The much awaited follow up to Super Fresh Bros.’ Level 1 is out now, and the SFB definitely stepped their game up on this tape. Nate the Great and C Money come correct as always, with some solid flows over production from Hooligan, Dukke Lew, Cooarri, and Flawless Tracks. Then, to add to the mix, there’s features from emerging Chicago
Read moreWhen you think hip hop, you might think about the big cities in America, but once in a while, we find some global artists that put out great content. Enter Cassper Nyovest, a South African emcee influenced by the likes of artists like Nas and Jay-Z. WIth a global following, Cassper stays true to his roots, making impassioned music, such
Read moreA quick jaunt through YouTube will show you talent from all over the world in just a few mouse clicks. Today, that jaunt brought us to Rolo, a rapper from London with a flair for classic hip hop. Bouncing on a head-nodder of a beat, he cruises with ease through “Reporting Live”, with smooth visuals to match. Rather than going
Read moreThis week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is K. Diver, a severely underrated emcee with a dynamic flow. While many other rappers try to stretch their lyrical muscles and fall into the backpack rap category, and others focus more on their beat selection than their lyrics, KD finds just the right balance to avoid the backpack or trap labels. This
Read moreMerry Christmas, ya filthy animals! If you’re a fan of Christmas, but hate the music, you’re getting an extra present this year. I’ve put together my top 10 Favorite Christmas songs. I painstakingly went through the light work of ranking ten songs, on Christmas Eve, just for you. There’s a lot of songs that I could have added, including probably
Read moreYou may remember Dahm & Mashio as previous Milwaukee Artist of the Week picks, but the duo has progressed since that time. This time around, they’ve put out an expansion on their album, “Illuminati Shxt”, which originally dropped in April. With a whole bunch of new material, the group keeps on growing their body of work. Oh, and they still
Read moreThis week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Sonick, an established emcee whose name isn’t as well known as most in the city, but carries enough talent to make that change. Much like Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonick’s game is all about speed. This past August, he released his album, “This Is Me”. While already having several mixtapes out, the project
Read moreDuring Soul Low’s most recent show at the Cactus Club, opener MIGO absolutely blew me away with their unique sound and veteran stage presence. With a sound that is sometimes indie, sometimes avant-garde, and definitely all their own, MIGO are a force to be reckoned with in the Milwaukee music scene. I’m definitely looking forward to hearing more from them
Read moreSeemingly out of nowhere, D’Angelo reemerged last week Friday, culminating in this week’s release of “Black Messiah”, his first authentic album in 14 years. To be completely honest, I know D’Angelo best as “that singer who had a creepy video of him singing naked back in 2000”. In truth, D’Angelo is much more than that. There’s been an extended history
Read moreThere are certain names and moments that stand out when you look back on 2014 in Milwaukee music. Two of those names combined for a very special moment when indie group Soul Low and rapper WebsterX put together the recently released single “Heard It All Before”. For me, this is something unforgettable; it’s not often that you witness two completely
Read moreIt’s the time of year where everybody gets all sentimental about the past twelve months, and I figured I would throw in my two cents, as well. And I’ll say something that’s going to seem bold to some and will cause others to groan, but it’s truly how I feel about the Milwaukee music scene right now… Something is really
Read moreThis week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Canopies, a synth-heavy indie band that wastes no time with their debut, “Maximize Your Faith”. Canopies have had about as good of a kickstart as you can have leading up to your first record. Distributed through Minneapolis label Forged Artifacts, the stream of the album has been picked up by several local
Read moreOh boy, 2014 did not disappoint with the atrocity that is these songs. The following are here to test the endurance of your ears and challenge your IQ. Well….let’s dive right in. Fancy by Iggy Azalea Seven weeks. This song lasted seven weeks at number one on billboard. Once you eventually understand what she’s saying after looking up the
Read moreThere was a great energy in the Cactus Club this past weekend, as Migo, Ace Reporter, and Soul Low put on three very entertaining sets in the same back room that has hosted bands like The White Stripes, Spoon, Death Cab For Cutie and More. All three bands were on their A-game Friday night, making it all too possible that
Read moreIt’s been a while for Canadian electro-pop duo Purity Ring, but after two years without a new song, they’ve returned with “Push Pull”. EDM has evolved, but they’ve definitely returned in fine form, as well, with their usual trance-inducing blend of airy synths and hard hitting bass. Things are looking good for a follow up to 2012’s “Shrines” to surface
Read more2014 has been quite a fun and diverse year for great music. From Joyce Manor to Anberlin to Ed Sheeran. It’s finally time to rank the best this year has had to offer. Warning: This list is going to be weird because it is my own. Music elitists beware. 10. An Introduction To The Album – The Hotelier Currently one of
Read moreMore footage from this past weekend at Cactus Club, this time in the form of emcee J. Todd. If there’s ever been a competition for a Milwaukee anthem, this song definitely makes a strong case to be at the top. With one of the hardest beats in recent years, and a hook that you can’t help but like, this is
Read moreKicking off Kid Millions & The Sounds of Time’s record release show last weekend, AUTOMatic showed they know how to get the party going with their live show. The group has been around Milwaukee in various capacities for years, including being part of the House Of M collective before it split, but A.P.R.I.M.E. and Trellmatic seem to hit their stride
Read moreNow here’s a band whose success confuses me yet I can’t help but keep my eye on them. After disappointing many fans with the awful third album, Feel, Sleeping With Sirens are back with Kick Me. An impressive high energy anthem for all the die hards out there. The song immediately grabs you with an awesome guitar hook followed by
Read moreKid Millions, DJ Deadbeat, and Sage Schwarm took the stage at the Cactus Club this past weekend to a full room. The show celebrated the release of their sophomore album as a collective, fittingly titled “… Again”. While this is their second release, all three have been prominent in Milwaukee music for much longer than the time it has taken
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