Upon the groups initial inception in 2006, Pretty Good Dance Moves, alias of Jimmy Giannapoulos and Aaron Allieta, has since taken over New York City’s dance scene by storm. Now not only has the duo just released their first full-length album Limo on February 7, 2012, they will also embark on a Midwestern tour in support of the new record.

The two week long trek will kick off on February 15th in Marquette, MI at the Upfront and Company, circle west, and wrap up on February 26th in Cincinnati, OH at the MOTR Pub. They will be coming to the Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL on Saturday, February 25th. Showtime: 10pm, 21+, $8 or FREE with RSVP Send email to: rsvp@emptybottle.com

MP3: Pretty Good Dance Moves "Movement 2 (I Wonder Why)"

The duo of Angie Mead and Stephen Howard (aka Redgrave) recently recorded their upcoming EP which is set to be released this summer via Lovitt Records. In the meantime the band recorded a brooding session with Coach House Sounds that you can view below and will be supporting Dead Rider at The Hideout tomorrow, Friday Feb 17th.

Campfires (aka Jeff Walls) has released a new album/tapes via the local label Priority Male. The first track for the album is a fuzzed-out and wacky pop tune in clear tribute to the Beatles called "Melted Rubber Soul.

Now based in Chicago, Richard Edwards and his band Margot and The Nuclear So and So’s recorded their upcoming and fourth LP, Rot Gut, Domestic over the summer at Electric Audio Studio with John Colgleton. The album was written by Edwards while spending 26 days in Pismo Beach, CA last spring. Rot Gut, Domestic will be released on March 20th through the band’s own label Mariel Recording Company. The first single from the album is called "Prozac Rock" and the animated video directed by Dom Bloink can be viewed below.

Archie Powell & The Exports are planning to release their latest LP, Great Ideas In Action, on May 1st. The band has leaked the first single for the new album, "Metronome", and it is a great example of what this band can do. "Metronome" takes the mundane day to day of life and applies fuzzed out jangle pop and manages to make you smile.

Archie Powell & The Exports will be performing at Township (2200 N. California) on March 3rd with Rodeo Ruby Love and Noise FM.

Magic City released their free digital ep "Little Bits" back in November via Feel Trip Records. The band is lead back the charming yet powerful vocals and majestic guitar play of Lauren Whitacre.

You can catch Magic City with Bigcolour and The Sueves on Saturday, Feb 18th at The Burlington Bar. The band will also be performing at Double Door on March 1st.

Converse has launched a new video series called Rubber Meets The Road, and the first band they have selected to follow is our very own YAWN. You can check out the three part video series they shot with the band here, and check out a new track from YAWN called "Magician" below.

MP3: YAWN "Magician"

Here is part three is the series.

The Right Now are preparing to release their sophomore LP, Gets Over You, on April 10th. The first single from the new album is called "Half As Much", and is filled with funk, soul, and an irresistible sultry attitude.

MP3: The Right Now "Half As Much"

You can catch The Right Now at Double Door on Feb. 24th.

2012 is shaping up to be the year of Julie Meckler. She has just released the first single, "Manhattan", from her upcoming solo album and the incredible video below. However, she is also a member of the band Rambos which is also about to release a new album. Julie Meckler is a talent to watch in 2012.

Carl Hauck released his latest album, Windjammer, back in 2010 and it is a wonderful collection indie-folk. His session with Audiotree, which was recorded late last month, was released last week.