This week was a weird one for me, so naturally, this week’s playlist is a little weird, too. There’s the kinda-creepy original version of Tom’s Diner, and Rod Stewart’s “Sailing” makes an appearance, after being stuck in my head on Thursday morning. There’s also some pop punk angst in there, with Alkaline Trio and Taking Back Sunday. And then we
Read moreWhat’s that?! TAI are back!? Playing Almost Here in full!? A reunion and a farewell….huh? It’s a huge bummer that they are choosing to play one show and then go their separate ways once again. I personally think they can thrive in today’s music scene and here are five reasons why. 1: DIY/Crowd funded album If they decide to record
Read moreI didn’t forget about you guys this long Memorial Day weekend. However, it’s a bit of a shorter playlist this time around. Mainly because these songs stayed in my head for multiple days this week. I’d be more than stoked if you play this at your barbeques this weekend, so if you do, let me know! Enjoy the mix!
Read moreMilwaukee emcee Mashio is probably best known for his work with producer/emcee Dahm, but the duo have set out to release their own separate projects as well, as an addition to the group’s sound. The first of Mashio’s releases from his upcoming solo project, “Complicated Melodies” is “Free Crack”, which is produced by Dahm. According to Mashio, the project’s name comes
Read moreWith Uni-Fi Records “VII Days” project, we’re confirming what we already know: Dana Coppafeel and SPEAK Easy have verses for days, and the Uni-Fi crew is very talented as a whole. “Cake (remix) is no exception. With the feature from Vincent VanGREAT contributing to the mix, you’re in for a treat. According to the label, this track was actually deconstructed
Read more18 year old Chicago artist Khalid is determined to carve his name into the crazy world of Chicago hip hop. Often a daunting task, he does things just a little bit differently, as most standout artists do. With that said, his latest single, “Madness” blends the super-hard drill beats that have been popular with a unique flow. The most intriguing
Read moreUni-Fi Records have a little bit of extra material held over from 2014’s “Uni-Fi Records Mixtape: Volume One”, and they’ve come up with an interesting strategy to get that music out to the people. They’ll be releasing seven tracks over the course of seven days, and day one features a banger. “Do It Again” by El Shareef, along with Raplords
Read moreKlassik is speeding through his season-themed mixtapes, in anticipation of his “Seasons” LP to culminate the previous four releases. With one single already released, “Hi Klass” is the second track to be declared a single from “Seasons”, and may appear on the upcoming “Autumn” EP as well. The track combines Klassik’s signature smooth, piano/orchestral production with the rigidness of contemporary
Read moreI immediately went to work on my second weekly mixtape after my first one was published. I like this project, because you can kind of see the ebb and flow of my week based on my music choices. Or, conversely, there will be some weeks where things are completely random. That happens, too. Anyway, check out this week’s mix, with
Read moreLook… I have a confession to make, and it’s not a cool one by any means. I grew up on (and still am cool listening to) Rod Stewart. I’ve been to multiple concerts, and he was actually my first concert when I was seven years old. We were in the third row at the Bradley Center. There’s pictures somewhere. So,
Read moreIn the “things that randomly fell onto my radar” file for this week, iSHi released a new mixtape, and it’s a helluva collection of songs. Blending the sounds of hip hop, trap EDM, dancehall, pop, and more, “Spring Pieces” is a 45 minute long journey through an eclectic artist’s works. Led by single “Push It” featuring Pusha T, a Raekwon
Read moreSo here’s a new thing I’m gonna try to start doing. Or maybe I’ll just do it this one week. Whatever the case, I want to start bringing you a weekly mixtape, and this is the first (maybe only!) installment. To put it simple, I listen to a lot of music during the week. I mean… a lot of music.
Read moreThis week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Midnight Reruns, a veteran Milwaukee band that combines classic rock songwriting and punk rock attitude. The band has been around for a few years, and always seem to bring their best on their releases. Their latest, the “Get Me Out” EP, is a short, fast, solid record. In a way, it almost
Read moreThere’s going to be another Pro Skater game everyone! It’s been years since a great Tony Hawk game (Project 8 was the last in my opinion) came out and I dig the return to the game’s roots but most importantly, what will the soundtrack be like? The Pro Skater series’ soundtracks was rich in balance for each game’s year. It
Read moreMike Regal may be a new name to you, but he’s definitely not new to the music scene at all. He’s already won the Miltown Beatdown, and had a string of production credits, including tracks from Reggie Bonds and AR Wesley, amongst others. Now he’s embarking on his own, led by the super glitchy visuals for debut track “Keep Smoking”.
Read moreMilwaukee’s WebsterX is currently gaining a lot of traction both inside and outside of the city. His “Doomsday” video blew some doors open, and in reflection of that, he released “Lately”. The introspective track comes of as slightly melancholy, but the track still has a bit of bounce to it, as well. It’s great to see an artist be as
Read moreSuper Fresh Bros. are all about breaking the conventional hip hop mold, and they’ve done that once again with their video for “Shinobi”. With one of my favorite beats from Hooligan on the production, C Money and Nate the Great compliment each other’s flows on this track while button mashing their way through the video. Make sure you check out
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