Nicholas Gunn Does It Right on New Album Sound Condition
You’ve really got to take your time listening to Nicholas Gunn’s 10-track masterpiece Sound Condition, which dropped just a few days ago.
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AUDIO: Mike Neumeyer – “How I Wish You Were Here”
Percussionist Mike Neumeyer has another tune for us out this week. Released on the three-year anniversary of his father passing away, this piece is dedicated to his healing process from such a personal loss. He plays the marimba here with focus and glee, gradually introducing new elements of rhythm as well as mournful lyrics. Spanning over eight and a half
Read moreAUDIO: Hanna Simone – “No Reason”
Singer-songwriter Hanna Simone’s new single is about feeling made for each other with your lover. Nothing else makes sense and it only feels right. Producer Elly Bird laid down the beat; the song’s sensual R&B swirl brings candles and dim lights to mind. It’s only a taste of a full-length album Hanna Simone is working on, and we’re looking forward
Read moreAUDIO: Dislocation – “Decadence / Payoff”
Hardcore punks Dislocation have a new single out, consisting of two songs in one track. The blistering speed of this band synchronizes with their existential dread about climate change. Winters have become unnaturally brutal. Straws, saving the turtles, and plastic bags only become flashy slogans against the face of corporate capitalist greed. Dislocation have heavy feelings about the environment and
Read moreAUDIO: The Earth Satellites – “Feral Hearts”
The Earth Satellites are a neo-classic rock band based in Los Angeles where Milwaukee’s own Sugar Ransom is on guitar, keys, and backing vocals. The band’s new record was created through virtual collaboration, delving into the territories of heartbreak and lovesickness blanketed by nostalgia. There’s a heavy 70’s rock feel fit with modernized aesthetics, especially as the isolating effects of
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Eston Bennett
Ben Slowey sits down with the singer/songwriter and local bassist.
Read moreNite Owl Engages His Fans with His “Call and Response” Song ‘I Rap’
In 2018, Nite Owl won a song contest with the St. Louis Cardinals. Currently, he’s featured on the baseball team’s theme song, ‘Cardinal Nation: Hearts Are Pumpin.’ His sweet blend of musical styles embodies the integrity of underground lyrical hip-hop music, while also hitting the characteristics of commercial mass appeal. Nite Owl has written, recorded, and released 22 independent studio
Read moreDelusive Relics Strike Hard with The Blind Owl
The first thing to come to mind—immediately, that is, as in seconds into the opening tune “Writing for My Shadow”—on the latest Long Player from Delusive Relics entitled The Blind Owl is who on earth’s playing that piano?
Read moreAUDIO: Tombz & Cloverdale – “Keep it Tight”
House producer Tombz teamed up with his “northern brother” Cloverdale for a new banger on Vibrancy recently. It’s a feel-good jam that keeps the footwork steady between each build-up and bass drop. From left to right, you’d better keep it tight. It’s a tune the entire dance floor will synchronize to. Tombz has had a productive year so far with
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy With Alexa
Ben Slowey sits down with the R&B songstress.
Read moreAUDIO: Angry Fix – “Zero Hour”
Experimental rockers Angry Fix have treated us with a new single this week. The song is about how nobody wins from war; all that can come from it is hatred and destruction. Air raid sirens are sampled against an avant-rock riff as Xai Osa sings about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These are important things to think about when
Read moreAUDIO: Sarah Fierek – “Till the End”
Singer-songwriter Sarah Fierek has a new single out, and it’s about feeling your heart is filled by someone. Featuring a charming piano melody and elegant strings, the song sparkles with euphoria and affection. No matter where she goes or what she’s doing, nothing can shake her love for this person. Sarah Fierek has been known for her Christmas songs for
Read moreAUDIO: Dubb Saq – “CPR”
Hip hop artist Dubb Saq made a surprise drop for Valentine’s Day. He raps about a woman with all the badass energy he dreams of, and it has him ensnared by her. The hook is about how he could travel the world all his life but would only feel complete if she was with him. He melts in her arms
Read moreAUDIO: CYJ – “Loved & Lost”
Hip hop artist CYJ has a new EP out this week. Over four songs, the rapper reflects on his past relationships and the dichotomy between his wants and needs. Working with producers Trip and Wabibeats, a lo-fi production style anchors CYJ’s vulnerability with conviction here. Relationships begin with blissful uncertainty and simple commonalities, but ultimately we are faced with big
Read moreJ.L.G. Stays Smooth on New Single “Lion Lady”
It’s not surprising to see J.L.G. entitled his new single “Lion Lady”.
