Recommend for fans of bands such as The Strokes, The Cure, The White Stripes, and even Iggy & The Stooges, we’re pleased to present a free download of the the song “Empires” from the garage/hard rock band, Swanky Tiger.

Chicago-based Empires are now streaming “Please Don’t Tell My Lover,” a new track off their upcoming EP How Good Does It Feel. The track premiered yesterday on Stereogum and the EP – which was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, War on Drugs, Black Angels) – will be released on Chop Shop/Island Records on June 17.