Pet Symmetry (Erik Czaja, Evan Weiss, Marcus Nuccio) recently announced that they will touring most of the summer in support of their recently released Pet Hounds album (Asian Man Records). Below is a new track from the album, "Gone Gone Gone (Further Gone)".

You can catch Pet Symmetry in Chicago on Aug. 4th at Double Door.

Gemini Club released a new single this week, "Fret and Regret", that is available from free courtesy of Red Bull Records. The single is a part of the LISTEN UP! series which also feature new tracks from Baby Baby, Little Wolves, Steve Aoki, and AWOLNATION.

Gemini Club will be a part of the mega beach bash, Mamby on the Beach 2015, at Oakwood Beach on July 11th and 12th.

This week Owen Ashworth (aka Advanced Base) released the first single, "Trisha Please Come Home", from his forthcoming album Nephew in the Wild. The album will be released on Aug. 21st via Orindal Records/Tomlab, and is the follow-up to his 2012 debut as Advanced Base.

Advanced Base will be touring this July but does not have any local shows scheduled at this time.

Is it possible to play 40 shows in 10 days across 7 states? Well, the duo of Adam Mohundro (bass/vocals) and Christian Dawson (drums/vocals) formerly of Gypsyblood will be finding out later this month. Tinkerbelles, who released their thrashing 7" Fine Asses late last year via the local label Teepeespeek Recordings, will be taking on this challenge, with sponsorship from Lagunitas Brewing Co., beginning June 19th. You can find all of the dates and locations here.

Below is the band’s wild video for their track "When Puppies Cry".

Lever recently released their debut LP, Hover Bored. The ’90’s indie rock inspired 4-piece band match their energetic sound with entertaining lyrics. Below is the video for their single, "Last Call".

You catch Lever at Tully Monster Pub & Grill in Morris, IL on June 13th with Dunwich Rats, Programmable Animal and Delta 88 and at The House Cafe in DeKalb, IL on June 18th.

Woongi (aka David Curtin) released a new EP today called Black Trumpets. The EP is filled with a mixture of dream and indie pop with layers of synths, electronics, traditional instrumentation, and solid vocals from Curtin.

Below is disturbing the video for the track "Beyond The Leaves" which was directed by Alex Jensen.

Lil Durk released his debut album Remember My Name this week, and premiered the video for his track "What Your Life Like". The features production work from Young Chop, Boi-1da, Vinylz, Metro Boomin’ and more. The video is directed by Eif Rivera and focused life on the streets of Chicago.

The trio of veteran rockers known as Lardo has released their debut album, Gunmetal Eyes, via the local label Alliterative Accord Recordings. Nick Meiers (bass, vocals), Brian Pennington (guitar), and Jim Duffy (drums) have been involved with several bands over the years including Cool Devices, Soft Jolts, and Phantom Works. The album is dark and grinding, and filled with fantastic riffs.

You can catch Lardo with many other bands at PRF BBQ on June 20th.

Polyvinyl Records announced this week that they will be releasing a split 7" on Aug. 21st that will two new originals from Owen (Mike Kinsella) and Into It. Over It. (Evan Weiss), and two covers (each artist covers a song from the other’s back catalog). Below is Owen’s cover of Into It. Over It’s track "Anchor". You can preorder the 7" here.

You can catch Into It. Over It. at Riot Fest this September.

Genevieve has had a busy week. Both her NPR Tiny Desk concert (below) and her session with Audiotree were released as the buzz continues to grow in support of her debut EP, Show Your Colors.

You can catch Genevieve at Lincoln Hall on June 9th.

Tsaik is the electronic music duo for Jacob McArthur and Joshua Ruffolo. The label debut, via Uk’s Lost Tribe Records, was released last week and is called Tea Enfoca. The downtempo hazy production is sure to entrance and entertain as they seamlessly blend the organic with the electronic. The duo are now focused on the full-length debut due later this year.

Post-punk trio darkturn released their latest EP, O Delmore, yesterday. The Florida transplants bring a wild and dark sound to the scene and some interesting album art courtesy Alex Matz.

You can catch darkturn at Reggies (2105 South State) with Psych-Rocker Jude Shuma, Dorian Taj, and Sounds Del Mar on June 5th for just $5.