Chicago

Axons “I Object To Everything” Out 3/12

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Axons are preparing to release their latest album I Object To Everything on March 12th. This is the first new music from the trio since 2015, and they are returning with a compelling concept album. The album is "inspired by the true story of how two federal prisoners, Joseph Banks and Ken Conley, escaped from the Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago by rappelling 17 stories down the side of the building on ropes fashioned from braided bedsheets sewn together with dental floss on an icy December night in 2012".

Last Fall the trio performed two of the new songs on Live at DZ Records. You can watch them perform "Past Present Future" below. Axons is the work of Adele Nicholas, Princess Ojiaku and Sarah Sterling.

You can catch Axons on March 25th at The Whistler with CHNNL as part of CHIRP Night.

New England

Cindy Latin honors life’s simple pleasures in new single “5 More Minutes”

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So good to see the hard-working—and ever-soulful—Cindy Latin continuing to churn out velvety jazz singles dripping with the vulnerability-strength duality she balances so well. “5 More Minutes” is an honest confession of love, an ode to the simple pleasures that are best shared with a special someone. Latin’s rich blend of sonorous brass instrumentation, soft electric guitar riffs, and, of course, her ever-enchanting vocals is the perfect sonic brew for those mornings foggy with melancholic memories and bright hopes. Taking the best elements of late ‘90s R&B and modern alt-soul, Latin scores again. We cheers to Latin’s work ethic, and as always, we wish her a great 2020 to come. Stream “5 More Minutes” below for a smooth start to your week. – Rene Cobar, photo by Michal Augustini

L.A.

The Millennial Club drops new single just in time for love’s favorite holiday

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In a society filled with dead-end online dating apps, the crafty art of being ghosted, and empty, unfulfilling relationships, it is easy to see why most people hate Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, no matter what your relationship status, music can be an unmatched outlet to feeling apart of something when you are at your lowest. This Valentine’s Day, indie-pop group The Millennial Club released their newest single, "Feel The Same". The group’s soft, groovy instrumentals create an enchanting and dreamy atmosphere that will have you drifting off into a euphoric state. Vocalist Andres Owens’ soft, emotionally driven lyrics tell a modern love story about constantly wondering if the one you like feels the same. It’s a question for the ages and undoubtedly a place we all have been in. Listen to "Feel The Same" below. – Kayla Hay

Chicago

Irreversible Entanglements “Bread Out of Stone”

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Irreversible Entanglements has released the latest single, "Bread Out of Stone", from their forthcoming album, Who Sent You?, which will be released on March 20th via International Anthem/Don Giovanni. Last month they released a single called "No Mas"accompanied by the video below.

This is the free jazz of Camae Ayewa (aka Moor Mother), saxophonist Keir Neuringer, trumpeter Aquiles Navarro, bassist Luke Stewart, and drummer Tcheser Holmes.

You can help them celebrate the release on March 31st at Co-Prosperity Sphere.

Chicago

Mute Duo @ Constellation (3/19)

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Mute Duo has released the first three singles from their forthcoming sophomore album, Lapse In Passage. The album is set to be released on March 20th via American Dreams, and features the experimental ambient jazz of Skyler Rowe (drums, percussion, piano, wurlitzer) and Sam Wagster (pedal steel, piano, farfisa).

The latest single called "Overland Line" and accompanied by a Todd Mattei created video.

You can catch Mute Duo on March 19th at Constellation with Akosuen.

Chicago

Huntsmen “Mandala of Fear”

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American Metal band Huntsmen is preparing to release their latest album, Mandala of Fear, via Prosthetic Records on March 13th. The album’s opening track and lead single is called "Ride Out" and is accompanied by the beautiful and epic video below by Seth Whitehurst.

This is the work of Chris Kang, Marc Stranger-Najjar, Kirill Orlov, Ray Knipe, and Aimee Bueno.

You can catch Huntsmen at Garfield Park Observatory with Wovenhand and OM on March 13th.

NYC

Tetchy make the bullshit tolerable on “Hounds,” play Our Wicked Lady 3.5

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It’s hard not to have fun when listening to Hounds, the debut EP by Brooklyn soft grunge four piece Tetchy. This isn’t to say that the subject matter present on the release’s five tracks are trite or nonserious — quite the opposite, in fact, given that its introduction details the pangs of human intimacy and the pervasive rise of right wing politics in the United States (“Emotional Labor”and “Fascist”). Rather, its enjoyable quality is derived from the band’s insight to contemporary issues, and their ability to make inane universal bullshit tolerable through exciting, guitar-driven grooves. Few bands can render feelings of inertia as triumphant (“The Fool”), or the celebratory defiance of laughing at the universe’s indifference towards pain (“The World”) in a way that’s as cathartic as it is listenable, imbued with an indie rock sound that’s accessibly rough-around-the-edges, an equal mix of grit and sweetness. Give it a listen below, and catchy Tetchy at Our Wicked Lady on March 5th for their EP release show.

