My favorite local band, Unicycle Loves You, who recently signed with Chicago’s own Highwheel Records, finally received copies of their upcoming debut album. I was fortunate enough to get a hand on a copy, which incidentally was produced by Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Iron & Wine). While their stage presence could be described as somewhere between eccentric and dysfunctional, their sound is, well, pretty fucking sweet. An amalgam of self-acknowledged influences ranging from sunshine pop to glam rock, they manage to be catchy without being kitschy, eclectic without losing focus, and clever without even trying.

The album will be available to the general public after their release party at the Empty Bottle on June 9th, but you can hear a few cuts on their myspace or catch them live at Reggie’s (sponsored by Venuszine) on March 18th or at Schuba’s on April 17th.

You should check out their photos… my lovely wife took most of them.