VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Jeff Skullman (DJ Goodboi)
Previously in several local bands, he’s picked up DJing over the last few years and has been entertaining crowds in various spots around Milwaukee.
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AUDIO: Cece2x – “Just Might”
Hip hop artist Cece2x is a new one to watch; she just dropped her second single and it’s full of rambunctious, in-your-face energy. After properly introducing herself, she fires up at those who think they’re hot shit and unleashes lightning-fast bars of smoke and stunting; she’s ready to pull up on anyone at any time so don’t play around. Cece2x
Read moreAUDIO: Adventuresofque – “Fancy Clothes”
Hip hop artist Adventuresofque’s latest single is a quick, sharp flex joint. He’s got money on his mind – and on his feet – and he’s hungry for more. The song is just a minute and 43 seconds long, but that’s more than enough time for the young rapper to have fun talking shit with quick reflexes. Adventuresofque is after
Read moreAUDIO: Saint Parrish – “What Are We Proud Of?”
Hip hop artist Saint Parrish’s latest single asks some hard-hitting questions. He contemplates doing the same shit every day and walking with his head down; Parrish does all the right things for himself but still struggles with stagnancy. Just when you think the song is over, it revives itself with chopped and screwed ruminations about the rapper’s old self and
Read moreVIDEO: Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers – “I Don’t Owe You”
Alternative pop act Betsy Ade & the Well-Known Strangers have a new single and video out. It’s a love letter to LGBTQ+ folks everywhere who are putting up the fight for equality and visibility, as well as to those who are still finding their true selves. The band members are found playing in different colors of light as historical images
Read moreAUDIO: Bdwthr & Tombo – “Bluetooth Knife”
Bdwthr and Tombo teamed up on a new single. “Bluetooth Knife” has a dark, hazy aesthetic but leans into it with confidence and firmness; the two artists take a nighttime ride through shadows, demons, catharsis and unpredictability with cloudy and atmospheric production. We look forward to seeing what both Bdwthr and Tombo have cooking up for 2023!
Read moreAUDIO: OnlyFerns – “Windy”
OnlyFerns is a new artist to watch. Her music incorporates flora as a core theme – “plant rock”, “budstep” and “ferncore” are just a few terms she’s used to describe what she does. With glitchy, chaotic electronica and luxuriant forest samples, her debut single “Windy” is an animated excursion through dense, endless greenery; it’s got the pace like you’re running
Read moreRed Bird Rising’s “My Revolution” Means Business
Believe it or not, Red Bird Rising manages to pack two cuts into the price of one in his latest single and video, “My Revolution”, which features Tara Kuznetzov.
Read moreReginiano’s “Time To Let Go” Takes Off
Reginiano is onto something quite major in his latest single and video, “Time To Let Go”.
Read moreAUDIO: Armageddon Speaking + grant4ore – “In a World Full of Planet Eaters”
Produced by grant4ore, these four songs mash video game music, dance club beats and ambient sounds in one package.
Read moreAUDIO: Alexa – “CITY LOVE”
It’s been a little while since we last heard from R&B artist Alexa – she’s been hard at work on a new EP which is out now. It’s four tracks that find the artist getting a lot off her chest and leaning into what she’s really feeling versus what she isn’t. “Vibe” kicks things off with excitement about someone Alexa
Read moreVIDEO: Long Mama – “The Narrows”
Long Mama premiered a new music video from debut album “Poor Pretender” this week. Directed by Kati Katchever and Alexander Boguslavsky, the scenes find the Americana-folk act embarking into the woods in black-and-white. Gazing at the sun, the moon, up the trees and across the fields of snow, Kat Wodtke gallantly leads us further and further into a backcountry adventure
Read moreAUDIO: Okay Omen – “So It Goes…”
Okay Omen are out with their highly anticipated debut album today. Blending styles of post-hardcore, emo and indie rock, the band carries a surplus of rumbling bass lines, melodic crashes and confessional vocals that engulf us like a whirlwind of dark clouds. There are recurring themes of heartbreak, getting shit off your chest, finding yourself and coping with pain that
Read moreJam Graham and The Band Upstairs’ “Home To You”
By far, the best part of Graham and The Band Upstair’s opus, “Home To You”, is Graham’s voice.
