Daniel Knox is an old soul in a modern world, and on Evryman For Himself we hold he is adapting and adjusting to the world around him. These are saloon songs, these are piano ballads in their purest form. Knox reminds me of a mix between Randy Newman, Anthony & The Johnsons, and Tom Waits. On Evryman For Himself he takes the listener on a journey through his life and tells us stories of love, loneliness, and scenes that he has observed. He seems to spot the smallest scenes and find the uniqueness. He is a crooner, a commentator, and marvelous storyteller. It is clear through songs like the haunting "Ghostsong", the biting but humorous "…etc…", or the title track "Evryman For Himself" that Knox is a special talent and a truly gifted singer/songwriter.

Evryman For Himself will be released by La Societe Expeditionnairie on May 10th. Daniel Knox will be performing at The Hideout on May 26th.

I don’t think Matt Ryd will be dancing like this when he performs at Schubas on May 25th, but this video is so fun to watch.

The Deli and Betta Promotions have come together to hold the first ever Deli showcase. The bands involved were the top four bands in our recent Best Emerging Artist of 2010 poll.

The event will take place on May 13th at Empty Bottle and feature Secret Colours, Dastardly, Soft Speaker, & Canasta.

Salem has released a haunting video for their track "Sick". The track comes from their 2010 debut album King Night (IAMSOUND). With their dark take on gansta rap they are still the scariest band in town.

We’re a fully independent band from Chicago trying to carve out our own little musical world. It’s always odd trying to explain what we do, particularly because we try not to think about it so much as actually do it. When we make music we try our best to put something together that we enjoy and that we can be proud of, if someone else happens to like it as well then thats the icing on the cake. We’ve always done things differently then the bands we’ve been surrounded by. We’ve kept our little project a secret for as long as we’ve been able to but now it looks like the secret is out! We’re homesick for the future. We’re Chasing Mars.

If you are of the belief that the illusive "Chicago Sound" should consist of bulked-up blues and barroom brawls than Chicago Stone Lightning Band is the band for you. The band is a shinning example of how to take the genre of blue’s and traditional rock to next level and have a great time while doing it. The band just released their self-titled debut album today for free digitally, and the album is filled with fresh takes blues and soul and rock. My favorite track so far is "Oh No", it’s a little ZZ Top and little John Lee Hooker, but still holds it own as a Chicago Stone Lightning Band track.

The band will be performing at The Hideout on May 12th.

Rabble Rabble will be releasing a new 7" single on May 23rd. The single contains two new tracks, "Why Not"/"Long Hook", that were recorded at Gimmie That Sound Studios.

Rabble Rabble will be headlining a free show at @ Empty Bottle on May 23rd with We Are Hex and Distractions.

Save The Clocktower has released a remix of their track "Into The Fire". The band released their latest LP back in February and they are performing on May 14th at The Abbey with Kid Koala, Cave & Loyal Divide.

Bailiff is trying to finish and release their debut album Red Balloon, but they are looking for a little support. The band has created a kickstarter page and truly deserve the added support. "Bend it like Bailliff"!

As stated in the video the band is planning to release the album on June 4th at Lincoln Hall.

Company of Thieves have released seven live videos from there Logan Square Auditorium show in November of 2009. The band rips through some of their live staples including "Oscar Wilde" and "Pressure". They also touch on the lesser known live track "Even in the Dark". The song above is a track off COTs new album Running From A Gamble out May 17th on Wind Up Records. Although something tells me "Look Both Ways" has grown up a lot since this recording. The whole batch of videos was produced by Hollus frontman Jamison Acker and Company of Thieves.

Local DJ Chrissy Muderbot will be releasing his thrid full-length album Women’s Studies on May 9th through Planet Mu. The first single from the album is the catchy and addictive track "Bussin’ Down". The single was released on April 4th and the video is below.

Chrissy will be celebrating the release on May 26th with a set at Smart Bar. He will also be performing at the Pitchfork Music Festival on July 16th.