Sylvan Esso’s second full length album is finally here, and the duo mixes experimental electronic with contemporary pop on “What Now”, and it’s definitely the follow up to 2014’s self titled album that fans were waiting for. Amelia Meath is a powerhouse when she needs to be, and vulnerable when the song calls for it as well; a testament to
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Milwaukee hardcore band Detenzione landed on our radar recently, and if you’re a fan of old school punk and thrash, this is the release that you’ve wanted to come around for a long time. “Vol. 1” was recorded literally eleven days ago in a basement of house show venue Ground Zero, and released earlier this week. Everything about this band
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The audience was quiet and waiting around slowly anticipating Two Door Cinema Club’s premiere MKE’s show at Pabst Theater. Being hump day, you can tell people were tired and very little low energy after the week. Suddenly, an insane light show started to happen. EDM pump up music started playing, making me and everyone else confused of where they were.
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If you haven’t noticed, Wisconsin’s climate is not exactly paradise. In fact, other than a solid 3-5 months every year, it’s cold, or grey, or a combination of both, and some sort of precipitation is falling from the sky on us. Experimental artist August Traeger uses this dreary setting as the basis for “Dead Wisconsin”, an EP that combines all
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Norway’s Kid Astray are looking to make a name for themselves internationally, and with the quality of singles like their most recent, “Fall To My Knees”, it’s looking like they have a clear path to fame. The song is pure pop, complete with a danceable beat and a hook featuring some overdubs that is guaranteed to get stuck in your
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As all things funky and retro seem to be coming back into style again, the latest single from Norwegian artist Lovespeake featuring Max Frost is right in line with the curve. Centered around some fat synth bass lines, this is an indie pop record that combines the harmonies, breathy background vocals, and clean guitar lines of contemporary indie with a
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Who said only Migos, Big Sean, and Drake could have exaggerated deliveries on their flows? Milwaukee artist J Shayde Tha Author just fell onto our radar with his recent drop, “Deep”, which has a very exaggerated style to the hook. However, don’t let the chorus fool you, J Shayde can bring the bars if he needs to, and counters the
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A pair of Milwaukee artists just dropped a hard hitting single, as both are working to break through the noise of the local hip hop scene. McE Music and Dark Wolf, the alter-ego of Jahmarri Deal, put out “Jealousy”, a track to blast back at their sneak dissers, and also a single from McE’s upcoming “It Will All Be Worth
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Sometimes, changes are necessary, and Cleo Fox embodies that on his latest track, “Too Much”. The single comes from Cleo’s upcoming project, “PressPlay”, which is set to drop on May 16th. On “Too Much”, the Milwaukee emcee takes a beat from SPRME, and flips it with a laid back flow, talking about where he’s headed, and how to get there.
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Nigerian emcees Phlow, Pryce, Mz Kiss, and Pasha have a monster track on their hands with “MP3”, a track that combines hip hop and dancehall into a summertime banger. Produced by Teck-Zilla, the influence of music on both sides of the Atlantic come into play, creating a global vibe on the track. The combination of Phlow’s delivery, which audibly carries
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Milwaukee artist Edubbs puts out music with almost machine-like efficiency, and a good majority of his releases are of the highest quality. Dubbs latest drop is a track featuring fellow local rapper Nick Grace, entitled “No Games”. The bass-heavy track, produced by Deathvadvr, talks about the pair of rappers avoiding any distractions in order to get to their money. The
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If you’re into precision-crafted, multi-layered contemporary pop, the new single from LA band Toyko is perfect for you. “Like What I Like” may start on the slow side, but the track builds up to create an anthem-ready chorus. Warm synths and bright keys create an atmosphere on this track, and a passionate performance turns the song into the ultimate social
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Some records are made specifically for the club, or the house party, and they thrive in that environment. Racine artist Dojo’s latest track, “Party Of The Century”, is definitely made for those environments. Featuring stellar production by Taylor King, the track has some bounce to it, and Dojo has a combines his bars with harmonies and a hook to make
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88Nine is having a big year to celebrate a decade of being RadioMilwaukee. In addition to previously announcing a new, all Milwaukee radio station on Milwaukee Day, they’ve also announced a block party in front of their Walker’s Point studio on Saturday, June 24th. Chicago up and comer and Chance the Rapper collaborator Noname will headline, along with major names
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Today we’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Dana Coppafeel and Mammyth, as well as Uni-Fi Records, for a new addition to our regular concert calendar, The ShowOut Showcase. This will be a monthly hip hop showcase, hosted by the duo, with the intention of showcasing the talented artists that make up Milwaukee’s hip hop scene. The ShowOut Showcase
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The internet provides us many things; some good, some not so good. However, if you’re a musician, it provides access to millions of songs, and thousands of genres and sub-genres, all of which can influence the songwriting process. In the case of Milwaukee’s Guerrilla Ghost, it’s obvious that the group’s sound is the byproduct of digital crate-digging. On the group’s
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The Australian band once known as Capture the Crown recently went through a bit of transformation, and have decided to move forward as simply Capture. The reincarnated band hasn’t completely left their legacy behind, however, as you can see snippets of their time under a previous moniker in their new video for “Dingbats”, from the band’s upcoming record, “Lost Control”.
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Brooklyn-by-way-of-Oklahoma artist Mothica is gearing up for the release of her second EP, “Heavy Heart”, and recently shared the first single from the release, “Sometimes”. The track marries pop music melodies with characteristics of underground EDM, and the two blend very well to create something unique to Mothica’s style. This mixture of styles has tremendous potential for heavy rotation from
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It’s not very often that a band’s debut single is of much significance; in many cases, the early work isn’t appreciated until much later in a band’s lifespan, if there even gets to be a “much later” in the first place. That’s not the case for new Australian band, High Tropics. The band’s first single and video, “15 Years”, has
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On Sunday night, Turner Hall Ballroom played host to the 37th annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards, and hundreds of local artists from throughout the state filled the room. Over 40 awards were given out throughout the night, and the show also featured performances from Scott E. Berendt and the Us Project, Bella Cain, NO/NO, Green Screen Kid, The
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Bright colored lights and a stage full of instruments stared the audience in the face as they awaited New Pornographers to take the Pabst Theater stage. It no time at all, the large band of eight people came out and people admittedly went nuts. No, porn didn’t take place; I swear, they are musicians. Anyways, their lights went brighter, the
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Saturday, April 22nd is Record Store Day nationwide, encouraging people to come out and shop their local, independent record stores. Five record stores in Milwaukee are celebrating as well, with various promotions and live music in-store. We think you should make a day out of it, and to boot, if you tag us in a picture of your Record Store
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The third track in Nice FM’s “Nice Tribes” series is here, this time blending the work of label head Dashcam with Chicago-based producer Ipa Ghost. “Digital Summer” is incredibly chilled out, with an array of snares and percussion hitting you sporadically, mixed with spacey synthesizers and a bell loop that is instantly an earworm. It’s a nice blend that falls
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Ever since I was introduced to King Fantastic’s music, shortly after their “Finger Snaps and Gun Claps” album dropped, I’ve been eager for more and more music from Troublemaker and Killer Reese One. The duo have slowed down in some respects, but a new mixtape featuring remixes, edits, and blends of the tracks that helped develop their following is very
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In the seven years since his “Milwaukee” video went viral, Trelly G has not only become infamous in the city, but his growth as an artist has been exponential, as well. In his latest clip, “Three Piggies”, Trelly takes the city’s signature sound and adds a street anthem-esque hook to it, making things extra memorable. He also brings wit in
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