Landmarks

Based in Chicago, Landmarks is an indie rock band whose sound is a unique mixture of shoegaze and art rock seen through a psychedelic surf-rock lens. The five-piece’s ability to go from ambient soundscapes to manic, noisier tracks is evident on their May 2013 7″ from Public House Recordings. Fronted by singer/guitarist Stephen Simko, the band relies on keys player Matt Thomas and McBride for swirling movements and melodies while bassist Andrew Manktelow and drummer Kevin Sager drive the songs in a compelling, forward-thinking style.