Dai, a member of Ebony Steed, has released a Brenden Smith directed video for her most recent single "Keep The Funk". The song tells the world the where the Bronseville native is from and how she got her start. Both the Dreego produced track and the video truly show Dai’s pride in her roots and her city.
Barry and the Fountains “Rose”
The latest single, "Rose", from the forthcoming album The Great Extreme was recently released by Barry and the Fountains. The album, which is due out on October 19th, blends elements Neo-Soul, Indie Rock, R&B, Jazz, and more to make a sound all its own. This sounds come from Barry’s writing style which he explains like this, “write em’ like Jazz songs, play em’ like Rock songs, and sing em’ like Soul songs".
"Rose" is the second single from the album following up "Kleo" which was released back in August.
Emily Blue x Thair “Rain On Me”
Emily Blue has teamed up Thair to release a reimagining of the Lady Gaga x Ariana Grande song "Rain On Me". This dark pop with roots in House music.
Both musicians are heavily involved in the LGBTQA+ community and plan to use this track to raise money for Affinity, a local charity focusing on equality for black and queer women.
EP Premiere: Old Gloria “4 Songs”
We are proud to premiere the debut EP, "4 Songs", from Old Gloria, which will be officially released on October 16th. This is new project from Steven Delisi of The Thin Cherries (guitar & vocals), who has enlisted the help of his The Thin Cherries bandmate Darren Shepherd (bass & guitar) and Russ Mallord (drums) and Curtis Evans (guitar & vocals) of Umbra & the Vulcan Siege and The Anna Maze.
You can help the group celebrate the release of their EP on October 15th in the beer garden at Montrose Saloon.
Brandon James “Drifting”
Brandon James has released a beautiful video for the title track of his most recent EP "Drifting". The song is a soulful, acoustic track that highlights James’ range and in a way we have not heard before from him.
Cloudtone “Fullbreak”
Cloudtone has released a new single called "Fullbreak". This is the quartets first official single of 2020, and fourth single since forming last year.
Frontman Sam Kelarakis-Taylor had this to say about the new single, the song "explores how we proceed after self-implosion, it’s ideal mood music for your socially-distanced dance party."
Defcee “Canaan”
Filthē Records has released the first of four singles, "Canaan", that will be dropping this month from the talent emcee Defcee. The track features production from Iceberg Theory and contributions from Davis. Filthē Records is the label of Decay The Llama, who is calling this #droptober, and will be releasing a new Defcee track each Friday in October.
Sally Haze “Wet Dream”
Sally Haze has released their latest EP, "Wet Dream", via The Record Machine. This is the Dream Pop of William Wright and Jessica Wright, and the follow-up to their 2019 debut EP "Dinning Room".
The EP’s lead single is called "Pavilion" and is accompanied by the video below.
NNAMDÏ “Kiss Me (Cover) Ft. Lala Lala”
NNAMDÏ has released a cover of the Sixpence None The Richer classic "Kiss Me". The recording features Lala Lala on vocals and a beautiful violin solo from Macie Stewart.
All proceeds from the sale of the single are going to the Illinois Prison Project.
Joshua Virtue “Together, With Great Feeling”
Joshua Virtue has released a new EP called "Together, With Great Feeling". This is the follow-up to his tremendous and heart-felt album, Jackie’s House, from back in April, and it truly stands strong.
For this EP Virtue enlisted the help Malci for beat production and added the vocals of Audra Vidal on the EP’s centerpiece "Options". The EP is soulful, introspective, urgent, and a vital addition to Virtue’s catalog.
Miranda Winters “All-Purpose”
Miranda Winters of Melkbelly has released a new solo 7" via Brooklyn’s Exploding In Sound called "All-Purpose". This is the first solo release from Winters since her debut album, Xobeci, What Grows Here?, back in 2018.
The Twilite Tone “Taxi Cab Confessions”
Anthony Khan aka The Twilite Tone is preparing to release his latest album, The Clearing, via Stones Throw on October 9th.
The latest single from the album is called "Taxi Cab Confessions" and is accompanied by the Antonin Lelievre directed video below.