Vonny Del Fresco is dead. Von Alexander, who generated his initial buzz under the previous moniker, is very much alive however, and we get to watch that transformation in the stunning Damien Blue directed visuals for “Waves”. In the video, the last of VDF is tied to a tree in the woods and left for dead, and it’s up to
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If you’re looking for a record that combines power, energy, and a little bit of hysteria, you’ve come to the right place. Milwaukee’s Heat Death recently released their first full length album, fresh off of the heels of 2015’s “Obsolescene” EP. This is an album full of buzz, intense drums, and a bit of overall toughness on every track. With
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At only 22 years of age, Pe$o Lark is quick to show that he is a hungry artist looking to make a name for himself. On his most recent track, “Money Call’n” Pe$o drops some stylish bars over a trap beat. This is clearly hustle music from the moment you put it on. Pe$o Lark is ready to get his
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Recently, we were introduced to Penny Bridges, a singer/songwriter from Wolverhampton, England. Her singles were captivating, and the latest addition to that catalog of music is “Gratitude”, a combination of smooth acoustic style and dark, polished percussion. Penny’s vocals drape the song exquisitely, creating a bit of peace over the chaos that the dark drum hits invoke. The structure
Read moreIt was a cold, rainy night in Bay View, but The Midwest Beat warmed up The Tonic Tavern at our March “An Evening With…” show, and brought the room to life with their catchy brand of twang pop. Check out the footage from the set here, and don’t forget to keep checking out our “An Evening With…” series at The
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Bayside! One of the most impressive punk rock acts for more than ten years. The band, despite always being somewhat in the background but were still met with great success, have never made a bad album. With that said, here are Bayside’s ten best songs. 10: Transitive Property While guitarist/vocalist Anthony Raneri has written non angsty songs in the past (Landing
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With a mix of folk and electronic music, Austrailia’s Hayden Calnin has a haunting, captivating track with his latest “Ultra-Beast”. With crunching claps and dark chords, Calnin has created a soundscape that draws you in, and more importantly, never lets you out. With bright, pitchy vocals weighted over the top of it all, “Ultra-Beast” becomes a track that is inescapable.
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Milwaukee’s LeanBeatz has undeniably been one of the hardest working producers over the past few months, and his latest drop features one of Milwaukee’s standout emcees, Pizzle. Fresh off of the release of “Grand Design” Pizzle blesses this track with some serious firepower, and Lean creates a superb canvas of a beat to set the tone, as well. The track
Read moreAndrew Bird visited Milwaukee April 18, where he graced The Riverside Theater’s historic, grandiose stage. Fittingly, this was the warmest day of the year thus far, with uncharacteristically high temperatures in the upper 70s. I like to think he flew here for the spring, but maybe that’s a bit presumptuous. Bird is one of those artists that transcends age and
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If you somehow weren’t aware, today is April 20th. Stoners across the globe are rejoicing. Rapper TrellDaGreat, however, takes the celebration one step further by releasing his newest project “StoneBox: The Musical Box For Stoners Vol. 1”. Naturally, it’s full of laid back hip hop that you can chill out and enjoy your blend of choice to. Whether you’re a
Read moreThe internet in Milwaukee is in the process of breaking again. WebsterX’s latest, “Everything” dropped yesterday, with visuals from Cody LaPlant and Damien Blue. This time we see Webster touch down from space, with the always stunning visuals behind it, and next level production all around. The track has what’s seeming to become the signature New Age Narcissism sound to
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Complete with two minutes and 21 seconds of fat bass, Teddy Ted’s most recent single is ready to rattle trunks. With no shortage of energy, “On Bitches” is a carefree, hype track with a beat that’s inescapable. The track checks every box in the trap checklist for 2016, and was clearly made with the streets in mind. Listen to Teddy
