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Nraakors Share The Charismatic New Album Hoppel Poppel
Iowa crew Nraakors are releasing a 59-minute new album titled Hoppel Poppel, offering 19 distinct tracks ranging from folk rock ballads to neoclassical compositions and even an electronic track. Nraakors is the sonic alter ego of James Kasper, Gigi Macabre, Joseph Norman along with musician friends who have been collaborating on the magnificent new album Hoppel Poppel, recorded, produced, arranged
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Brendan Demet
Ben Slowey sits down with the multi-instrumentalist and Riverwest Records owner.
Read moreVIDEO: Diet Lite – “The Down Low”
Garage punks Diet Lite have another video from their recent record “Seems To Be The Way It Tends To Go.” Directed by Tyree Pope, the boys are incompetent marketing execs that decide it’d be a great idea to make a video just like those rappers and pop stars. Diet Lite do the job and rock out in the basement, joust
Read moreVIDEO: J.O Rodriguez – “None Been the Same”
Hip hop artist J.O Rodriguez has his first single and video out since he dropped last year’s “Time Ticking Get the Bag.” Directed by Famous Motion Film & Photography, Rodriguez is shown seated by himself at a table laden with weed and money. He raps about how money changes people and it breaks his heart. He tries not to stress
Read moreAUDIO: Murder Generation – “Strangerhood”
Punk trio Murder Generation have their sophomore album out. The band is ready to go to war over eleven crisp yet vitriolic songs, channeling fury about societal plagues and the oppressive status quo. As the world gets engulfed with greed and tyranny, Murder Generation rages with conviction about how there’s no one to blame for this bullshit other than ourselves.
Read moreVIDEO: Myles Coyne – “Digital Age”
Singer-songwriter Myles Coyne, previously known as Mouse Corn, has a new single and video out. Directed by Joe Ludwig and shot close-up selfie-style, Coyne is shown in various scenes from on a swingset to walking on the lakefront to hanging out in a salon. He sings about loving yourself and being your true self, whether that’s through having a night
Read moreListen To ‘Breaking Down’ by Chris Caulfield And Feel The Artist’s Emotion Behind The Lyrics
Chris Caulfield has been a musician for a long time, but when the pandemic hit, he invested in his own studio at home, and started building out a new project, following a rather difficult period in his life (pandemic aside). The artist’s new project blends elements of hip hop, alt and emo rock, and pop and focuses on introspective lyrics
Read moreListen To T.T.G A.E.R.O’s Catchy New Song ‘Too Toxic’
T.T.G A.E.R.O is an independent artist from Brooklyn who recently started his music career. The music industry is nothing new to him because his older brother, Abillyon, is from GS9. The artist believes that his amazing music will soon be discovered and he is just a lost diamond waiting to be found. The artist’s newest song ‘Too Toxic’ comes with
Read more‘Rockstar’ by Papcy TheDon Will Be Released On June 11th, Don’t Miss It!
‘Rockstar’ by Papcy TheDon is simply a reality check, as the artist says. ‘There was a time I was in the streets, hustling to survive, and also making music. But God smiled on me and my story changed. Now I can make my music at ease, I’m no longer referred to as a local artiste, I’m an international and heavenly
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with D-Ski
Ben Slowey sits down with the DJ and producer.
Read moreVIDEO: Detraction – “Progression”
Experimental electronic artist Detraction has a new video out from his recent album “As Above/So Below.” It begins with a slow-motion shot of a snow shower on a busy Milwaukee street, eventually switching to a rain shot filmed in reverse. In the second half, close-ups of the puddles flowing down the curbs reflect a fascination by perpetual motion of matter.
