Category Archives: Milwaukee

AUDIO: It Is Dead – “Womb”

Blackened metal band It Is Dead dropped a new single last week. With utter brutality, this track rages about silencing the already voiceless as mankind is annihilated. Monstrous shrieks and tenderizing riffs break open the gates of Hell as the final judgement is completed, unrivaled in ensuing wastage. Stay tuned for It Is Dead’s record out on Auris Apothecary on

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AUDIO: Brandon Buhr – “Dawn”

Ambient electronic artist Brandon Buhr’s latest album traverses the times of day. It’s eight compositions and begins in morning while ending in the dark of night. Buhr’s mood and tone correspond with the skyscapes; for example, being bright and inviting with “Clearing” while eerie and mysterious in “Eclipse.” Sit back, relax, and zone to the drones with Brandon Buhr’s “Dawn.”

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AUDIO: Vectors of Resonant Prescients – “Microfiche”

Indie folk project Vectors of Resonant Prescients released a new album. Recorded in a winter cabin setting of remote Wisconsin, this album consists of thirteen acoustic songs of hinterland pensiveness, whether it invokes imagery of flowers or horses or floating homes. There’s wonder, there’s despair, and there’s fortitude that all charge this record like it’s a panel of emotions that

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Economy Superstar, Sun Silo

Bremen Cafe hosted a spectacular night of live music Thursday night featuring solo acts Economy Superstar and Gorilla Knifefight as well as the band Sun Silo. Economy Superstar is the synthpop-spoken word project of TW Hansen. He’s known for selling his bumper stickers at shows and balances his interludes with comedy and passionate realness. He plays the tracks from his

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VIDEO: Robot Witch – “Millennial Hat”

Electric psych rockers Robot Witch are out with the video to their debut single “Millennial Hat.” It’s animated, featuring the band’s titular figure wearing a suit and tie and standing still as it gets engulfed by snowlike animations. There’s ascending hot air balloons involved as well, so all of it makes for a rather trippy viewing experience. Stay tuned for

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AUDIO: Strehlow – “Rainbow Roll”

Chillhop artist Strehlow’s latest single is subtle yet bold. He’s got a reputation for exquisite tunes that often hover around the two-minute mark, and this one’s another lush excursion that remains brief while casting a tranquil lasting impression. Imagine yourself cruising over a rainbow at dawn, looking out at the luxuriant nature below. Strehlow’s kept the tunes coming this year

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AUDIO: Tinyhands – “Tits Up!”

Folk punk project Tinyhands dissolved a couple years back, but they had one album in the chamber that never got released – until now. They’re back with a batch of stripped-down folk tunes containing metaphoric lyricism and forthright sentiments. Songs touch on trying to be better with your words, struggling with feelings, walking past people judging you, and being over

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AUDIO: Odd Person – “In the Valley of Dream Prisms”

Experimental electronic artist Odd Person released a new EP. These three tracks welcome psychedelic sonic textures reminiscent of alien planets and temples celebrating formations in the sky. There’s a tense mood here, as if one can’t hold themselves back from exploring unfamiliar territories. Delightfully weird and appreciative of ritualistic imagery, “In the Valley of Dream Prisms” is a phantasmagorical escapade.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Ali J

Wisconsin Music Ventures hosted their “Originally Wisconsin” live music series at Story Hill FireHouse Tuesday evening, featuring singer-songwriter Ali J and apocalyptic folk-comedy rockers Anson Obvious and the Uncomfortable Moments. Ali J hails from Waukesha. She broke into the music scene primarily through performing at open mics. “I used to work at Sprizzo Gallery Caffe and there was a weekly

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AUDIO: Thomas Xavier – “I’m A Boss”

House producer Thomas Xavier has kept it moving quick this year, launching a record label and releasing his “Good Dome” EP before it was even May. He’s got another new single out and it’ll have you grooving like you own the damn place. “I’m A Boss” has an underground nightclub flavor embellished with electronic zaps and stylish vocal repetitions, and

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