Automatic Recordings Archives

Let’s put it in writing: Melkbelly are Chicago’s most exciting rock band

On the new Nothing Valley, Pilsen four-piece Melkbelly have found a tense balance between delicate melody and frantic noise.

Grungy local supergroup Lifestyles drop their debut album, Sooper Records launches with a self-titled 12-inch by Man Without a Head, and more.

Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus

The local four-piece is about to release a double seven-inch of Automatic Recordings.

Disappears, Melkbelly, Permanent Records, and more help celebrate the Logan Square hot-spot’s anniversary.

The four-piece band share a song from their upcoming debut LP.

The new local label run by the Owl’s talent buyer makes its public debut at the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival on Sunday.