Read moreAUDIO: M545 – “All I Know”
Garage punks M545’s latest single clocks in at just over two minutes, which is more than enough time to express anger at all the lies you’ve been told. No one knows what to believe anymore because you can only believe what you’re exposed to. It’s a song that hits home in such a divided social climate we live in, and
Read moreAUDIO: Supertentacles – “No Creature Left Behind”
Indie pop artist Supertentacles released the first single from his upcoming new record. It’s a sweet, breezy tune about slowing down from the hustle-and-bustle to connect with your true self. Time is merely a social construct; we’re meant to be in touch with the present moment and listen to our hearts. Stay tuned for more to come from Supertentacles very
Read moreAUDIO: Dashcam – “Hypnotic (FT. Clear Pioneer)”
Synthpop artist Dashcam has the first single out from his forthcoming collaborative concept album. Teaming up with fellow synth wizards Clear Pioneer, it’s a song about walking on a dream with someone to the point where you experience impostor syndrome. Like, you had no idea you could feel this much joy. Stay tuned for the record “Sundown on Volcano Beach”
Read moreAUDIO: Sulestial – “RadioMan”
Electronic funk producer Sulestial’s latest single soars up and down like watching the sound waves on the digital stereo. Featuring a sample of an old radio transmission ad, the song gradually builds into a deep house/techno jam with some additional guitar work added to the shine. It’s a collage of different inspirations and ideas that just exemplifies how diverse Sulestial’s
Read moreAUDIO: Rod Stench – “Compulsory Listening Volume 1: Smokin’ and Jokin'”
Electronic artist Rod Stench has a new EP out of original material. He delivers some extraordinary dance tunes from the dizzying buildup of “No, I Still Believe” to the colorful spiral of “For a Lock of Her Wig” to the lounge-friendly foot-tapper “Lonely Weekend BBQ.” Two of the tracks are remixes of his song “Eat Shit and Die Twice” from
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Town Hall”
Electronic sampler artist Rum Revere is already out with his second album of the year. Brock Gourlie created this body of work around phrases and conversations had from various town hall meetings. From talking about hookah lounges to flamingos to Batman to an ex-husband being the killer, it’ll amaze you what subjects get tossed around in the town hall. Rum
Read moreAUDIO: Devin Drobka Trio – “Resorts”
Avant-garde jazz composer Devin Drobka enlisted bassist Aaron Darrell and pianist Matt Blair for his latest record. Inspired by the end of his last relationship, Drobka created this body of work as intentionally as one can, finding joy with each passing moment as the musicians connect with one another through fearlessness, urgency, and compassion. There’s a profound level of trust
Read more‘I Can’t Help’ by The HiCats Is About Everyday Thoughts, Struggles, and Achievements During Pandemic
‘I Can’t Help’ by The HiCats was the fastest song they have ever created. The band had another song scheduled to release around the same time but the video shoot was delayed. The artists say, ‘We were sitting on 6 completed songs before we even had the beat for ‘I Can’t Help’. We inquired about the beat from a local
Read moreMaddhatr Sings About Choosing Between Love And Career in His Song ‘End of the Ocean’
A natural-born storyteller and award-winning poet, Alex Galli, aka. Maddhatr finds the perfect blend of pop appeal and experimental artistry in his songwriting. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Maddhatr’s signature, anthemic sound comes from an uncanny mixture of avant-garde instrumentation, instantly memorable melodies and uniquely mature and romantic plot lines. The name Maddhatr (Mad Hatter) is derived from the
Read more‘Making The Best Of My Time’ by Madi Simmons Will Inspire You to Live Your Life to the Fullest
Hailing from the United States, Madi Simmons is known to have entered the performing scene at the age of 16. He started out playing the drums, songwriting and singing. Throughout his life, Madi’s key musical influences have been Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, John Bonham, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Mainly known for playing the drums and having a strong vocal
Read moreAUDIO: Brett Newski – “Life Underwater”
Bohemian singer-songwriter Brett Newski’s latest new song is about those low moments that are only temporary. Things can feel like the end of the world but ultimately can be the catalyst for something great. Newski feels like he’s swimming across a treacherous sea but once he grounds himself he’s able to get to the other side. Here’s to all of
Read moreAUDIO: Emissary – “Lesser Demons”
Stoner rockers Emissary dropped another single this week. This one’s about selfishness and going about your life while someone beside you is suffering. Taking a slower tempo, the song progressively rumbles into something demented and sinister, like the shaming is getting louder and more potent. With two new songs out, this has got to be the sign of something bigger
Read moreAUDIO: Versio Curs – “In The Sun”
Indie rockers Versio Curs have their third and final single out from their upcoming record. It’s an essentially a song about Americans being entitled and talking out of their asses. They never want to have real discussions about anything inconvenient for them. Where’s the lie, though? Stay tuned for the Versio Curs album out June 11th.
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