Veteran electronic artist Doormouse released a new EP out on Rotterdam-based PRSPCT Recordings. As the title suggests, this EP features six heroic tracks of pounding drum & bass, sharp breakbeats, variably humorous samples and caffeinated tempos. Doormouse is one to throw listeners into a wild and whimsical headspace with his compositions, and “Breakcore” is one hell of a frantic, fun
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Experimental artist Kendraplex released a new single last week. Taking an ambient pop approach, this tune’s lush synth substratum and dreamy vocals create a hypnotizing atmosphere, with distorted guitar introduced periodically to add to the fantastical soundscape. The title is pretty self-explanatory; the lyrics describe what it’d be like living in your vehicle with your lover. Kendraplex ponders the nomadic
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Metalcore act Surefire are a new one to look out for. Their latest single is driven by pounding down-tuned guitars and screeching cacophony, confronting the voices in your head that never stop screaming. It’s about demons and what haunts you, forcing you to dig deep into your soul to face epic battles. Stay tuned for more to come from Surefire
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Hip hop artist Puerto Wiccan has officially kicked off her 2023 with a new single. It’s a bouncy one finding her rapping about having untouchable status, carrying class like no other and running up money that others wouldn’t dream of. Puerto Wiccan’s approach is sharp and uncompromising; she has fun with her flexes but with catchy hooks that invite the
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For some time now, Grey Genius has been one of Milwaukee’s premier R&B artists to be watching. Just a month ago she released her “Hold This 4 A Min” EP and she’s got the second part out now. It’s four songs; two are just her, one enlists Milwaukee artist Das Solo and another features Chicago artist Jamari Mikell. She lets
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Hip hop artists David Lopez, RhymSter and Heyzeus teamed up recently for a new single. With gothic trap production and hunger for the next big break, the trio of rappers are after the bag with this one. Their sharp flows and keen timing have enough collective force to get the whole room jumping around and hungry for money all the
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Emo-shoegaze-psych rockers Glowingtide are out with their first single of 2023. The tune’s dense textures and fuzzy reverb will lift you off your feet and have you floating freely in the sky. The song details young lovers imagining their future together, stuck in cold air but warmed by their hearts. With an explosive cloud of distortion shrouding the song’s second
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ARTS & Crafts, the latest project from Milwaukee’s own Quies Terry, dropped last week following a one-of-a-kind album release party. The album and the event stand as mirror images of each other, Quies as host and Quies as poet together reflecting a single picture of what he and his music stand for. I was greeted at the door by the
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Indie rock act Yonder are out with their debut single. With touches of dub and dream pop, the song is about what defines love and trying to find the right words for it. A simple “hello” is a great way to start, and the music immerses you into the groove to get you comfortable. It’s a warm, friendly jam from
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Electronic artist MELVV brings immersive soundscapes and danceable beats into the mix with “Take You High.”
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Hip hop artist RJ Riddle gets a lot off his chest with his latest EP. This project is all about going for the gold in spite of the personal battles you might face along the way. Riddle is determined to stay in control of his destiny, and to show for it he brings a spectrum of flows ranging from calm
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Scam Likely released their long-anticipated debut album this weekend, and on top of it played a sold-out show at The Back Room at Colectivo. 2022 saw the band becoming a powerhouse act very quickly, bringing explosive energy from the territories of alternative pop, gothic punk and indie rock. “Getting Worse” is the culmination of everything that Scam Likely has been
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Psychedelic-dark ambient project Psyclopean released their 19th album. Get ready to embark on a smoky, introspective, Lovecraftian sonic odyssey that gets variably awestruck, emotive and meditative. The record is self-described as Pink Floyd getting lost in the world of science fiction, which certainly conjures imagery of shadowy fantasies and the other-worldly ethereal. Keep an eye out for more Psyclopean and
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Indie folk trio Violet Wilder released a new single from their forthcoming album today. It’s a song about accepting yourself for who you are and not allowing the demon on your shoulder to get you down. Instrumentally the song is exquisitely layered with lovely harmonies, crisp piano and graceful viola underneath the lyrics affirming self-love and compassion. If you’re prone
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Post-hardcore rockers Okay Omen are out with the lead single off their upcoming debut album “So It Goes…”. The song is about struggling to love yourself and to give love to another after going through heartbreak, feeling like you’re all on your own. The song eases into the groove before getting explosive and loud around the halfway mark, crashing like
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Alternative rockers The Nile Club are out with their sophomore album today. With ten songs, the boys have fun just being themselves, diving into a myriad of different elements such as math, noise, garage and psychedelic styles of rock while incorporating existential, doomed lyrical themes. It’s a rock record that showcases the growth and evolution that a band is capable
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With her debut track, ‘Avalanche’, the English singer Charmaine Wohlmann, doesn’t keep anything in the locker. Charmaine, who is obviously very knowledgeable in her style, captures our attention from the very first note of her performance. She then leads us on an unforgettable journey, revealing her many facets. ‘Avalanche’, which has a captivating introduction, begins with a resounding bang. The
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Hardcore punks Big Laugh dropped a new single ahead of their forthcoming album “Consume Me.” Fierce and rambunctious, “Shadow Figure” is a full-on modern hardcore banger with riffage that rattles the walls and vocals that cut like a knife. In the final minute it takes on a fearsome, crashing melodic shift that feels like something’s haunting you akin to the
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Indie rockers Royal Mill released their second single, and it finds them ready to chase after the sun – the sun, of course, being a euphemism for love. With some hints of pop punk and emo, the song is about being ready to be set free via the company of another. If you haven’t heard the band’s first single “Daydreams”,
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Pop artist Jabril Yousef is out with their first new music since 2021. It’s a single that reflects Yousef’s desire to have an inventive approach to art – someone who’s a little bit of everything, if you will. “Glitter” shines with elements of chamber pop, soul and R&B with passionate delivery about the magic of love. Stay tuned for more
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LOVEPeso escapes a bad situation with a few scars in from-the-heart rap song “FMLU.”
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The best of the work on Doc City’s LP, Welcome to Doc City, which drops on January 27th, is a mighty, mighty collage of sonic mastery to behold.
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Indie rockers Motel Breakfast take a turn with their latest single. This one’s got a serene yet hazy feel, which is fitting because it’s all about dreaming of a certain someone and spending time finding yourself in the meantime. Bassist Drue DeVente takes the lead on this one, and he brings a high degree of composure and patience at the
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Mwgli has returned with a new single – her first since last summer’s “On My Mind.” While her past output has found her at the warm intersection of R&B, pop and reggaeton, this song finds her with a mellow and minimalist vibration. She’s got romance on her mind here, dreaming of spending the lazy day with her lover. With a
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Hailey Simone has kicked off her 2023 with a new single on PV2. She sings to assure someone that if they’re going to be with her, she’s bringing them down with her. Mixing both hip hop and soulful elements, “Kamikaze” finds Hailey Simone firm in her convictions that love gets toxic and it’s up to you to decide who you’re
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