2026 has been a hell of a year for Chicago’s indie rock community. With noted bands such as Friko and Rat Boys making waves with recent releases, it is only natural that some artists who deserve the same limelight will unfortunately fall to the wayside.
One such artist who has fallen under the radar is Sports Boyfriend, whose new single “Ringing” shows that their belongs in any conversation about the genre’s best artists.
”Ringing” follows a similar playbook as the band’s previous single “Crystal Ball,” fusing some weighty, slow burning guitars together with understated, evocative vocals and a slight country twang.
Despite the soft hum of lead vocalist Eileen Peltier’s voice, she delivers some raw, forlorn vocal lines that punch through:
”When I’m not with you, I sit around and miss you ringing on the slot machines,” she whispers.
”Ringing” is the second single off of the band’s upcoming debut album Slice of Life, due out June 9.
Listen to “Ringing” here: https://open.spotify.com/album/71PcIcCFh8JPx58ZxlGYxW?si=y0cGsXjbTyKgRVdVMaRxDg
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