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The Amen Brothers

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The new self-titled album from The Amen Brothers will be released on October 1st. Below is a three track sampler that the folk-rock band recently posted.

You can catch The Amen Brothers along with Mooner, Mutts, Cousin Dud, Elephant Gun, Jaime Rojo, and Mannequin Men at Wasted Plains 2014 in Woodstock, IL on November 8th.

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Exit Verse

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Exit Verse has released the first single from their self-titled debut LP. The album will be released on November 17th via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Singer/guitarist Geoff Farina (Karate, Secret Stars, Glorytellers) teamed up with drummer John Dugan (Chisel, Edsel) and bassist Pete Croke (Brokeback, Tight Phantoms) to form Exit Verse early in 2013.

You can catch Exit Verse at Burlington Bar on September 23rd.

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Pink Frost @ Schubas

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Pink Frost released their new EP Traitors this week. This is the first EP in a two EP released that will be packed into an LP in 2015.

Pink Frost is celebrating the release tomorrow night, Sept 20th, at Schubas with Cymbals Eat Guitars.

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The Curls

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The Curls released their debut EP First Date this week via bandcamp, but they will have physical copies available at their upcoming shows. The five-piece band has an eclectic sound blending horns, "electric mando-Uke", synths, and a choir of voices. Lead singer Michael Fawnsluh (Bear Weather) brings his unique style to the table with a sound that could be compared to John Darnielle or maybe Hutch Harris. The EP was produced with the help of Will Wholesome of Teenage Rage.

You can catch The Curls at The Big Dusty on Sept 20th, at Tonic Room on Oct. 5th, and at The Burlington on Oct. 16th.

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MAMA

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Power Punk band MAMA is releasing their new EP Speed Trap on September 20th via their own label Postcaring Recordings. The release will be available digitally, on cassette and on CD.

You can help the band celebrate the release on at The Auxiliary Art Center (3012 W. Belmont Ave.) on September 20th.

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Santah @ The Empty Bottle

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Yesterday, Uncommon Ground released a new rooftop farm session with Santah. This was fourth video in their summer series, The Rooftop Farm Sessions, and it was fillmed on the "first Urban Organic Rooftop Farm in the country at Chicago’s greenest restaurant, Uncommon Ground".

You can catch Santah on Sept. 26th at The Empty Bottle opening for Gardens & Villa.

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G “Outer Space”

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G is the new collaboration between Jimmy Giannopoulos (LOLAWOLF, Reputante) and Genevieve (Company of Thieves). The duo’s first single is called "Outer Space" and the duo released the single and video this week. Their debut EP will be released later this year via Innit Recordings.

The sound is a beautiful change of pace for Genevieve musically into a much more electronic and beat driven sound.

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Tom Schraeder & His Ego “Gush”

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Gush is the forthcoming release from Tom Schraeder & His Ego. The album with be released on October 10th and Schraeder has released two singles from Gush thus far. Last month the band performed the album in full at The Hideout to give fans a sneak peak at the refreshing Brit Pop sound on the new project.

The record release show for Tom Schraeder & His Ego’s new album "Gush" will take place on October 10th at Schubas with Ryan Joseph Anderson

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Tyler Sjöström

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Folk musician Tyler Sjöström will be releasing his new EP What We Say We Are on Sept. 30th. You can preorder the release now. Tyler’s style is both simple and authentic in sound and complex is songwriting and lyrics. It is a beautiful balance that is well represent on the lead track "Red River".

You can catch Tyler at Quenchers Saloon on October 18th with Abbi Rajasekhar.

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The Lauren Wolf Band “Rise Up”

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The Lauren Wolf Band is returning with a new album called "Rise Up". This is the follow up to the band’s 2011 debut album "All My Secrets" and finds the band venturing into a more soul and blues rock sound. The album features ten original songs and a solid Bee Gees cover and will be released by CAU Dog Records on September 20th.

You help The Lauren Wolf Band celebrate the release of Rise Up on Sept. 20th at 27 Live in Evanston. The band will also be premiering a video for their new single "Run Daddy Run" at this event.