Todd Kessler & The New Folk have a new video for the single "Exactly Where I Should Be". The single was released back in June with a fantastic cover of Elton John’s "Your Song" as a b-side.
American Wrestlers
I don’t know a lot about this new band, American Wrestlers, but I’ve been streaming their new 7-track digital album AW. It is classified as dream-pop and there is a certain amount of haze, but it is the subtle use of electronics and the higher pitched vocals that remind of American Analog Set that I really connect with.
Bitchin Bajas
The local label Drag City released the latest from Bitchin Bajas last week. The self-titled double LP or double cassette with full relaxation versions. The tracks are each a new exploration in sound, space, and mind. Below is the video for the 12 minute track, not the longest track on the album, "Bueu".
The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club
The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club have a new album coming out on September 9th called "Veva, Hold On!". You can stream the eight tracks now on the band’s bandcamp page. With tracks like "Days at the Pool", "Treat Yourself", and "Summerlude" this is the perfect cap to an amazing Chicago summer.
You can celebrate the new album with the band at Metro on Sept. 13th with Arbor Creek, The Ross Originals, and Purebred Stems.
Modern Vices “Taller In The Sunshine”
Modern Vices have released the second single from their forthcoming self-titled debut album. The single is called "Taller In The Sunshine" and the album will be released by Autumn Tone in October.
Bruised
Bruised has released a new single from their upcoming EP, "Nausea, IL". This new EP will be the follow-up to their April 2014 release "Pietà". The track is called "I Wanted Nothing", and it is pure fast-paced garage rock.
You can catch Bruised at Subterranean on September 24th and at The Wire on September 25th.
SMOKER “Monchu”
SMOKER is about to embark on an ambitious year long project called MONCHU which is a Japanese word meaning "one family". The band will be releasing two new digital tracks every month for the next 12 months beginning Sept. 4th. Every quarter the band will be compiling the 6 released songs into a physical release and performing a release show.
To receive the free tracks automatically you can sign up for the band’s mailing list here.
The first release show is scheduled for October 30th at Empty Bottle with Sleepy Kitty and Drop A Grand.
Chicago Premier: Razorhouse “Neu Sensation”
We are proud to premier the new video from Razorhouse for their new single "Neu Sensation". The band is in the midst of releasing a series of EP called "Codex". Codex Du is scheduled for release on January 13, 2015.
Right On Red
Right On Red are releasing their new single, "Find You", this week on the 27th. This is the follow-up to the 2014 debut EP "Take Some Time". Below is the video for the catchy new tune.
Steve Leaf & The Ex-Pats @ Lincoln Hall
Steve Leaf & The Ex-Pats released their latest album, Three Circles & A Speaker, back in June. The album blends alt-rock and space rock and it fun straight through.
You can catch Steve Leaf & The Ex-Pats at Lincoln Hall on August 28th with Lindsay Weinberg and Ryan Powers & The Secret Weapons.
Antony and the Tramps on High Fidelity Music Series
High Fidelity Music Series is a partnership between Rooftop Sessions Chicago, WBEZ, Goose Island, and meetingAV, and the collaboration recently released the second video in this series. This new video was shot at Navy Pier and features the energetic Antony and the Tramps.
You can catch Antony and The Tramps closing out The Living Loop on August 29th in Pritzker Park from 12-1pm.
Interview with Frances Luke Accord
Check out our recent interview with Frances Luke Accord.
You can catch them at Uncommon Ground on Clarke on August 23rd.