Rooftop Sessions released their session with the mega performance band Mucca Pazza. The band was filmed over the summer on the rooftop of WBEZ. The band released their latest album L.Y.A. this past October and the album included a festive and icy tune called "Holiday On Ice".

Coming out of Northwest Indiana, Cloakroom will be releasing their latest album, Further Out, on Jan 20th via Run For Cover Records.

The recently released the first single from the album, "Asymmetrical". You can catch Cloakroom celebrating the release of the album at Beat Kitchen on Feb. 7th.

Vaskula is a fairly new dreamwave duo. They released their self-titled debut EP last summer and are currently working on a new full-length project. Last month they rereleased their EP on itunes and are currently perfecting their stage show for future live performances.

The Howl recently released a video for their recent single "Sputter".

The Howl are currently touring the country but you can catch them at Quencher’s Saloon on January 23rd.

Chris Lee and Twin Visuals released a trailer this week for a new project called "The Foam Palace Sessions Vol 1.". This is project that captures several local bands including The Gnar, Donkey Hotel, Soddy Daisy, and Spooky Action Space Captain (pictured above) performing at The Foam Palace.

Royale has released their debut album, …As Long As The Money Lasted. The album harkens back to early ’90’s alt rock but pulls the sound forward.

You can catch Royale at Lincoln Hall on January 9th.

Beat Drun Juel is the rock trio fronted by the sultry voice singer known as Pasty Face. The band released their debut EP "Off Your Face" earlier this year.

You can catch Beat Drun Juel at Emporium Arcade Bar for free on December 30th with Bigjoy, Wax TV, and Soddy Daisy.

Warik is the music of Malik Lemon and through out the month of December he has released three tracks. The most recent is a two track single fronted by the catchy "Deep Blue Sea".

Bailiff has released a video for their track "Helicopter" which appears on their recent album "Remise". The video was illustrated by animator Vicky Yen, of Taipei, Taiwan.

You can catch Bailiff at Subterranean on Feb. 20th with Buffalo Killers.

If you are looking for a little "Christmas Cheer" from some local bands we have a few tracks for you. First, The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club has released two tracks including "Bad Sweater Christmas Party".

Todd Kessler & the New Folk have released their take on the classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

mtvghosts recently released their debut LP, Tri-Pop. The play what they are calling "dreampunk" but at one time may have been lo-fi. Regardless, the album is fantastic and a great follow-up to their 2013 EP, Dystopio.

You can catch mtvghosts with Yoko and The Oh No’s, The Boxers, and 521Briar Guys at Martyrs’ tomorrow, 12/19, at 6pm.

Joe Pug is back with the first single from his forthcoming LP, Windfall. The single is called "If Still It Can’t Be Found" and features Pat Sansone of Wilco on Mellotron. Windfall will be released on March 10th via Lightning Rod Records. This is the follow-up to Pug’s 2012 album The Great Despair.

You can catch Joe Pug at House of Blues on Jan. 17th.