Michael Perry Goodman (aka Implex Grace) has released a new album called Shadows & Wraths. This is ambient drone music that, over two 23 minute tracks, creates a world that fits the title perfectly.

Cam O’bi recently released a new single called "Grammy’s Babies". Primarily known as a producer for artist like Chance The Rapper, Noname, and other, Cam show he has a strong set of skills all his own on this track.

Ahero (aka Sam Bik) has released a new single called "Spirit". This is the latest single and title track to his forthcoming sophomore album which is due out on his label Faceway Records.

As Ahero, Bik explores synth heavy electronic sounds to create relaxing but dancable music.

Indie Rock trio Division Point have released a new single called “Thirteen”. This is the work of Danny Gaytan (Vocals/Bass), Danny Garcia (Guitar), and Segio Apanco (Drums)

You can catch Division Point at Wire on January 26th with Dad Hat, Skylight Cinema, and Background Character. 

The Weekend Run Club have released the first two singles, “Rhode Island” and “Beck”, from their forthcoming debut full-length album, Zoo.

The album is set to be released on January 31st, and below is the wonderful, Alex Zarek directed, video for “Beck”.

You can catch The Weekend Run Club at Beat Kitchen on February 7th with Violet Crime, August Hotel, and Splits.

Ambient Drone guitarist Niles Frantz (aka Reader Advisor) has released his latest album, "The Ice Fields”. These chilling atmospheric sounds are the perfect backdrop for the bone chilling weather we are experiencing this week.

Accessory has released a new single called “Eyes For Berlin” via the Brooklyn label Fire Talk.

This is the Synth laden sound of Jason Balla of Ne-Hi, Dehd, and Earring. This is the first new music from Balla’s solo project since his 2018 debut album, Blue Tape.

The song is about finding “new eyes” in moments and surroundings both new and familiar. Here is the graceful way Balla phases it; "It’s about finding new eyes. Seeing the old and everyday that has become the background of my life with a fresh sense of wonder. Years ago, I went to Berlin, crashed on a friend’s floor and walked and walked. Even through the cold faced grey of Berlin winter, the city felt so full of life and it all felt so new to me. There are moments where I have these eyes again in the most surprising of places: an old neighborhood I used to live in, a friend’s face, the sunset through the McDonald’s golden arches out my bedroom window. And they all remind me that the world can be beautiful and good."

Dehd recently announced a Spring tour with a hint of new music and more dates to come.

Sloth Hands have released a re-recorded version of the title track, “Sorry, Tom”, from their 2014 debut album.

This is the work of AJ Boucek, Briana Certa, and John Stenger.

You can catch Sloth Hands at Burlington Bar on January 24th with The Grool Brothers, Distants, and Permanent Residue.

Twin Peaks have release two lyric video for the tracks, “Cawfee” and “St. Vulgar St.” from their forthcoming 7” which is being released via Grand Jury on February 14th.

Both videos feature the talented James Swanberg attempting to karaoke to the song without having previously heard them.

The band will touring the Midwest this March with likeminded local band Rookie.

Power Pop Vet’s The Lilacs have released a new video for the song “Shadow of Doubt” from their recent EP “The Lilacs Endure”.

The video was shot at various location around the city that have been impactful to the band over the years like hyllis’ Musical Inn on Division St, the University of Chicago, a couple different El stops, and Wicker Park.

Jeremy Cunningham (of Resavior) has released the first two singles, “1985” and “Sleep”, from his forthcoming debut album, The Weather Up There. The album is set to be released via Northern Spy on February 28th, and finds the drummer/composer enlisting the services of friends Jeff Parker (Tortoise), Paul Bryan (Aimee Man), Ben LaMar Gay, Makaya McCraven, Matt Ulery, Dustin Laurenzi, and more.

Slow Mass has released a new 7” single via Landland called “Music For Ears 2”. The single features two new tracks, “Mal” and a cover of the Pygmy Lush song “I’ll Wait With You”.

You can catch Slow Mass on February 28th at Lincoln Hall with Ratboys.