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Midcoast Records
Everyone went around to chat about how they got into making music, their latest projects, what they’re working on now, Midcoast’s model of putting art and social justice in one space, and their goals with the label to come.
Read moreAUDIO: Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends – “Crybullies”
Alternative rockers Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends released a new single ahead of their forthcoming LP. This tune is about the ones that harass and bully others but then claim to be the victim. It’s got a killer hook to shout to and a howling guitar solo that kicks ass, cathartic and uproarious. Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends
Read moreAUDIO: Mayyh3m – “Somebody”
Hip hop artist Mayyh3m’s latest single is about not having to do this shit alone. He’s calm and collected on the mic, taking smooth production to reflect on how our culture has become so isolating and lonely. He assures that it’s okay to reach out and need others; his second verse finds him reflecting on being selective about whom he
Read moreAUDIO: Uptop Pink – “Halo (2 Door Benz)”
Hip hop artist Uptop Pink’s latest single finds him keen with a sharp flow and having fun with his hooks. The song finds him interested in a woman and happy to spend time with her, but he’s also fast in his own lane and only into someone on his same level. “If I lose, I win” he raps, recognizing his
Read moreVIDEO: Tae the Don – “Without Your Love”
R&B artist Tae the Don dropped a new single and video. Directed by Shun Powell and produced by Pixel Visionaries, the scene finds the Don in his feelings contemplating how he’ll move forward from an ex-lover. He assures them that he’ll be okay, knowing that he can’t hold onto something not worth keeping and that he’s got the self-awareness to
Read moreAUDIO: Names Divine – “The Crystal Arms!”
Experimental act Names Divine have their first release out in quite some time, featuring two compositions each spanning nearly twenty minutes long. The music here is created to reach heights in consciousness and seek oneness with the cosmos. With angelic vocals, opulent keys and murmuring tenor saxophone, there’s a tried-and-true gateway to transcendence across these immersive soundscapes. Names Divine dance
Read moreAUDIO: Floid the Dog – “Brainstorm”
Electronic artist Floid the Dog released an album last week. It’s an eight-track excursion through trip hop, downtempo and deep techno, laid out with immensely relaxing rhythms and smooth textures that send your mind floating down a river of dreams. There are recurring radio dialogue samples scattered across the album, as well as an introspective monologue (“Solid Hour”), giving the
Read moreAUDIO: Rich Travis – “BIRDIE”
Singer-songwriter Rich Travis released his debut single this past week. Picking up music later in life, Travis has accumulated many hours in the studio and many open mics under his belt, and now he’s ready to start sharing his music to streaming platforms. “BIRDIE” is a tune with a bluesy stomp and stouthearted punch, featuring Gordon Kirchoff on bass to
Read moreAUDIO: BriJon – “Too Far”
R&B artist BriJon released her first single in two years and she’s not playing around here. The song is about the audacity of a lover to play with your feelings and mislead you, and now they’re in for a rude awakening. She sings with a loving voice but firm in her convictions – it’s time for payback. We hope to
Read moreAUDIO: J.O.S.E. – “In A World Of Emotions”
Hip hop artist J.O.S.E. dropped a new EP – his first project since 2021. This five-song record finds J.O.S.E. navigating a period of immense growth and personal change; he’s eager to keep a good head on his shoulders and carry a positive mindset that rubs off on those around him. Favoring piano-laden boom bap production, J.O.S.E. seeks peace, isn’t taking
Read moreAUDIO: LOVEPeso – “Way Back When”
LOVEPeso, known for being a member of genre-fluid collective Spider Creek, just dropped a new single. This one’s about a past relationship and reminiscing on what you used to have, but now you can’t even call yourselves friends. The feelings are still there but you’ve gone your separate ways, and LOVEPeso grapples with the reckoning through an emotive, keyboard-laden hip
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