Emerging R&B artist BriJon has a new single and video out. Directed by Jacob Rinks, BriJon grooves around in an illuminated space and is shown laying in a bed of rose petals. Her feathery voice irresistibly charms us; she knows exactly what she wants and sets a sensual, provocative scene to reflect both self-love and a yearning for intimacy. BriJon
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Singer-songwriter Andy Warren Jepson has his debut album out. Recorded in his Racine apartment, Jepson’s songwriting reflects his feelings during quarantine, observing folks in his neighborhood, and living in close proximity to the Kenosha unrest. Under a dark yet artful mood he sings of healing from pain (“Go to Hell”), appreciating the time we have with one another (“Blue Foot”),
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Composer and percussionist Mike Neumeyer is out with another single – a sequel to last year’s “Red Forest.” He takes things in a darker, more ominous direction here; imagine yourself in the dense woods and you can hear the ocean nearby but you have no idea how to get to it. It’s a tranquil, idyllic number that utilizes marimba, vibraphone,
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Josh Jenkins is all about putting in the work with his new single and video.
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SlimLeggett has a new track about a life of excess.
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J.O.Eons and Evisu Mane hit us with a two-pack featuring a pair of different feels.
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Ben Slowey sits down with the well-traveled singer/songwriter.
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Evan James is not like other rappers. He describes his sound as “alternative.” He mixes and masters all his music which results in the professional sound he wants. If you combine the music of Johnny Cash, G-Eazy, MGK, and Big Sean, you can get a hint of what Evan James’s music sounds like. Evan’s musical influences have a great effect
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2Hi sets a sonic atmosphere of reckless abandon with his all-energy EP.
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The pair of rappers tell their story and stay grounded on a new track.
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Julia Thomsen is a composer who plucks at the heartstrings with every release she drops, and there is no exception here with her new piece, ‘Paradise’. Relatively short in length, the track still provides a lot of serenity, and it instantly serenades the senses with a soundscape that matches the current season. Furthermore, the musical arrangement blossoms like a spring
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Hip hop artist Eli $tones is back already with a new joint this week. We won’t lie – it’s a somber one. $tones raps about fighting to stay in control; he doesn’t know who to trust because his heart’s been played with so much. It temps him to burn every bridge but all he can do is just keep his
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R&B artist Grace Weber worked with Chance the Rapper on her latest single. It’s a song about resilience against all odds; Weber sings of “waiting through the fire” and “using it as fuel” as metaphors for keeping a good head on her shoulders. Chance comes in with a verse about getting picked for things last when he was younger, but
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Producer Postureless is a new one on the block, and he’s out with his debut single. It’s a lo-fi hip hop instrumental that samples someone talking about how significant we all are, and that music is a form of power against the system – right on! We hope Postureless keeps up the creative spirit and has more to come soon.
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Indie rockers Rx Drugs are out with a new EP, following up their 2016 debut record “Future Friction.” Welcoming us with a gorgeous mountain-road cover art, this body of work has an underlying theme of feeling you’re stuck in life’s freefall. The band’s distinctly atmospheric, humid folk rock sound is sharp and polished; “Under the Overpass” puts us right on
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Ben Slowey sits down with the veteran Milwaukee emcee.
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Nouhi’s Nomad is an Iranian-American multi-instrumentalist genre-fluid creator based in New York City. Persian music and contemporary rock go well in addition to his background in classical music, therefore all three styles are shining through within his Persian percussion, hypnotic and unique melodies, as well as stripped-down guitar backings. ‘Number 4’ is the fourth track of Nomad’s debut LP. The
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Maryland-born Vin is a hip-hop artist, rapper, and songwriter set to make an impact. The talented musician is quickly making waves in the scene with his unparalleled sound, style, and message. Through his powerful lyricism, Vin aims to help listeners feel a sense of comfort and know they are not alone. Vin’s new song ‘Sonder’ is the realization that each
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WhoExotic is an up-and-coming artist from New York. His music goes into different genres and styles that his sound can fit into anybody’s music taste. He may be an underground artist, but he knows what he’s doing. He tries to make his music sound as different as possible to rise above others. Some of his biggest musical influences include The
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Mackster Mingy aims for the streets on her latest.
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The bars are relentless from Wave Chapelle on his latest.
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Indie folk artist Astronaut Husband teamed up with Spain-based songwriter Blue Boredom for a concept album, centered around the low-hanging sphere in the night sky. The moon represents a pale ray of meaning against darkness, and the two artists explore that idea with gentle texture, melancholy intricacy, and contemplative wonder. As the moon is clung onto as a symbol of
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Lo-fi pop project Tall Ducks has a new EP out. Fun and whimsical, these five songs find comfort in fantasy-themed situations, ranging from being a weevil to Star Wars to Dracula. Zachary Lewis personifies himself as the character in these different scenarios, finding amusement with each. It’s a record with imagination not unlike that of Elephant Six, that’s for sure.
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Post-punk project Evinspragg is out with a new record. It’s about as nihilist as it gets, touching on grim subject matter ranging from meaninglessness to delusion to survival through repetition. We’re all just eagerly waiting to get sucked into a black hole, at the end of the day – “death is certain, life is not” as the sixth track puts
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Lo-fi hip hop instrumental artist Goldbloc is out with a new collection of tracks. Ryan King’s latest obsessions grab from different electronic subgenres and collagist inspiration, marked by frequent shifts in pattern sequence. The result is a downtempo excursion ideal for some incense-tinged relaxation; “Perfect Drug” gets mechanically groovy while “PianoMan” is suspenseful techno. King has taken quarantine to focus
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