Mooner released a great ep called Unpronounceable Name this year. It is the band’s third ep, but their first recorded here in Chicago and first since 2011. The quartet relocated from Portland and have been embraced the Chicago scene. This ep combines elements of alt-country and jangle-pop to create an upbeat and addictive sound.

Mooner is recording a session for Audiotree at Tonic Room tonight, January 8th at 8pm and you can attend for free.

This Is Cinema "Mädchen" from Cycles which was released by Whistler Records in August of 2012.

On an On "Ghosts" from Give In which will be released by Roll Call in January 2013, but was released as a single in August 2012.

The new album from Terrible Spaceship is a truly unique experience that combines old time radio, jazz, electronic, trip hop, and more. Invaders 1938, their debut album, tells the story of Orson Wells’ War of The World and the Mercury Theater company, but tells it through beat and soundscapes that will make you dance. The seven-piece band calls it "Ambient synthetic horror pop" and it will be interesting to see how the band performs this live.

You can catch find out for yourselves on Jan. 5th at Lincoln Hall as Terrible Spaceship is joined by Any Kind and Lamp to celebrate the release of Invaders 1938.

Tight Phantomz "Waiting For" from Silk Prison which was released by Forge Again Records in November 2012.

Angel Olsen "Acrobat" from Half Way Home released by Bathetic Records in September of 2012.

My My My launched a kickstarter last month to fund the production of their new album Starting to Change. The band is hoping to build upon the strong single, "Starting To Change", they recently released and have set an ambitious goal. Go check out their campaign and pledge your support if you can, you only have 35 days left to support this Jake, Sarah and the band.

If you are looking for a solid show to begin your 2013 music journey the right you should head to Schubas tomorrow night, January 3rd, and check out Conductive Alliance, Killer Moon, and Big Colour. Tickets are only $8.

Jennifer Hall "Please Leave" from In This which was released late in 2011, but the video dropped in May 2012.

Willis Earl Beal "Evening Kiss" from Acousmatic Sorcery (XL Records) released in April of 2012.

Deanna Devore is releasing a new ep called X Number of Days in early 2013. The Toronto native moved to Chicago six years ago to record her self-titled debut album. This ep is the follow-up to that 2007 release and from the sound of the two tracks she has released it does not disappoint.

Devore will be celebrating the release of her EP on January 10th at Schubas with Leslie Hunt and The Loneliest Monk.

Moritat "Cats" from Clill Blazin which was released in June 2012.