NEW: The 1975 " Robbers"

New video out by The 1975 "Robbers," per usual they guys deliver! 

NEW VIDEO: Glass Lux "Puppet"

Chicago band, Glass Lux, is at it again with the release of their latest video "Puppet." Definitely worth a listen and a viewing for sure. What a way to start a Monday!!!

NEW VIDEO: Cage the Elephant, "Come a Little Closer"

HELLO, AMAZING VIDEO. Check out the latest music video from Cage the Elephant, "Come a little Closer." Lead singer, Matt Shultz, drew all of the animation that you see in the video giving the colorful slur a personal touch. The song, from their latest album, Melophobia, was just featured at the #1 spot on the alternative charts and we can see why. Enjoy! 

NEW VIDEO: The 1975 "Girls"

I'm happy to present to you all The 1975, new video Girls. Currently the band is on tour and selling out venues left and right. Girls is actually my favorite song from the band. What do you all think of the video? Matty the bands lead singer for sure knew what direction he wanted the video to go in, "Black & White."

FIDLAR - Awkward

HAPPY FRIDAY! NOW: Check out the new video from FIDLAR for their single, Awkward, shot live in Australia! You can see the band in Chicago on October 31 with The Orwells at Subterranean. For more tour information, click here!

NEW Video: Empire of the Sun - DNA

Check out the brand spankin' new video from Empire of the Sun, DNA! The juxtaposition of the Empire duo against the ordinary world is almost comical and definitely beautiful in its own way. Empire will be in Chicago on September 12 at the Aragon, for ticket info, click here.

The Orwells - Who Needs You

You can stream Chicago DIY kids, The Orwells, upcoming EP, Who Needs You, now before its official release on September 10 at Spin. The band stays true to their garage sound that gets you dancing, ENJOY! Click here to stream the entire EP, but be sure to check out the video for title track, Who Needs You, below.

BigX and the Caucasians - The Answer

Check out new local band, BigX and the Caucasians, song The Answer below! The band gives themselves the self-described genre of "ghetto metal" which is totally unique incorporating a plethora of styles and sounds that concludes in an innovative sound that we think is definitely worth a sound! Click here to view their facebook page.

The Answer from Curtis Anthony Williams on Vimeo.

NOTE: ALWAYS support your Chicago musicians!

Sleigh Bells - Bitter Rivals

Sleigh Bells has just released their latest video for the title track off their third LP, Bitter Rivals, out on October 8th. The track and video alike are superb and the perfect way to kick off new releases for fall! Sleigh Bells will be performing in Chicago to promote their LP on November 10 at the Metro. To pre-order the LP and view more tour dates to click here!
Check out the video for "Bitter Rivals" below!

Gemini Club - "Sparklers" Video

Take a break from your day to check out the brand new video from Stic-of-the-Week friends, Gemini Club, for their track, "Sparklers" produced by Red Bull Sound Select. We think it deserves two thumbs up, so be sure to check it out!

New Album: Empire of the Sun: Ice on the Dune

After five long years, Empire of the Sun is back with their new album Ice on the Dune.  Released on June 14th, the album brings us a new taste of what the duo has been up to for all this time and allows us to finally indulge in new sounds from the fantastic duo. Check out the album via itunes and their video for single, Alive, below!

NEW VIDEO: Grouplove "Ways to Go"

Grouplove debuts their newest single "Ways to Go" off their upcoming album, Spreading Rumours. The LA band dropped the companion video yesterday and we think you absolutely have to check it out!

NEW VIDEO: Lana Del Rey "Young and Beautiful"

Lana Del Rey. Get on board people. Del Rey aka Lizzy Grant, debuted her first studio album, Lana Del Rey a.k.a. Lizzy Grant in January 2010. Soon after her smash single "Video Games" came out with a self created video via You Tube her second album, Born to Die, was released in January of 2012. 

Del Rey will be joining a slew of heavy hitters this year in Grant Park for Lollapalooza, but til' then enjoy her latest video for "Young and Beautiful," featured on the soundtrack for the The Great Gatsby.  

NEW VIDEO ALERT - Hank & Cupcakes "Ain't No Love"

Per usual our friends Hank & Cupcakes never disappoints, check out their latest video, and Sagit's amazing dress, love love! You guys rock and we can't wait to see you all this summer! 

NEW SONG/ VIDEO: Ski Lodge's "Just to Be Like You"

Ski Lodge just dropped a new song, "Just to Be Like You," featured on SPIN today.  They were just in Chicago last month playing at Empty Bottle before heading to SXSW. They are amazing live, you all missed out if you weren't there! 

NEW VIDEO Guards "Ready to Go"

This beauty dropped a week ago from Guards. CHECK. IT. OUT.

NEW VIDEO: Dragonette "Run Run Run"

How can't you just LOVE Dragonette?! The bands music is just so uplifting, you just feeling like dancing around and jumping up and down.

Are you familiar with Bodyparts album opener “Run Run Run” is a slow, synth-heavy cut with booming percussion and sincere lyrics that show a more vulnerable side of the album. "Today, the band shared the above video for the track, which follows lead singer Martina through crowded, yet lonely, city streets. Juxtaposing glamorous metropolitan lights with dark, gritty cityscapes, the video explores the high and lows we’ve all felt." 

Portugal. The Man "Evil Friends"

Check out the brand new Portugal. The Man video for "Evil Friends"from their upcoming album "Evil Friends," out on June 4th!

Suuns " Edie's Dream"

The video follows a mysterious young girl through the woods to "Edie's" moody soundscape. The song's bass line throbs under woozy synths while time slows, images fade, and our protagonist digs a hole in the ground.

What do you all think, tell us on Twitter @sticoftheweek. 

New Anamanaguchi Video

Check out the first official video from Anamanaguchi - Meow, which will be featured on their latest album, Endless Fantasy, coming this spring.Totally rad.