The deceptively-titled foursome Women is actually composed of all guys, all long-time friends hailing from Calgary, Canada who come together to deliver their own brand of lo-fi post-punk/psych-rock. They made a name for themselves in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which had music bloggers worldwide mustering up comparisons to both Velvet Underground and the Zombies. And now two years and 200+ live performances later, Women will release their sophomore album, Public Strain. more ›

Samantha Crain is just 21 years old, and already she's garnered such heady descriptions as "the bridge between Radiohead and the Carter Family" (American Songwriter) and "like Judy Garland singing Neutral Milk Hotel songs" (Shipwreck). Indeed, the young songstress draws as equally on the rich past of stylized folk legend as she is on some of the more experimental elements of modern pop. more ›

Tonight marks the seventh installment of Stay Smooth, the every-so-often Yacht Rock-inspired party that's the brainchild of hot shit Chicago DJs Bald Eagle and STV SLV. What started as a gathering of friends and those in the know in the intimate upstairs lounge at Schubas has become a full-fledged calendar event, and the captain's hats, jean shorts, and deck shoes will be out in full force. Still confused on the Yacht Rock concept? Here's video that'll clarify: more ›