Big Beat MKE 2023 Night Five Recap
Night one of the Big Beat MKE Quarterfinals featured a Run Along Forever takeover and arguably one of the best battles of the tournament so far.
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AUDIO: Ra’Sheed Jordan – “Beautiful Satisfaction”
Singer-songwriter Ra’Sheed Jordan’s latest single has a serene, summery feel that’ll fit right into your warm weather playlist. With a smooth R&B kick and buttery, soulful vocals, Jordan sings about being intertwined with someone and wanting nothing more than to give them love. “Beautiful Satisfaction” is a song about having something real and not willing to lose it. Don’t sleep
Read moreAUDIO: Protege & Ron Lamont – “On Everything”
Protege and Ron Lamont teamed up for a new single. The song is about going all in on what you do and for those you love, not folding no matter what. Both artists reflect on the tribulations they’ve been through and how far they’ve come, so now they’re determined to do everything with purpose and not take anything for granted.
Read moreAUDIO: Rated-R Playboy & Blckfriend Ft. Ella Andrews – “P’s & Q’s”
Rated-R Playboy teamed up with New York-based artist Blckfriend for a new single, enlisting Ella Andrews for a feature as well. The song finds the rappers touching on being careful about who you associate with and staying wise with the moves you make. Both Playboy and Blckfriend have seen people around them become foolish and succumb to how unforgiving the
Read moreAUDIO: Je’Love – “Brand On It”
Je’Love is out with her first new single since her 2021 EP “Good Girl.” Right out of the gate she comes firing bars away to remind you that she’s all that and then some. With club-ready bounce and sharp-tongued swagger, “Brand On It” finds Je’Love ready to take what’s hers while curving anyone who stands in her way. The song
Read moreAUDIO: Nelson Devereaux & Max Devereaux – “Fame?”
Singer-songwriter brothers Nelson and Max Devereaux teamed up for a new single recently. With Max on vocals and guitar while Nelson handles the rhythms, this song touches on the “what if’s” surrounding a successful career and making a name for yourself. With a breezy, guitar-driven pop flavor that provides a comfortable atmosphere to ask these hard-hitting questions, the Devereaux’s aren’t
Read moreBreaking And Entering Radio: 5/25/23
We’re talking about Ice Cube vs. AI, Jay-Z & Beyonce’s expensive home purchase, Rick Ross running for mayor and much more!
Read moreAUDIO: 2Hi – “Cryofreeze”
There’s a keen sense of hustle in his lyrics, detailing the play-making exploits with the Cronies that fuel his pursuit of success.
Read moreAUDIO: Ytmg Dubb – “Acting Funny Soon”
Whether it’s his flow, lyricism, or compelling charisma, Ytmg Dubb unequivocally delivers with “Acting Funny Soon.”
Read moreAUDIO: Surefire – “Holehearted”
Beneath the heaviness, “Holehearted” showcases more than your typical rock; there are cleverly woven elements of technical guitar work and even glitchy electronics that offer a multi-layered listening experience.
Read moreVIDEO: Piles – “Be the Way”
On top of their stunning new album”5:53″, Piles have released an accompanying music video for one of the songs, “Be the Way.” Shot by Nolan Truttschel, the visual depicts various TV sets showing scenes on screens of biking around Milwaukee. Parks, streets of downtown, the lake and the countryside are all traversed as the song’s bright, sunny melody keeps us
Read moreAUDIO: Mayyh3m – “Everything I Needed”
Hip hop artist Mayyh3m keeps his streak of new singles going with a new one dropped at the end of April. Letting a lot off his chest here, the rapper reflects on putting space between himself and others in order to find who he truly is. He’s just trying to do the best he can out here and that’s more
Read moreAUDIO: Superglue – “Hate Me”
Alternative rock newcomers Superglue have released their debut single. It’s a jam about passionate love gone sour, turning to resentment and anger. With exciting garage rock sensibilities that make no compromise in raw emotiveness and confrontational ferocity, Superglue channel rage and bitter ends with “Hate Me,” complete with shouted group vocals and a bold instrumental finale. We’re excited about this
Read moreAUDIO: Bloth Arkheim – “Strange Situation”
Contrary to its dark-themed artwork, the track is filled with the uplifting sparkle of bright, buzzy synths, and is infused with lyrics that offer pop punk levels of catchiness.
Read moreThe Show on Riverwest Radio: Wave Chapelle & Kyle J.
Wave Chapelle and Kyle. J went to WMSE 91.7 on Monday and sat down with Faux Eyes for a half hour on Armed Fauxes Radio.
Read moreAUDIO: Docx – “Cum Thru”
The track successfully intertwines conventional elements with unconventional sonic intricacies.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 5/23 – 5/29/23
Check out lots of new music this week, featuring Mad Static, The Keystones, Alley Eyes and more!
Read moreAUDIO: Amanda Huff & Holtergeist – “Carbon Copy”
The track offers a dramatic soundscape, with defiant guitar and a soothing synth bass.
Read moreAUDIO: IshDARR – “Rested”
IshDARR’s distinctive flow returns, this time sounding like a seasoned artist who is once again eager to share his stories and experiences.
Read moreAUDIO: Mad Static & DizzyRandoms – “This Won’t Take Long…”
With five tracks that harken back to the golden boom bap era, this EP is a great mixture of classic and contemporary.
Read moreVIDEO: Robot Witch – “Bad Dream”
Electro-psych rockers Robot Witch released a video accompanying their recent self-titled debut EP. The trippy visuals from Kam Jackson find the band performing the song at their record release show at The Cooperage a few months back. Vibrant colors adorn the band as they sound more punkish than ever playing “Bad Dream” – check them out at their next show
Read moreAUDIO: Bruiseboy* & Shontrail – “Kill Bill”
We’ve been excited about the eclectic pop fusions of both Bruiseboy* and Shontrail for a while now. This past Friday they collaborated on a new single, and it’s got the dark, racing tension that both acts have become well-versed in. With a brooding, gothic atmosphere and watery textures, the song contains themes of just getting by, being on the go
Read moreAUDIO: Asatta – “Deserve to Die”
Stoner metal band Asatta have unleashed their first new album in seven years. Considerably less drone-oriented than the band’s previous work, the record condenses the band’s heavy, distorted psychedelia into shorter songs. With nine songs, the trio deliver headbanging power with crushing guitar lines, pulverizing slow and mid tempos, dooming vocals and lyrical themes of judgment that all make for
Read moreAUDIO: TRA – “The Girl”
More than just an exploration of romantic longing, “The Girl” tells a compelling story about the lengths one might go to reclaim a lost love.
Read moreAUDIO: MMB Ent – “Sad Boyz”
Over the course of six tracks, the rapper dives headfirst into inner turmoil, baring vulnerabilities with raw candor.
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