Footpaths is the work of Jon Rosenthal and his latest project is called “Old Timer (Lost & Reclaimed)” and will be released on August 24th through Monticulo Records . This is actually Austin Label’s first release and they have already sold out of the 25 cassettes they have produced.

Rosenthal recorded this album ten years ago while learning how to use a pinhole microphone. None of the tracks are titled, and the three that are available now to hear are intriguing sonic explorations of guitar and environment.

Joan of Arc and Joyful Noise have released a cover of the Devendra Banhart song “First Song For B”. This is a part of the Joyful Noise VIP 7” single series called “Cause & Effect”. The B-Side of the single find’s Banhart covering “Shown and Told” from Joan of Arc’s 2008 album, Boo Human.

You can catch Joan of Arc on August 17th at Sleeping Village.

The second single, “Smoke”, from Gia Margaret’s forthcoming LP, There’s Always A Glimmer, was released today. This is a stunningly beautiful piano ballad that perfectly showcases softness and grace in Margaret’s voices. This track almost reaches the ethereal sound of a Juliana Barwick, and shows exactly why this album need’s to be owned when it released on July 27th.

You can help Gia Margaret celebrate the release of her debut album at Hideout on July 26th with Brendan Losch and Advance Base.

Arken Nino is back with his sophomore album, Snakes & Ladders, which is due out on July 20th via Seven Oddities. This is the follow-up to his 2012 debut Amphibious, and it features contributions from Clever One, Slarebody, Heidi Everfresh, and many more. The album’s first single is called “Coming Up" and can be stream below.

You can help Nino celebrate the release on the album on July 20th at Moe’s Tavern.

Artería Verité is the supergroup consisting of Minneapolis rapper Sims, producer ICETEP, and Chicago’s Air Credits (ShowYouSuck & Steve Reidell of Hood Internet). The group released their first single, “Octadant”, this week from their forthcoming self-titled debut coming August 3rd via Doomtree.

STRLING is the newly forming “Moody Pop” duo of Alex Markis and Jake Ishler. Last week they released their debut single, “Cool”.

You can catch STRLING at Cobra Lounge on July 13th with Staller West, Jack Loris, and States & Capitals.

Campdogzz have released a video for the latest single, “Run Wild”, from their forthcoming album, In Rounds. The video is a travel log, of sorts, and was filmed by Jess Price in Tulsa, OK.

In Rounds will be released via 15 Passenger on August 3rd, and you can help Campdogzz celebrate the release on August 4th at Hungry Brain.

Beach Bunny has released a Matt Gehl directed video for their new single “Painkiller”. The new single follows the band’s fun Surf Rock, ’60’s Rock, influenced sound lead by the powerful vocals of Lili Trifilio.

You can catch Beach Bunny at Square Root Chicago this Saturday, July 14th, and at Subterranean on July 31st.

New York’s Michael Beharie and Chicago’s Teddy Rankin-Parker have joined forces to release their debut album, A Heart From your Shadow, via Warsaw label Mondoj. The duo met over a decade ago at Oberlin College and have carved their own unique musical careers, but always wanted to collaborate at some point. What they have created is an adventure in experimental, ambient, and inventive music and sound.

The album latest single is “Paper Tiger” and is accompanied by an animated video by Eduardo Enrique Meza.

Foreign City is Synth Rock sounds of Nicolas Tiparescu. Back in April he released his debut single “What To Do With You”. The sound reminds us of mid-2000’s band’s like The Bravery or We Are Scientists, and we are definitely on the look out for more from Foreign City.

Advance Base (a.k.a. Owen Ashworth) has released the first single, "True Love Death Dream”, from his forthcoming LP, Animal Companionship. The LP is set to be released on September 21st via Run For Cover and Orindal Records.

The track itself is filled with electronics, synths, and Owen’s signature crooning and melancholy lyrics.

You can catch Advance Base at The Hideout on July 26th with Brendan Losch and Gia Margaret (Album release).

The Curls released a new single yesterday called “Tidal Wave”. This single was released to be a “summer banger” and accomplishes its goal. This is lazy poolside or beachside instant classic.

You can catch The Curls playing “Tidal Wave” and kicking off Pitchfork Music Festival on July 20th.