MICH recently released a new single called “Room”. This is the Dream Pop of guitarist Mich Shirey.

You can catch MICH at The Whistler on December 18th performing the classic Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack.

Monogamy recently released a split album with Ann Arbor’s SCLT via the local label Reserve Matinee.

This is the post-punk of Don Lyons, Sam Johnson and Toni "Tone Bone” Wang.

The band’s final track on the album is called “Departure” and is accompanied by the video below.

You can catch Monogamy at Nha Trang (1104 W Argyle St) on December 20th with Noxroy, DJ Bando, Chelsea Bridge, Forest Management, Faithful (DJ).

Weighted released their debut EP last month called “A Better Place”. Below is the video for the EP’s opening track, “Records”.

You can catch Weighted at Cobra Lounge on January 11th with Antighost, Stillwell, Pelafina, and Sugarpill.

Alt-Country musician Dusty Winds has released a new Christmas single, “I Got High With Santa Claus” b/w “I’ll Call You This Christmas”.

Dusty Winds is the alter-ego of Cory Hance who has played in several bands over the last two decades including The Cells.

Indie Pop Artist Carlilie recently released a new EP called “Back Seat”. This EP feature the two previously released single “Sapio” and “Back Seat”, alongside two new tracks. The first is a song called “Clown, Monkey, Tambourine” that features a contribution from NNAMDI, and the album closes with a new song called “Creative Types”.

You can catch Carlilie at Schubas on December 6th with Emily Blue, Thair, and SuperKnova.

Composer and Bassist Junius Paul has released an amazing new album called ISM via International Anthem.

This album was record all around the city at locations like The Hideout, Comfort Station, and Co-Prosperity Sphere, and features likeminded musicians like Isaiah Spencer, Jim Baker, Rajiv Halim, Makaya McCraven & Marquis Hill.

Photo by Attila Kleb

Dark Dream Pop group Kill Scenes have released the first single, “Silent Knife”, from their forthcoming album Masque.

This is the work of Sean Whittaker, Margo Elena, Andrew Hertzberg, and Jon Podulka.

Deep Space Objects has released the final LP, Tro, from the Math Rock trio Noumenon. The album was recorded over a decade and is finally available on vinyl.

This is the work of Kiel Arneson (Guitar), Owen Mallon (Bass), and Mike Cella (Drums).

Whitney recently released a new double single, “FTA” b/w “Far, Far Away”. This follows their highly acclaimed 2019 album, Forever Turned Around.

Whitney is performing at Thalia Hall December 4th through December 8th with tickets currently only available for the 4th and the 8th.

The Improvisational Jazz trio Tiger Hatchery has released a new EP called "Rusty Opened Broken Soul of a Locust”. This year the trio celebrates ten years together and this is their third official release.

This is the work of Mike Forbes (sax), Andrew Scott Young (bass), and Ben Billington (drums).

Sally Haze recently released their debut EP, “Dining Room”. This is the hazy dream pop of William Wright and Jessica Wright.

They also dropped a fantastic cover of The Beatles’ classic ‘Yesterday” with in weeks of the release of their EP.

Petrolane has released a new single called “All Day Long”. This is an addictive blend of Hip Hop, Future Soul, and R&B. The producer has released a series of singles over the last year, and really shows no sign of slowing.