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I maintain my stance that King Bravo is one of the more underrated rappers in the city. His latest offering, “Try 2”, produced by LeanBeatz, helps support my case. Armed with a beat full of some extra finesse, “Try 2” is a lyrical flex-fest. There’s a natural delivery, and a hook that you can bounce along to. Keep your eye
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The latest from LA’s Lavish Mack is all types of smooth, and oozing bravado. As you can probably guess, “Regular” is about, well, not being regular, but when your name is Lavish Mack, who would expect you to be? Anyways, Lavish goes in on this track, with a hook and melody to his flow that will leave you singing this
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Record Store Day is upon us, and we highly suggest that you get to your local independent record store to support them. Not only are you doing something great by going out and getting that hard copy, but you’ve also got a chance to score some great deals on exclusive deals and releases specifically for Record Store Day. Here’s
Read moreWith a slight departure from his glitchy, retro sound that helped him earn his name, Chuck Inglish takes things in a different direction in his latest single and video for “L.E.D.” featuring Yasmin, from his “Everybody’s Big Brother” album. In fact, this track has more of an upbeat, pop meets R&B meets Tropical House feel to it. However, Chuck is
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A new Brief Candles track is few and far between. Three years since their most recent release, the band recently put out their new single “Provisions”. Whether this means a new project is on the way has yet to be seen. However, the track in itself is full of shoegaze glory. With the dreamy vocals of Jenifer Boniger accenting the
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Score one for SoundCloud playing suggested songs after what you initially clicked on. That’s how we discovered this recent release from Nasty Nigel, and it absolutely bangs. The Queens emcee goes in on a stellar trap beat, produced by Pat Lukens. Within the first minute, you’re hooked on this track about Nigel’s daily routine. This is a head-nodder, and it’s
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Rapper, chef, and star of “Fuck, That’s Delicious” on Viceland, Action Bronson is on a role right now. To add to that fanfare, Bronson just recently dropped a preview of his upcoming mixtape, “Blue Chips 7000”. The track serves a dual purpose, as both a new drop, and the preview for the Jamaica episode of his show. The track also
Read moreWe’re back at The Tonic Tavern with two more great acts, The Bang Bang and Faux Fiction! Both bands have an incredible sound, making this a cannot miss show! In addition, the sets will be filmed for BreakingAndEntering.net! $5 cover gets you in, and your first domestic beer or rail drink is free! With a deal like that, you can’t
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It’s finally here. After three years of saying that it was “coming soon”, Pizzle finally released “Grand Design” today. This is, undoubtedly, one of the most anticipated releases in Milwaukee music for some time. Featuring production from Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Derelle Rideout, Cardo, DJ Pain 1, and many more, as well as features from Jae Ace and Klassik, this will be
Read moreIn a sea of rappers that lack substance, 19 year old La’Dra Cams stands out as a fighter for true hip hop. On his latest single, “90’s Babies”, he shows things from a different perspective of a generational stereotype. To couple with a sound reminiscent of Mobb Deep and Nas, La’Dra also brings the bars on this one. With this
Read moreSometimes, a monster track comes out of nowhere, and this is one of those times. Milwaukee’s B.C. Tha Hybrid recently released his latest work, “Blackout” and it’s a certified banger. With a sonically huge, drill-esque beat from producer Boske, the second the beat drops, you want to bounce around and break something. B.C. holds his own as well, riding the
Read moreGet ready to hear the next band you’ll be digging before all of your friends find out about them. London’s Juke Jaxon is comprised of Jack Moore and Ben Hawthorne. The duo met on the London Underground in 2014, and shared their influence of 60’s soul and Brit pop. The end result combines both of those elements into an ultra
Read moreIt’s a bold claim anytime you declare yourself the greatest of all time on a track. However, on the first single from Wolf ThaMaN’s new project, entitled “Wolf On The Couch”, does just that. Produced by The Sofa King, the track is a burst of energy on first listen, as Wolf is clearly fired up. With cries of “Please don’t
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