Tara Terra is indie rock group fronted by genre shifting multi-instrumentalist Emily Blue. Along with Evan Opitz (Guitar and Synth), Nick Soria (Bass and Vocals), Mariel Fechik (Vocals), and Joey Buttlar (Drums), Tara Terra is preparing to release their latest EP, "Couch Surfer, Lover”, on April 7th. This is the first new music we have received from the band since 2017’s LP, Where’s Your Light?.

The band recently released the EP’s first single, “ithaca”, which can be streamed below.

You can help the band celebrate the release of their new EP on April 7th at Sleeping Village with Fay Ray and Ryan Hadarah.

Rotten Mouth is preparing to release their debut full-length album, The Moonman, this Friday, April 5th. The album’s first single is called ”Steady Hand” and can be streamed below.

This is the groove rock of Josh Guelzow (Guitar/Vox), Ryan Wade (Guitar), Clay Mutert (Bass/Vox), and Chris Mutert (Drums).

You can help Rotten Mouth celebrate the release of the album on April 5th at Cobra Lounge with Revolt Coda, St. Marlboro, and Saltwater Tap.

Photo by Douglas Nilles

Squid. recently released the first single, “Green River”, from their forthcoming album Soda Pop. This will be the follow-up to the band’s 2017 debut album Watersports. 

This is LoFi indie rock of Luke Robinson (Guitar), Keifer Douglas (Guitar, Vocals), Nick Bollinger (Bass), and Max Petot (Drums/Percussion).

Pop Punk group Glory Days recently released a new single called “Signals”. This is the band’s second single of 2019 follow-up “Standstill” from back in January.

This is the work of James Pickering (Vocals/Guitar), Vince Gannon (Vocals/Bass), CJ Jarmuth (Guitar), and Jared Tousey (Drums)

Photo by Chelsea Marrin

Joybird is the graceful American of Jess McIntosh, and she released her latest album, Landing, last month. For this album she is joined by Bil Harris (percussion, drums), Aaron Smith (bass, banjo, guitar, vocals), Emily Nott (guitar, vocals), Sara Leginsky (banjo, vocals), Anna S. Jacobson (trumpet, French horn), Cass Pautler (clarinet), Dan Andree (fiddle), and Steve Doyle (dobro, electric guitar).

You can catch Joybird on April 17th at Tonic Room with Meadow Mountain.

photo by Rachel Winslow

Lord Snow released a new EP called “Shadowmarks” last week. This is the Post Punk/Screamo trio of Niko Zaglaras, Erik Anderson, and Steph Maldonado.

You can catch Lord Snow at Beat Kitchen on August 1st with Loma Prieta and Jeromes Dream.

Drama Moth recently dropped an amazing new single called “Jaded”. The track blends pop, R&B, and with powerful lyrics to create a track that is not getting the attention it deserves.

You can catch Drama Moth at GMan Tavern tomorrow, April 3rd, with Joshua Powell, Kacie Swierk, and The Outside Voices. They will also be performing at Bohemian Grove McKinley on April 20th with Cold Beaches, Uazit, Bailie, and Boys vs Girls.

The Off Days recently released a the first single, “Kiss Of Death”, from their forthcoming LP, Only Human, which is due out this June. The single is accompanied by the strange party video below.

This is the melodic indie rock of Pauly Murphy (Vocals, Lead Guitar), Ulysses Robledo (Bass, Vocals), Nathan Nager (Drums, Vocals), and Eddie Torrez (Rhythm Guitar).

Engine Summer has released their latest album, Indiana. This is the trio of Ben Kostecki (Bass/vocals), Ryan Ohm (Drums/vocals), and Jeremy Marsan (Guitar/vocals). This is the first new music we have had from the band since 2017’s LP, Trophy Kids.

You can catch Engine Summer at Cole’s Bar on April 26th with Rookie and Bat Zuppel.

Post Hardcore band I Made You Myself has released a new album called Take Everything. This is the work of Jason DeLeon, Jeff Schultz, Patrick Greenwood, Brian Halicki, and Bret Bennette, and this album is the band’s first new music since 2017’s Graveyard Songs.

Four Letter Words is the improvised jazz trio of three Chicago transplants Jake Wark (tenor saxophone); Matt Piet (piano); and Bill Harris (drums). The is preparing to release their third album, “Pinch Point”, on April 13th via Harris’ label Amalgam.

Below you can hear “Five”, the second track of seven from “Pinch Point”.

You can catch Four Letter Words on April 13th at Constellation with Jason Stein Quartet.

CAVE has released the first single, “Made in Malaysia”, from the forthcoming reissue of 2009’s, Psychic Summer, which is due out April 26th via Drag City. This will mark the first time the album will be widely released and available through Drag City, and will celebrate the album’s 10 year anniversary.

Cave is currently touring Spain and will spend the Spring in Spain, Portugal, Netherland, France, and Belgium.