Andrew Belle is preparing to release new EP called “Deep Dive (Hushed)” this Friday, October 12th. He recently released the EP’s first single “Black Clouds (Hushed)”. These are slowed down, almost meditative, versions of five tracks from his latest LP, Dive Deep, which was released back in July of 2017.

You can catch Andrew Belle on October 26th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. There are two shows available on the 26th so you should have a chance to see Andrew live.

BlackFinn recently released a new single called “Gills”. This is the jazz-tinged R&B of multi-instrumentalist Jordan Dingle.

“Gills” is Dingle’s second single of 2018 following up “Tell Me Why” which was released back in August.

Classic Thrash Punk trio Life Sentence reissued their self-titled debut LP last week. The original LP was released in 1986, and the tracks have been completely remastered for this release.

Life Sentence was the work of Tom O’Connor (Drums), Joe Losurdo (Vocals, Bass), and Eric Brockman (Guitar, Vocals). Eric sadly passed away two years ago, but this reissue stands as great representation of his and this groups impact on the ’80’s thrash scene in Chicago.

Rock group Release(r) released the video for their debut single “Taking Over” last week. The video was skillfully created by Northwoods Revolution.

You can catch Release(r) on December 8th at House of Blues with Even Thieves, The Cold Mourning, and Lucky Boys Confusion.

TOPAZ recently released the first single, “Tender”, from his forthcoming LP, High Society. This is the lush indie pop of Zack Johnson, and High Society will be his sophomore LP and the follow-up to 2017’s Faux Linear.

Rubber Spaniel is the work of Phil Bertulfo and Matt Collander formerly of the band Percolator. Last week the duo released their debut album, Phenomenon Sequitur.

Sonically the duo blends indie rock with elements of electronic music and noise for a sound somewhere between industrial, dark wave, and synth pop.

Hardcore Punk Trio Ribbonhead released their latest EP, “I Must Have Peace, and This is the Only Way”, last week.

This is the aggression and fury or Josh Glass (Guitar/Vocals), Lee Zickwolf (Bass/Vocals), and John Sant (Drums). This is their fourth release in as many years and the follow-up to 2017’s “You’re Going To Die, Just Like I Am”.

You can catch Ribbonhead on October 20th at Marz Brewing (3630 S. Iron St) with Reptiod, americas, and More Gorgeous.

Hardcore Punk band CT-85 released their self-titled debut cassette last week via Not Normal Tapes. This is the work on Bonam, French, Rivera, and Smith & Revers.

The blazing 9-track collection clocks in at just over 9 minutes and can be streamed below, but we recommend buying the cassette. There are 11 different variations of cassette with only 100 total produced.

Tasha has released a second single, “New Place”, from her forthcoming LP, Alone At Last. The album is due out on October 26th via Father/Daughter Records. This track is a downtempo soulful gem featuring Tasha’s acoustic guitar and powerful voice.

You can catch Tasha on November 2nd at Sleeping Village with Yarrow, Kara Jackson, and J Bambii.

Femdot released a new Cole Bennett directed video for “0’Something” from his recently released LP, Delacreme 2, this week.

This is a beautifully directed video for what might be our favorite track from Femdot’s latest album.

Puddle Splashers has released a new “Pallet Session” featuring Floatie and two of their tracks, “Water Recipe” and "Blue Squid". This is the new trio lead by Karla Bernasconi formerly of Date Stuff and Lala Lala.

You can catch Floatie at Subterranean tomorrow, October 6th, opening for Philly’s The Spirit of the Beehive and Boston’s Pile.

Ze’ev will be celebrating the release of their latest album, “GTP”, on October 12th at Bohemian Grove. They will be bringing a friends including ONO and Chelsea Bridge from the American Damage stable.

Ze’ev is the experimental creation of Clyde Moreau, Zachary Caputo, and S. Balto Hosono, and “GTP” is their second album.