Geologist Announces First Solo Album on Drag City, January 2026
Animal Collective’s Geologist Shares “Tonic” Single and Solo Album Details Geologist releases first solo album through Drag City. The record arrives January 30, 2026. Brian … Read more
Label: Drag City
Drag City Releases in Indie Rock and Experimental Music
Established in 1990 by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn in Chicago, Illinois, Drag City is an American independent record label known for its diverse catalog spanning indie rock, experimental, and alternative genres. The label has released works by artists such as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Bill Callahan, Joanna Newsom, and Ty Segall. Drag City has also expanded into alternative comedy releases and publishing, contributing significantly to the independent music scene.
Glyders Release Moon Eyes Single Ahead of Forever Album on Drag City
Chicago Trio Glyders Drop Moon Eyes Video Before November Tour Glyders have released “Moon Eyes” with a video directed by Sean Pierce and Karen Schmitz. … Read more
Sir Richard Bishop shares Pass the Juggernaut from Hillbilly Ragas
Drag City will release Hillbilly Ragas on September 26 Sir Richard Bishop releases another track from his forthcoming album Hillbilly Ragas, due September 26 via … Read more
Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling & Andreas Werliin release Chahar ahead of Ghosted III
Ghosted III continues series following 2022 and 2024 installments Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin have released Chahar, the second preview from their upcoming … Read more
Eiko Ishibashi and Jim O’Rourke reconstruct 2023 tour recordings on Pareidolia
Fifth Ishibashi and O’Rourke collaboration reassembled from European tour material The recordings that form Pareidolia, scheduled for release on August 29, 2025 via Drag City, … Read more
Whitney Johnson and Lia Kohl release For Translucence on Drag City
Acoustic strings, radio waves and electronics structured over long-term collaboration For Translucence, released by Drag City, marks the first recorded collaboration between Whitney Johnson and … Read more
Ty Segall announces new album Possession released May 30 on Drag City
Album release scheduled for late May with west coast shows in October Ty Segall will release Possession on May 30, 2025 through Drag City. The … Read more
Mess Esque release Crow’s Ash Tree video and announce European dates
Mess Esque release third album and schedule tour dates with Bonnie Prince Billy Mess Esque, the collaboration between Helen Franzmann and Mick Turner, has released … Read more
Faun Fables releases Counterclockwise on May 30 through Drag City
Faun Fables returns with Counterclockwise featuring new and archival songs Faun Fables will release a new album, Counterclockwise, on May 30, 2025. This marks the … Read more
Bag People release self-titled album with lost recordings from the 1980s
Bag People Release Self-Titled Album on March 28, 2025 Bag People, an underground band active in the early 1980s in New York City, will release … Read more
David Grubbs announces Whistle from Above out on Drag City February 28
David Grubbs Releases New Single “Queen’s Side Eye” Ahead of Upcoming Album David Grubbs has announced the release of his latest album, Whistle from Above, … Read more
Bag People Unearth Lost Recordings From NYC’s No Wave Scene
Drag City Presents Bag People’s Self-Titled Debut Bag People, a Chicago-originated band who became part of the early 1980s New York City post-punk/no-wave scene, will … Read more
Mess Esque Announces New Album with Lead Single Take Me To Your Infinite Garden
Mess Esque Announces Third Album, Jay Marie, Comfort Me, Set for March 28, 2025 Release Mess Esque, the Australian musical collaboration between Helen Franzmann (McKisko) … Read more
In The Tall Grass and Made For You released by Prison from Downstate
Drag City set to release Prison’s album Downstate this January Prison, featuring a line-up that includes Sarim Al-Rawi, Matt Lilly, and Paul Major, has announced … Read more
David Grubbs releases Whistle from Above on February 28
David Grubbs’ Upcoming Album Whistle from Above to Be Released on February 28 David Grubbs will release his album Whistle from Above on February 28, … Read more
Geologist and D.S. debut A Shaw Deal with Drag City on January 31
Drag City announces A Shaw Deal by Geologist and D.S. for January 31 A Shaw Deal is the debut album by Geologist (Brian Weitz) and … Read more
Downstate by Prison to arrive January 31 with single Eyes For Keys
Prison Announces Second Album ‘Downstate’ for January Release Downstate by Prison out January 31 on Drag City offers a new rock-driven sound with Eyes For … Read more