Chicago

Boo Baby “Jazz?”

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If there music wasn’t so compelling you would almost think Boo Baby is the punchline to some kind of Joke. What do you get when cross a filmmaker, Robert Salazar, a comedian, Kevin Tellie, and a MFA in printmedia, Thomas Hudson? Well, the answer is Boo Baby and the trio recently released a 9-minute single called “Jazz?”.

This is the band’s second single of 2019, following “Oh Shit” which was released back in June.

You can catch Boo Baby on November 24th at The Owl with Close Talker and Brass Calf.

NYC

Panther Hollow release “Letter”

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Brooklyn based band Panther Hollow describes their sound as “the musical equivalent of playing a video game where instead of following the story you spend hours looking for Easter eggs.” Interpret that however you may wish, what we can tell you is that their music is worth listening to… The indie-pop quintet released their latest single “Letter” in August, and the sparsely arranged track stands out for its gentle, imaginative melody and lyrics focusing on the complications of life and the personal changes that end up affecting a relationship. Panther Hollow’s most popular song on Spotify is by far “Jamie,” from the band’s 2017 debut EP; it’s a charming acoustic ballad that touches once again, but in a more bitter way, on a conflictual romantic relationship, in the form of a series of stream-of-consciousness questions and accusations. – Karigan Wright

New England

Damone ends ten-year + hiatus with new single “Moon and Stars”

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New England scene indie-pop legends Damone are back at last, and the day is just that much better. The group’s sky-high successes dazzled audiences all across the world during the mid-‘00s with Out Here All Night, the group’s second studio album, peaking at #168 in the Billboard 200 charts. The group’s latest single “Moon and Stars” carries within its delicate electric guitar riffs and soft harmonies the weight of the group’s absence: the trials and tribulations the group has endured over the last decade brings it together powerfully and charges its music with full emotion. We tip our hats to these local heroes whose music continues to inspire and captivate; the Boston-based band’s latest single is reflective, soothing, and just the right track for the hopeful. We are hoping to see some live shows upcoming throughout New England. Stream the new single below and lose yourself for a while. – Rene Cobar

NYC

Sis plays Amnesia October 17

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Photo credit Andrew Paynter

Berkeley-based Sis is playing Amnesia tonight to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, Gas Station Roses (Native Cat Recordings). The band, led by singer and multi-instrumentalist Jenny Gillespie Mason, has a soulful psych rock feel with Peter Gabriel and Talking Heads influences alongside Afropop and Japanese pop. Sis is composed of Mason and two members from the band Meerna, Carly Bond (electric guitar, flutes, vocals) and Rob Shelton (synths, programming) who help bring this album into the new dimensions. Come check them out tonight with Lalin St. Juste and Sitka Sun.  – Lucille Faulkner

Chicago

Go Fight “Athem”

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Electro-Industrial band Go Fight has released a powerful new cover album called “Anthem”. The project takes socially and politically minded “Anthems” from bands you might not except like Soft Cell, Cabaret Voltaire, The Dead Milkmen, and Die Warzau. These are songs that may have otherwise gone unnoticed, but resonate today, in some case, louder than they when they were written decades ago.

The band is encourages fans and anyone who will listen to donate to RAICES who in the band’s words "work tirelessly to protect human life and dignity at the border. How we respond to people in need at our door, says everything about ho we are and who we could be”.

The album’s opening track and lead single is a great cover of Underworld’s 1988 song “Underneath the Radar”.

Chicago

Teen Blush “Ghost”

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Teen Blush has released his third single, “Ghost”, of 2019. This is Rosé soaked Dream Pop filled with lush, looping synths and breathy vocals.

This is follows his hit late summer single, “Felt Like Home”, which was released via BIRTHDIY back in August.

Chicago

Claire and The Bears @ GMan Tavern (11/2)

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The Alt-Country group Claire and The Bears recently released their self-titled debut EP. The band has been working on this project for well over a year and it is clear that their hard work and fundraising has result in a great finished product.

This is the work of Roy A. Freeman, John Szymanski, Sean McGill, Austin D. Oie, and Claire Feeney.

You can help the band celebrate the release of their EP on November 2nd at GMan Tavern with Impulsive Heats and Lauren Anderson. You can also catch them on December 6th at Montrose Saloon with Brick Briscoe and Vaudevileins.

Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Larson Photography

Chicago

The Addisons “Fake It”

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The Addisons recently released a new single called “Fake It”. This is the first new music we have received from the ’90’s-influenced Indie Rock band since their 2018 EP “Here It Comes Again”.

This is the work of Tom Counihan (vocals, guitar), Dave Lysien (vocals, guitar), Jesse Carmona (drums), and Rick Uncapher (bass).

NYC

Noise purveyors Kill Alters play October Residency at Market Hotel

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Avante-garde electronic trio Kill Alters will take up residency at Market Hotel for the duration of October, lending their disconcerting, experimental sound to the Brooklyn venue every Thursday throughout the year’s spookiest month. Building on the momentum of their three archival releases earlier this year (Kill Alters Archives Vol. 3, Bonnie Baxter Cobweb Sensations, and Kill Alters Vol. 4), the New York noise outfit will accompanied by a slew of supporting acts, some of which include Brian Chase (of the Yeah Yeahs), Ikue Mori, Hisham A, and more, all of which will culminate with a Halloween “Mutant Massacre” performance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to give donations to Al Otro Lado, a bi-national legal services nonprofit who provide advocacy representation to deportees and other individuals in need of immigration-related civil rights services. Catch a show, support a good cause, and stream Kill Alters Archive Vol. 4 below. -Connor Beckett McInerney 

Toronto

Tough Age – Garage Pop Music Video “Me in Glue”, Junction City 10.19

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Tough Age are a power pop trio on Mint Records spending most of their time in Toronto. They have a rather lengthy discography available on their bandcamp page which includes their latest release “Shame”. Earlier this year they released a video for the single “Me in Glue”. This tune is a catchy lo-fi rocker accompanied by a music video which shows the singer of the group having just a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. The guitar licks sound happy though! Tough Age will be playing a huge show at Junction City Music Hall on Saturday October 19th with the legendary BA Johnston and pop punk extraordinaire’s First Base. – Kris Gies