickets you will receive a copy of the EP at the show for free.

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Ember Oceans released their self-title debut EP this week. Despite being based in Chicago the band has a sun-drench, beach and surf rock sound that is highlighted by their vocal harmonies.

You can catch Ember Oceans at Abbey Pub on 7/8 and at House Cafe in Dekalb on 7/22.

Gabe Liebowitz and Dastardly are back after a three year hiatus with a new album called "The Hollow" which is being released this week. The album is textually deep with well-produced layers of instrumentation. It helps that Liebowitz is studio engineer, but the band has not skipped a beat either. Lyrically and musically there is an underlying subtle. element of dark, glam rock.

Below is the video for the album’s title track and first single "The Hollow".

You can help Dastardly celebrate the new album at Lincoln Hall on Friday July 10th with Gold Web and Oshwa.

Metal band Immortal Bird released the first single, "Neoplastic", from their forthcoming album Empress/Abscess. The album will be released on July 14th as a collaborative effort, with Broken Limbs Recordings handling the vinyl and cassettes, and Immortal Bird self-releasing the CD/digital version under the moniker Manatee Rampage Recordings.

Royale announced this week that they will be releasing a b-side compilation, Garden Tapes, out September 21st via Stylus. The band is currently working on the follow-up to their debut album, … As Long As The Money Lasted, which was released back in January. Preorders for the Garden Tapes begin on July 2nd on itunes.

Recent Chicago transplant, Will Cuneo, heads up the trio known as The Movies. Just before he moved to Chicago from Burlington, Vermont he released The Movies’ debut LP, Wanna. The album is filled with lo-fi indie pop that features Will whaling away. The album also features a fantastic cover of Big Star’s "Thirteen". We welcome Will to Chicago and look forward to more from The Movies.

The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club will be releasing their new album, Rock N’ Roll Motorcycle Dinosaur, on July 14th. We are proud to premiere the video for their track "Come On Down" from the new album. You can currently stream or download a digital version of the new release from the band’s bandcamp.

Be sure to catch New Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club at Bottom Lounge on Saturday, July 18th.

My Gold Mask released a new remix on their track "Severed" from Seattle’s Youryoungbody. "Severed" was released as a single back in 2013.

You can catch My Gold Mask at Mamby On The Beach Fest on July 11th and at Schubas on July 30th for an official Lollapalooza aftershow with Zella Day.

MT Coast released a new EP, Dense Info, filled with lush ambient drone soundscapes this month. All four tracks can be streamed on his soundcloud.

You can catch MT Coast at Hideout on July 8th with Cleared and Matt Jencik.