As we mentioned weeks ago Kid Static has moved to LA and is working on a new album. However, he is coming home for Halloween and will be performing with Hollywood Holt at Cobra Lounge on October 29th. Static recently released a video for his new track "When My Soul Goes Down", and it is perfect for this time of year.
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Hollows Hot Sand
Hollows have released a new track called "Hot Sand". True you may not be thinking about hot sand between you toes on this cool October day, but there is never a bad time for a new Hollows tack.
You can check out Hollow on Oct. 27th at Burlington (3425 W Fullerton Ave).
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Eight Bit Tiger “Numbers”
Eight Bit Tiger has released a live video for their track "Numbers" which appears on their debut full-length album Parallel Synchronized Randomness which drops on Oct. 25th. The video was recorded at their recent show at Lincoln Hall.
Eight Bit Tiger will be performing at Schubas on Nov. 4th.
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MC Zulu
Chicago’s dancehall guru MC Zulu is back with his new album Electro Track Therapy. The album is out now via Perception2020 Recordings and combines Zulu’s unique take on dancehall with diverse harmonies and rhythms. The album features contributions from Poirier (Ninja Tune), Chrissy Murderbot (Planet Mu), Kush Arora, Maga Bo, Mochipet, Bionik, and many more.
MP3: Call Red Alert
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Into It. Over It. on Daytrotter
Daytrotter’s session with Evan Weiss (aka Into It. Over It.) was posted yesterday. Evan is currently touring through Canada in support of his debut full-length Proper. You should also check out the documentary the Alternative Press recently put together.
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Interview With The Damn Choir
Forming back in 2009, the sextet The Damn Choir is heading to CMJ, but first will be performing at the CMJ Chicago send off at Ultra Lounge this Saturday, October 15th. Gordon Robertson (vocals & guitar) and Katy Myers (cello & vocals) from the band were kind enough to answer a few of my questions.
You can read their interview here, and you can catch The Damn Choir at Ultra Lounge tomorrow night (10/15) with Paper Thick Walls, Radiation City, The Lumineers, and Kellen and Me.
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From Our Open Blog: J. Silvia
J. Silva is a singer/songwriter from Chicago. Her debut Urban Pop EP titled "Digital Candy" is available on all online retailers. Her lead off video, "Lonely in Here," is quickly racking up youtube views. Her current singles, "Call me by my name" and "Blowing Kisses" can be heard on radio and in clubs worldwide! J. Silva is currently doing promo dates nationally and getting ready to shoot her second video to the single "Blowing Kisses."
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BJ The Chicago Kid Mixtape
BJ The Chicago Kid has released a new mixtape called "The Life Of Love’s Cupid". The mixtape features a mixture original tracks and live recordings. It also features his cover of Little Dragon’s "Twice". You can check it out here.
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I Fight Dragons “Kaboom”
Kaboom is coming on October 24th and can be preorder here. Below is the tracklisting and the track "Save World Get Girl".
Kaboom! Tracklist:
01. Fanfare
02. KABOOM!
03. Save World Get Girl (mp3)
04. cRaZie$
05. Gloria (Interlude)
06. My Way
07. With You (feat. Kina Grannis)
08. Fight For You
09. The Geeks Will Inherit The Earth
10. Disaster Hearts
11. Don’t You?
12. Working
13. Before I Wake
14. Suburban Doxology
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Sequoia on Small Chicago
The latest installment over at Small Chicago comes from the band Sequoia. The band will be releasing their debut album Couple Two Tree shortly.
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Pillars and Tongues “Oaky”
Pillars and Tongues have released a free alternate version their track "Oaky (doting)" which appeared on their album The Pass and Crossing. The track is called "Oaky (doting, in late summer)", and played or downloaded below.
MP3: Oaky (doting, in late summer)
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Very Truly Yours “Girls Tell You Secrets”
Very Truly Yours official video for "Girls Tell You Secrets," out on vinyl through Cloudberry Records. Filmed on Super 8 Ektachrome at Montrose Beach in Chicago.