The Casket Girls - "Same Side"

These sisters are amazing. Trust me. I know that the whole ethereal, dream pop genre is exploding all over everyone's social media. BUT! With that acknowledgement I must say that The Casket Girls are incredible. They have this beautiful trifecta of dark, grunge mixed with a lightness and a twinge of 1960's girl power. Their sophomore album, True Love Kills The Fairy Tale, will be out February 11, 2014. In the mean time, check out "Same Side," a track off of the upcoming album. They'll be on tour come February, so be sure to check out the Facebook page here for all the information!!!

Laura Stevenson at the Empty Bottle Wednesday!

Singer-songwriter, Laura Stevenson will be performing at the Empty Bottle this Wednesday, November 13. She will be performing songs off her folk-pop album, Wheel, which we find super lovely. Check out the track, "Runner" below and for more information on her upcoming show with Tim Kasher, click here. 

Cage the Elephant - Melophobia

On October 8 Cage the Elephant released their third album, Melophobia. You can check out a preview of the album below or purchase it here. We love the album's rock n' roll pace with detailed, indie vocals that keeps us intrigued throughout the entire time. The sound of the album is very much a merging of alternative rock wining and dining with lighter indie pop which creates this intricate sound that differs from past albums. Melophobia shows a progression for the band into a more complex range of musical creation that I think everyone will not only appreciate  but enjoy: new and old fans alike. 

New Band: Ecole Du Ciel

Hailing from South Italy, but signed to Chicago-based label Already Dead Tape and Records, Ecole Du Ciel released their latest EP, Heartbeat War Drum, on October 15th. 

It’s a pretty intense affair, the band describing themselves as Emo post rock punk, but really it’s a little bit of an injustice when you hear their sound. Their style is very much akin to one of the latest musical crazes sweeping the US and UK, that of Math-Pop (intricate guitar parts married with intense vocals). This is evident on the track, “Wheelboat”, which comes at the midpoint of the album and provides a nice contrast between the heavier tracks that bear more than a little resemblance to some of the earlier shoe-gazing bands of the 90s. 



By: Claire Williams

Teen Daze at Beauty Bar - October 12

You can check out Teen Daze this weekend at Beauty Bar. Why? 

1. This is his first tour with a full band 

2. His album, Glacier, just dropped on October 1st 

3. We love the songs Listen and Ice on the Windowsill , which you can listen to by clicking on the respective titles! 

For more about Teen Daze, click here please. 

Sleigh Bells - You Don't Get Me Twice

Check out the latest song to be released off the upcoming album from Sleigh Bells, You Don't Get Me Twice. The album, Bitter Rivals, is due out on October 8th.

Free Stream: Infinity Shred - Sanctuary

Infinity Shred, the "synth pop" trio from NYC is gearing up to release their second album, Sanctuary, on September 10. However, you can stream the album in its entirety below until the release date! Enjoy, because this album is stellar. 

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.

Cults - High Road

MORE CULTS! MORE CULTS!

Cults has released the second single, High Road, off of their upcoming album, Static, out October 15. Check out the single, below and CLICK HERE to listen to the first single, I Can Hardly Make You Mine!

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!

Cults 2.0

If you love Cults as much as I do, then you have probably already heard their new single, I Can Hardly Make You Mine. But if you haven't be sure to check it out below! The single is off the band's second album, Static, which is due out on October 15 and is also the title of their upcoming tour (click here to see when Cults will be in a city near you)!

Time to "Glow"

Stic-of-the-Week friends, Royal Teeth, have released their highly anticipated debut LP, Glow, today after their successful EP, Act Naturally, from 2012. The album promises strong dance beats backed by female lead singer, Nora Patterson's angelic echo to make this album way more than "cookie-cutter" indie pop. Be sure to check out this album on iTunes or buy the physical vinyl or CD here! Also, check out singer, Gary Larsen, and drummer, Josh Hefner, talk about their song "Yellow Paper" below and you can stream their album below too.

Royal Teeth - Behind the Songs - Yellow Paper from Hunter Esmon on Vimeo.

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!

Weekend playing at Northside Music Festival in Brooklyn

Come check out weekend, the post-punk band from San Francisco now located in Brooklyn. They’ve played the hottest venues for indie music such as Glasslands and 285 Kent, both located in the borough they now call home. Their new album jinx coming out July 23rd is amazing. Full of upbeat but still somber tracks, it feels like the tension experienced in young adulthood between being nostalgic about the past, optimistic about the present, and scared about the future. Described by front man Shaun Durkan as "Volatile. Cathartic. Bittersweet", this band is more than worth checking out, it's a must.

Saturday June 15^th

7:00pm-11:00pm @ Knitting Factory Brooklyn

(361 Metropolitan Ave)

$10, all ages

Cities Aviv 7:30pm

YVETTE 8:15pm

Weekend 9pm 

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!

Anamanaguchi - Saturday at Lincoln Hall

After releasing a 22 track track album, Endless Fantasy, on May 14 Anamanaguchi continues their Endless Fantasy tour this Saturday at Lincoln Hall. For more information on the show click here and check out Space Wax America from the album below!

NEW SONG: MGMT "Alien Days"

Ello boys. MGMT released their new single, Alien Days, on Record Store Day (April 20) as a cassette single. The song will be featured on the band's third album (reportedly coming out in June 2013). We love it. You should too. Check it out!!!

NEW SONG: Anamanaguchi Planet

Anamanaguchi debuted their second single off their highly anticipated second album, Endless Fantasy, last week, Planet. The album is out on May 14th, but if you can't wait that long (like us) we suggest  you give this track a listen! Anamanaguchi will be playing Lincoln Hall on May 25, just after the new album drops, so get yo tickets here. 

New Album from TOKiMONSTA: Half Shadows

TOKiMONSTA's new album, Half Shadows, dropped yesterday and it. is. amazing. The album has so much electronic variety that it's nearly impossible to not fall in love with it. TOKiMONSTA aka Jennifer Lee is an LA native and this album truly shows off her style and talent. You can stream Half Shadows on Noisey by clicking here. And!!! Be sure to check out TOKiMONSTA's soundcloud here for awesome remixes and other original tracks. 

Check out Go With It featuring MNDR below:

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!