Read morePatrick Ames Sticks to the Script on “Rubber & Glue”
I’m rubber; you’re glue—whatever you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.
Read moreAUDIO: Wave Chapelle – “Bet on Me”
Wave Chapelle has the second tune from his “Orange Pack” series out. He raps about having his own back, knowing that no matter what happens he trusts himself to put the best foot forward. Every leap of faith is a necessary one. Once again, he worked with Menebeats on the production. Stay tuned for weekly drops from Wave Chapelle, each
Read moreAUDIO: Grace Weber – “Feels Like Heaven”
Acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter Grace Weber’s latest single is about going through changes and feeling euphoric about it. Problems have faded away and bullshit has been left behind, and she’s come out on the other side. The bright, upbeat production gives the sensation that she’s flying through the clouds out of joy; we can tell from her honeyed vocal harmonies that
Read moreAUDIO: Reflection of Flesh – “Parasitic”
Groove metal band Reflection of Flesh have their long-anticipated new EP out. Featuring four studio tracks and three live tracks, the band touches on survival in the face of propaganda and brainwashing. Headbanging riffs and spine-chilling shrieks captivate the sheer tormenting nature of living under tyranny. Giving into the machine is like drinking the poison, as tackled on the EP’s
Read moreAUDIO: Joseph Huber – “Aeolian Wind”
Singer-songwriter Joseph Huber has a new single out. Clocking in at nearly seven and a half minutes long, Huber poetically conveys reflections about the constantly-changing environment around us. “Aeolian wind” refers to how the wind gradually shifts the surface of the Earth over time. It’s a coming-of-age tune pertaining to what occurs naturally to our planet’s faces but also holds
Read moreAUDIO: West Nile Crows – “Come Easy”
West Nile Crows is the solo project of Hans Jaeger, known as being the guitarist for shoegazers Cream Vellum. He’s recently taken the songs from his band Deep State Park and refined them into West Nile Crows material, and here is the first of which. The tune combines jangle pop, shoegaze, and dream pop into a shimmering cascade of sound
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Nate John Herlache
Ben Slowey talks with the Port Washington-based singer/songwriter.
Read moreRelate to The Renaissance of Indie R&B and Hip – Hop with T H R O N E’s ‘Remember Rain’
T H R O N E is a collaboration between the artistic couple Hayatheus (hi-ah-theus) and YVHIKV (yuh-hey-guh). Their distinct alternative hip-hop sound draws inspiration from artists like Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Xxxtentacion, Earl Sweatshirt, and Jorja Smith. The duo has spent the last year learning how to combine their influences and styles into intentional music. Their goal is to have
Read moreGEA Exposes the “Truth Between the Lies” on New Single, Video
GEA is the songstress behind the single and video “Truth Between the Lies” and, as such, is deserving of credit for turning in a tasty vocal performance, a heckuva conceptual tune, and (most likely) penning this ode.
Read moreAUDIO: J.O.S.E. – “Music for the Soul, Vol. 2”
Hip hop artist J.O.S.E. recently dropped the sequel to last year’s “Music for the Soul.” With features such as Taiyamo Denku, Meccah Maloh, Zionel, Traxx Sanders, Ca$h, and Markelio, this project finds the rapper comfy with soulful vocal passages and vicious flows that touch on navigation through various traumas and uncertainties. Both J.O.S.E.’s verses and the features carry a general
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