AUDIO: Malcolm Todd – Sweet Boy
The prep school Steve Lacy has finally culminated the Sweet Boy EP Parts 1 & 2 into his debut album, Sweet Boy.
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AUDIO: Motel Breakfast – I Promise I’m Having Fun.
Motel Breakfast’s newest album stays true to the declaration in the album’s title—without trying to impress, MB provides a chill, time-and-place-ambiguous project for a neo-Americana population.
Read moreREVIEW: THE BROOK & THE BLUFF AT TURNER HALL
By: Elizabeth LintonenA white-button up, camo pants, loafers, and an exhilarating energy, one thing about frontman Joseph Settine is that he really loves his fans. Under simple, technicolor lighting, genuine joy radiates from the band, through song after song about the places they’ve been, the places they’re going, and the people in both. Nashville-based indie-folk band, ‘The Brook and The
Read moreAUDIO: Leroy Booker – “Hills In Phoenix”
Kenosha, WI’s own Leroy Booker’s new track “Hills in Phoenix” is a quintessential hip-hop/RnB crossover.
Read moreAUDIO: Thomas Xavier – “I’m Calling”
Tech-house icon Thomas Xavier returned this week with his third single of the year, “I’m Calling”.
Read moreAUDIO: Ian Ewing Ft. Tah. – “Syrup”
“Beat smith,” Ian Ewing recently released a new lo-fi single featuring artist, Tah.
Read moreAUDIO: Torcado – “Lychee Garden”
Milwaukee-based indie artist, Torcado, just dropped a new single that is guaranteed to get you humming along by the end.
Read moreAUDIO: Jennifer Porter – “Yes, I Do!”
Jennifer Porter’s latest album, “Yes, I Do!”, is one which is full of surprise! With a stellar lineup of musicians including George Naha on guitar, Damon Banks on bass, and an array of talented instrumentalists, Porter delivers an album that is both exciting and emotionally resonant. From the moment the first track begins, we are drawn into Porter’s world of
Read moreAUDIO: VANITY METRICS – Vanity Metrics EP!
Newski refers to his stripped-down sound as “bedroom alternative” on the EP, featuring splotchy vocals, charming dissonance between guitar tracks and his signature blend of humility and passion.
Read moreAUDIO: Ladybird – “Audrey’s Garden”
“Audrey’s Garden,” an absolutely beautiful tribute to one of the member’s childhood neighbors with a gorgeous garden, will be sure to bring tears to your eyes while making you smile that a person could make such an impact on someone else’s life.
Read moreAUDIO: Matt Champion – “Mika’s Laundry”
Mika’s Laundry is the debut solo project from Matt Champion, formerly of notorious alt hip-hop group Brockhampton.
Read moreAUDIO: Don Life Grizzly – “Expired”
“Expired” showcases a lot of contemporary rap elements, like the autotune used over both melodies and ad-libs, as well as a techno-esque beat.
Read moreAUDIO: Tanya Walker – “Good Days, Bad Days”
Hailing from the picturesque landscapes of Wales, Tanya Walker emerges as a promising voice in the realm of contemporary music, her latest offering “Good Days, Bad Days” capturing hearts and minds alike. Crowned the victor of the prestigious 2024 Songwriting Competition, Walker proves her talent not only in her lyrical finesse but also in her ability to craft melodies that
Read moreREVIEW: Chelsea Wolfe at Vic Theatre
Chelsea Wolfe arrived at Vic Theatre in Chicago on Tuesday night as part of her current tour supporting her seventh studio album “She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She.” It was her first performance in Chicago since 2019. Opening for Wolfe was Divide and Dissolve. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Divide and Dissolve formed with Takiaya Reed on guitar
Read moreAUDIO: Hi/Jack Featuring Shle Berry – “Milwaukee”
This new track perfectly honors the 414 with a diverse range of sound and passion.
Read moreAUDIO: Trapper Schoepp – “Meet Me at the End of the World”
Trapper Schoepp embodies every essential element of the Americana brand with his new single, “Meet Me at the End of the World”.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Madeline Stadel of Adorner
By: Elizabeth Lintonen Madeline Stadel, dressed in a long, flowing skirt, intentionally accessorized with a pair of dazzling gold and purple moon-shaped earrings, makes her way through her Riverwest apartment’s living room. In the sage smelling space, we are introduced to two very key components of her environment. The first, a black cat named Luna. The second, her keyboard, a
Read moreREVIEW: Lamont Landers, Steph Lippert Project at Cactus Club 3/8/24
On a cold rainy night in March, the half-soaked Cactus Club crowd clung to the walls and made quiet conversation before the show began.
Read moreAUDIO: Superstar Sel – “oh my!”
Featuring a quick, poppy beat and an equally fast delivery of the exclamatory title, “oh my!” will have listeners amped up and ready to find what lies in the future for this MKE icon.
Read moreAUDIO: Oh Geeez Not Again – “Departure”
Teasing this track with a ‘Gravity Falls’ clip on their IG a few weeks back, OGNA invites listeners of all kinds to come on an amicable Departure into this new single.
Read moreAUDIO: Yung B Ft. Dubb Saq- “Geeked”
Hip-hop artist, Yung B, just released a new, laid-back single titled, “Geeked.”
Read moreAUDIO: PLYTME- “WINNING TIME”
Melodic rapper, PLYTME’s, newest drop is all about confidence.
Read moreAUDIO: Cyrus Chrome- “Hydro”
Milwaukee artist, Cyrus Chrome, is back with a fresh and dreamy single, aptly named, “Hydro.”
Read moreAUDIO: Rissa Fam- “The Dream, Vol. 1”
Rissa Fam brought the heat with her cutting-edge performance on “The Dream Vol. 1.”
Read moreAUDIO: Thomas Xavier – “Hot for a Min”
If you’re looking to take you next party up to 11 in both volume and good vibes, check out Thomas Xavier.
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