Adapt or Die is the solo music project of Chris J. DiDomenico. He’s teamed up with The Hot and Dirty Horns for his latest tune, which is a funky hard rock jam about taking risks and going out of your comfort zone. It’s the project’s first collaborative release, featuring horn solos that wail with power and confidence. It may be
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Hip hop artist Emmad’s latest single is about not settling for anything less. There’s bound to be sacrifices made and tears shed, but Emaad believes in something much bigger. Featuring trippy and atmospheric production, it’s a reminder to always have a plan. We look forward to what Emaad will do next in 2021.
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Emo rockers North Breese have another single and video out this week. The band is shown jamming in a bright white space with the two vocalists switching off emotive lyrics of losing words to articulate how good someone makes you feel. This person is like novocaine because they numb you from the rest of the world. Shot by Eric Dolister,
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Metalcore band Leechmonger have a new EP of two songs, both featuring different guest vocals. The title track features Tyler Cooper, who brings a devastating blend of growls and shrieks; his lyrics tackle struggling with the will to live while envisioning scissors penetrating his skin to feel the pain he thinks he deserves. “Entropy” features Alex Pearce and Andrew Kim;
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Ben Slowey talks to the singer/songwriter and member of Cuatro Cinco.
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Singer-songwriter Dora Diamond’s latest single she wrote about the first time she fell in love. Over bluesy piano that reminds you of a dim bar, she sings of feeling peace with this person that she’s never felt, like the most beautiful music she’s ever heard. Her poetic and figurative lyrics evoke feelings of intense longing for someone that may not
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Hip hop artist WillOnWater has the visual out to the song “Holyfield (Freestyle)” from his recent project “T(r)ap Water.” The video shows him in a boxing ring with the gloves on, alternating between throwing punches and rapping with just the right amount of flex. You can tell he’s having a blast with this shoot, but he’s also firm in his
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The pop duo 7000apart have a new Christmas single out, which they did in collaboration with Suicide Zero. The song’s title translates to “reach out” in Swedish, which the song is entirely in. The duo are passionate about suicide prevention and mental health, especially as those topics relate to the holiday season. Swelling into a piano-driven pop song, the tune
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Experimental artist Jared Spiegelhoff is out with a collection of tracks he’s crafted over the last few years. There’s both acoustic and electronic elements; the opening track even utilizes what sounds like aluminum cans, the fourth track contains bird calls, and the fifth track incorporates rain sounds. Creating experimental music in of itself is sonic wizardry, but Jared Spiegelhoff in
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R&B artist Ernie Z recently appeared on the Milwaukee map. His sophomore single is a heartfelt notion to the imperfections of a relationship. He wants to make things right but wants his lover to acknowledge their own flaws too. While he doesn’t regret anything, he wonders if he should’ve remained single. This is a common obstacle to face while finding
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Gerald Walker and the 7000 have a new EP out today. Featuring his recent single “Onnalow,” Walker touches on the pursuit of happiness with this release, as well as the importance of being all-in with the gifts you’ve got. That’s where the title comes from; you’re either in it to win it or not in at all, and you’ll often
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Hip hop artist Dubb Saq has a new EP out today. It’s been a tumultuous year for him, both personally and artistically, and these songs are heavy on dealing with adversity while flexing hard to have fun with it. He raps about stress and trust issues in “MCTS” while touching on talent yielding results in “Scott Pilgrim” and concluding with
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Matt Glassel has a plethora of projects under his belt whether it’s punk, noise, or an experimental mixture. His latest release is under Scatterbrain, where he experiments with tape loops and samples. The EP is presented as an exploration of his brain, as demonstrated by the cover art, where everything that makes Matt who he is takes up a piece
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Ben Slowey sits down with the members of Yum Yum Cult.
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Hip hop artist Lake has the first visual out to his forthcoming album “Unconscious Options” for the song “Best Friend.” Shot by Lxrd Fredo and styled with Unfinished Legacy, Lake is shown chilling with his people smoking and drinking, rapping about coming up with those that mean most. There’s stuffed animals in the circle and they get involved in the
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Pop artist Domi is a new one to look out for. She’s been working on music all year and her debut single is a festive bop. The song is about turning Christmas night into a romantic affair with that special someone. Her voice radiates with infectious power and yearning passion that carries hooks until the end. You can tell she
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Indietronica artist Liida is out with a new EP. Much like his self-titled release a few months back, these tracks traverse through an ocean of hue and texture using both electronic and acoustic instruments. Stylistically, he combines chillwave with dance pop to achieve vibrations that simultaneously relax you and welcome the grooves. While it’s entirely instrumental, you feel personally invited
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Ben Slowey talks to the drummer of Camden and booking manager.
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We have yet another blaster from cyberpunk industrial bass artist Sylvagus. With an imposing cyborg staring at us menacingly in the cover art, this tune shreds through steel and obliterates all in its path as artificial intelligence commences world domination. It’s always a ton of fun watching how Sylvagus works science fiction imagery into his authentic electronic delivery. We can’t
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Hip hop artist Imotwbaby’s latest single is a mumble rap banger. He raps about feeling dope and on top of the world. He drives down memory lane in his Honda. Any drugs you could want, he’s got. Pops is calling his phone. Those are just a few of his bars that culminate into a fun track that fits perfect with
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Hip hop artist Dubb Saq teamed up with producer Hayku for a new joint recently. Under a cloudy and faded atmosphere, Saq raps about feeling like every move he makes is wrong and the tortured despondency that follows. He worries about his family. He feels ambivalence with waking up every day from nightmares. It’s a visceral, tortured track when Dubb
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Singer-songwriter Nick Berg’s latest single is about feeling played by someone. With a slowed tempo, Berg sings of believing he’d be happier with this person but now he feels more isolated than ever. He evokes feelings of heartbreak and foolishness with an atmospheric rock edge. The B-side is an acoustic version of the track.
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Ben Slowey sits down with the host o the indie music show.
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Summer Watson’s latest single “Unveiled” seems on the right path to repeat the chart-topping success of her previous releases, as most might not know that the British superstar was the first classical artist to sign a $1M deal with Sony music a few years ago. “Unveiled” plays up Watson’s signature genre, a fusion between pop and classical. Over the years,
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Multi-instrumentalist and eccentric pop artist Cullah has a new video out for an instrumental tune from his 2017 album “Cullahmity.” Created by Michael Tan, the video consists of art pieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, except animated and manipulated. In classic Cullah humor, the art figures dive through the frame and constantly shift into different scenarios.
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