The Mercury Caves is the new moniker of musician Nate Leslie. He recently released an EP of inspirational instrumental soundscapes called “The Navigation Verses”. The three tracks were created in celebration of the lives of his two Uncles, Frank and Alec, whom both passed away from an illness. The EP is beautiful, heartbreaking, and inspiring all at the same time.

Moon is the rock trio of David Azizinamini, Christopher Schneberger, and Chris Shen. They recently released the first single, “There’s Light Here”, from their forthcoming third album, Extinction. The track is a hard hitting, driving rock anthem.

You can help Moon celebrate the new album at Martyrs on June 9th with Model Stranger, We Killed The Lion, and Polarizer.

Avery Springer of Retirement Party has begun writing and recording with Photographer Sarah Beidatsch, and the duo is called OPE. Yesterday they released their first single, “Pepperoni Palace”.

Local emcee Skooda Chose has teamed up with Cleveland-Based producer M. Stacks to release a new 8 track EP called “Mutant”. The EP has a throwback feel, and features a ton of great samples. My favorite track is “Karaoke” which features a great looping soul sample.

Volonté Noir (FKA Blvckwill) is the dark electronic, synth-filled recordings of musicians and visual artist Will Gee. He released a new EP called "Omens I" last month. Below is the video for the EP’s title track.

Nasty Snacks have released a hot new single, “Blowtorch”, from their forthcoming self-titled debut album. Nasty Snacks is pure futuristic funk, and will be dropping that debut album on May 25th.

You can help Nasty Snacks celebrate the new LP on June 1st at Schubas with Bumpus.

Heather Styka released her new album, North, today. This album is a journey in itself, being recorded last summer in a cabin in Wisconsin with the Denmark band The Sentimentals. Heather documented this process in the video below. The album is filled with folk, pop, and Americana, but most importantly wonderful storytelling. Heather’s lyrics are filled with stories of personal and political change. 

You can help Heather celebrate her new album on June 2nd at Martyrs with Jess Robbins (also releasing a new album!).

The sophomore EP from Drama, “Lies After Love”, is out today, May 18th. Drama is the Neo-soul, R&B collaboration of Na’el Shehade & Via Rosa, and below is the brand new video for EP’s first single, “Majid”.

DRAMA will be performing at Mamby on the Beach 2018 at Oakwood Beach on June 24th.

Sen Morimoto has released the video for “How It Is” from his debut EP, Cannonball!, which was released today, May18th, via 88rising and Sooper Records. The amazing video was created by Low-Moon Productions.

You can catch Sen Morimoto at Empty Bottle with Kaina and Qari on May 26th.

We are proud to premiere the latest single, “Make It Rain”, from the forthcoming album, World On Fire, from Curious Grace & Black Rabbit. This is the fourth single from the album which will be released on June 29th.

You can help the band celebrate the new album on June 28th at Wire in Berwyn.

Matchess is the adventurous recordings of Whitney Johnson. She has released the first single, “Of Freedom”, from her forthcoming third album, Sacracorpa. This album was recorded part in an earth ship outside Abiquiú, New Mexico and combines Ace Tone organ, cola, drum machine, field recordings, magnetic tape, and Whitney’s voice. You can preorder the album today, along side the previously mentioned Negative Scanner LP, from Trouble In Mind.

You can catch Matchess at Hideout on May 19th with Mike Donovan and The Funs.

Negative Scanner has released the first single and title track from their forthcoming sophomore LP, Nose Picker. The album is set to be released by Trouble In Mind Records on July 20th.

You can catch Negative Scanner at Empty Bottle on May 25th with The Spits and Gallery Night.