War causes irreparable damage to everyone involved. An unjust, not to mention failed war multiplies that suffering. In the first single from his upcoming album, Milwaukee native and folk purist Trapper Schoepp sings of such suffering. A plucky guitar riff and spare drums run free for a few bars before he begins to sing. “Brother don’t you know we were
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Milwaukee-based and genre-bending, Khal!l released a steady stream of singles last year. “Fast Break” is his first track of the new year. 808s knock and snares snap under his autotuned vocals, synths coming and going to leave plenty of space for the lyrics to come through. The song progresses somewhat over its short length, with female vocals coming in to back the last
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A posse cut is met with a very laid back feel from four mainstay rappers.
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TyLuv. fades in and out with a quick dose of lo-fi bliss.
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Pop punk-emo rockers Clementine have a new single out. This one’s about ex-lovers and the parts of yourselves that you give and take in a relationship. You end up not liking who you’ve become after the fact as you try filling the void and feel sorry for yourself. The melody fits the somber nature of the song, eventually building up
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Indie folk artist Astronaut Husband is out with a new album. It’s fourteen tracks that invoke lush imagery of nature, weather, critters and lovers by way of sweet acoustic melodies and tender vocals. The summery pictures that these songs venture into is sure to warm you up through the bitter cold we’re having this week. Astronaut Husband carries a sense
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Experimental artist and percussionist Jon Mueller’s latest release is a meditation on time and loss. This composition is just over half an hour long and consists of gentle tones, angelic yet haunting. It’s a potently hypnotizing sonic expedition that follows a keen sense of awe and gallantry into spacious soundscapes. Jon Mueller takes us into a calm yet compelling trance
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Check out the newest music from Milwaukee, featuring Murphy Kaye, Puerto Wiccan, Rahn Harper and more.
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We caught up with Elliott from M.A.G.S. during a recent visit to Cactus Club for a show with Social Cig and Barely Civil.
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Metalcore act These Fading Visions are out with the music video for a song off last year’s album “Generation Disorder.” Clocking in at just under two minutes, “Let Me Out” is a cathartic cry to be saved from oneself. Shot by Dolister Films, the video features vocalist Justin Weidower bringing a strong, shrieking delivery while a brutal brawl is going
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Pop artist Andrew Cesarz dropped his first single of the year. This one’s got a smooth, soft rock feel and encompasses no longer being close to someone but willing to be there for them if they ever decide to come back. With a grand, climactic performance that erupts with backing vocals, a guitar solo and a piano-laden melody, Andrew Cesarz
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Rock project Venturer released a new single this past week. The story goes like this: a character enters a mystical valley searching for his lost love, only to slip into a dream and find that the valley around him comes to life. With a friendly, bouncing melody and cheer-filled vocals, this tune saves said character from fear and worry by
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The genre-fluid act touch on the universal theme of staying up all night with a lover.
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Yella Boy puts looking cool to the side to genuinely grieve the loss of a friend.
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King Bando kicks off the year in a major way with a strong project.
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Ben Slowey sits down with the multi-instrumentalist and Milwaukee music veteran.
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We talked to Ed Wingard, who held down the hosting duties as well as performing at Quies Terry’s “Arts & Crafts” release party.
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The Nile Club played their album release show at Linneman’s, with the help of Barf Lord, Shoobie and North Warren.
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Murphy Kaye captures the crossroads of a relationship well with this new track.
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A plethora of producers make use of Cyrus Chrome and Skymall’s work for a new remix project.
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The rappers are staying active in the streets and in the studio with a new collaboration.
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Jazz-rockers Tomatillo disbanded some time ago, but not before they recorded a three-song EP that’s finally out today. These songs touch on adversity, love and personal experiences that others won’t quite understand, driven by melodies that have lots of personality and passionate vocals that project from the soul. Get groovy to the genuine, heartwarming spirit of Tomatillo.
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Psych rock group Painted Caves released their first single of 2023. This tune is performed with over fifteen different instruments and conjures a picture of lovers removed from one another. There’s a B-side Fluoxetine dance remix of the song as well, featuring additional lyrics and nearly ten minutes of instrumentation. The wonderful cast of musicians behind bandleader Ali Lubbad features
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Parker Schultz swaps stories with the guys from the rock band.
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Get to know Tae23, a newer artist on the Milwaukee hip hop scene.
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