Singer-songwriter Jacob Slade’s latest single is about giving the parts of yourself you’re most afraid of to someone else. He’s eager to give this person his all, no matter what it takes and no matter the uncertainty. With “Jupiter,” Slade’s trademark feathery vocals accompany a sweet melody that together capture a profound feeling of longing.
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Lo-fi pop artist Tombo dropped a new single and video. The song finds them meandering down life’s highway while feeling stuck; the video weaves together various photos accompanied by the lyrics. With a guitar instrumental and heartful crooning, there’s an overall foggy atmosphere here that seeks clarity. Tombo’s got an EP coming out soon – stay tuned!
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Indie pop artist Christopher Dallman released a new EP this week. Dallman’s been getting more experimental with his electronic pop sound overtime, and these songs capture the essence of personal growth, pleasure, and return to form. He leans into authenticity whether he’s singing about an intimate affair with his lover (“Monday”), exploring uncharted territories (“Wild”), or shedding into a new
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Psychedelic bass producer Deerskin released a new EP this past week. It’s three tracks that each take us to uncharted lands where past meets the future; each track begins with a “v” to represent different sides of one’s will. Deerskin’s trademark bass resonance and chantlike samples take us on an introspective endeavor with “Facets.”
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Metal-mathcore band Graysea dropped a new single this week. It’s a crushing hardcore tune about pain, fear and hopelessness and being blinded by grief and abandonment. With cacophonous riffage and mercurial tempos, Graysea deliver a haunting ode to the uninvited demons. Stay tuned for more to come from them soon!
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Jazz fusion act Cody Steinmann Trio have a new single out and it’s full of effervescent, lively energy. The song carries the aura who’s not like everyone else and they’re proud of it. With Steinmann on guitar, Chris Bates on bass and Abinnet Berhanu on drums, there’s a powerful chemistry between the musicians that makes the song pop with charm.
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Lo-fi indie rock project Anticipation are out with their eponymous debut record. Featuring playful, jangly melodies along with fluttering vocals, this record brings a joyfully chaotic approach to storytelling from song to song as well as a couple instrumental tracks. We hope to hear more from Anticipation in the future!
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Singer-songwriter Mike Mangione released his new album a couple weeks back. There’s eleven tracks here, all of which are baked with sensitivity, enthusiasm, and regard. Encompassing Americana-folk style, Mangione gathers strength through hardships as he contemplates the push and pull for love. Whether he reflects on empathy (“Anastacia”), fighting to keep the flame burning (“Giving Up On You”), place and
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Hip hop artist Duwayne dropped a new video this week. He takes Drake’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” instrumental and drops his own bars over it while hanging out on Riverside High School’s track and in the office with his friends. The themes here are authenticity and mindset while enjoying the ride. Directed by Norf! with fiery animations by Steph Siegman.
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Electronic producer Cntrlla’s latest single came just in time for Halloween. He delves into strange, spooky bass here that evokes imagery of grotesque monsters and slimy scares. For years now, Cntrlla has proven himself to be one of the most tasteful producers in the land, and “Body Horror” continues his momentum with bass that climbs mountains and drops through valleys.
