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AUDIO: Mayyh3m – “The Truth”
Hip hop artist Mayyh3m of Phat Nerdz dropped a new single today. The song is about losing your sense of control and feeling the pressure to change your ways. Making music is all he knows and lately he’s been feeling misunderstood. It’s a vulnerable side of Mayyh3m, reflecting the anxiety of knowing others want you to fail, and he’s determined
Read moreAUDIO: Troy Tyler – “Way We Ride”
R&B artist Troy Tyler dropped a new single not too long ago, co-written by DJ Kenz. He sings about a woman that keeps her cool and stays in her own lane, which he admires immensely. All Tyler wants to do is ride around with her in his whip and shut out everything else. The tempo switches into slow-motion as the
Read moreAUDIO: Bruce Humphries – “Promise Me”
Folk artist Bruce Humphries’ new single is about a parent struggling to keep their child blissfully unaware of the dangers of the outside world. He and his kid promise each other that everything will be okay, assuring a firm sense of trust. It’s a light-hearted, sweet ditty about the power of family even as one inevitably gets older. Stay tuned
Read moreAUDIO: Mike Neumeyer – “Blue Bizarre Bazaar”
Composer and percussionist Mike Neumeyer plays with the cool colors on his latest track. It’s a marimba and vibraphone improvisation that feels like a seaside breeze at sunrise. Delicate and serene, it’s a piece that resembles the world gently awakening from a peaceful slumber. Mike Neumeyer has mastered the experiments of sound and color over the last few months, and
Read moreAustralian Singer-Songwriter Pat Mac Drops A Vibrant Pop-Punk Single & Lyric Video Titled “Hollow”
Australian punk-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pat Mac drops a vibrant pop-punk single and lyric video titled “Hollow.” The track is filled with energy and groove, and Pat Mac impresses with his vocal delivery. It’s gonna be exciting to watch him grow. He is not planning on stopping anytime soon, and has already announced that his next release will drop on
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Tai Mystique
Ben Slowey talks with the “Be Without Me” singer.
Read moreAUDIO: Auntie – “5”
Electronic producer Auntie is out with a new EP of dance bliss. Each track is kept short and sweet while vibrant with colorfully animated production. It feels like a distorted trek across a trippy dance floor in an underground club – where nothing else matters but the music and the movement. “Mate” even adds some funk sensibilities to the mix.
Read moreAUDIO: Spice God – “Full Plate”
Hip hop artist and producer Spice God’s latest single is about waiting for the day all his hard work pays off. He raps about being in the studio for twelve hours straight like it’s a day in the life, yearning for the day his story’s getting told. He never thought he’d get this far yet there’s so much he’s yet
Read moreAUDIO: Fight Dice – “Roll for Initiative”
Dungeons and Dragons-themed party rock band Fight Dice are out with their debut EP. They make a magic pact, fight off monsters, venture treacherous paths, and ultimately emerge victorious over five tracks. We get a solid picture of the band’s teamwork, hopefulness, and knack for adventure through these interactive fantasy jams. Grab a mead and put on your armor –
Read moreAUDIO: Psyclopean – “A Dreamer’s Tales”
Dungeon-drone synth project Psyclopean’s latest record is inspired by the fantasy fiction of Lord Dunsany. The story entails a classified government program that develops technology to record the dreams of a test subject. As such, these compositions represent the unfathomable realms of the subconscious. To make it all the more eerie, we don’t know where these paths all lead to,
Read moreAUDIO: Mike Zito – “I’ll Make Love To You”
Mike Zito is a one-of-a-kind artist, and his latest release, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’, is proof of that. Furthermore, with each hook, the blues-rocker unleashes the strength, and he wobbles the speakers in all the right ways. The song is from Mike’s upcoming new album, ‘Resurrection’, and it’s just one of the album’s many highlights. However, with a rough
Read more‘Came A Long Way’ by Flip Huston Is Unfiltered, Raw And As Honest As It Can Be
After generating a healthy buzz with his mixtape Pieces to The Puzzle in 2010, Pacific Northwest artist Flip Huston released a series of singles and records that solidified his status as a rapper, including his most recent release Who Is Flip Huston? The eight-track project has bangers from top to bottom and Flip connecting on tracks with hip-hop heavyweights like
Read more‘Rise Above’ by Myster-E Edutainment Is About Mental Health Awareness
Eric Shandroff aka Myster-E Edutainment is a creative and captivating Hip Hop MC, spoken word poet, and teaching artist. He currently works as a teaching artist for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, facilitating workshops in schools for poetry and Hip Hop. Myster-E serves as a board member for Rappers and Rabbis, an organization that fuses Jewish Education with Hip
Read more‘They Shoot Our Horses’ by Joshua Epithet (feat. Zack Teale) Is A Perfect Relaxation Song
Joshua Epithet is a nineteen-year-old artist from Manchester, England, who’s music touches many genres, from alternative rap to bedroom pop. ‘They Shoot Our Horses’ is a mellow, rhythmic lo-fi classic that features singer-songwriter Zack Teale. A song that could send anyone to their own personal nirvana, both Josh and Zack tell heart-wrenching stories in so little time. When asked what
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Day Tvvo
Ben Slowey talks to the N43 Records pop act.
