Monthly Archives: February 2021

Kav M$Ghty’s ‘Light’ Finds Hope in The Darkest Point of Life

Born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, Kav M$ghty is known for being a quiet, soft-spoken, introverted, and mysterious kid. In 2016, he found his love for music. In 2019, he found a passion for it. Kav is an experimental artist that talks about his struggles with autism and anxiety through his music. He wants to bring awareness to people

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Ben Conley Doesn’t Hold Back on “Thanks For Something”

By Deuce Anyone who listens to the latest release from Ben Conley, “Thanks for Something”, can tell dude had a lot on his mind when he laid this one down. Something had to be iggin’ him just to come up with the concept, the music, arrangement, instrumentation, and all that good stuff. The singer/songwriter puts it down way too fast

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AUDIO: Midsummer – “I Don’t Know What to Say”

Emo-alternative rockers Midsummer have a new single out. It’s about struggling to articulate just how you feel about a situation; no words seem to be able to do justice because everything feels wrong. Featuring Nick Heath of American Bandit in a spoken word bridge, the song is intensely convictive with bleak emotional terror. We’ve all felt such a way at

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AUDIO: Graham Hunt – “Painting Over Mold”

Singer-songwriter Graham Hunt is out with his sophomore full-length record. Consisting mostly of tracks Hunt wrote during quarantine, the record is out on Minneapolis label Forged Artifacts. His pop rock sensibility has plenty of jangles and grooves but his lyrics simultaneously are assertive and raw. Graham Hunt shares some truly keen observations about the unpredictable chaos of the world, ranging

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AUDIO: Kat Auburn – “Soul Composed”

Singer-songwriter Kat Auburn has released her debut album. Recorded in a Victorian mansion in Wisconsin’s lake country, Auburn’s record is the result of being a closet singer for much of her life before serendipitously stumbling upon a legion of Milwaukee jazz musicians. She’s developed an elegant sound blending soul, pop, and rock which accompanies her poignant songwriting. Auburn’s music is

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AUDIO: Roberto Bates, VIOLA – “Fire Walk With Me”

Roberto Bates is the EDM producer who keeps on giving with his new track ‘Fire Walk With Me’, sending a shiver down the spine of all those who relish top-class electronic. The new release sees the german hitmaker team up with female vocalist VIOLA, and the pair smash it, knocking the ball out of the park from the instant. VIOLA

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AUDIO: M Pike – “Worthy”

London-based pop-rock musician M Pike is back, and he releases potentially his most groundbreaking track to date, ‘Worthy’. Cleverly M Pike leads the listener on a journey, and he starts with a gentle overture with only a guitar lead and bass rhythm accompanying his vocal. The preamble feels as though it will stay with a chilled theme throughout but unpredictable

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VIDEO: Travvy Trav – “Black Women”

Electronic producer Travvy Trav recently dropped a new song and video honoring Black women. Sampling Kamala Harris’ inaugural words, Trav has crafted a powerfully emotive banger that gets you on your feet dancing. The video features clips of Black women at protests, marches, and speeches as well as headshots of Black women in politics and pop culture such as Oprah

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SZNS brings a West Coast Sound to the 414

Judging from his music, you might not be able to tell that Andy Schmidt aka “SZNS” is from Milwaukee. His sound carries a sense of vulnerability with an upbeat tempo that reminds listeners of driving up and down the Pacific Coast Highway out west. His song “Comin’ Thru” is perhaps the best example as he writes: “PCH to Malibu you

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AUDIO: Bug Moment – “WORM”

Folk pop duo Bug Moment are newcomers in the Milwaukee scene. Their recent single is lovesick and delicate, consisting of a twinkling acoustic melody peppered with light electronics. There’s a sense of conflict between two people, but they’re communicating with melancholy honesty. The B-Side is an acoustic version of their song “Moth” from this past December. It’s a promising start

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AUDIO: Bandoleer Bacall – “Me and You and the Misty Blue”

Indie rockers Bandoleer Bacall have a new single out from their upcoming record “Lu Wave.” We feel like we’re on a California beach in the 1960’s; the song’s got a psychedelic edge and provocative riff coupled with Adam Jerome’s esoteric lyrics. We’re looking forward to hearing Bandoleer Bacall’s new record and the intriguing concepts sure to be on it.

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AUDIO: Rum Revere – “World’s Fair”

Electronic sampler artist Rum Revere has yet another compilation of tracks out. Brock Gourlie continues his smorgasbord of eccentric cuts that will alternately make you chuckle but get you grooving. He focuses a bit more on atmosphere and sonic space here, with some tracks taking a minimalist approach, and others feel like he’s playing in the middle of a huge

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AUDIO: Andrew Prichard – “Melody”

Acoustic pop artist Andrew Prichard’s latest single is a sing-along number about longing for someone you’ve been away from for a long time. Prichard sings away until his voice is heard by this person, hoping their voices meet. It’s a song that’s sure to lighten the room up with joyous spirit and friendly touch. We have a feeling Andrew Prichard

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AUDIO: Jazzcore Friction – “Hemipenes”

Rock and roll band Jazzcore Friction, formerly known as The Red Flags, are out with their first album under the new name. They decided to rename the band once they found themselves stylistically shifting. They’re overtly political here, channeling anger over having to vote for “the lesser of two dicks”; the record’s title refers to snakes having two penises, which

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