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Indie rockers Onyx Koan are out with a new album. Beginning with a gravelly intro, the record ascends into a heartfelt, honest odyssey of seeking meaning in one’s surroundings whether that meaning stems from a guitar, a lover, or weathering a storm. Twangy rock with touches of folk and dub is the mode here, and Mark Hubing’s booming voice brings
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Singer-songwriter Bryan Cherry and his band played a lively set at Ope Brewing Co in West Allis on Friday night. Bryan Cherry’s style encompasses funk, soul, R&B and rock; he is also a poet. He sings and plays guitar while his band consists of guitarist Sean Williamson, bassist Matt Turner and drummer Dan Dahl. “Turner and Williamson I’ve been playing
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Indie rockers Quotes From Movies unleash a new single today. It’s a song about finding your niche in life and sticking to it in spite of what others may believe. With an infectious hook and a wholesome message, Quotes From Movies drive home with “Tattoo” that it’s okay to be the real you, whether that involves getting inked or painting
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Midwest emo/skramz band RIOTNINE! dropped their debut single this week. This energetic tune is about distractions, self-care, and trying to make something out of nothing in this rapidly crumbling world. The shouted vocals cathartically channel loneliness and resistance to individualistic ethic; we all just want to feel loved and part of this world, after all. We hope to hear more
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MATTHU is the solo electronic-acoustic project of Kevin Bush from Immortal Girlfriend, and his debut record is out today. Beginning with an ambient intro, MATTHU combines textural guitars, keyboards and synths with gentle vocals that deliver honest, vulnerable emotions over five tracks. Wearing his heart on his sleeve, MATTHU seeks genuine, passionate, palpable love with “Montana.” We look forward to
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Singer-songwriter Buffalo Nichols released two new songs this week – his first since last year’s eponymous debut album. “Meet Me In The Bottom” brings electrifying blues while “Friends” shares evocative storytelling of hope, kindness and pain. The pairing creates a powerful and cathartic contrast – stay tuned for more to come from Buffalo Nichols in the near future.
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Singer-songwriter Ryan Schmidt dropped his debut single this week. Kicking things off with a funky guitar riff, Schmidt contrasts the two people living inside his own head and invites you to meet one or the other. Not only is there a guitar solo, there’s a kazoo solo here! Ryan Schmidt juxtaposes personal subject matter with pop sensibilities that lighten the
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Eclectic artist HymnWho recently dropped a new album. Incorporating pop, R&B, hip hop and electronica over nine tracks, HymnWho is putting emotions to whatever feels right to him in the moment. He’s got passionate love to give all over this record while favoring synth-laden production, atmospheric vocals and enthusiastic utility of his voice. Deshun Jetson appears on the final song,
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Rock and roll act Nyx have a new single out. It’s an energetic, power pop-flavored jam about a fling who’s begging you to stay, but you’re not looking for another wannabe rockstar. With a robust guitar solo and soaring vocals, Nyx are playing hard-to-get with “Two Night Stand.”
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Psych pop act Dinner Set Gang dropped their debut LP “Are You Someplace Else?” last week, and with it came a music video for the title track. Directed by Kurt Ravenwood, the scene is set in a hotel with a couple folks exploring the halls, eventually all finding themselves in the swimming pool with choreographed dance moves and all. Join
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Blu Anxxiety is the trio of X Harlow, Dracula O and Rob Hoffman. Their latest single dropped on Halloween and it’s dark and ghoulish for the season. Gothic EDM beats and shouted vocals make for a shadowy banger that confronts how fucked up the world around us is. Stay tuned for Blu Anxxiety’s new album out soon!
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R&B star Jacob Latimore’s latest single is one about communication breakdown between lovers. Latimore ponders why the other person isn’t meeting his needs while assuring them that things could be better between them. He reflects on how he lost himself before but then got it together, and he’s waiting on his lover to do the same despite all the pressure
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Singer-songwriter Matthew Davies released a new album this week. It’s a record of vivacity and palpable honesty with eleven tracks of Davies’ picturesque songwriting. He touches on topics like subconscious fears, joy in the present moment, finding what you’re good at, working hard to provide for the family, faith in a higher power. Musicians contributing to this record are Andrew
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Emo pop artist iCandi released an EP this week for the spooky season. It’s four songs of bouncing retro synths, textural guitars, haunted themes and danceable sensibilities fit for a demonic dance floor. iCandi brings an innovative and eclectic approach to pop here, giving themself plenty of room to build from many directions.
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Fiserv Forum hosted Jane’s Addiction and The Smashing Pumpkins as part of their Spirits on Fire Tour on Sunday night. Jane’s Addiction consists of vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro (although Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age filled in on guitar for this tour), bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins. Formed in 1985, the Los Angeles-based
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