Shuttle Run is the minimal disco of Sandra Yau (Vocals), Steven Stoll (Keys, Guitar, & Bongo), Kahuna Smalls (Bass), and Collin Diederich (Synths, Keys, Percussion). They are releasing their debut full-length album, All These Lights, on the Dark Matter Coffee Label, Press Pot Recordings, on June 7th. The album Is formatted for cassette with Side A consisting for 4 new songs from the band and side B is a continuous mix of song ideas and abstractions.

You can help Shuttle Run celebrate their new album on June 7th at Empty Bottle with Jnana and Robotboot.

Sooper Records announced yesterday that they had signed Melkbelly’s Miranda Winters and will be releasing her solo debut LP, Xobeci, What Grows Here?, on June 15th on cassette and digitally. Below is the first single from LP, “The Future District”, and you can preorder the album here.

You can help Miranda celebrate the new album on June 16th at Subt with Snail Mail and Bonny Doon.

Experimental Composer Reid Karris released two albums in May. First was “Ghost Dancers Slay Together" via the local label Lurker Bias. This was a four song EP filled with his prepared guitar and string creations.

The second release is digital only and is the recording of his April 18th performance as part of Impro Jam Series at Slate Arts.

Karris has such a creative and innovative approach to the generation of sound and music. Both of these releases have a high barrier to enter from a traditional standpoint, but if you allow yourself to be open you may find beauty in his noise.

The Father Costume is the work of Michael Hartman (TV Pow), Kent Lambert (Roommate), Gillian Lisee (Fruit Bats), Adam Vida and Sam Wagster (Mute Duo & Moon Bros.). Last month, they released a new single called “See Orange”. This is the first new music from this supergroup since their 2010 debut EP, “The Mismade Girl”.

The group is working on self-titled full-length album that will be released later this summer. Below is the track listing:

1. The Long Takes

2. Lifterschalte

3. Take Their Coats

4. The Comic

5. I Need to be Told

6. See Orange

7. Levitation Hoax

8. Water in a Circle

The band is currently scheduling a release show and an official release date for their album. We will share those details as soon as they are available.

Post-Hardcore trio Lume released their debut LP, Wrung Out, back in April via Equal Vision. The video for the album’s second single, “Loss Leader”, was directed by Tom Conway and can be viewed below.

The band is hitting the road for a North American tour on June 19th and will be returning home for a show on July 11th at Schubas with Bent Knee & Gatherers.

Witches recently released their debut single and title track of their forthcoming debut album, “Surrender”. Witches is the duo of Ivan Gaona and Andy A., and together they have crafted a sound that is somewhere between Indie Rock and Synth Pop.

The Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) has announced the line-up for their annual after party. This year it will take place on June 8th at Empty Bottle and feature three wild and unpredictable acts.

Aweful is a new trio fronted by Traci Trouble (Hotlips Messiah, Wanton Looks, Paper Bullets) and featuring Lucy Dekay (Mystery Actions) and Jaclyn Vorel (Panzer, Still Machine). This event will be their first live performance, but this three musicians are sure to impress.

Blacker Face has previously been feature on The Deli for their recently released EP “Think Piece”, and always perform with energy, rage, and chaos at their core.

The headliner is Nobunny, who has gained national attention at the Punk Rock Rabbit, who will on occasion remove his pants, but never removes his mask. Nobunny appeared twice on the recently released Dr. Demento cover album, Dr. Demento Covered In Punk. Here is his take on the now problematic Fred Schneider song, “Monster”.

Valleys is the new project from Britain Durment, and he recently released the first single, “X”, from his forthcoming debut LP, Wet Dream. The track is an indie rock gem complete with swirling guitars, keyboards, and an surprising Alto Sax provided by Dave Polk. The album also features Keith Dunn and Joe Marino and the trio plans to play their first shows this summer.

Valleys “Wet Dream” will be released on June 22nd and can be preorder here today.

Soul Attrition is the solo project of Josh Parlette of Sludge Metal trio Escape is not Freedom. He recently released the first single, “Fatal Flaw”, from his forthcoming debut album, Vashon Rain. The album, which will be released on July 13th, is truly a solo effort and combines post-metal, grunge, doom metal, sludge, and more.

Carly and Martina are 16 year old twins and they many have just dropped the song of the summer. The fun beat driven pop song, “Block His Number”, is their latest single and is accompanied by a brightly colored video. These sister have a big summer planned with more music coming and a partnership with Girl Scouts of America and United Way of Metro Chicago where they’re doing a songwriting workshop with kids at a local youth center.

You can catch Carly & Martina at House of Blues on June 21st as part of Sound of Summer 2018 with Trapo, Hiber, and Todd Kessler.

Appleby has released the first single, “Lady Sunshine”, from his forthcoming EP, "+ Happiness”, which will be released on July 20th via Haight Brand. The song is a beautiful pop mediation on the happiness that a sunny day can bring. According to Appleby, "Lady Sunshine" "is perfect for moments when the sun is shining and you’re outside enjoying the open air with your loved ones. It’s also fitting for that feeling of first time butterflies”.

Appleby has also released a curated playlist to help you feel the sunshine.

Young Beat Maker Burbank (aka Daniel Burbank) released a new EP, “always”, today (6/1). Burbank’s beats are heavily jazz influenced, downtempo, and LoFi. He is involved with The Cozy Collective, Most Qualified Collective, and Chapel Hill’s Grape Records. "always" is strikingly beautiful album filled with chopped-up horns, heavy but relaxed beats, and an array found sounds.