TOMASSO released their debut single "Brother" over the weekend. This is primarily the Bedroom Pop of Tommy Veronesi who has been performing and producing in and for several artists over the years and is finally taking the leap to record and release his music. The result is single that catchy, beat driven, and a fantastic debut.

Hardcore band Buggin Out has released a self-titled EP via the local label New Morality Zine. This follows their self-released 2019 "Demo" EP and finds the group pushing the aggression and noise to the next level.

Doom Metal band Faces of the Bog recently emerged from their lengthy hiatus to release a single called "Weight". The track was recorded back in May of 2019 for the soundtrack of a yet to be released independent film called "Green Summer".

This is the work of Paul Bradfield (Bass), Danny Garcia (Drums/Percussion), Trey Wedgeworth (Guitars/Vocals), and Mark Cichra (Guitars/vocals). The last we had heard from the group was their 2016 debut album, Ego Death.

Claude recently released a new single called "Oh, To Be". This is the gorgeous Dream Pop of Claudia Ferme, and her second single on the Just For You record label.

You can catch Claude at Schubas on April 13th with Ellis and Jessica Mindrum.

North By North has released a new album called "Get Weird". This is the first new music from the duo of Nate Girard (Vocals/Guitar/Bass) and Kendra Blank (Drums/Keyboard/Vocals) since their 2016 album, Last Days of Magic.

North By North will be touring the Midwest and West Coast through out March and April.

Cafe Racer recently dropped a new single called "Faces". This is the first new music from the Psych Rock group since their highly acclaimed 2018 album, Famous Dust.

You can catch Cafe Racer tonight, Feb. 21st, at Cole’s Bar with J Fernandez.

Muted Color recently released their latest EP "Shatterhead". This is the follow-up to their 2019 debut EP "Pastel".

As we said last year, the band has a classic New Wave sound with elements of shoegaze mixed through out the EP. When you listen to both EP’s you can tell the band’s sound is evolving is such a great way. 

You can catch Muted Color at Burlington Bar tomorrow, Feb. 21st, with Sleepwalk, Deep Crush, and Field Mates.

Shubu is toying with the darker edges of early 2000’s boy bad pop on their latest single "Loving U to the End of Time".

The single accompanied by the amazing video below.

You can catch Shubu at Emporium Wicker Park on February 21st for the Dorian Electra Afterparty with BABYANGEL69 and CHAV.

The JAB recently released their latest album, Consume. The album’s lead single is called "Riot" and is accompanied by the crazy Ben Nissen directed video below.

This is the work of Jam Alker (lead vocals, guitar), Tom Stukel (drums), Terry Byrne (guitar, keys, etc.), Ryan Herrick (lead guitar), and Alex Piazza (bass).

The JAB are currently on tour with around the country with Crobot.

Last year saw the release of Green’s frontman Jeff Lescher’s debut solo album, All Is Grace. The album spanned genre’s as diverse as punk, country, and acoustic folk.

Lescher is playing several shows this Spring in Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee. 

You can catch Jeff Lescher on March 7th at Gman Tavern with The Joy Poppers.

Experimental Pop trio Drama Moth has released a new single called "I Can’t Fall Asleep". This is the first new music from the group since their 2019 full-length In My Dream You Thought You Had More Time.

You can catch Drama Moth at Cairo Pizza and Grill in West Chicago on February 23rd.

Psych Rock trio Jack Bodie released debut debut album, Inside, back in 2018. Last month the trio released a playful but rocking video for the song "Deep Space" for that album.

This is the work of Zak Kerkhoven (Guitar/Vocals), Marty Arneberg (Bass/Vocals), and Charlie Williams (Drums).

ums You can catch Jack Bodie tonight, February 19th, at Tonic Room with The Concrete Roots and Honeydew Squeeze.