Secret Colours have released a wonderfully done, but somewhat disturbing, crime-filled video for their track "Blackbird (Only One". The song appears on their recently released album Peach.

You can catch Secret Colours at Wicker Park Fest on July 28th.

Pillars & Tongues have announced that their new album, End-dances, will be released via Empty Cellar Records on September 17th. The trio will be touring this fall with the amazing Angel Olsen.

1. Knifelike
2. Dogs
3. Bell + Rein
4. Points of Light
5. Medora
6. Travel
7. Ends
8. Ships

You can catch Pillars & Tongues at The Chicago Cultural Center on Sept 20th and at The Burlington on October 12th.

Lifted Bells announced a new show at Township this week scheduled for August 10th. The band contains members of Braid, Their / They’re / There and Stay Ahead of The Weather and they released their latest self-titled ep via Naked Alley Records back in May.

Spencer Radcliffe (Blithe Field) has a new solo project called California Furniture. His debut ep is called You’ll Live and will be released by the local label Naked Ally Records on July 26th.

If you are looking for an interesting line-up on this Monday night you should head to Beat Kitchen. Three very different local bands are opening for the headlining LA duo Hunted Hunted. We’ve talked about Moritat and Bestfriends on several occasions so let’s talk about newcomers Future Feats.

The unsigned Future Feats made their stage debut in May opening for The Colourist and Youngblood Hawke and they made a solid impression. The band is high energy and musically pulling comparisons to the more pop-filled elements of Passion Pit. The band is currently working with producer John Fields (P!nk, Cut Copy, The Presets) in Los Angeles and, based on the sample sounds on their soundcloud, could be one of the next big bands coming out of Chicago.

You should catch now on a small stage like Beat kitchen while you still can.

The Brooklyn label Shatter Your Leaves is releasing the sophomore album from Cool Memories, Enter The Host. The first single from the new album is called "LA Tan" and you hear a live version of the track recorded over the weekend at Bowery Electric in NYC.

You can catch Cool Memories at Empty Bottle on July 9th with Eidolons and Filter Free Rodeo.

Brother George has released a beautifully shot epic video for their track "Sailor". The song comes from their latest album Big Piney and it is essentially a short film.

You can catch Brother George on July 2nd at City Winery with The End of America and Mark Rose. The band will also be appearing at Wasted Plains Fest on Aug. 17th.

Smith Westerns have released a video for their track "Idol" which appears on their new album Soft Will.

You can catch Smith Westerns at Lincoln Hall on July 31st for an official Lollapalooza aftershow and on August 2nd at Lollapalooza.

Bailiff recently shot a live video with the talented Ben Handler as part of his Afterhours Session series. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their new album, and "Love Like Mine" should make an appearance.

You can catch Bailiff on July 13th at Schubas.

Naledge (aka Mr. Brain) (Kidz in the Hall) is back with a new mixtape called "Brain Power". The mixtape feature contributions from Willie The Kid, Mikkey Halsted (Cool Kids), Saint The Good Boy, and more.

New York’s Rok Lok Records recently released the latest cassette from Swim Ignorant Fire (aka Stephen Holliger), Belly of the Whale. The release spans 30 minutes in three separate tracks, and is filled beautiful tones and moments. Holliger’s music can best be described as ambient, and it is so easy to get lost in the incredible textures he creates.

The Oarsmen have released the first single, "First Flight" from their upcoming album Writing House. The album will be released by Tandem Shop on Sept 24th. The Oarsman is fronted by Marcus Maloney, formerly of Honest Engines and Many Places, and this is the follow-up to their debut ep Easel.