Category Archives: Milwaukee

AUDIO: Cntrlla – “Dismember the King”

Electronic producer Cntrlla’s latest single is ready to shred your ruler to bits. This one’s got a fuzzy, static bass drop that represents bringing justice to the titular evil lord, who lets out one last evil laugh before meeting his fate. Cntrlla is known for bringing elaborate scenarios to his music, and “Dismember the King” keeps his vivid imagination moving

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AUDIO: Taylor Campbell – “The Leash”

Singer-songwriter Taylor Campbell released a new song this week. With noise rock sensibilities, this one’s about heartbreak and being wrapped around someone’s finger. Campbell begs this person to call him and break his heart again, singing “walking freely never suited me none, nipping nightly at your heels” to convey his attachment. Catchy yet sepulchral in subject, it’s a vociferous one

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AUDIO: Old Wolves – “Rest Now in Nearing Dawn”

Blues folk project Old Wolves has returned with a new EP. It’s five tracks, and each song is embellished with field recordings of birds singing and bugs buzzing for a tranquil touch. These songs contain themes of nature, what once was, running away, and living with bitterness but trying to find peace. Joe Zumpano’s rich voice connects melancholic conviction with

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Ben Harold & the Rising

Arts @ Large hosted Americana rockers Ben Harold & the Rising for their “Music Under the Stars” series at Paliafito Eco-Arts Park in Walker’s Point. Ben Harold & the Rising are a Milwaukee-rooted band although Harold currently resides in Sturgeon Bay. He was elated to be back in town. “Man, this is beautiful,” he said. “I love this neighborhood and

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VIDEO: Sun Silo – “Kit Knox”

Art rockers Sun Silo have a new video out accompanying “Kit Knox” from their wonderful new album “Trillium.” This visual here consists of nearly 3,000 photos (2,885 to be exact), featuring stop-motion animation. A tree-like figure settles down to relax in a room before encountering a mysterious snake-like creature that doesn’t seem too friendly. It’s a truly incredible and meticulous

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AUDIO: Lovely Socialite – “Final Flight of F.R.O.G.”

Experimental jazz-rock group Lovely Socialite are out with the first single from their upcoming album “The Drift.” “Final Flight” has plenty of vigor and action, like we’re seeing the character come to life and taking a big leap to the tune of howling horns and crashing melody. It’s got a podcast episode attached where the band discusses the process and

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AUDIO: Michael Jantz – “Peace 3ree”

Experimental-psychedelia artist Michael Jantz released an EP this week. It’s three tracks that continue Jantz’s hazy, sun-kissed odyssey through peace and nature, but this time it’s divided into movements. There’s wonder, then there’s discombobulation, then there’s abrasiveness. Michael Jantz has been juxtaposing serenity and surrealness with his output, and this EP is a premier culmination of such.

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