Max Subar has released a new single called “Mr. Fate”. This is a beautiful summery folk ballad and his first single since his 2017 EP “In A Dream”.

Joan of Arc has released a video for the latest single, “Tiny Baby”, from their recently released LP, 1984. The haunting video was directed by Jennifer Reeder.

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

Delmar recently released their full-length debut album, Don’t Give Up On Me. This was their first release since 2012’s EP, “Girl Club”. The blends elements of Motown, Indie Rock, and touch of Punk through out the album. The lead single, “Shout Out To Your Neighbors”, a classic Elvis Costello fell and such a compelling melody.

Last week Cleveland’s Skuff Micksun released a new collaboration with our own American Wolf last week called “Something New”. Below is the wild video for the single.

American Wolf recently announced that their fourth album will be released this September.

Emo Rapper sidthatsit released his latest project, bLACK eGG. The nine track album feature contributions from Dxddy Mxck and Velvetears alongside a ton of great beats and introspective lyrics.

Below is a video for the album’s lead track “gROUNDHOG dAY”.

Jory Avner is a local singer/songwriter in elements Conor Oberest and Jeff Tweedy in his lyrics and delivery. He released his third full-length album, Far & Away, back in March. Below is the video for a new song, “Sell Sword”, Avner released early this month.

You can catch Jory Avner on July 8th with John Fuller and Sue Horowitz at Uncommon Ground – Edgewater.

Low Swans is the synth-pop duo of Jon Scarpelli and Scott Simon. Last week they digitally released their latest single, “End of the Line”, which will be officially released this Friday.

You can catch Low Swans at Schubas for a Free show on July 1st with Sugarpulp, SAYERS, and LATE.

Caveat Empire released their second full-length album, Glass Jar Specimens, earlier this month. This is an indie rock group lead by drummer and lead singer Alex Fisher. The group is rounded out by Jason Race (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Sam Lalk (Bass), Matt Benton (Hand Drums/Turn Tables), Alex Konarski (Live Visual engineer/Artist).

Below is the cool stop motion video for the album’s lead single “Army Men”.

The O’My’s released a new single, “Starship”, on Friday, June 22nd. The single features Maceo Haymes’ silky smooth vocals over the band’s quiet storm-esque backing track.

This is the band’s first release since 2015’s “Keeping The Faith” Ep.

Ohmme has announced that their debut full-length album, Parts, will be released on August 24th via Joyful Noise Records. Ohmme is indie pop duo of Macie Stewart and Sima Cunningham. Below is the video for the first single “Icon”.

You can catch Ohmme at West Fest on July 8th and at Thalia Hall on August 25th.

Emily Blue has released the video for her 2017 single “Blackberries”. The video was directed by Emily and was shot and edited by Matt Bordman.

You can catch Emily at Ravenswood on Tap on June 23rd at 4pm and at Taste of Chicago on July 15th.

Diagonal announced this week that their new album, Tomorrow, will be released on July 2nd via Midwest Action. Diagonal is Psych Rock of Dan Jarvis (Guitar / Keys), Alex Brumley (Guitar), Andy Ryan (Vocals), Dale Price (Bass), Silas Mishler (Guitar / Vocals), and Chris Detlaff (Drums).

The new album feature their two 2017 singles, “Control” and “True”, and a track from their 2016 self-titled debut, “Wide Eyed”.

You can help Diagonal celebrate the new album at Empty Bottle on July 2nd with Plastic Crimewave Syndicate, Lake of Fire, and Black Road.