Apollo Sunshine‘s 2005 self-titled sophomore release was one of my college indie rock staples. Surprisingly, I just realized that Sam Cohen, who just released a new record and toured with Kevin Morby, was a founding member.
The 1900s are a solid Chicago based group, whom unfortunately went on hiatus nearly a decade ago. Rumor has it that they’ve been working on new songs, though. Here’s a cool one off their 2007 release, Cold & Kind.
Gia Margaret introduced me to the music of Cale Tyson, a few weeks back. Definitely a big fan of his latest EP, Narcissist.
I randomly discovered The Jungle Giants, through an Instagram ad and am blown away by their 2017 release, Quiet Ferocity. Thankfully, the ad was promoting their upcoming Chicago show at Schubas, on 5/25, which I will definitely be attending.
I revisited one of the two releases by Islands, from 2016, the other day. Here’s one of the many solid tunes off of Taste.
Anxiously awaiting the announcement of a new Bombay Bicycle Club album. Here’s an old favorite.
I was sold on Colin Caulfield‘s project, Young Man, from the beginning and have continued to follow his musical journey; now, primarily as a member of DIIV. Anywho, here’s a favorite off the final release, 2013’s Beyond Was All Around Me.
