Tommy G first appeared on The Show last June, right before he dropped his infamous Kia Boyz video. He sat down with us to talk about how his life has changed since then, wildest moments, his relationship with Certified Trapper, how he stays grounded, future plans, and much more.
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Past is Prologue renew their signature blend of pop punk, metal and post-hardcore with their latest single and music video. Directed by Xavier Schaetzke, the visual finds the band donning astronaut uniforms as they deliver a powerful performance against rapidly-firing colors, then each of them takes turns entering a strange doorway. With numerous stylistic moving parts that the band executes
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Experimental act Whaler released a new two-song EP out on Triple Eye Industries. The first track, “Lumpy’s Revenge”, incorporates droning guitar soundscapes against a bed of bright synths while the second track “Torture Roid” conjures a suspenseful, unsettling atmosphere with repetitive grunting sounds and industrial-adjacent textures. It’s the first we’ve heard from Whaler in some time, but “EP-SUX3” is a
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Banana Clip are a supergroup project consisting of Nathaniel Heuer, Marielle Allschwang, Adam Krause, Todd Umhoefer and a fifth anonymous member who just released a new EP out on Triple Eye Industries. Incorporating a sonorous noise rock style on the A side and hardcore punk on the two-song B side, the three-song EP is themed around corrupt American institutions like
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Veteran noise artist Peter J. Woods released a new album out on Skinwalker Recordings. It consists of two tracks, one being almost 14 minutes and the other being over 25 minutes. “The Display” consists of prolonged static harshness that eventually transitions into obfuscated, garbled vocal samples. The title track…is absolutely golden…it samples and loops Tina Fey talking on TV while
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Heavy metal band H1Z1 dropped their first new track since 2017 last week. The song focuses on growing up on the north side of Milwaukee and struggling with the cruel realities of poverty, racism and segregation. With a speeding groove, roaring ferocity and uncompromising lyrical prowess from vocalist Marq Pointer, H1Z1 channel warranted antagonism against the powers that be with
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Hardcore fans gather – Infamy dropped their long-awaited debut EP this week! Over five tracks, the powerhouse band brings absolute sonic mayhem with diabolical riffage, blistering blast beats and growling vocals that command endless moshes. Tormented lyric themes of succumbing to demons, living a nightmare, the sharp pain of broken trust and struggling against individualism paint gruesome pictures of harrowing
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Psych-indie rock project Limber Brain released a new album last week. The ten-song body of work explores coming-of-age themes such as entering new chapters (“Open A New Door”), growing apart from people (“Twyla (the Light of my Life)”), seeking love from someone (“I’m the One Who Wants You”) and the innocence of uncertainty (“What’s Wrong with Being Wrong (If You
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The song exudes a mellow and heartfelt vibe that speaks to the listener’s desire to make the world a better place.
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Originally recorded in October 2013 during rehearsals for their first of only two shows, the album features the band ripping through ten tracks with raw punk energy.
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“I Won’t Let You Down” is a soulful track that showcases Speech’s powerful flow, as he raps about his desire to provide the best for his family and maintain a positive outlook despite life’s challenges.
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Night two of Big Beat MKE 2023 featured a surprise upset, a South Side showcase, and plenty of theatrics.
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Swaggering Alex Takton raps about attraction and optimism in his latest EP.
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Gothic rockers Creepy Little Things dropped a new single recently. The band bring their shadowy, wicked demeanor with a jam about destroying everything you touch and not deserving good things in life. Frontman Scotty Damned warns that he’ll take you down with him if you try to save him, owing it to insidious emptiness and immortalized pain. Creepy Little Things
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Singer-songwriter Kyle Feerick released a single recently – his first new music in five years! With funky, soulful touches, the song is a blast of lively summer energy. Feerick sings about someone who has a warm, sweet infectiousness to them and he wants as much of them as possible. It’s the first taste of a new album Kyle Feerick is
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Slug joined The Show to talk about their new album, his love for Milwaukee and Minneapolis, the ways that Minneapolis has changed since George Floyd, his creative process, love, loss, friendship, and inspiration.
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Allen and Patrick are holding it down, recapping the first week of Big Beat MKE, talking Billy McFarland challenging Ja Rule to a boxing match, fans throwing weed at Curren$y and more. Plus we call Eli $tones to talk about his new single with Sunny Lou, “100 Band$.”
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Singer-songwriter John Justus, known for his project Hallowtribe, released his debut single not too long ago on all streaming platforms. With love in his voice and generosity in his lyrics, Justus tells us to be a little nicer to ourselves with “Believe in You.” Accompanied by a gentle acoustic melody he affirms that we are worthy of good things in
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Mulva are a new indie punk project that just released their debut EP. It’s just three tracks, but that gives the duo plenty of time to channel plenty of apocalyptic feelings and nonstop dread. Confronting toxic cycles and being caught in stagnancy, Mulva are sick of the same shit over and over, and there’s no better way to put melodies
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Power pop/indie rockers The Pulltops dropped their second new single of the year. This one confronts making mistakes but learning to move on from them. As such, the song’s melody is a slow burner with a confessional tone, tackling the difficulty of making amends and reckoning with the past. Unleashing a climactic chorus that hollers for closure, The Pulltops channel
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Psych-pop singer-songwriter Dak DuBois released his debut album this past week. Recorded entirely in his Riverwest apartment, DuBois’ self-titled record is eight songs that share anecdotes of a person dealing with trauma, confusion and despair within a society in the midst of massive changes. The psychedelic flavors of DuBois’ melancholy, guitar-driven melodies and radiant vocals reflect the displaced, fuzzy psyche
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Indie rock bands Doubter and North Warren teamed up for a split EP that was released on Friday. With two songs each, the effort is the first we’ve heard from both buzzing acts since August. North Warren kick things off with the atmospheric howl of “Free Entertainment”, followed by the surf-friendly punch of “In Circles”; the band are louder and
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Parker Schultz sits down with Kelsey Kaufmann, owner of Bay View’s esteemed Cactus Club.
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Emrich’s smooth harmonies and emotive delivery add to the song’s meditative quality, before transitioning into a more energetic and upbeat groove.
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With a brooding beat and confident energy, Jenkins effortlessly delivers lyrics about his pursuit of wealth and success.
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