Monthly Archives: June 2023

AUDIO: Brandon Buhr – “Blue Skies Over Clear Waters”

Ambient-electronic artist Brandon Buhr’s latest composition paints a placid, undisturbed picture of air and sea. Spanning 25 minutes long, these droning, hypnotic soundscapes patiently weave in and out like gently rippling waves that vary ever so slightly throughout the piece. Creating a perfect sonic accompaniment for meditation or taking a midafternoon nap, Brandon Buhr delivers an ocean of serenity with

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AUDIO: LBN667 – “Remembering”

Electronic project LBN667 has a new release out on Sickle Moon Recordings – the project’s first new music since 2018. Comprising two tracks, this EP has a muted, tranquil quality to it that sends your mind floating gently into skies of stars and dreamy, meditative bliss. With elements of ambient house and post-dubstep, LBN667 delivers a pair of radiantly halcyon

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AUDIO: Wildered – “Emezov”

Indie folk act Wildered released their debut album this past Friday. Opening with lush ambient soundscapes that sound exactly like the cover art would suggest, this record’s 13 tracks traverse exquisite scenery and natural beauty by means of clarity’s conquest. Incorporating unique instrumental synergy with banjo, synth and acoustic guitar, songwriter Nate Bjorge showcases vocal versatility capable of being bold

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AUDIO: Kingdumb – “Sun Blinging”

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Kingdumb the Swindon music maker and DJ has certainly made a splash with his latest summer hit, ‘Sun Blinging’. This infectious track, accompanied by a visually stunning official video shot in a sunny resort, transports listeners to the Mediterranean, capturing the essence of the season and the mood of this new electronic gem. From the very first note, ‘Sun Blinging’

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VIDEO: PeezSW – “TMS (Poppin’ With It)”

Hip hop artist PeezSW is back with his first single and video ahead of forthcoming album “About Damn Time 2.” Directed by himself and Gonzales Visuals, the scene finds the Camp Shuttlesworth rapper out in the streets and riding around with his crew between clips of him performing at various venues. PeezSW knows what’s his for the taking with bars

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AUDIO: Julien Kozak – “Everything We Need”

Singer-songwriter Julien Kozak’s latest single is about a long-distance relationship. With affection in his voice and a starry-eyed acoustic melody, Kozak sings of being head-over-heels in love with someone despite how far apart they are, yet he assures them that their bond is strong enough to stand the test of time. Likening romance to being a ship out at sea,

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AUDIO: Hosts – “Wade Low”

Americana-folk rockers HOSTS released their fourth album on Friday complete with a release show at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn that evening. With seven songs, this record heavily draws upon themes of self-exploration and seeking clarity. Frontman Miles Patzer is a heartfelt and earnest songwriter, giving his words plenty of space to breathe in country-tinged atmospheres that accompany topics of meaning, purpose

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Artist Spotlight: Ladybird

The first Locust Street Festival since before the pandemic took place in Riverwest on Sunday, drawing a ton of enthusiasm, attendance and participation from the neighborhood. Ladybird took the Lakefront Brewery Stage on Pierce and Locust promptly at 3PM. Ladybird consists of vocalist-guitarist Pete Freeman, guitarist Sammy Pinback, bassist Josh Rardin and drummer Aidan Gouran. Blending alternative country with rock

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AUDIO: Shle Berry – “Cranberry Vodka”

Shle Berry leans into sultry R&B for her latest single. With hazy bounce and fluttering keys, Berry is feeling the romantic tension with someone here, likening the increasingly apparent connection between them to sips of the titular ruby cocktail. She’s seeking someone to hold her down in spite of the mistakes she’s made in the past, and what she’s got

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AUDIO: Tigera – “The Calm Before”

Pop rockers Tigera dropped a new single at the end of May. This tune broods with profound anticipation before erupting into an emotive breakup song that ruminates on the pain and shame of inevitable confrontation. Tigera demonstrate a keen ability to take a universally difficult situation and make a shoutable hook out of it, which is certainly the tried-and-true formula

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