Listening to “Outside” by Jaba Khalid and Miri is such a breath of fresh air. This is his debut single, and right from the start, you can tell it’s not trying to be something it’s not. It just feels real, like eavesdropping on an actual conversation about the scary, exciting parts of falling for someone. The way Jaba Khalid and
Read more“Generational Transmission” brings together British singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson and Iranian filmmaker Sam Chegini in a claymation video that hits differently than your typical music release. This isn’t just visual accompaniment to a song. It’s a meditation on inherited trauma and how we might break those cycles, told through the malleable medium of clay. Chegini’s animation gives weight to what Swanson
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There’s something about Kelli Baker’s voice that stops you cold. Her new single “Granite (Badlands)” showcases a power that feels both effortless and devastating. This isn’t your typical blues fare that sounds like everything else on the radio. Baker comes from Phoenix, which you can absolutely hear in her sound. There’s this desert heat that runs through everything she does,
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Rising hip-hop star Tunsi takes a bold leap into the spotlight with authority on his new single My Feet which is out now. The track which brings together classic hip-hop roots with a sharp, modern twist, underlining his dual talent as both rapper and producer with a deep respect for the culture which has been laid down before him. Influenced
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INTERVIEW: Pop Sensation 9 A.M.’s Legacy in the Milwaukee Music Scene By: Elizabeth Lintonen Pop Sensation 9 A.M., or PD, was a hyper-pop artist in the Milwaukee community known for her creativity, quirkiness, eccentricity, and passion for her music. Her influence in the Milwaukee music scene was widespread, stretching across genre, as she pushed the boundaries of DIY and self-production.
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Von Venn’s “Only In The Night” is out now and it is a breakup song that others miss completely. This isn’t about betrayal or dramatic fights, instead, Gary Cox explores that gut wrenching moment when two people who care about each other realize they want different things from life. The opening riff is the ideal opening, creating a hook before
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I have to say “Punk Never Dies” by Cloud delivers on the hype. This track has the perfect balance of classic punk energy with a polished modern sound that works really well. The first thing that caught my attention was the drumming. Alexandre Di Pasquale, who I learned is from France, brings serious power to this song. His playing drives
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INTERVIEW: Aidan Valentine and HaydenThePoser By: Elizabeth Lintonen Alt-rock drummer and Sheboygan-native Aidan Valentine is bringing a new sound to the Milwaukee music scene. He started in the scene as the drummer for ‘Superglue,’ a Milwaukee DIY band, but has since done more than just drums. Valentine is a vocalist, bassist, and guitarist. His first album, ‘Violence and Valentines’ is
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Julia Thomsen has taken her recent composition “Amour” and turned it into something new with this solo piano arrangement. The piano version strips away the original string orchestration to reveal the core beauty of the piece in its purest form. The composition opens with delicate and measured phrases. The start establishes an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. Julia’s approach also demonstrates
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“What the Hell, Hey” by barDe feels like finding your diary from three years ago and realizing you actually had more clarity than you thought. This isn’t just another artist singing about getting ghosted, this is someone who understands the messy complexity of modern heartbreak. The 90s electric guitar work caught my attention. It has this edge that cuts through
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There’s something satisfying about watching a band hit their stride. That is exactly what happens when you listen to Artic Baba’s latest single “No Man’s Land.” From the moment the crunchy guitar riffs kick in, you know you’re in for something special and they do not let us down. This Italian indie rock outfit have building something really cool since
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Paul “GrooveGalore” Kastick has done something really powerful here. Instead of trying to replicate the original note for note, he’s stripped it down to its emotional core and rebuilt it from the ground up with Caribbean soul running through its veins. The reggae rhythms don’t feel forced to me or even gimmicky, they flow with ease, like this version was
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Sometimes a song arrives at just the right moment, and “You Can Talk To Me” feels like one of those tracks. Gary Cox and his Dublin crew Von Venn have create something that hits different in 2025, when everyone seems to be rediscovering what made indie rock so compelling in the first place. The timing couldn’t be better. With Brit
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Porter Robinson’s headlining Summerfest set on the Fourth of July was an unabashed home run. His emotionally iridescent electronica translated to a truly breathtaking live show, earning a spot as one of the very best acts that the festival saw this year.
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It felt like every person who has ever lived on Milwaukee’s east side was at MJ Lenderman’s Summerfest show on Thursday night. Your downstairs neighbor, your USPS driver and the barista at your favorite coffee spot were all an arm’s length away, united by the somber twang of the Asheville singer-songwriter’s lonesome, lovelorn tales of losers.
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My personal monthly music recap, for all the stuff that’s been, well, in the rotation. *All images used in post from artist/band instagram pages* Rap Shy High I was scrolling on reels one day and a music vid promo came up, featuring this guy. While he rapped in the video, his casual presence made it seem like this
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“I don’t know why we’re playing on a stage this big, but f*ck it,” said Kevin Krauter, vocalist and guitarist for Indianapolis group Wishy during their Friday night slot at Summerfest’s BMO Harris Pavilion. As the sun began to set over Lake Michigan, the band translated their buzzy shoegaze-indebted sound to arena-sized power pop. “You could be watching The Killers right now. Means a lot that you’re watching us.”
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“Milwaukee! It’s good to be back,” yelled Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast a few songs into the band’s headlining set at Summerfest’s BMO Harris Pavilion. In the pale strobelight shining down on her, a swarm of lakeflies buzzed around the singer. “There are so many bugs on this stage!”
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On the longest day of the year, I found myself sandwiched in a sea of middle-aged concert-goers buzzing with excitement for the Uline headliner of the night, Rick Springfield. I know what I was thinking – what am I doing here? Springfield is not my usual music pick. I am a usual attendee at all things indie, pop, folk, etc.,
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The Big Gig, “The World’s Largest Music Festival”, Summerfest – it’s finally here.
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Strangelander joins us at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood for this recording of The Cream City Sessions.
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MC Jay Kurdy returns with a vibrant new offering, and this time he’s bringing pure sunshine with him. His latest single, “You Gave Me Music,” featuring Rachel Chambers, has officially landed and it’s built to move both hearts and feet. The great thing about this track is that you’re hit with a warm, funky guitar riff that sets the tone
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There is always something invigorating about hearing a track that sounds unique, and that is the case for “Rush” by British duo, TheLights. Moreover, this new experimental electronic track creates its own course, and it stays clear of anything which has come before it. Yes, there are subtle influences here and there, but the duo, which is made up of
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The Secret Radio from New York make a striking return with their new single, “Swimming Pool On Mars,” a standout from their debut album called “Shortwave”. The band is led by English singer-songwriter Damian Fowler and they incorpoarate many influences—from Bowie to Radiohead—into a sound that’s cinematic, emotionally rich, and impossible to ignore. The song starts with a piano introduction
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Milwaukee’s Oogwé swing for the fences and spin together six tracks of blissful noise on their debut EP “Staggering Beauty”, melding the intricate rhythms of math rock with anguished textures of emo and post-hardcore.
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