The word unique has never been more fitting then when it is used to describe Bobby Conn. With a career dating back to the mid ’90’s Conn is always bringing something distinctive, flashy, and aggressive. His latest album, Macaroni, drops on May 1st and it blends style after style while addressing issues of greed, war, growing up in the 80’s and politics.

You can catch Bobby Conn at Empty Bottle on May 25th.

MP3: Bobby Conn "Underground Vktm"

Unicycle Loves You has released a new video for their track "Garbage Dump" from their recently released album Failure.

You can catch Unicycle Loves You with Terry Malts on April 24th at Empty Bottle.

Cains & Abels are back with a new release called My Life is Easy on the local label Whistler Records. The album was released on March 27th.

You can catch Cains & Abels at Saki on April 21st for a special Record Store Day in-store performance.

Chicago-based indie rockers Exit Ghost are thrilled to announce the release of their first full album, Move Alone, May 2nd at Township in Chicago’s Logan Square! Check out the new video "Like I Did Before", directed by Chicago filmmaker wunderkind Jack Lawrence Mayer setting up shop at the Viaduct Theater. The album is also currently streaming in its entirety via the band’s website and Soundcloud. Enjoy! Exit Ghost HQ

Local blogger (Count Me Out) and musician Brendan Losch is releasing his third full-length album, Low, on April 10th. The album will feature a backing band consisting of John Morton and Aaron Sandberg (Bullets in Madison) and guest vocals from Gia Margaret (Little Light).

From the sound of the first single, "Son of a Gun", the addition of the band has given Losch a fuller sound to support his always powerful vocals.

The husband and wife duo of Paul and Krystal Jean Masson known as The Great American Canyon Band has released the b-side of their new 7" single "Tumbleweed". The track is called "Burn" and can be grabbed below. The duo will be recording a session with Daytrotter on April 11th.

MP3: The Great American Canyon Band "Burn"

The Germany based indie label, Kiez Beats released the new remix album from Keith Masters, Electromajic. The project features contributions from Lady Nogrady, Natalie Oliveri and Vince P and dynamite production from Minnox, Ren Riz, Digikid84, Futurecop!, Odd Modern, GunSlungLow, Daze and Flashworx.

For years I’ve felt Keith does not get the attention that he deserves. He has been churning out some of the best electronic and hip hop beats in the city for years. This album is one of his more inventive projects and is a solid listen.

Empires have announced that they will be releasing their sophomore album, Garage Hymns, on June 12th through their own label History Records.

The band will be opening for Kaiser Chiefs at House of Blues on April 19th.

It is a hard moment to relive, but Serengeti makes a case for not blaming Bartman for the Cubs failure in the NL Playoffs. "Don’t Blame Steve" comes from his new ep Kenny Dennis and was produced by Jel & Odd Nosdam.

Who knows, maybe if we forgive Bartman we will have another shot at the World Series?

Rooftop Session has released another performance for their recording with Jenny Dragon. In this video the presence of the city’s skyline is beautifully pronounced. Earlier this month the band entered the studio to record their debut full-length album.

You can catch Jenny Dragon at Uncommon Ground on Clark on March 31st at 8pm with Little Light.