Category Archives: Milwaukee

AUDIO: Julien Kozak – “Everything We Need”

Singer-songwriter Julien Kozak’s latest single is about a long-distance relationship. With affection in his voice and a starry-eyed acoustic melody, Kozak sings of being head-over-heels in love with someone despite how far apart they are, yet he assures them that their bond is strong enough to stand the test of time. Likening romance to being a ship out at sea,

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AUDIO: Hosts – “Wade Low”

Americana-folk rockers HOSTS released their fourth album on Friday complete with a release show at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn that evening. With seven songs, this record heavily draws upon themes of self-exploration and seeking clarity. Frontman Miles Patzer is a heartfelt and earnest songwriter, giving his words plenty of space to breathe in country-tinged atmospheres that accompany topics of meaning, purpose

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AUDIO: Shle Berry – “Cranberry Vodka”

Shle Berry leans into sultry R&B for her latest single. With hazy bounce and fluttering keys, Berry is feeling the romantic tension with someone here, likening the increasingly apparent connection between them to sips of the titular ruby cocktail. She’s seeking someone to hold her down in spite of the mistakes she’s made in the past, and what she’s got

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AUDIO: Tigera – “The Calm Before”

Pop rockers Tigera dropped a new single at the end of May. This tune broods with profound anticipation before erupting into an emotive breakup song that ruminates on the pain and shame of inevitable confrontation. Tigera demonstrate a keen ability to take a universally difficult situation and make a shoutable hook out of it, which is certainly the tried-and-true formula

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AUDIO: Peppers and Pineapples – “Singer Songwriter”

Peppers and Pineapples get meta with their latest single. It’s about the pressure and overthinking that goes into writing a good tune, which can all make you feel stuck as an artist. The surf-infused pop punk tune channels the anxiety and frustration around creative self-esteem and confidence with racing riffage, pulsating rhythm and spirited solos. In the end, those who

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