AUDIO: The Oshi – “Confidential”
The Oshi firmly plants her foot in Milwaukee’s hip hop scene with her new album.
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VIDEO: Spaidez – “Loser”
Spaidez revels in the term “Loser” in his new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Prince Party – “Run Away”
Prince Party is escaping the drama with his new single.
Read moreVIDEO: Ernie Z – “Agree on Love”
R&B artist Ernie Z has his first visual out, to his song “Agree on Love.” Shot by Gonzales Visuals, Z appears in his apartment with his girl, decorating the Christmas tree. He sings of their relationship being imperfect as she goes out with another dude to go see the Christmas lights. The video ends on a poor note with her
Read moreAUDIO: Satori IV – “The Pack: Cosmos”
Hip hop artist Satori IV dropped a new EP this past week. With four tracks, the rapper is talking to a girl, looking to keep her comfortable. He wants her by his side as he racks up money, and that becomes a central theme of this project. His delivery never gets aggressive here; he keeps a good head on his
Read moreAUDIO: Black Belt Theatre – “Almost Never Give Up”
Hard rockers Black Belt Theatre have a new EP out, featuring two originals and two covers. The title track and “Fast Times in Brookfield” come with blistering power that puts you in a massive arena. You could also find yourself on a long road in the middle of the desert, who knows. The covers are of Ace Frehley’s “Rip It
Read moreAUDIO: Odd Person – “Midiworks”
Odd Person, one of several of August Traeger’s experimental projects, has a new EP out on Poverty Electronics. Carving a path through intelligent dance music, harsh noise and techno, Traeger explained on Bandcamp that the sounds here were created by feeding corrupt MIDI data to VST synths. There’s visuals attached to each track as well. This is some true computer
Read moreAUDIO: Freya Alley – “Big Wild World”
Heaven is on earth, proof? Listen to Freya Alley’s latest release, ‘Big Wild World’. The Lithuanian born singer hypnotises here with a stunning performance which is impossible not to relish. Now residing in London, Freya pushes into the underground of dark pop with an ambient flavour which charms from the first second. ‘Big Wild World’ opens with a multifaceted piano
Read moreAUDIO: Thomas Atlas – “Got This Feeling”
Stunning with an instant funky charm, ‘Got This Feeling’ by Thomas Atlas is as potent as upbeat tracks come, it is awe-inspiring! Born in Birmingham in the mid-90s, Thomas grew up listening to some of the worlds finest blues and funk tracks and his early listening experience has taken a toll on his musical style. He brings a nostalgic feel
Read moreDr. Jekyll’s ‘Truth’ Expresses Hope and Perseverance for Artistic Creatives
A Los Angeles-based music producer and songwriter, Dr. Jekyll is known for his versatile bandwidth and unconventional production. His music isn’t conformed to one genre. Dr. Jekyll chooses to break the mold by musically blending sounds and cultures he has been exposed to. Some of his musical influences are Dr. Luke, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Soulive, and Tool, to name a
Read moreVIDEO: Cam Will – “Vibes”
Hip hop artist Cam Will has a new single and video out. He’s rapping about being over the broke shit and only focusing on what will bring him success. Directed by himself and O Elegbede, Will and his people are shown congregated on a soccer field, as well as outside various landmarks in downtown Milwaukee. The artist knows what he’s
Read moreAUDIO: 5PM to Nowhere FT. Cosmic Sleepovers – “Emerson”
Pop artist 5PM to Nowhere teamed up with Chicago-based collective Cosmic Sleepovers for his latest single. It’s a song about finding peace and serenity, opening with a hazy lo-fi interlude, and then making use of a jazzy bass line and atmospheric keyboards under Auto-tuned vocals. 5PM to Nowhere brings a delightfully tranquil mood with this one, and we look forward
Read moreAUDIO: Faded Francis & Keenan Hennessy – “Rite of Passage”
Artists Faded Francis and Keenan Hennessy teamed up for a new EP. Combining atmospheric, hazy beats with hip hop, the two showcase their talents against vulnerabilities and personal struggles. Francis expressed on social media that a lot of self-doubt and anxiety had been overcome through putting this body of work out, and the songs reflect those themes immensely. The video
Read moreAUDIO: Sam Mullooly – “Songs of Absence”
Neo-classical artist Sam Mullooly is out with an EP on Sickle Moon Recordings. Inspired by their favorite poet William Blake’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience,” these four songs touch on absence and parting ways. Each piece combines warm piano with artful verbal convictions. “My Serenity” confronts the afterlife and how one comes to term with themselves upon death. It’s a
Read moreStand Up and Say Something with Rich Chambers’ ‘I’m So Tired’
Canadian artist Rich Chambers has been writing, recording, and performing music for more than 20 years. Throughout the years, he has released numerous albums and successful singles both as a solo artist and a member of the band Half-Hour Late. After graduating from university, Rich released his first album that included the song ‘Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser.’ The single
Read moreAUDIO: Stancilboi – “Butterflies”
Stancilboi establishes himself with a new single.