Read more‘The Feeling’ by Ryan Byrd Is A Beautifully Written Song About Desire
Ryan Byrd is currently based in Chicago, IL. The artist just completed his album ‘Audience of One’ as a sophomore album to his 2018 ‘Ramblings’. His new album is synth-laden moody rock music that draws off influences from the 50’s rock era to the 80’s synth-era and modern day inspiration from bands like ‘The Killers’. His influences when young started
Read moreVIDEO: 54 Baby Trey – “Me”
Hip hop artist 54 Baby Trey’s latest video is for his joint “Me,” shot by TeeGlazedIt. Trey and his crew are having a cookout and having a good time outside while he raps about being the hottest in the city. It’s a flex track where Trey asserts himself as an unstoppable force that the opposition can’t kill. He throws money
Read moreAUDIO: Gego y Nony – “Tiempo”
Reggaton pop duo Gego y Nony are newcomers hailing from Milwaukee’s South Side. They’re out with a new record full of summer comfort and waterfront energy, meaning you’ll want to take this album to Bradford Beach with you and dance the sunset away. Mixing both Spanish and English lyrics, many of these songs chase after euphoria and pleasure with that
Read moreAUDIO: Outage – “Runnin'”
Electronic producer Outage’s latest single is out on Rude Service Records. It’s a wicked dubstep jam with machine-gun style bass blasts. It’s got that demeanor where you’re ready to fight and chase after someone. Featuring a pancake creature ready to party, Outage’s new track is featured on the Full Stack compilation by Bear Grillz out now.
Read moreAUDIO: Day Tvvo – “Rated R”
Pop artist Day Tvvo’s latest single is about not being on the same page in a relationship. You feel like you can never please the other person and as a result you resent each other. With explosive summer flavor, this song is about not meeting expectations and the tough acknowledgement of that. Stay tuned for more from Day Tvvo soon.
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Ben Slowey talks to the Milwaukee music photographer.
Read more‘Gone With The Wind’ by Eryn Young Is An Emotional Journey Towards Self-confidence
‘Gone With The Wind’ by Eryn Young was inspired by the feeling of being stuck in a relationship you knew was never meant to last, and begs the other party to recognize that by letting you go. The lyrics are an intimate look into the feeling of being held back, missing your full potential and the slow build in confidence
Read more‘Roller Disco’ by Brightlights Will Bring You Back To The 80’s
Brightlights are a band from Yorkshire, England but now reside in the South of France. They are a working band specialising in events all over the world. During the 2019 Coronavirus pandemic, they began writing again and the first single is ‘Roller Disco’. The song is reminiscing of better times and looking back in history. The song is a fun
Read more‘Better Off’ by Stormin’⚡️Norman Is A Song About The Internal Struggle Of Love And Loss
‘Better Off’ by Stormin’⚡️Norman is a part of the EP the artist released three months ago. The artist wrote this song during the pandemic. Through love and loss, there is always pain that takes time to get through. One half of your brain screams ‘I’m better off without them’, the other runs through different scenarios that could have been. The
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