Harlem, Jaill Coming To Chicago May 1, Free Downloads Available

Desperate to try to get out this weekend, I am scanning who is playing live in Chicago. Saturday evening at the Empty Bottle has a rather enticing bill. Headliners are the Austin trio Harlem, bringing the silly back to garage rock. There is something to be said for a joyous sing-a-long about Casper the Friendly Ghost played with reckless abandon. Their latest album Hippies was released April 6 to some solid reviews here. And here.

Supporting band out of Milwaukee, Jaill has a cleaner sound, but the same speedy pop-punk bounce that brings the kids up to the front of the stage. Also from across the Cheddar Curtain, Call Me Lightning sports a serious riff and earnest vocals that will surely translate well to the stage of a small venue. Give the music a listen below and maybe I will see you at the Empty Bottle Saturday night.


Purchase the new Harlem album here.

Keep an eye out for the new Jaill album here. Due out July 27.

Listen to their sample tracks below. Download by clicking on the down arrow.

Harlem - Friendly Ghost


Jaill - Everyone's Hip

New Track Available from The New Pornographers

Wow, another Canadian collective/supergroup. Maybe it is the cold air, the clean living or the worry-free health care. Whatever the case, The New Pornographers have a new album coming out May 4 on Matador titled Together. Through the Matador website, the first single entitled Your Hands (Together) is available now for free. The track is a heavy riffed rocker while still carrying that male-female dual vocal attack. Fans will not be disappointed.

Download the new track here.