Read moreAUDIO: Alan Ward – “Dolo”
Alan Ward stands out with his most recent project.
Read moreAUDIO: Fedswantrick FT. KayJ, Matty, RMB, & Chocolate in Your Pocket – “Backboards”
Producer Fedswantrick worked with an array of Milwaukee and Chicago artists to bring this new single. The song blends soul, R&B, dream pop, and hip hop into a tune featuring several verses and an ethereal guitar line. The chorus is about moving too fast in life and getting more than what you asked for. The artists each remind us to
Read moreAUDIO: Ronco – “Movin’ You”
Electronic producer Ronco has a new single out on User Friendly Records – their first official release. It’s a house tune that’s pretty self-explanatory; it gets you grooving and jumping with a tempo that just keeps encouraging you. There’s some real gems coming from Milwaukee’s EDM scene, and this one is a valuable addition. We look forward to more from
Read moreAUDIO: Whiskey and the Devil – “Till the Last Drop”
Rockers Whiskey and the Devil dropped their new record on New Year’s. Kicking things off with “Safe Harbor (Hindsight’s 2020)”, the band delivers an alcohol-soaked, energetic attitude over eleven songs in a variety of tempos. “Moonlight” is a banger that takes a 70’s hard rock riff into modern gritty aesthetic, while “Raze a Glass” carries a mean and animalistic swagger,
Read moreAUDIO: The.HollowForm – “My Nemesis”
Electronic industrial project The.HollowForm has a new record out. It’s a wicked, cacophonous body of work that plays with power electronics and industrial noise against haunting vocal effects. The track “Immurement” is an eight minute-long piece of loud, tortured zaps. “Eight” pulsates with abrasive terror. If you’re looking for something on the aggressive side of experimental music, check out The.HollowForm’s
Read moreAUDIO: Rick Rutherford – “Words”
Rick Rutherford is taking off at rapid speed with his new release ‘Words’ which brings a new angle to indie music. The track which is the first to appear in 2021 for Rick is already sending a wave across the scene. It is clear to see why. Rick Rutherford, who also goes by the name Lightnin’ Stik, brings a signature
Read moreRebel ACA and French Monkey Wrench Do It Again on “Dance Without Fear”
Swift. To the point. Efficient. These adjectives and adjective phrases, and others of their ilk…
Read moreAUDIO: Dubb Saq – “Pretend”
Dubb Saq vents his frustrations on his latest.
Read moreVIDEO: Wise Jennings – “Medicine”
Husband-and-wife folk rock duo Wise Jennings have been dropping new music lately; their latest is the single and video “Medicine.” The song is about the many different ways people cope with mental and emotional chaos. We do whatever we have to in order to appear “normal” on the outside, even though you may feel resentful of yourself for doing so.
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