queen mars has released the latest single, "YOU", from her forthcoming EP, "Trust Issues", which is due out on April 9th. Back in January she dropped the EP’s opening track "Boys Like You" and is clearly using a mix of Pop and R&B to explore the ups and downs of relationships.
Floatie “Shiny”
Floatie has released a second single, "Shiny", from their forthcoming debut album, Voyage Out, which is set to be released via Exploding In Sound on March 26th.
This is the work of Sam Bern, Luc Schutz, Joe Olson, and Will Wisniewski, and you can preorder their debut album here.
Olivia Flanigan “Mannequin”
Olivia Flanigan has released the lead single, "Mannequin", from her debut album, Girl, which is set to be released on March 26th via Flood Records.
For the album Flanigan gathered together a group of talented musician including Matt Gold (Guitar), Paul Bedal (Piano/Keys), Mike Harmon (Bass), and Nate Friedman (Drums). Together they have created a sound that is rooted in Jazz and vintage torch singing while remaining fresh and modern.
Worm “Where Have You Been”
Worm have released their debut EP which is called "Where Have You Been". This is the solo project of Tom Riordan, formerly of Secret Science, who is bringing a warmer, almost tropical sound to the tail end of this cold Chicago winter.
On this EP, Riordan is finding himself at home with a keyboard and a drum machine and a desire to put something warm and positive in the world.
AZITA “Glen Echo”
AZITA is preparing to release her first new album, Glen Echo, since 2012’s Year. The album’s lead single, "Shooting Birds Out of the Sky", was released almost a year ago to much acclaim and found Azita bringing a funky, slowed down groove under her raw and honest lyrics.
She recently released the album’s second single, "If U Die", which is accompanied by the video below. You can preorder Glen Echo, which will be released on March 5th via Drag City, here.
Nonagon “They Birds”
Punk trio Nonagon are set to release their debut full-length album, They Birds, tomorrow, March 3rd, via Controlled Burn Records. The trio of Tony Aimone, Robert Wm. Gomez, and John Hastie have been together for more than decade, releasing their debut EP back in 2008.
The album’s lead single is called "The Family Meal" and can be streamed below.
Thompson Springs “Fayetteville Hotline”
Thompson Springs has released a new single called "Fayetteville Hotline" via Dropped Beauty Recordings. This is the first new music from the Matt Smith project since the released of his 2020 album, Undertones.
On this single Smith, who plays acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, and sings, is joined by Jake Bicknase, David Thrift, Jeff Sullivan, Bailey Bigger, and John Pirruccello.
Mitchell Jay “DEARMAN Down”
Mitchell Jay of The Weekend Run Club recently released his debut solo EP, "DEARMAN Down".
The EP’s lead single is called "I Don’t Know" and is accompanied by the video below.
Mother Nature “MOMENTZ”
Mother Nature is back with a new single and video called "MOMENTZ". This is duo of Klevah and TRUTH and they find themselves ripping into a tremendous new beat from fellow Chicagoan BoatHouse.
This is the first new music from the duo since the release of their highly acclaimed 2020 Portalz.
From Those Ashes “Drown The Earth In Sorrow”
Metal brand From Those Ashes have released the opening track, "Drown The Earth In Sorrow", from their forthcoming EP, "Lamentations", which set to be released on February 26th.
From Those Ashes is the work of Aaron Pokoj (Vocals/Guitar), Jose "Mop" Valles (Lead Guitar), Ryan Compton (Bass), and Omar "Pockets" Diaz (Drums).
Sean McCole “Fade Away”
Sean McCole of Life of Death has released a new single called "Fade Away". This is his second single since the release of his debut EP, "The Color, Envy", back in 2020.
Life of Death also released a new single, "Disco Decor", earlier this month. Here he is joined by Andrew Green, Dan Silberman, Sean Jacobi, Ben Norsworthy and Sonya Major.
Horsegirl “Ballroom Dance Scene” (Video)
Horsegirl has released a new video for their debut single single "Ballroom Dance Scene". The single will also see its official 7" vinyl released via Sonic Cathedral on April 2nd and be backed with "Sea Life Sandwich Boy".
This is the youthful Indie Pop trio of Penelope Lowenstein, Gigi Reece, and Nora Cheng. This single has taken the world by storm since first being released digitally back in November.