Prolific noise artist Lucky Bone has a new release out. It’s a continuation of his “Dream Journals & Glass Coffin” series, inspired by dreams that he’d recently had. Constructing pieces using the musique concrete/tape music approach, these distorted and obfuscated improvisations stem from visions of the Paradise Lost docu-series, family tensions, COVID times and a doorway between the basement –
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Moonbow shakes the club with a new dubstep banger.
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The latest from Cody Steinmann is an eight-minute journey of audio storytelling.
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Stuart lets a carefree pop track ring out.
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Experimental producer Docx dropped a two-song EP this week. This release finds them collaborating with a few folks for zestful, inventive hip hop cuts. The title track enlists QuaDaDonn and Mariko Miziyaki for fun, flirtatious flexes. The second track “RONDA ROUSEY” cranks up the 808s and sounds the alarm for Itgirl. Docx is consistently up to something innovative; we look
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Need a Quick Infusion of Spinal Tap Moments? Try Quick Taps – short episodes with short stories for short attention spans.
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The Almas break out with an intense new track.
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AyooLii stunts around the studio in a new video from Run Along Forever.
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PAY DIRT is new side project of conceptual/performance artist Kleaner which finds them exploring drone and noise territories. “MOB” is their debut release, being a seven-minute composition of rumbling distortions and clangorous crashing sounds. It’s got an ominous atmosphere like we’re anticipating something about to happen in a psychological horror movie. We hope to hear more from PAY DIRT and
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Synthpop act Dashcam released his long-awaited new album this week. There’s eleven tracks here that paint vibrant pictures of explosive skyscapes, luxuriant nature and paradisial getaways. Basking in the oceans of nostalgia, these tunes connect conduits between love, memory, dreams and fantasy. Dashcam enlists many wonderful fellow artists to join him on these songs including Clear Pioneer, Liv Held, The
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Check out the latest in Milwaukee music, featuring Newski, Gold Steps, Dres and more!
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Julia Thomsen and Marie have collaborated on a new release, “Travelling Through Wonders”. The unique composition, loosely based around Julia’s earlier piece, “Wonderness,” flows in and out of the original work, and it glistens as the warm air of spring greets us all! Marie is an artist who works in sound design, and her effort in this composition is paying
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Electronic producer Micro Heathen dropped a new album this past week. Incorporating techno, hip hop, psychedelia, and ambient elements, the artist knows no limits to their sonic palette as long as it’s got a groove. With a sense of humor driving the samples and smooth, liquid textures adorning the rhythms, the production is pleasantly experimental with a knack for amusement.
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David Lopez shows off his wordplay and charisma on a mixer-themed track.
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Baby Goat’s flow has evolved on the follow-up to a 2021 mixtape.
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Juxt Dame blissfully raps about being in love on a new track.
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Contemporary classical/improvisational project Darkpebble-Bluewave released a new album, featuring collaborative pieces between Wilhelm Matthies and Paulo Chagas. There’s eight tracks here that balance spontaneity with intention and unpredictability with anticipation, created using exchanged music files between the two artists. The poetic song titles conjure vividness and daydreams as well. Matthies uses an invented string instrument featuring movable resonators, and Chagas
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A powerhouse night of heavy music took place at Cactus Club Saturday night featuring local bands Algid Funeral and It Is Dead in addition to Chicago-based metal bands Nequient and Ready For Death. Algid Funeral comprises of vocalist/synth player Trevor Keay, guitarist Dillon Briggs, bassist Maria Froman and drummer John Karnowski. Formed in 2018, their sound can be described as
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Danny Arcane charms again with hazy and introspective “Do U Wanna.”
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Quarters Rock ‘n Roll Palace in Riverwest hosted on Friday night local indie rockers Oh Well, Ok alongside Chicago acts singer-songwriter Able Baker and psych-shoegaze band The Courts. Oh Well, Ok is the project of James Markwyn. Friday’s show featured Dean MacKenzie on bass and LoBi LoBianco on drums. Hailing from Waukesha, Markwyn began the project while at college in
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Big Laugh blitz through ten tracks in under 20 minutes, taking no prisoners along the way.
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Phil N. DeBlank weaves together a tapestry of samples on a new project.
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Duwayne isn’t waiting around to make his presence felt on a new track.
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Alt pop punks Gold Steps released a new video on Valentine’s Day, accompanying a song from their recent album “That Ain’t It.” Directed by Richie Gordon, the visual finds the band goofing around together in various public places while vocalist Liz Mauritz sings against the skyline and various backdrops. It’s an explosion of fun and antics from Gold Steps; hit
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Metalcore act Surefire released a new single today that confronts the pervasive, rotten thoughts that echo in one’s mind. Featuring vocalist Dylan Greenhill of Vapid Soul, this devilish headbanger unleashes hell on peace, cornering you at every turn. It’s an absolute beatdown brawler, crumbling atmosphere and all. There’s no escape with “Suppressive Thoughts” – stay tuned for more to come
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