Neptune's Core has released the first single, "Inside", from their forthcoming EP "Called Upon" which is due out August 25 via Side Hustle Records.

This is the Indie Rock of Sofie Richter (vocals/guitar), Jackie Cywinski (guitar/vocals), Kaitlin Cywinski (drums), and Hannah Richter (bass).

You can help Neptune's Core celebrate the release of their EP on August 26 at Metro with OK Cool and Motel Breakfast.

Photo credit: Sam Monendo

Clay Frankel of Grapetooth and Twin Peaks has released his debut solo album as Hazel City, Old Friend.

The album is as beautiful as it is mysterious. It is unclear who appears on the album, but it is an unexpected departure from his work with Chris Bailoni in Grapetooth.

Hard Femme recently released the first single, "On My Bike", from their forthcoming EP, "Thank God I'm Damned", which is due out on July 14th.

You can help them celebrate the release of their EP on July 15th at Build Coffee (6100 S Blackstone Ave) with Hemlock and Lightleak.

They will also be performing at Downstairs at Subt on July 30th with OK Cool, The Dreaded Laramie, and CUSP.

Post-Punk trio Uniflora recently released their debut EP "Francium".

This is the work of Quinn Dugan (Guitar and Vocals), Theo Williams (Bass), and Ruby O'Brien (Drums).

Uniflora will be performing at West Fest on July 8th at 1:30pm. You can also catch them at Schubas on August 7th with Plant Matter and Flower Grease.

Background Character recently released the first single, "Saturn Return", from their forthcoming album, Gorgeous, which is due out on August 11th.

You can catch Background Character at Beat Kitchen on August 17th with Nikko Blue and Totally Cashed.