Focus Group LLC is they experimental opera ensemble formed and headed by Ethan T. Parcell (of Iverson) back in 2016. The group has been primarily focused on a performing and now recording the three act opera, “World Record”, that Parcell wrote. This is Hannah Bureau (violin), Eric Hollander (viola), Rebekah Dotzel (cello), Kenan Serenbetz (harmonium), Alec Watson (piano), and Ethan T. Parcell (voice).

Earlier this month Focus Group LLC released a new ambitious full-length recording of “World Record” which consists of 27 songs and 3 phone calls. It is an epic work of storytelling and world-building, and Parcell tells tales of a singer concerned with world records. The narrator shifts between topics first aid, raise awareness, and soft knowing through out the piece. 

Yomí is the work of harpist Michele Annise. She blend elements of jazz, funk, electronic, and classical music to create some of the most compelling and unique music in the city right now. Her latest single is called “Tuutu”, and it is the latest in series of singles she’s released in 2018.

You can catch Yomí at Schubas on September 2nd with Jordanna, Glitter Moneyyy, and Sports Boyfriend.

Photo by Jac.raw

Cutta is the Late-Night funk and hip hop of Paul Gulyas of The Shams Band, and last week he dropped his latest album, Vacation Envy. Cutta has made a name for himself lately as a member of Chris Crack’s New Deal Crew, and Crack even makes an appearance of this release along with Vic Spencer on “Show Lit”.

This album fits perfectly with direction that Hip Hop seems to be heading borrowing element of funk, soul, and R&B to create beats that fit in the club, on the beach, or any where you want to have a little fun.

Probably is the atmospheric rock of Trent Henry. Earlier this month he released his latest EP, “It’s All in My Head”. It seems like this is something of a reoccurring theme lately, but this new three song collection focuses on Henry’s struggles with anxiety and how it presents itself in his life.

Options (aka Seth Engel) has released a video for the latest single, “Waiting”, from his forthcoming LP Vivid Trace. The video was created by Low-Moon and is a ton of fun.

Vivid Trace will be released by Sooper Records on Sept. 14th, and you can help Options celebrate on Sept. 14th at The Hideout.

8-bit crEEps released their latest EP, “A Strange Little Party” earlier this month. The EP’s title track takes New Wave influenced Synth Pop and adds a aggressive backbone it always needed.

You can help the band celebrate the new EP at Empty Bottle on Sept. 5th with Lollygagger and Red Scarves.

Lava Mentality released their debut single “Coffee Queen” this week. If you are addicted to caffeine, like most, the opening samples on this track are sure to induce a headache. However, the wild and funky song that follows should go a long way to calm that caffeine headache.

This is art rock for "Coffee People" and anyone who enjoys fun but challenging music.

Grey Shore Avenue has released a video for their song “Avalanche”. The is taken from their 2018 LP, The Weary Roadshow, and deals with overwhelming effect depression can have on someone’s mind. Grey Shore Avenue is fronted by Bryan Kuhn (guitar and lead vocals) with Antonio Camacho (drums, vocals) and Stevie Konstatos (bass, lead guitar, mixing/mastering).

You can catch Grey Shore Avenue at Debonair Social Club on Sept 7th with Mary Vaughn and Shy Technology.

We are proud to be able to premiere the new single, “Space Queen” from local Indie Pop musician Shi La Rosa. This is the alter ego of Rachel Colonna who release her debut EP, “Sometimes I Think Of You”, in collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Sink Slow back in 2017.

“Space Queen” blend elements of disco, jazz, and radio-ready pop to create a track that is both sultry and danceable. This is a perfect end of summer backyard banger.

We are proud to be able to premiere the lead track, “Bad Feelings”, from the forthcoming album, Life As Surplus, from WAGE. This is the work of duo of Ana Raba (vocals/drums) and Daniel Luedtke (keyboard/vocals), and the follow-up to their 2015 debut EP, “Sex and Risk”. This EP is one of three being released this weekend, August 26th, by Fine Prints.

You can catch WAGE at Empty Bottle on August 26th with Mayor Daley and Desert Liminal.

Faux Furrs released a new single and video earlier this month called “Timmy’s Vacation”. This is the band’s first release since their 2017 LP, Taxonomy, and a precursor to their forthcoming EP due out later this year. The single is the perfect end of summer vacation song filled with swilling Psych Pop.

You can catch Faux Furrs at Empty Bottle on August 28th with The Molochs and Smokescreens.

Decoy Dungeons released his debut LP, Dripping With Death, last week. This is the inventive hip hop of Shannon Pounds. The album is a complex journey through life, death, illness, and morbidity of it all. Pounds began writing the album several years ago after the loss of his parents. He has since been diagnosed with Lupus and had delayed the production several times.

The resulting album is filled with passion, bombast, and heavy hitting beats and lyrics.