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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Ervin Munir’s title track from his new album “Pure and Simple” reveals a more laid-back side of the Norfolk-based singer-songwriter. The song offers a clear yet thoughtful look at his musical style, where simplicity is at the forefront, and every note feels intentional. The track begins with soft acoustic guitar strums. They create a serene backdrop for Ervin’s vocals. His
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As someone who lives and breathes hip-hop, I’m always on the lookout for artists who bring something fresh but still keep it real—and 2plumdum just did that with his new track “Resonates.” He welds hip-hop with a pop edge and 2plumdum walks like a pro here. Based out of Alabama, he also brings his Southern charm with a modern flair,
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A debut single is unquestionably a defining milestone for any young, burgeoning group. East side Milwaukee math rockers Oogwé know this, making their proper entrance into the city’s scene by letting sublime, progressive rhythms drive their wordless new track “Rose”.
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Check out the debut episode of The Cream City Sessions, starring The Steph Lippert Project.
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“Romantic Embrace” by Julia Thomsen is a piece which brings an overwhelming sense of calm and beauty and it is a release perfect for the current transition into summer. As someone who often seeks solace in music, I find this composition by the award-winning composer from England truly resonates on a deeper level. The new arrival is a piano track
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There’s something so sublime about Faye Webster’s heart-strung, often droll soft-rock balladry. At her first show in Milwaukee, the Atlanta singer-songwriter was of few words, often wandering in and out of the spotlight – but the confessional nature of her lyricism took center stage in an eccentric performance.
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Marsha Swanson returns with a special release, her latest single, “Like An Angel”, which is out now. This is no ordinary track—it’s a song that has been reborn, reimagined, and elevated into something deeply evocative, cinematic, and soul-stirring and it is not one you will want to miss out on this March! It was originally a hidden ghost track on
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Bug Moment are back online with their new EP “The Lazer Collection”, channeling the grungy emo and post-hardcore of the 2000s through a fuzzy, digitally warped lens.
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Superstar Sel’s first tape of 2025, “Soldier” is a victory lap that begins before the starting pistol sounds off – the Milwaukee rapper bobs and weaves through manic melodies and bitcrushed beats on his most consistent work to date.
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Khal!l doubles back on an enigmatic, sleek sound with “Please, Take Me With You”, a 5-track EP that floats in between ethereal, cryptic R&B and synth-laced throwback goodness.
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Belgian duo Secret Wish is back with a dancefloor anthem called “Melody Of The Music Man”. It is a release that features nostalgic dance beats and a fresh electronic edge, this track is set to get feet moving and energy levels soaring. Put together by Peter Keereman and Kurt Vervaet and recorded at PK Productions in Wetteren, Belgium, the single
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Oshkosh midwest emo group Tiny Voices are gearing up to release their long-awaited debut album in March – their new single “Backseat Therapist” is a manic joyride through euphoric highs and anguished lows.
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Ahead of a new EP, Bug Moment dives into scuzzy emo on “Chaos Emerald” – getting dirt under their fingernails on a grungy kiss-off that pulls no punches.
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Following the official dissolving of Milwaukee pop-punk supergroup Honey Creek last year, the band’s former vocalist and guitarist Ellee Grim is carving out a solo career in the world of internet-conscious digi-pop – her new track “on the news!!” is very online and absolutely irresistible.
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Milwaukee indie folk singer-songwriter Old Pup is back with another single ahead of the release of his sophomore album Spider Towns – “House of Wind” is a freewheeling alt-country number that rolls along at the pace of a calm autumn breeze.
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“Therapie” is beautifully crafted ballad that once highlight Bahar’s talent as a vocalist.
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This week on Emo Homies, Amber talks about what she’s excited for in 2025 and goes over her 2024 Spotify wrapped!
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kill.dawn’s new track “motocross” is intoxicating underground rap at its most potent, fittingly accompanied by a music video shot around the Harley-Davidson Museum.
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After a year of working with Milwaukee creatives and cutting his teeth both on the city’s biggest and smallest stages, New York rapper Polo Perks embraces the lowend sound on his new AMERICAN PIE EP – proving once and for all that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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A small boat has been stranded on the shoreline of Bradford Beach since early October, and has since been completely plastered with graffiti – Milwaukee’s own Superstar Sel is the first artist to shoot a music video in front of it.
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New York-based singer, Thomas Cole sets the new year ablaze with his fresh release, “Watch Me”. This EP which features three nail-biting tracks is the perfect treat for the new year period with a message of optimism and defiance. The EP opens with the title track, “Watch Me”. It is everything you would expect yet more with Thomas speaking about
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Releasing a debut album on New Year’s Day is no small statement for an emerging band, but Bronco arrives fully-formed with big emotions and bigger riffs on For Friends and Family.
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