M.Ape is the ambient noise duo of Tron Jovi (also of Guerrilla Ghost) and Francisco Ramirez AKA Whaler. Their debut record is a collection of dense, prolonged soundscapes made from tape loops and pedals, balancing the improvisational noise textures from Whaler with the more structured studio production of Tron Jovi. It paints the scenario of sitting next to a malfunctioning
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It’s been a while since we last heard from experimental pop group Peeper & Le Play, but this week they’ve returned with a new EP. The title track is a quirky, shuffling jam that spans just over six minutes, while “No Portfolio” is an elegant indietronica tune that swells into an ocean of cascading synths. It’s zany, danceable fun from
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GuttaBxby’s music is versatile and covers many different genres, going from calm to vehicular manslaughter. His songs are influenced by the likes of Youngboy, Boosie, Juice Wrld and especially PlayBoi Carti but his sound is still unique in his own way. GuttaBxby is mostly a freestyle rapper. He doesn’t write songs down, he gets in the booth and starts recording,
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Dana Monique‘s sound is what Nick Jonas described as magical. She has a unique style with a powerhouse voice that takes you on a musical journey with the fusion of rock, soul, r&b and gospel. Her music has been influenced by the likes of Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston and Patti Labelle. Tina Turner has always been
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Punk rockers Aces’ second single is about standing your ground and overcoming your opponent in a fight. Let it be known that they’re undefeatable because they fight smart. Clearly inspired by the Bucks recently winning the championship, Aces throw some punches with a hard hitter of a rock jam.
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Electronic-hyperpop artist LUXI has the second single out to her upcoming album. She sings about feeling alive as she sits along the water in her feelings of missing somebody that also made her feel alive. She struggles to keep going on, but by feeling something so visceral, it’s a profound reminder that life is made up of so many experiences
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House producer Thomas Xavier’s latest single indeed samples a cat’s meow. It’s a club hit that will charm your inner animal as you shake your money maker. So we hope you like felines. Thomas Xavier has been steady with the fun electronic dance bangers in the last few months, and it’s got to be a sign of something bigger to
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Hip hop artist Isreal Perez is out with a new album. The theme here is reaching higher and higher until you touch the sky. Progress is not linear, and Perez emphasizes that his upbringing and identity have made it even harder to overcome obstacles. Whether he’s showing up the haters with “IMMORTALKOMBAT” or confronting his fear of failure in “YOU
Read moreThe music is minimal on Zahava, the latest EP from Jordana Talsky set to drop on August 27th, while the vocals, as multifaceted as imaginable, are everywhere.
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It’s truly a wonder what the right riff can do.
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Post-hardcore artist Sam McCullough has a new single and visual out, featuring a guest appearance from fellow artist Riolanza. Directed by Impulse Productions, the video features the band rocking out under a fluorescent light, as well as some solo shots of McCullough passionately singing against a wall in a red filter. The song is about being in so much emotional
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Power pop band Man Random’s latest single (and first ever music video) is about being doomed to fail. No matter how hard you try, things always go to shit and you’re left feeling down and out. One thing Man Random definitely *does* do right, however, is captivate those negative self-perceptions with a solid jam. The video – directed by Steven
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Hip hop artist Mudy celebrated her “Ticket” EP release party at Cactus Club on Sunday night, drawing in a full house. She brought a few of her own favorite fellow artists to join the bill including Tye Motives, D. Bridge, Camb, and Lucien Parker. Not only that, she brought merch – and cookies – available for purchase. “My godmother makes
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Electronic producer Synymata teamed up with vocalist Zack Gray for a new single recently. Taken in a dubstep direction, the song is about losing your sense of self because of someone else, and coming to terms with parting ways with them. You’re doing it for yourself, embarking on a newfound journey of self-realization. It’s an empowering EDM banger from Synymata
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Hip hop artist MoCity’s got a new single out recently. He slows the tempo down and raps about knowing his value. He recognizes that music fosters a sense of community that brings people together and into opportunities, which makes it that much more important that he gets paid to do his thing. It’s a humble and honest joint from MoCity
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Hip hop artist Genesis Renji’s latest single is about the routine pains of things not working out with a woman. The world’s going to keep turning, you’re going to keep drinking and smoking, and you’ll remain lonely as heartbreak takes hold once again. Renji has clearly seen this play out a number of times, and he raps to stabilize anyone
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Indie pop project Supertentacles has another single and video out from his upcoming record. Created by Neon Sweatsuit, it’s an 8-bit animation of Sean Anderson himself walking down the street with his hands in his pockets. The song is about nostalgia for the carefree days we had as kids getting into trouble and being up to mischief. Times were simpler,
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Just a few weeks after the release of “ Flieder” Bahar Kizil has dropped another single “ Genug”. The power anthem titled “ Enough “ in translation from German carries a powerful message : being strong and independent. The urban beat infused with touch of oriental flavor is a winning combination. Another highlight in “ Genug “ is the use
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Chillwave artist Strehlow’s latest single takes us into the sweltering desert. With lo-fi guitar and smooth texture, the tune feels like we’re cruising through ancient ruins and walls of sand. Strehlow always brings an ethereal nature feeling to his production, and this one is a solid addition to his catalog.
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Hip hop artist Lucien Parker has another single out this week. It’s about the attitudes and tensions building up in a relationship. Parker assures his woman that he’s only trying to do right by her but feels like she’s not trusting him. It’s frustrating when you’re not on the same page, but Lucien Parker is here to lay down his
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Cinematic indie rockers SleeperSound are out with their third record. The band carries us through somber dreams that echo feelings of isolation and detachment from crowded nights. They encompass elements of slowcore and post-rock as imagery of spaces once inhabited but now deserted is realized over six songs. Sounds crescendo as feelings do, ascending further and further into the caverns
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London music composer Julia Thomsen and Indian based Tre are paving the way forward for peaceful compositions with ‘Barcelona Summer’. The composers cleverly draw inspiration from some of the genre’s greats while also adding their own twist to create a unique sound. It begins with a bird chirping sound effect that transports you from any mood into a peaceful realm.
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Calboa, the indie evangelist and musician, is back with a new single called ‘Love Is A Pain Of Its Own.’ With a soundtrack that tugs at the heartstrings, the hull guy, who isn’t short of anthems, paves the way for modern indie. Moreover, this latest one is a lovely song with a strong message that many will find relatable. Furthermore, the song
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A spectacular night of Milwaukee indie took place at X-Ray Arcade on Saturday night, bringing in a full house of eager music lovers. Indie rockers The Unitaskers played their first show since quarantine while being joined by beachy indie pop band Maybe Hazel, alt-pop trio Bug Moment, and prog-jam rockers Conundrum. It was many folks’ first time seeing a show
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Splitting time between Phoenix and Detroit, Simulated Youth creates electronic music with a dark twist. To drive their belligerent yet beautiful sound, they add some aggressive breaks, ethereal drops and creative arrangements. Their goal is always to balance the emotion of the track between bright and dark parts, ultimately providing a fun and original sound as listeners dance away. Each
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