AUDIO: Dan Lepien – “Single In Nashville”
All the elements of an old fashioned honky tonk track are here, and Lepien plays his role as the protagonist exceptionally well.
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All the elements of an old fashioned honky tonk track are here, and Lepien plays his role as the protagonist exceptionally well.
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Eli $tones dropped a new single and video this week. Bringing his uniquely emotive approach to hip hop in this Brandon Stearns-directed visual, $tones is found at a social gathering eager to get an ex-lover out of his head. Against thumping, accelerated production that reflects a sense of urgency, $tones raps about being sick of his words getting twisted and
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Indie pop trio Kat and the Hurricane are back with a new single that was released on Friday. The song is about healing and finding yourself again; you’re not quite sure what the road will look like but you’re determined to pull through. Opening with a chugging guitar line, the tune ascends into a powerfully uplifting anthem laden with glorious
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Drum and bass act GEIN are out with their first new music since 2017 on Bad Chemistry. The track builds shadowy suspense before letting all hell break loose, unleashing a frenzied, rattling beat akin to a racing heartbeat. The dialogue samples featured suggest that the tune represents a bad trip of LSD. We hope it’s the sign of more to
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Even more music from Milwaukee this week, with new releases by Tigera, Shonn Hinton, Man Random and more!
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Summer Soulstice Music Festival took place on Saturday on Milwaukee’s East Side with musical acts on four different stages throughout the day. Pop rock quintet Tigera took the Farwell Stage at 5:30PM, bringing an engaging and energetic performance to the burgeoning crowd. Tigera consists of vocalist Devon Huckstep, lead guitarist Ben Koshick, rhythm guitarist Alex Radish, bassist Cody Christian and
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“Death before transition” is Riotnine’s first EP, containing skramz steeped in rage and discord.
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Post-hardcore/screamo band Garden Home have a new single and video out today – their debut release on Thumbs Up Records. Shot by the wonderful Samer Ghani, the scene depicts the band breaking into Music Go Round Greenfield, grabbing instruments and setting up gear to deliver one hell of a headbanging performance. Lyrically, the song touches on being haunted by the
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Singer-songwriter act An American Tale released a new single today – their first new music since 2020. The song is like a letter to an old friend whom you don’t keep in touch with much these days, but you still wish them well and hope that they go on to do great things in life. With a melancholy tone yet
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Honey Creek continue into a new era with their second single of the year out this week. The song is a testament to those times where you’ve felt like saying “fuck it” and quitting something that just isn’t worth all the stress and frustration despite your best efforts. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, family or whatever it is you’re
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Singer-songwriter Maximiano’s latest single paints a grand picture of seasons and nature. With a bold and luxuriant folk sound that features violin (Rae Friedman), flute (Ellie Jackson), saxophone (Sam Broadnax) and percussion (AJ Peal), Maximiano brings vivid personification and metaphors to describe the cold, warmth, fading and rebirth. There’s hopefulness, bittersweetness and a sense of renewal all at once here.
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Prolific and productive experimental/noise act Death Tape Super Bass released a new album on the 1st of the month. These live-recorded tracks contain elements of industrial techno and harsh noise created using synths, samplers and drum machines. Mordant textures and palpitating electronic rhythms are combined to send us on a grinding, whirring voyage. Death Tape Super Bass delivers yet another
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After eight weeks of competition, a new Big Beat MKE champion is crowned.
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Elliott delves into the complexities of a challenging relationship, expressing feelings of indecision and uncertainty.
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“Three Whole Days” pays homage to classic country tales while infusing a contemporary sensibility into its bluesy essence.
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With tough vocal samples and a pulsating bass line, Xavier breathes life into the track, creating an infectious energy that is impossible to resist.
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Against the backdrop of a rainy day, Folds poignantly expresses his desire for a lost love to reenter his life.
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True to its cinematic source, the song captivates listeners with a droning, building sound, evoking a sense of tension and intrigue reminiscent of a film score.
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We’re talking about everyone fighting at the Floyd Mayweather / John Gotti exhibition match, Juvenile getting added to the Essence Fest lineup, Lil Durk’s ummm.., lyrics and more.
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Garden Home joins the home of the Riff Mafia after announcing it signed with Thumbs Up Records.
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Ambient-electronic artist Brandon Buhr’s latest composition paints a placid, undisturbed picture of air and sea. Spanning 25 minutes long, these droning, hypnotic soundscapes patiently weave in and out like gently rippling waves that vary ever so slightly throughout the piece. Creating a perfect sonic accompaniment for meditation or taking a midafternoon nap, Brandon Buhr delivers an ocean of serenity with
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Electronic project LBN667 has a new release out on Sickle Moon Recordings – the project’s first new music since 2018. Comprising two tracks, this EP has a muted, tranquil quality to it that sends your mind floating gently into skies of stars and dreamy, meditative bliss. With elements of ambient house and post-dubstep, LBN667 delivers a pair of radiantly halcyon
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Indie folk act Wildered released their debut album this past Friday. Opening with lush ambient soundscapes that sound exactly like the cover art would suggest, this record’s 13 tracks traverse exquisite scenery and natural beauty by means of clarity’s conquest. Incorporating unique instrumental synergy with banjo, synth and acoustic guitar, songwriter Nate Bjorge showcases vocal versatility capable of being bold
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Hip hop artist PeezSW is back with his first single and video ahead of forthcoming album “About Damn Time 2.” Directed by himself and Gonzales Visuals, the scene finds the Camp Shuttlesworth rapper out in the streets and riding around with his crew between clips of him performing at various venues. PeezSW knows what’s his for the taking with bars
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Phasing are a new act to know! Describing themselves as “VHS Core”, the band recently released their debut single. The energetic emo rock tune paints a vivid picture of being stuck in your room heartbroken and depressed. With just their very first song Phasing have proven that they are more than capable of generating earworms that are potently emotional as
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