Brooklyn punk band, The So So Glos are currently streaming their upcoming album Kamikaze on the A.V. Club, officially out on May 20th. This is the band’s fifth full length release, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down; their fast paced punk with catchy pop hooks keeps their sound as youthful and fresh as it was on their first record. “It uses spirituality, sarcasm & metaphoric ‘verbal shotgun shells’ as ammunition. It’s also a party drink, so drink up & enjoy.” - says frontman Levi Zaru about the record. The perfectly described “verbal shotgun shells” featured on tracks like “Going Out Swingin’” contribute to make this a super-fun punk record, complete with tongue-in-cheek humor and singalong choruses. Having grown up in Brooklyn, the members of The So So Glos have gone beyond being just a band, becoming involved in fostering the local DIY scene founding two all ages venues that have helped keep the DIY spirit alive in New York City: Shea Stadium and The Market Hotel (before it closed and recently reopened). The band will be kicking off their North American Tour in support of the new record on May 19th with The Dirty Nil and Big Up. Stream the track "Missionary" below!

Guitarist Nick Millevoi dips his feet into a myriad of musical of outlets (Many Arms, Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel,  Hollenberg-Millevoi Quartet etc.) So, it’s not surprising when one hears that he’s releasing new material. His forthcoming album Desertion, will be released via ShhPuma /Clean Feed May 20. It is currently streaming over at Noisey.  Melodically smoothing over a union of Americana and psych-rock, the record ventures onto boundless terrain beautifully experimenting while hinting at the familiar. 

Michael Jaroski has return with a new LP called Quiet Town. This is the follow-up to his 2013 debut, Even The Monkeys. Jaroski makes edgy folk music with a ton of heart.

The highly energetic, rumbling, emotive anthems of quartet Thin Lips will release its debut album Riff Hard via Lame-O Records on May 20, and is available for streaming now over at SPIN. Packing a riff-fueled punch and combating that with a sensitive narrative skin, the band converts internal pensiveness into outward power. Catch their record release show this Friday at Everybody Hits with Casey Magic, Pine Barons, Lowercase Roses and Pure Pop!

The Ghost in You aka Billy Polard recently released his third full-length album, Heaven Help Us. The album digs in deep pulling a guttural melancholy to the surface. That eerie heart-aching theme persists in those bare acoustic melodies, while a glimmer of hope dimly emerges.  Breathe it in, and let it linger.