Big Beat MKE 2023 Night Three Recap
The opening round continued with a pair of live pad drummers and two overtime battles.
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AUDIO: *Aya – “Apartment”
Pop/R&B artist *Aya has a new single out this week and it’s about thriving in your own space and being safe in solitude. They sing about being most happy while they’re at home entertaining their thoughts and learning to be less hard on themself. With an empowering groove and feathery yet firm vocals, “Apartment” finds *Aya protecting their peace and
Read moreAUDIO: Vacancy Chain – “Just Once”
Indie rockers Vacancy Chain dropped a new single ahead of their upcoming album “Count the Stars.” This tune is out just in time to be added to your summer rotation as it’s got a breezy and buoyant atmosphere. The song seems to touch on living in the moment with someone, even though you know that the moment won’t last. Stay
Read moreAUDIO: Snag – “Invasive Species (Cop City)”
Emo/post-hardcore band Snag released a new single last week – their first since 2021 album “Death Doula.” The song protests Cop City, which is the proposed clearing of forests outside of Atlanta in order to build a police training facility. With the band’s shrieked anxieties about the horrors of environmental destruction and state repression combined with their prog-adjacent screamo sensibilities,
Read moreAUDIO: Holy Shit! – “Used Punk”
Hardcore punks Holy Shit! have released a new album out on Vinyl Smash Records (US) and Snuffy Smiles Records (Japan). The longtime band and lovable friends deliver eight songs that come at breakneck speed with songs fueled by drunken antics, rowdy humor and uproarious catharsis. With blazing riffs that stop and go, vocals that scream in your face and drums
Read moreAUDIO: Milorganaut – “Jones Island”
Grindcore band Milorganaut have returned with a new album out on Diseased Audio after a long hiatus. The boys are indeed back in town with ten tracks of destructive riffage, infernal tempos, vicious vocals and earsplitting distortion that adds up to some of the heaviest music we’ve heard from Milwaukee so far this year. Named after the city’s industrial-heavy peninsula
Read moreThe Show on Riverwest Radio: Lavish Liam
Lavish Liam joined The Show to talk about his new music, Michael Jackson, Artificial Intelligence, Niche Exhibit, VIEWS, relationships, the underground music scene, and much more.
Read moreBreaking And Entering Radio: 5/11/23
Allen and Omar are talking about the messiness with Freddie Gibbs and his ex, Chris Brown allegedly jumping Usher at a party that Usher threw for Chris Brown and much more. Plus we call Kill.Dawn on the Rap Phone.
Read moreAUDIO: Faded Francis Featuring SEIR – “Outside”
“Outside” is a song about the challenges of a relationship, with each artist offering a different perspective on the subject.
Read moreAUDIO: Masturbating Ape – “Buzz or Howl Under the Influence of Nothing”
The two-song EP features ambient, fading loops that merge into each other to create an apocalyptic sonic tone.
Read moreAUDIO: Louie & the Flashbombs – “Shiny New Skin”
“Shiny New Skin” is an achievement for Louie & the Flashbombs and a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Read moreThe Show on Riverwest Radio: Keyba From Spider Creek
Keyba joined The Show to discuss her upcoming project, musical inspiration, fashion, goals, ghosts, food, movies, television, and much more.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 5/9 – 5/15/23
Tons of new Milwaukee music out this week, featuring tracks from DC The Don, Doubter and North Warren, Micah Emrich and more!
Read moreVIDEO: Eli $tones Featuring Sunny Lou – “100 Band$”
The duo’s collaboration on this track takes a hyperpop approach, blending catchy pop sounds with the reality of a turbulent relationship.
Read moreAUDIO: DC The Don – “Funeral”
“Funeral” marks a turning point in DC’s already successful career, as he pushes boundaries and explores new sounds to create an album that is sure to garner some new fans along the way.
Read moreThe Show on Riverwest Radio: Diet Lite
The trio joined The Show to talk about their new album “Into The Pudding”, their creative process, how they met, favorite songs, influences, and much more. They’re Diet Lite and they’re alright.
Read moreAUDIO: 9 A.M. – “God Gave Us Feelings For a Reason”
Indie pop artist 9 A.M. released their first single of 2023 into the world on Friday. The tune gets us excited with a sparkling guitar riff, then 9 A.M. comes in with passionate, soaring vocals that carry the tale of feeling way too much at once as much as possible. The melody is certainly playful and appealing, yet the themes
Read moreAUDIO: JT and the Congregants – “Good Hope Road Parts 1 and 2”
JT and the Congregants knock out two parts in one with their latest single. “Good Hope Road” has the Americana twang of hometown love and countryside memories, yearning for a sense of comfort in the face of middle-aged blues. They trade vocals and shift tempo around the four-minute mark, hence entering “part two.” It’s a story that stands the test
Read moreAUDIO: Certain Stars – “Bass Guitar”
Longtime power pop act Certain Stars released a two-song single recently. The first track is a catchy one written with down-on-your-luck humor about looking good but playing like shit. The second track, however, really gets the party going with a playful, upbeat riff and shoutable hook about being thrilled to see someone. “Bass Guitar” and “I Get So Excited” are
Read moreAUDIO: Smooth Cactus – “Smoke Signals”
Experimental duo Smooth Cactus released a new album. Covering substantial ground with 21 tracks, the album consists of mostly short compositions typically between one and two minutes long, favoring liquid textures and minimalist production styles that together encourage a tranquil state of being. With elements of chillwave, lo-fi hip hop, ambient electronica and jazz blended into a unique palette, Smooth
Read moreVIDEO: Resurrectionists – “The New Winter”
The song has a steady, grooving beat that carries you along, and the music video, directed by Brian Theisen, showcases a stroll through the Riverwest neighborhood.
Read moreVIDEO: JP The Brand Featuring Songbird – “Always My Baby”
The lyrics revolve around JP’s desire to be with a girl and keep her close, showcasing his affection and commitment to his love interest.
Read moreAUDIO: Mariboy Mula Mar – “Mula Ova Errthing”
The six-track project features Mula’s signature sound, with his autotune-assisted flow taking center stage.
Read moreThe Show on Riverwest Radio: BoodahDARR
BoodahDARR, aka Big Demi, joined The Show to talk about his new album Demivelli, growing up in Milwaukee, college life, getting recruited to be in a Matthew McConaughey movie while at a party with the film crew, the many talents of his younger brother IshDARR, finding his own voice, the Milwaukee music scene, and much more.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: A. James Shelp and the Rolling Hills
Day 3 of Milwaukee Psych Fest at The Cooperage kicked off with a noon performance from A. James Shelp and the Rolling Hills.
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