AUDIO: Alan Ward – “Chain Swang”
Milwaukee-born, Baltimore-based rapper Alan Ward teams up with Maestro Styles for the soulful new single “Chain Swang.”
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AUDIO: Mike Mike – “One Take (Freestyle)”
Milwaukee’s Mike Mike links up with Mariboy Mula Mar, Jaja P, and 414bigfrank on the gritty new single “One Take (Freestyle).”
Read morePeacemaker FL Sign to Papercut Recordings and Unleash Brutal New Single “Reverse Bear Trap”
Bradenton, Florida deathcore outfit Peacemaker FL have announced their signing to Papercut Recordings and marked the occasion with a savage new single and music video, “Reverse Bear Trap” — the first taste of a full-length album dropping this summer.
Read moreAUDIO: Bigg Spiff – “Underrated And Overlooked”
Milwaukee rapper Bigg Spiff releases his 12-track statement “Underrated and Overlooked,” featuring collaborations with Chino Babyy.
Read moreTrouser Press Books to Publish Tim Sommer’s “Dispatches From the Kingdom of Outsiders” on August 4, 2026
Trouser Press Books will publish Tim Sommer’s “Dispatches From the Kingdom of Outsiders: Writing on Music, Culture and More 1979-2025” on August 4, 2026, with advance praise from Thurston Moore, Billy Idol, Geoff Edgers, and Joseph LeDoux.
Read moreColton Dawson Signs With Warner Records Nashville and TKO Artist Management, Debut Single “Might Be In It” Drops May 15
Arizona-bred neo-traditionalist Colton Dawson lands his first-ever record deal with Warner Records Nashville and signs with TKO Artist Management. His debut single “Might Be In It” arrives Friday, May 15.
Read moreAUDIO: Kieran Porter – “Summer Dream”
Milwaukee musician Kieran Porter drops “Summer Dream,” a melancholic mid-tempo single that hits different.
Read moreMudbaby Ru Hits the Gas on Explosive New Single “Black Truck”
West Memphis rapper Mudbaby Ru returns with “Black Truck,” a cinematic, hard-hitting new single out now via Flawless Ent/Geffen Records.
Read moreThe Runarounds Bottle Up Reckless Youth in New “Bleachers” Music Video
Indie rock’s fastest-rising act, The Runarounds, drop the official music video for “Bleachers” — a nostalgic anthem about sneaking out, late-night drives, and chasing the magic of youth — as they gear up for their Minivan 2026 Summer Tour and a Bonnaroo debut.
Read moreRandy Travis Returns To The Nashville Palace June 3 To Mark 40 Years Of ‘Storms Of Life’
Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis returns to the Nashville Palace on June 3 to celebrate 40 years of his landmark debut “Storms Of Life” — and the venue’s front room is being officially renamed “The Randy Travis Room.”
Read moreAUDIO: Lonni Monae – “This Summer”
Milwaukee rapper Lonni Monae drops “This Summer,” an uptempo anthem built for the season.
Read moreVIDEO: Dito – “Gruber Law”
Dito teams up with RayShotItProductions for “Gruber Law,” a gritty new visual built around one of the catchiest hooks of the week. Watch the video now.
Read moreJamie Allan’s “Amaze” Pulls Another Rabbit Out of the Hat: Drama Desk-Nominated Magic Show Extends Through January 2027
Drama Desk-nominated magic spectacular Jamie Allan’s Amaze extends for the fourth time at New World Stages, with new tickets on sale for performances through January 31, 2027.
Read moreVIDEO: Caydo Smac – “Come Get Yo Lick Back”
Caydo Smac links with RayShotItProductions for “Come Get Yo Lick Back,” a gritty, street-level visual that doubles as both a warning shot and a flex.
Read morePawPaw Rod Drops Genre-Bending Debut LP ‘Picture Day’ Featuring NEIL FRANCES, Tommy Newport, and Sherwyn
PawPaw Rod’s debut album ‘Picture Day’ lands May 15 via Independent Co., a 12-track snapshot of identity, resilience, and groove featuring NEIL FRANCES, Tommy Newport, and Sherwyn.
Read moreJohn PayCheck & Struggle Jennings Reignite the Outlaw Spirit on New Single “Sons Of The Spark”
Country torchbearers John PayCheck and Struggle Jennings join forces on “Sons Of The Spark,” a defiant, steel-soaked outlaw anthem arriving May 15 via HorseBite Entertainment — plus a look ahead at PayCheck’s massive 2026 Better Plan Tour.
Read moreVIDEO: Brick – “Reflection”
Brick links with Milwaukee’s Ocean Legacy Cinematic for “Reflection,” an introspective, 4K-shot visual that lets the bars breathe and the vibe linger.
Read moreMotörhead Announce 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Kiss of Death’ with Expanded Double LP, 2CD, and Unreleased 2007 Lowlands Festival Concert
Motörhead celebrate 20 years of Kiss of Death with a half-speed mastered reissue, a previously unreleased Lowlands Festival 2007 concert, and a brand-new lyric video for “God Was Never On Your Side.”
Read moreBrian Fallon Breaks a Five-Year Silence With Two New Solo Tracks, “Not Bad For New Jersey” and “Better Before”
Brian Fallon returns with his first original solo music in over five years — “Not Bad For New Jersey” and “Better Before,” produced by Butch Walker — and announces a run of intimate live shows starting June 14 at The Stone Pony.
Read morePro-Pain Unleash “Stone Cold Anger” Lyric Video Ahead of First Album in 11 Years
New York hardcore juggernauts Pro-Pain return from an 11-year studio absence with “Stone Cold Anger,” the title track and final single from their 16th album, out May 15 via Napalm Records.
Read moreVIDEO: Rich D & Money Long C – “Pop It”
Rich D and Money Long C link up for “Pop It,” a hard-hitting new street-rap collaboration with cinematic 4K visuals shot by Ocean Legacy Cinematic. Watch the official music video now.
Read moreAUDIO: Hakeem Syrbram – “A Little Bit of Afro Vol 6”
Milwaukee’s Hakeem Syrbram returns with “A Little Bit of Afro Vol 6,” the latest dancefloor-ready chapter in his long-running Keemixes series.
Read moreKingdom Collapse Announce New Album ‘Survivor’ Out 10/30 via Mascot Records, Share Anthemic Title Track Video
San Antonio hard rock band Kingdom Collapse announce their new album Survivor, out October 30 via Mascot Records, and share the anthemic video for the title track. The band is on tour with RED this spring and hits festivals all summer long.
Read moreFrom Cottage Chaos to $60 Million Empire: Terry Conway’s “Business is Simple” Cracks the Code
Former Perdue Farms CFO and Handy Seafood owner Terry Conway shares the three-part framework that grew a chaotic crab shack into a $60 million global brand in his new book, “Business is Simple.”
Read moreNight Talks Put Themselves First on Funky New Single and Video “People Pleaser”
LA indie rock trio Night Talks release “People Pleaser,” a funky, boundary-setting groove produced by Eric Palmquist (Bad Suns, Tate McRae, half•alive), complete with a dreamy multimedia music video.
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