Monthly Archives: July 2015
VIDEO: Talking Hip Hop Beefs with Allen and Pat
Unless you’ve been disconnected from the internet in recent days, you’ve probably heard about the Twitter rant that Meek Mill went on, and Drake’s not one, but two response tracks. This got us thinking, and naturally, we went live on Meerkat to discuss not only this beef, but Action Bronson vs. Ghostface, Lil Wayne vs. Birdman, and plenty of fictional
Read moreLive: Estates – Tuesday
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Album Review: It’s Great To Be Alone
Like a fine wine, Estates get better with each new release. With two EPs, a split with Our Lady, and an album, this leads us to their finest album yet titled, It’s Great To Be Alone. Possibly the best album in Milwaukee’s emo revival scene. On to the review! Tuesday So already I’m completely hooked by this fast opener. The
Read moreRiverwest Radio: Allen Halas & Dom Portis Talk Milwaukee Hip Hop
Last night, I appeared on low-power FM/Online station Riverwest Radio 104.1, as a guest of Dom Portis on his weekly show, “A Lifestyle Hustle Function”. We talked on why or why not Milwaukee hip hop doesn’t get the coverage it deserves. While I argue that things are better than ever, Dom would like even more doors opened. Check out the
Read moreAlbum Review: Lucid
From the mind of Samer Ghani comes an electronic project called Comet Tales. A fun and dreamy band that draws influence from groups such as Owl City and Angels & Airwaves. Over a year of hard work has led to his first release called Lucid, a mellow (and sometimes aggressive) album that should be played on a night drive with
Read moreAUDIO: Super Fresh Bros. Featuring G-B.A.L.L and KaRon Burgandy – “The World is Ours” (Premiere)
We’re more than excited to premiere a new track from Super Fresh Bros., this time accompanied by fellow Chicago natives G-B.A.L.L. & KaRon Burgandy. The track, “The World Is Ours”, features a sample of the Nas classic, flipped and dropped into a smooth beat from frequent collaborator Hooligan. While SFB normally opt for more glitchy, trap style beats, this track
Read moreREVIEW: Big Data at Summerfest, 7/4/2015
The concept of Big Data performing live is nothing but intriguing. The band is the brainchild of producer Alan Wilkis, and the project received a large part of its success, including a number one spot on the Billboard Alternative Song chart, without ever really playing a show. Add to the fact that almost all of Big Data’s songs feature singers
Read moreREVIEW: AWOLNATION at Summerfest, 7/3/2015
For many bands, the opportunity to see your fanbase grow does not carry many benchmarks; In the instance of AWOLNATION, they were able to see just how far their following had grown by playing the same stage that they had graced in years prior on Friday night. The band played the US Cellular Connections stage previously at an 8:00 slot,
Read moreREVIEW: OK Go at Summerfest, 7/2/2015
OK Go has become known for much more than their music. As a band, they’ve put out four albums and seven EPs within the last 15 years, but most people probably know them for their ultra-creative music videos (you know, that treadmill video?) that have become viral YouTube hits. When you’re known for having that much fun and putting out
Read moreREVIEW: Brand New at Summerfest, 7/1/2015
Someone needs to give Jesse Lacey a hug. Last year, I attended Brand New’s set at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse, and I was slightly underwhelmed by the performance. I distinctly recall a lot of material from the group’s “Daisy” album, which was slower, and sadder, and the band looked genuinely disinterested in performing for a festival of kids that have grown
Read moreREVIEW: Linkin Park / A Day To Remember / PPL MVR at Summerfest
So guys, I have a confession to make; Growing up, I was a huge Linkin Park fan. Around age 12, I remember telling myself that I needed a “favorite band”, so that when people asked what I listened to, I could answer them with more than “I listen to a little bit of everything”. For whatever reason, Linkin Park became
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