 

NYC

From the Submissions: Dan Miraldi’s “Just Thought You Should Know”

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It’s easy to lose oneself in the forlorn music of folk songwriter Dan Miraldi — his minimalist guitar arpeggios, soothing baritone register, and penchant for reverb-laden backing vocals create a listening experience that’s as self-reflective as his lyricism. Latest offering “Just Thought You Should Know” is Miraldi at his most accessibly plainspoken, offering honeyed melodies and a simple-yet-thoughtful approach to the singer-songwriter genre that eschews the extraneous: just a man, a guitar, and a story to tell. Such a barebones approach combined with his ability to render sorrow sweetly makes his music perfect for fans of Jason Isbell or James Taylor — give it a stream below if you’re in need of some meditative self-care, and keep an eye out for his forthcoming EP Mood Music For Introverts out March 6th.

NYC

Aubrey Hays Band releases new single, “Isn’t It Enough”

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The thunderous four-piece Aubrey Hays Band, led by none other than its titular member, just released her first single, "Isn’t It Enough." Produced at King Electric Studios by engineer/producer David McDonald, the song is an ethereal, vulnerable glimpse into a tender heart, one unsure of where she stands in her lover’s life, and even more unsure of her own sense of belonging. Despite its angst-ridden subject matter, "Isn’t It Enough" shimmers with an ineffable feeling of hope, as if, just maybe, things are going to be okay.

Hays’ voice is an instrument unto itself, full of rich, varied tones, technical dexterity, and bursting with emotion. As a singer and a songwriter, she’s prolific, and a force to be reckoned with on the Austin indie scene, and beyond even that, soon enough. Listen to the single below! – Ethan Ames

L.A.

John War releases forward-thinking single “Corn Syrup” from debut LP

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John War is putting out his debut album Fantasy soon, and they’ve released the single "Corn Syrup" as a preview of what’s to come. "Corn Syrup" sounds the way War envisions indie rock evolving in the 2020s: Rich with sound both analog and synthesized; at once lo-fi and with high production values. The futuristic sound of "Corn Syrup" matches the lyrical content, which comes chock full of references to the apocalypse, dishonest culture, and the present and oncoming dystopia. "Corn Syrup" and its lyric video are out now; the rest of Fantasy will come soon, so stay tuned. Listen to "Corn Syrup" below. – Will Sisskind

 

Austin

My Empty Phantom Is Ready to Tour the World, Again

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My Empty Phantom is the solo project of Jesse Beaman, a multi-instrumentalist and composer who is based in Austin. After taking time off touring to finish his latest album, Beaman is embarking soon on a 12-city international tour, beginning with Mexico City on March 26th. 

 

Over the past few years, My Empty Phantom has toured the globe playing instrumental soundscapes while sharing the stage with acts such as Cocorosie, This Will Destroy You, Dosh and many others. Touring on his upcoming album, Beaman will be joined by Brandon Curtis ( Interpol, Secret Machines) who helped produce the album and will elevate the live show experience with his musicianship.

 

Beaman’s stage performance explores a combination of multiple instruments being looped live; often mixing piano, synthesizers and drums. The resulting sound is a wave of blissful effervescence with a swirling undercurrent of sonic chaos. Beaman’s unique style and performance has earned him a dedicated cult following worldwide and enthusiastic crowds manifest for his shows regularly, which feature intricate visual film and light design. Check out My Empty Phantom at any of these dates listed below (with more dates to be added):

 

 



3/26 Mexico City, Mexico 

@ Departamento 



4/2 Boston, MA

@ LilyPad



4/3 Portland, ME 

@ SunTiki 



4/4 Brooklyn, NY 

@ Littlefield



4/8 Burlington, VT 

@ Monkeyhouse



4/9 Montreal, Canada 

@ Le Ritz

  

4/11 Buffalo, NY

@ Revolution Gallery



4/13 Chicago, IL 

@ The Empty Bottle

 

5/1 Rotterdam, NL 

@ Hostel Room Rotterdam



5/7 Berlin, Germany

@ Loophole



5/8 Berlin, Germany

@ Loophole



5/11 Stockholm, Sweden

@ Larry’s Corner



5/12 Stockholm, Sweden

@ Larry’s Corner



5/15 Glasgow, Scotland 

@ M Gallery 



5/16 Glasgow, Scotland

@ M Gallery



7/7 Los Angeles, CA

@ Kinship Yoga Event Studio



7/9 Los Angeles, CA

@ The Satellite