V.V. Lightbody (aka Vivian McConnell of Santah and Grandkids) has released a new single called “Baby, Honestly”. This is the first new music from Vivian since her 2018 debut album Bathing Peach. This is track would fit perfectly on her last LP and further explores the genre she defines as Nap-Rock.

You can catch V.V. Lightbody (as Valebol with Daniel Villarreal) at Empty Bottle on June 21st with Bunny, Girl K, and Divino Niño.

Local production duo Tensei (aka Midas Wells and Chris Kramer) recently released a soulful new single called “Walk It Out” which features Georgia Anne Muldrow.

This single follows the duo’s recent album Constellate.

Emo Violence band Crowning has released a new single called “Visceral Ghosts”. The single is a part of four way split single released by The Ghost Is Clear Records.

You can catch Crowning at Empty Bliss (98 N La Salle St) on June 25th with For Your Health, Shin Guard, and Frail Body.

Instrumental Rock Duo The Midwestern recently released a new single called “S.P.A.R.K.”. This is the duo of Zach Klatt (guitar) and Ryan Quilty (drums), and this is the first new music from the duo since 2017.

Fauvely has released their new EP, “This is What the Living Do”, via Diversion Records. The beautiful new EP can be streamed in full below.

You can help Fauvely celebrate the new EP tonight, May 20th, at Empty Bottle with Uma Bloo and Star Tropics.

The Curls have a released a new single, “Lemon Lime”, from their forthcoming LP, Bounce House, which will be released on June 7th via Diversion Records.

This is the fourth and final single for the new LP that can be pre-ordered here.

Violet Crime has released a new single and video called “Heard you Like The Rolling Stones”. This is the second single from their forthcoming EP “Paper Queen” which will be released via Play Together on June 14th and can be preordered through Kickstarter.

You can help Violet Crime celebrate the EP’s release on June 29th at Bottom Lounge.

We are proud to be able to premiere the latest single, “Too Young”, from the brother and sister group SM6. This is the Pop group’s first single since the release of their 2018 album, On Our Way.

“Too Young” is a joyful piano pop anthem about the strength, knowledge, and spirit of youth, and their ability to stand up and make a difference despite being told they are too young.

You can catch SM6 at Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park on May 18th as part of the Chicago Drum Show. They will also be touring this summer as part of the Boys of Summer tour.

Taylor Phelan spent the early years of his musical journey in Chicago as the Frontman of The Canes. He has been back in his hometown in Texas for a couple of years and released two solo EP’s in that time.

Taylor is returning to Chicago next week for a show at Subterranean on May 15th with Shi La Rosa and LAIK.

Supergroup Mush dropped a new album, Thank You, We’re Mush, today, May 8th, without warning via Skeletal Lightning. This is the Power Pop of members of Pet Symmetry, Dowsing, Retirement Party, What Gives, and Droughts.

The album is available on all streaming platforms today and will be released on vinyl on July 26th.

Little Church has released the first single, “Last Night”, from their forthcoming EP, “It’s Not You”, which is due out on May 31st via Diversion Records.

This is the artful Pop of Chelsea Foss-Ralston (Vocals / Guitar), Christian Whiting (Bass / Synth / Guitar), Khori Wilson (Drums), and Sean McConnell (Synth).

You can Little Church on June 2nd at Schubas with Malci and Jordanna (who just happens to be featured on the closing track of the EP).

Mutts are are kicking of their 10 year anniversary tour this weekend, May 10th, in S. Louis. You can find all of their upcoming tour dates here.

In advance of the tour launching they released a greatest hits album, called “Hey, We Are All Mutts”, that kicks off with a brand new single called “Your Love”.

You can catch Mutts at Cobra Lounge on June 29th with follow 10 year old band Archie Powell & The Exports, Lung, and Vamos.