Vanity Contest has released a new single called "I Do Not Want This". This has historical been the project of Brady Matteson, but this is the release with the addition of Elijah Diaz.

You can catch Vanity Contest at Pilsen Art House on March 20th.

V.V. Lightbody has released a new single, "If It’s Not Me", from her newly announced album, Make A Shrine Or Burn It. The album is set to be released on May 1st via Acrophase Records and will be accompanied by a Spring Tour kicking off on March 15th in St. Louis.

You can catch V.V. Lightbody on May 23rd at Sleeping Village with Andrew Sa. She will also be performing at the Hideout on March 14th as part pf their annual SXSW Send-Off with Ohmme, Wyatt Waddell, Fran, Waco Brothers, Faux Furrs, James Swansberg, and Roy Kinsey.

TOMASSO released their debut single "Brother" over the weekend. This is primarily the Bedroom Pop of Tommy Veronesi who has been performing and producing in and for several artists over the years and is finally taking the leap to record and release his music. The result is single that catchy, beat driven, and a fantastic debut.

Hardcore band Buggin Out has released a self-titled EP via the local label New Morality Zine. This follows their self-released 2019 "Demo" EP and finds the group pushing the aggression and noise to the next level.

Doom Metal band Faces of the Bog recently emerged from their lengthy hiatus to release a single called "Weight". The track was recorded back in May of 2019 for the soundtrack of a yet to be released independent film called "Green Summer".

This is the work of Paul Bradfield (Bass), Danny Garcia (Drums/Percussion), Trey Wedgeworth (Guitars/Vocals), and Mark Cichra (Guitars/vocals). The last we had heard from the group was their 2016 debut album, Ego Death.

Claude recently released a new single called "Oh, To Be". This is the gorgeous Dream Pop of Claudia Ferme, and her second single on the Just For You record label.

You can catch Claude at Schubas on April 13th with Ellis and Jessica Mindrum.

North By North has released a new album called "Get Weird". This is the first new music from the duo of Nate Girard (Vocals/Guitar/Bass) and Kendra Blank (Drums/Keyboard/Vocals) since their 2016 album, Last Days of Magic.

North By North will be touring the Midwest and West Coast through out March and April.

Cafe Racer recently dropped a new single called "Faces". This is the first new music from the Psych Rock group since their highly acclaimed 2018 album, Famous Dust.

You can catch Cafe Racer tonight, Feb. 21st, at Cole’s Bar with J Fernandez.

Muted Color recently released their latest EP "Shatterhead". This is the follow-up to their 2019 debut EP "Pastel".

As we said last year, the band has a classic New Wave sound with elements of shoegaze mixed through out the EP. When you listen to both EP’s you can tell the band’s sound is evolving is such a great way. 

You can catch Muted Color at Burlington Bar tomorrow, Feb. 21st, with Sleepwalk, Deep Crush, and Field Mates.

Shubu is toying with the darker edges of early 2000’s boy bad pop on their latest single "Loving U to the End of Time".

The single accompanied by the amazing video below.

You can catch Shubu at Emporium Wicker Park on February 21st for the Dorian Electra Afterparty with BABYANGEL69 and CHAV.

The JAB recently released their latest album, Consume. The album’s lead single is called "Riot" and is accompanied by the crazy Ben Nissen directed video below.

This is the work of Jam Alker (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Stukel (drums), Terry Byrne (guitar, keys, etc.), Ryan Herrick (lead guitar), and Alex Piazza (bass).

The JAB are currently on tour with around the country with Crobot.

Last year saw the release of Green’s frontman Jeff Lescher’s debut solo album, All Is Grace. The album spanned genre’s as diverse as punk, country, and acoustic folk.

Lescher is playing several shows this Spring in Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. 

You can catch Jeff Lescher on March 7th at Gman Tavern with The Joy Poppers.