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AUDIO: Brett Newski – “Lie in All Honesty”
Singer-songwriter Brett Newski’s latest single he wrote when he was twenty about the little control he had over his emotions. Inspired by the phenomenon of “scrolling” culture social media instilled in our lives, this folk punk jam touches on the Internet’s firm grip on all of us; we can try avoiding it all we want but rarely can we stay
Read moreAUDIO: Wurk – “Ignition”
Funk-prog rockers Wurk have a new song out this week. Written during the 2020 election, it’s about how American politicians lie to and deceive the people. Many of us have become apathetic towards the bipartisan capitalist system in the last year, but Wurk is here to turn those sentiments into a funky uptempo jam. With a wicked saxophone solo in
Read moreAUDIO: Nate Ruvin – “Blossom Dear”
Experimental pop composer Nate Ruvin has a new record out. With all eleven songs being collaborations, Ruvin pursues the “wall of sound” technique of recording here but with a modernized approach. Featuring the contributions of Nathan Roundhouse, Benny Koziol, Charlie Herrenbruck, Ace Parker, River Jordan, Bear in the Forest, Viceymoo, and RichieWitDaHitz, this body of work radiates with vigorous and
Read moreAUDIO: House of the Maker & Scott Lawlor – “And I fell Into Darkness and Foul Dreams”
House of the Maker is one of Joseph Mlodik’s many ambient wizardry projects; he primarily focuses on nature and field recordings here. His latest album from HotM is a collaboration with Scott Lawlor, and it’s a two-hour escapade through the densest of forests and planes uninhabited by mankind. Featuring samples of birds of rain, some parts are laden with awestruck
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Lucien Parker
Ben Slowey sits down with the hip hop artist and Studio 201X owner.
Read more‘Merlin and The Cursed Castle’ By Zenyth The Architect Is A Reinvention of Electronic Music
From British Columbia, Zenyth The Architect is a Canadian music producer, DJ, and recording artist. Since 2009, he has been experimenting with different genres. After 10 years of testing, he has finally found the sound he was looking for. Zenyth The Architect’s sound is a mix of psychedelic and ambient sounds with electronic dance music and elements of rap and
Read moreAUDIO: Pulpa de Guayaba – “I’ve Been Thinking”
There’s a new band in the works – experimental rockers Pulpa de Guayaba. Their debut single is out now and it’s about your breath getting stolen by someone you’re crazy for. You find yourself thinking about them all the time but once they’re actually here you’re at a loss for words. Embedded between the lyrics is a groovy guitar solo
Read moreAUDIO: Zolton – “LOST”
Alternative R&B artist Zolton most recent single is a slow jam about watching and waiting for someone to change your life. Many late nights and wallowed feelings have been endured all to wish for someone to make you feel complete. Past relationships have helped you realize what’s kept you hollow. It’s a poignant tune from Zolton with trip hop and
Read moreAUDIO: Joshua Jenkins – “Chaos”
Hip hop artist Joshua Jenkins has his first drop of the year out; it’s a song where he confronts survival. Everything is part of a plan and you’ll always make it out. After highs and lows, Jenkins has weathered the storm and is using what he’s learned to bring greatness to the world. Both personally and from a worldly perspective,
Read moreAUDIO: Wave Chapelle & Malcolm Anthony – “Ten”
Hip hop artists Wave Chapelle and Malcolm Anthony teamed up for a new single this week. In the latest from Chapelle’s “Orange Pack,” this song is about a woman who’s a “perfect ten.” With clever figurative language like she’s the lime to a shot of tequila and that she’s got a menu like she’s got options, there’s a clear indication
Read moreAUDIO: The Last Bees – “We Got it Going”
Neo-psych pop rockers The Last Bees’ new single is about climbing to the top. We’ve endured the pain and the world can’t stop us. The band is optimistic and cheerful with a positive message about getting through trials and tribulations. We hope to hear more from The Last Bees soon.
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Haunt3d Hous3
Ben Slowey sits down with the DJ and producer.
Read moreApache Rose GraBs Your Attention! on New LP
Apparently Apache Rose’s recently released album Attention! was something of a labor of love.
Read moreVIDEO: Diet Lite – “Queen”
Garage punks Diet Lite have a new single and video out this week. The song itself is about that woman of your dreams just walking on by. Shot by 777, the video features the band playing in a living room, while an unusual cast of characters get introduced in the style of an old sitcom. The band is then shown
Read moreAUDIO: Dekker Pellonari FT. Aaron Cohen – “Tic Tac Toe”
Hip hop artist Dekker Pellonari teamed up with Aaron Cohen for a new joint from Cream City Collective. Pellonari keeps his game face on with his usual merciless yet playful attitude, delivering bars about destroying his opponent like it’s a game. Cohen hops in to match his flow, crossing his opponents off like Tic Tac Toe. With no sympathy and
Read moreAUDIO: Hundredbucks – “EP2”
Chicago-based lo-fi artist Hundredbucks has a second EP out, following the first that came out last month. He continues building on the dream pop foundation with soulful vocals, ethereal synths, and luscious guitar. “$enior Year” feels like the soundtrack to having come a long way while sticking with the same people; “Don’t Be Sorry” features a heartfelt sample about restraining
Read moreAUDIO: Complex Machine – “Cut Loose”
Indie rockers Complex Machine have their EP out today. Speaking on things like constantly switching how you view yourself relative to the world around you, the cycle of someone needing you and you needing them, and letting yourself break free, this body of work has a central theme of meandering through life in unrelenting confusion. When we’re not kids anymore,
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. NIce GUy with Jonah Wilson of Jazzcore Friction
Ben Slowey sits down with the drummer of Jazzcore Friction.
Read moreAUDIO: Eli $tones – “Truthful”
Seasoned hip hop artist Eli $tones dropped another single on Valentine’s Day. This one is produced by Ricci; $tones assures a girl that he’s not ignoring her, but that he’s focused on securing the bag so that he can give her anything she wants. It’s a personal testament to balancing romance with grind, which $tones has certainly touched on before
Read moreAUDIO: Armstrong Ransome – “Straight Abused”
Milwaukee hip hop veteran Armstrong Ransome’s new song finds him annihilating all the chumps in his way. He raps about not leaving the house often these days and how most people don’t know what he’s been through. He invites you to bring your whole crew up against him, but guarantees you won’t stand a chance. Move or get abused. Armstrong
Read moreAUDIO: The Directionals – “Love Serenade”
Alternative rockers The Directionals are out with a new single. With touches of emo and surf pop, this song seems to be about the relationship between you and your father, and how he appears in and out of your life. Sometimes he’s here to love you while other times you wonder where the hell he is. Don’t feed the rage,
Read moreAUDIO: VBIV – “Fun Boy”
Neo-psychedelia artist VBIV’s latest single revolves around the hopes of being with a girl. The song continues the other-worldly desert feel present on VBIV’s recent EP “Fallen Angels” with triumphant horns, atmospheric percussion, and reverb-heavy vocals. Mixing acoustic and electronic instrumentation, the song begs for adventure with that special someone. We hope VBIV has more to come soon.
Read moreAUDIO: Dinner Set Gang – “Lord of All the Gods”
Art rockers Dinner Set Gang have another single out. As the title suggests, the tune is told from the perspective of the mighty guy in the sky. The band is heavy on the figurative language with keeping the world turning and the storms blowing; without someone watching over, we’d all be dead. It’s the second song from this quirky new
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Slang Troubadour
Ben Slowey sits down with the Higher Education Records artist.
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