Monthly Archives: May 2016

Breaking And Entering Presents: An Evening With Bo Triplex And His Beautiful Band and Zoofunkyou

Breaking And Entering is thrilled to bring you the next installment of our local monthly showcase at The Tonic Tavern! It’s getting all sorts of funked up on June 22nd at 8:00 PM, as we bring you Bo Triplex and His Beautiful Band and Chicago’s Zoofunkyou! Cover is $5, and your first domestic beer or rail drink is free! Bo

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AUDIO: RedBelt – “Beautiful Surround”

And just like that, another name is launched into the Milwaukee music spin cycle. With a shot of adrenaline from the opening track “Crossed Wires”, RedBelt have released their debut album, “Beautiful Surround”. There’s a mix of powerful rock, twangy Americana, and just a touch of pop influences that come together to make this diverse sounding album, well, beautiful (pun

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REVIEW: The 1975 return to Milwaukee

Milwaukee welcomed English Alternative band The 1975 back to the Rave/Eagles Club on May 24 for the FM 102.1 Big Spring Show. Enthusiastic fans formed a line stretching all around the building hours before the show even began. The 1975 has been touring internationally for their latest album, succinctly named I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So

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AUDIO: Jahmarri Deal – “Hatin'”

At only 20 years old, Jahmarri Deal has already quit the rap game and come back once. His first track back in the saddle is new single “Hatin’”. Produced by ACR Productions, “Hatin’” features a bending, lingering bass line with Jahmarri going in over the top of it. Deal is already planning his next release, “The Dark Wolf Project”, but

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AUDIO: D. Bridge – “Rain”

We’re late to the party on this one, but D. Bridge is ready to make it rain – literally – with his latest track. With a dash of R&B flavor, this track can soundtrack the club, after party, and whatever happens after that. Produced by Loco Los, D. Bridge locks into the flow for the majority of the track, but

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AUDIO: Reggie Bonds – “thingsliveinthedark”

Reggie Bonds holds nothing back in terms of creativity. Laced with a beat from Mike Regal, he delivers “thingsthatliveinthedark”. The duo have collaborated in the past, and will continue to do so on “From The Norf$ide With Love”, Bonds’ upcoming album. “thingsthatliveinthedark” is just what we’ve come to know and love from Reggie, and we can only expect to hear

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AUDIO: Von Alexander – “Call Log”

With the summer fast approaching, it’s obviously time for the summer banger tracks to come out. In the case of Von Alexander’s “Call Log”, though, he may actually have one on his hands. With an infectious hook and first flow, Von gives you that sound you know you’ll be humming or rapping along with when you least expect it. However,

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AUDIO: AUTOMatic Presents “3099”

If you’ve followed Milwaukee music for some time, chances are you’ve heard the name AUTOMatic. The group has maintained a level of high quality hip hop for some time, both as a group and individually. One half of the duo, APRIME, has set out on his own for a project, and thus we have AUTOMatic Presents 3099, which is both

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2016 Riot Fest Lineup Announced

Chicago’s Riot Fest announced the majority of their schedule today. This year’s festival combines punk, indie, hip hop, ska, and more, headlined by the original Misfits lineup that many thought would never reunite. There’s also a ton of awesome acts that will be flooding Douglas Park on September 16th-18th, and we can’t wait to see who else will be added

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AUDIO: Dom P Featuring Pizzle and XYZ – “Everyday” (Premiere)

If you’re like most of Milwaukee, you’re familiar with Pizzle, and maybe more importantly, his rapid-fire, double time delivery. If you’ve ever been curious what happens when you combine that flow with another style of music, now you have your answer. “Everyday” blends Pizzle’s unique style with the smooth R&B style of vocalist Dom P, creating a smooth, mainstream-ready track

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AUDIO: Mike Regal – “Business Man”

Mike Regal doesn’t have time for your gimmicks. In fact, on new single, “Business Man” he tells you exactly that. The track invokes the feel of timeless hip hop, and you can hear the influence of greats like Common and Raekwon with the track’s sound and Mike’s delivery. With production from SAFS Crew member Deb.On.Air, this is one to bring

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AUDIO: Blizz McFly – “BLK Gold”

Blizz McFly is back in a major way. Today, the SAFS Crew emcee drops his latest tape, “BLK Gold”, and make no mistake, Blizz brings it. If anybody thought that he had lost a step in his recent down time between projects, they are about to be sorely mistaken. Tracks like “Back 2 Business” explicitly address that topic, and so

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AUDIO: L8Show – “Black Mercedes”

Former Milwaukee Buck Larry Sanders has had an interesting couple of years. After a very public departure from professional basketball, Sanders has embraced living a more free lifestyle, and has put some newfound energy into music, under the name L8Show. This includes recent drop, “Black Mercedes”. There’s always been some flirtation with a music career, as Larry has been spotted

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AUDIO: AWill Tha Great – “Reminisce”

It’s getting warmer out, and that means it’s time to put on something with a nostalgic feel to it. Luckily, AWill Tha Great’s latest, “Reminisce”, has a throwback sound with a new school flow. With some cloudy synths provided by Dreamlife, this is all types of smooth. It definitely has an early 90’s feel to it, but in a way

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