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Lifeguard "17-18 Lovesong"

Lifeguard has released visuals for the opening track, "17-18 Lovesong", of their forthcoming EP, "Dressed in Trenches", which is set to be released via Matador Records on July 7th.

Their new label will be pairing this EP with the trio's 2022 EP, "Crowd Can Talk", on a 12" vinyl release.

The band will be touring the country all summer and will be returning home to perform at Thalia Hall on August 13th with Horsegirl.

   

DZ Riley "Motel 6"

DZ Riley recently released a new single called "Motel 6". This is the second single from the group since the release of their 2020 debut album, Entropy.

This is the work of Noah Savoie (Music, Lyrics, Piano, Organ Hand Percussion), Gracie Lubisky (Lyrics, Vocals, Hand Percussion), Keefer Schoon (Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Hand Percussion), Jakob Morris (Bass), Ben Pavlik (Muted Trumpet, Electric Guitar), and Hugh Maxey (Drums).

   

The Bollweevils "Essential"

Local punk legends The Bollweevils have returned with their first album in twelve years, Essential.

The album's lead single and opening track, "Predisposition", is accompanied by the video below.

You can help The Bollweevils celebrate the release of their album on May 27th at Chop Shop with The Reaganomics, Rad Payoff, and Butchered.

   

xyzxyz "xyzxyz"

Power Pop trio xyzxyz recently released their self-titled debut album. With the release of the album the group also released a video for the album's second single, "Distant Circles".

This is the work of Sam Fadness, Krystal Rosenbrock and Karen Mooney.

   

Brian McSweeney “Go To Pieces”

Brian McSweeney of MIIRRORS has released a new solo single called "Go To Pieces". This is the first follow-up to his 2016 solo album, As The Bluebird.

McSweeney will be kicking off a three date residency (May 13th, July 15th, and Sept. 15th) at Uncommon Ground on May 13th with Bird x Butterfly and Laura Glyda.