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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It’s officially Midwest emo season, and Buena Cara are ready in full force with their self-titled album that came out at the beginning of the month.
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I have just listened to “Wishes, Dreams & Reality”, the new single release by Manchester-based MC Jay Kurdy and wow—what a song! The contagious rhythms and Jay’s deft mixing of old hip-hop vibes with a modern touch caught me from the first note. This song stands out immediately and creates a lasting impacting thanks to Jay’s powerful and gritty vocals.
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On this edition of In The Crates, Ben Slowey sits down with Greyhound, who has made a name for himself DJing throughout the city.
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Finnish singer-songwriter Minna Ora makes a powerful return with her new single, “Freeze,” a haunting track that speaks about mental health and depression. This sixth release in her ongoing single series reveals Minna’s ability to confront challenging topics head-on, exploring feelings of anxiety and the hidden struggles many face. With “Freeze,” Minna not only captures the sorrow often lurking in
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“Shine a Light” by award-winning Julia Thomsen, Lise Jonsson & Catty.L is a beautiful serene classical piece that offers a soothing escape for everyone. It is a track that features on the “Keys For Calm” album from the Contemporary Classical Collective (CCC) and it is thoughtfully composed to support mental health awareness. The piano leads the composition with a gentle,
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The new single “Can You Feel Your Shadow?” by Cloud, marks an exciting evolution for the Japanese singer-songwrite and it brings with it introspective themes with an unexpectedly retro sonic style; something you do not hear much of these days! “Can You Feel Your Shadow?” follows on from Cloud’s guitar based previous releases “Overdrive” and “Room” which emerged earlier this
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INTERVIEW: LEAH KATE AT THE VIC By: Elizabeth Lintonen Leah Kate took the stage on Friday night at The Vic in Chicago with full force. The singer-songwriter is a brutally honest popstar, lyrically laying out her uniquely female experience through straightforward pop. She’s a captivating live performer, and her Friday night opening performance was full of ruthless criticism of male
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Ervin Munir and Aaeron Z Jones warm our cockles with their new song, “My Heart”. This track is one to get lost in and Ervin lets his heart pour out with his lyrics leaving us with goosebumps. One thing that is apparent with Ervin Munir is that all his songs have a deep personal meaning to him and he channels
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