New Music, Emerging from your Local Scene
Heavy Psych Band Black Road has released the first single, “Hash King”, from their long awaited debut full-length album, Witch of the Future, which set to be released on October 31st.
This is the work of Suzi Uzi (vox/lyrics/piano), Tim M. (guitar), Casey Papp (bass), and Robert Gonzales (drums).
You can catch Black Road on October 18th at Reggie’s Rock Club with Book of Wyrms, Liquid Signal and Plastic Crimewave.
Chillwave duo American Wolf has released a new single called “Not Enough”.
This is the duo of Joe Sherman and Sal Plant, and “Not Enough” is their fifth single of 2019.
Oakland-based duo Brijean just released their latest single, “Crushing on You” and it’s another sexy warm jam. Bongos? Check. Sweet lady voice? Done. And it’s got those spacey warm disco vibes and all the things Brijean’s budding fan base craves. Just when we were thinkin’ summer was over, “Crushing” heats it up a little longer. Check it out and if you’ve not yet dived into Walkie Talkie, the duo’s 8-song EP, well. Dive, friend. –Michelle Kicherer, Associate Editor
Album photo by Ginger Fierstein
Earlier this month Providence’s Phantasmosis (Sam D’Orazio) released Sentimental, his latest fantastical record. The album supplies the right dose of sweet escapism with psych-surfy ballads like “Heaven/Hell” and power pop tracks like “Green Eyes” offering variety throughout the journey. Phantasmosis lathers each track with intent: if indie-rock is the theme, the guitars will rip; if jazzy elements are in order, the saxophone will produce a buttery smooth solo—there is no subtlety, and that is great. Phantasmosis’ music has the appeal of Beach Boys and the eccentricity of Flaming Lips, he serves that shake in his unique manner, and it is rich. The new release should keep him occupied for the fall, and we are looking forward to new show announcements soon. We are streaming the entrancing track “Do You Feel It???” from the new record below. – Rene Cobar
Local liqueur company Apologue hosts a Bi-Monthly night at The Whistler called Intermission. The night is dedicated to local music, art, organizations, and businesses. The night features cocktails made with Apologue with proceeds being directed Chicago Recycling Coalition.
The next night will be October 2nd and feature Fernando House, Quarter Mile Thunder, and Caroline Campbell.
Mock Nine released a new single called “Paper Boat” today, September 27th. This follows the band’s debut EP, Stories From That Night You Can’t Remember, which was released last month.
This is the work of Tommy Langford (Lead Vocals), Franklin Brady (Rhythm Guitar-Harmonies), Mac Campbell (Bass), James Bruce (Lead guitar), and Sam Grosman (Drums).
On "Headcase," power-pop trio Blame Baby realize that our younger years aren’t that different from our adult life. "Memory of memories at full assault/Revealed in reverie identities true and false," vocalist Jesse Johnson sings over a chugging guitar line, a thought that came from a conversation he had with his younger sister. Despite the anxiety he feels, the band’s jovial debut single pulses with an anthemic energy that aims for the rafters.
Listen to "Headcase" below. – Juan Rodríguez
Ganser has released the first single and video, “Buio”, from their forthcoming EP, You Must Be New Here, which is set for release on November 8th.
You can catch Ganser on October 2nd at Beat Kitchen with Girl Band.
Kate Schell has released the visuals for her single “Shoeboxes” which is taken from her 2019 album, Past Present Future.
You can catch Schell at Montrose Saloon for a free show on September 30th.
A heavy southern rock band with a heavier name, Black Heart Saints’ new EP titled Misery blends together heavy southern soul and 80’s power rock. To call it alternative would be a huge understatement.
Altogether the EP is an extensive, solid blend of head-pounding rock. Earth-shattering vocals eclipse the limitless melodies carried by the band with a vigorous consistency. Full of electricity, they have everything they need to make even more great material.
Addicted to Love hits all the sweet spots. Showmanship and stylization only they could pull off has created one amazing cover. All necessary adjustments, made, this flows perfectly into the rest of the Black Heart Saints EP.
– Dylan Welch
Jonfin has released a new single called “Old Ways” which is accompanied by the entertaining visuals below. This is the first single from their forthcoming coming EP which will be released on November 1st.
This is the indie rock trio of Jon Wilson (Vocals/Guitar), Drew Garnaut (Bass/Vocals), and Colin Supple (Drums/Percussion).
Before moving to Los Angeles, multi-instrumentalist Brendan Dyer had begun to take a homespun approach to the music that spoke to him from his hometown of Bristol, Connecticut. Dyer’s new single under his new project with his live band MILLY, "Crazy Horse," solidifies his experimental urges while deepening his songwriting focus. The track’s slow, reverb-drenched rhythm befits his increasing lethargy, the direct aftermath of disappointment, finding some solace in the gleaming chord arrangements he plays—before he builds it up into a fuzzed-out, searing conclusion. It sounds simple in construction, but there’s a lot of details Dyer tucks in within its steady, programmed drum beat, whether it’s subtle touches of the piano or wistful bursts of slide guitar.
With two official singles under their belts, MILLY is joining seminal shoegazers Swervedriver on their entire tour in October and November—including a stop at Teragram Ballroom on November 6. Juan Rodríguez
