Acclaimed electronic artist Haywyre teamed up with vocalist Sixten for a new track this week. It’s a funk-tronic jam about calling out for someone that won’t leave your side no matter what you’re going through. Even if you go through changes, the comfort of this person is a constant. Hopefully it’s a sign of more to come from Haywyre soon
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Indie pop group West Nile Crows have a new single from upcoming EP “Negative.” It’s a song about turning a blind eye to learning new things and staying in your bubble. Ignorance is bliss, and West Nile Crows channel the emotional pain of dealing with close-minded people through this dreamy ditty. The EP will be out at the end of
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Sludge-punk-doom band Snailtooth have a new record out, back from a fifteen-year hiatus. Beer-soaked and belligerent, these songs feature tortured howls and crushing riffage. We feel like creatures emerging from the decaying soils, out in the open for danger to find us. It’s always exciting when an old band makes a return, and those around for the Wisconsin DIY scene
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Blues rockers Billy Russo have a new single out – the first from them since last summer. It’s a jam that begs the question of what’s stopping two people from being with one another. The man expresses self-doubt and is still figuring himself out, yet he wants to be with this woman so bad. So, naturally, the band rocks out
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Industrial synthwave duo Nightfall Heroes released a new single today. The heroes are up against a robotic behemoth and have to be strategic about how to take him down. There’s determination and wisdom embedded in this track, and you’ll walk away from it locked and loaded for a cybernetic apocalypse. Stay tuned to hear more from Nightfall Heroes in the
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Soul-jazz trio Smoke N’ Mirrors released another single this week. This one has a funky bone; it encourages you to get off your ass and start grooving to the love. With wicked sax and dazzling keyboards, Smoke N’ Mirrors are here to accompany your romantic cocktail night with some smooth personality. We hope that this and their last single are
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The Reptile Fund is a new art rock project formed by Graham Hunt and Shannon Connor. They’re out with a debut EP; it’s full of apocalyptic post-punk energy and abrasive textures, making the title fitting. It’s the perfect listen for a day where you’re on the verge from existential dread, but you somehow just keep surviving. Drumming is contributed by
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Indie folk band Chris Haise Band have a new record out today. While much of it was written and recorded pre-COVID, this album navigates dissonance and uncertainty through our complex world. There’s themes of growing from mistakes, evolving relationships, never having enough, needing a friend, and pushing through bad luck. It’s a batch of songs that yearn for a sense
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Hip hop artist Satori IV has his third edition of “The Pack” out, and this one’s a simple two-piece. He’s clearly feeling good basking in the summer energy; “No Complaints” is pretty self-explanatory with bars about Satori’s comfort with where he’s at while “These Days” finds him rapping about just wanting a woman who’s honest and respectful of him. It’s
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Gothic-industrial rockers Lockjaw have a new EP out today, dedicated to Mike “Cowboy X” Peed. The hellish rock knights deliver six tracks that touch on lustful love, disorientation, and dying feelings among other emotionally dark things. Noted are some trip hop and psychedelic elements incorporated into the band’s powerful sound, especially with the song “Higher Now.” The record’s an exploration
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Funk-reggae fusion band The Panoptics are out with a new EP today. These six tracks demonstrates a shared love for many stylistic realms by the band’s five members. The title track will have you swaying back and forth with your significant other, “Get Ahead” jingles with a rootsy-southern flavor, and “Way Back When” is a sweet hitter laden with multiple
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Hip hop artist Shadi’s most recent tune radiates with optimism and confidence. She raps about speaking her dreams into existence, as the only way from here is up. She’s grateful for everything she has already, and if she’s got a plan, her turn to shine in the scene will come around. It’s an uplifting message from the rapper; Shadi is
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Hip hop artist Lucien Parker’s latest single is about recognizing the real ones through all the noise. Over a twinkling guitar melody and bouncing bass, Parker raps about showing up for those that mean most to him, staying focused on adding commas to his bank account, and having a gift he must share with the world. The song reflects humility
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Eclectic pop artist Micah Emrich has his first video out to his recent single “Caffeine.” Directed by Nicholas Kohnhorst, Emrich is found having a good time hanging with his friends; they’re out playing catch, chilling on the couch, and riding around in the car. The song is about pushing through everyday stress in order to pursue a passion, which pretty
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Slamhaus, whose music has regularly explored trip hop electronica in the past, is out with a lo-fi rock album. He certainly hasn’t stripped electronica from the music, however, making for a smooth-layered atmosphere of hazy dreamscapes. “Mesmerized” is a love song, “Reset the Reign” touches on overthrowing capitalism, “You Don’t Want My Love” is about worker exploitation, and “Life in
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Metalcore band American Bandit most recent single dropped about a month ago. It’s a midtempo hitter about your thoughts blinding you from seeing clear, trapping you in self-doubt and self-hatred. The only way you know how to cope is to drown your sorrows in alcohol. American Bandit’s upcoming EP is titled “Year of the Rat” – we’ll keep you posted
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Hip hop artist AK Stackz has a new joint out this week. He lives into wisdom and charm here, rapping about doing magic with his moves and making money doing it. He cleverly makes a number of Harry Potter references here too, characterizing himself as “the boy who lived” and casting spells on anyone that gets in his way. Catch
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House producer Thomas Xavier’s latest banger is the second track from his upcoming EP out on Iamrecords. Like his last tune “Ballin’” this tune breathes fire with larger-than-life joy. It’s club-ready and a relentless catalyst for the dance floor. We’ll keep watching Thomas Xavier as he continues cranking out great EDM – stay tuned.
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Minimalist-bass producer Cntrlla has another track out this week. This one takes a more aggressive, industrial approach that bangs against metallic textures with no fucks given. It’s a bit of a deviation from some of Cntrlla’s more liquid compositions, but nonetheless keeps his trademark misty atmosphere intact.
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We all know DJ Shawna as Milwaukee’s premier open format DJ and DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks. On top of that, she’s out with her debut original song, which features singer-songwriter Tanner Howe. It’s an uplifting pop tune with a grand chorus, assuring someone that you’re here to stick with them through anything. The song radiates everlasting positivity in the
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Oh Geeez is an indie pop duo consisting of Sean McGibany (known from Before Nitrogen) and Jack Gilmond; they make catchy tunes themed around cartoon animations. Their latest single is inspired by the show Amphibia; it’s an electrifying jam about coming back home after time away. You feel a rush of excitement by all the possibilities ahead of you as
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Punk rockers M545 have a new single out this week. It’s a high-jumping tune about not having the words to tell someone how much they mean to you. You want them to stick around and can’t help but beg. M545’s rocking builds up from the tension you feel from the person, like you’re about to explode. This is their third
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Gothic rock band Creepy Little Things dropped a new single that stands alone from their upcoming LP. It’s a jam about someone always having a piece of you with them at all times; you want more than ever for them to feel complete and you hope to be a part of that completion. Stay tuned for more from Creepy Little
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A loud, rambunctious night of indie rock took place at Bremen Cafe on Saturday night. Orange Costanza, The Fall Sound, and Diet Lite all played killer sets. It was a resonant reminder for us to start remembering earplugs for shows again. Orange Costanza is guitarist/vocalist Michael Casey, bassist/vocalist Evan Kotlowksi, and drummer Eddie Smith. A headbanging garage rock band, they
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Alternative rockers Slightly Gigantic have their debut single out. It’s a jam about someone being your weakness and being unable to do anything about it. Even when you have the power to fly, you always end up right back where you started because of this person. It’s a promising start from Slightly Gigantic and we’ll be watching what they do
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