Garden Unit is the solo project of Drue Devente, known for being in indie pop band Motel Breakfast. His debut record is out now and he describes it as an homage to creative spaces that he’s been a part of up to this point. It’s seven songs that encompass breezy yet impassioned folk, traversing mountainous themes of changing colors and
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With an array of instrumentation and a combination of analog and digital, “Radium Girls” is all over the place, but Rayven brings it all together in the best ways.
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The two pack as much into their verses as possible, giving you the most style they can in just over two minutes.
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The track feels light an airy, like an escape to another world for just a couple of minutes.
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Across eight tracks, Tanky is bold and brash with his verses, which are aided by big beats that infuse elements of trap and elecronic music.
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Godxilla raps like a veteran with the spirit of a younger artist.
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Everything about this project is gritty and raw, capped off by Coogi’s flow, which compromises for nothing.
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Rap J dropped a new single and video over the summer. With this one, J channels the imagination of a six-year-old kid who had big dreams in life – referring to himself. The artist is found chilling at the Rhythm x Records studio, illuminated by vibrant lighting. He raps about finding his calling and creating his own opportunity, commanding the
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Hip hop artist Zae Shakur dropped a new album at the end of August. It’s eleven tracks, opening with an intro where Shakur expresses that he feels perpetually misunderstood and stays minding his own business. Shakur proceeds to rap with an unbothered mindset and an eclectic selection of beats, enjoying the company of women, fast cars and a boatload of
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Hip hop artist Mykell X’s latest single is a full-on flex feast. With 414BigDJ joining X for a feature, the two rappers step up to the mic with fierce attitude, ready to make the haters hate them even more whether it’s because they’re taking your girl, throwing money around or flashing expensive accessories. They have extra fun with the song
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This week, we look back at some of our favorite interviews from the summer as we call a number of Milwaukee artists up on the Rap Phone!
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Hip hop artist Kenny Kamz dropped a new EP last month. The five tracks here combine conscious and empowering energy while favoring emotively meandering production. Kamz channels hope, resilience and determination as he takes all the shots in life he can while staying true to himself, watching his back and seeking to stand out. There’s a humorous sample of “Walk
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Latin hip hop artist El Sebas dropped the visual for his recent single “Dimelo.” Shot by Gonzales Visuals, the scene begins with the artist putting on his jewelry and accessories before turning to the camera as the music starts. The song is about the complexities that come with relationships and the importance of self-awareness. Sebas goes out for a drive
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Hip hop artist Isreal Perez’s latest single is a love letter to his mother. Written when their family was going through tough times, the song is a potently sentimental message of gratitude where Perez honors mom for everything she’s endured to make sure they ended up okay, comparing her to the sun, Earth and moon. Isreal Perez is unabashedly conscious
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Abstract hip hop artist and producer Randal Bravery released a new EP comprising flipped versions of songs from an old tape of his. The result is a sauntering listen of chopped trip hop beats, warped samples and hazy ambience; there’s a dreamy rap verse on “Root Note VIP” as well. It feels hypnagogic, like we’re weaving between hallucinations and consciousness.
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Psych rockers Mossmen unleashed a new record into the world recently. The band blazes a trail across burning stars, dark voids in the sky and Mother Nature’s fury over five compositions, sonically illustrating a hyper-lucid odyssey themed around love, purpose and time’s ruthless passage. Pleasant sounds of nature weave the songs together before the steadfast riffs and otherworldly resonance shepherd
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Cream Vellum recently announced that they have disbanded, but not before releasing their long-awaited full-length album. The record is seven songs, bringing the band’s ornate combination of dream pop, shoegaze and psychedelia into full swing. Opulent melodies, tender vocals, crisp textures and graceful soundscapes all make for a charming wander; it feels as if the band summons us into a
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Blacktop released a new album on the 1st of the month. Titled from a Thich Nhat Hanh quote, this record contains the profound theme of not simply growth – but making growth sustainable. It’s nine songs that build upon Blacktop’s signature breezy, beach-soaked pop style with expanded emphasis upon textures and samples to fully conjure a paradisical atmosphere. His delicate
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Over the course of seven songs, the record has enough sonic exploration to make you think that anything is really possible when it comes to what should feel like dissonant genres.
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“Come414Shop” is a brash, raw look at the hustle, with 14 tracks of pure street rap.
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Dris Gramss is a free man, and he’s not slowing down when it comes to the new video for “First Day Out.”
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The beat has a bounce to it, augmented by some plunky piano notes, and much like Ameas on the song, everything stays in motion.
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Check out tons of new music from Milwaukee this week, with tracks from Eli $tones, Mo’City, Rose of the West and more!
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Breakup Tour are a rad new Milwaukee supergroup containing members of The Unitaskers, Man Random, June Gloom and Bereaucratic Drift. Their debut single is out now and the band characterizes its sound as “bubble grunge”, drawing upon elements of emo and power pop. The song is about still finding things to relate about with others even when you feel yourselves
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Hip hop artist OTR Melly’s latest single tackles loneliness and escapism. He alludes to drugs as a means of coping, cleverly using a girl calling his name as a metaphor for what distracts him from his demons. It’s a dark one for sure, but the raw, candid approach to Melly’s songwriting as well as his full-hearted vocal performance are enough
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