Category Archives: Milwaukee

AUDIO: Anson Obvious – “…Does Their Friends”

Apocalyptic comedy rocker Anson Obvious is out with an EP of songs dedicated to her friends, and these friends are colorful characters. First we learn about the blind man Gregg Wandsneider who should never be crossed, then we meet Robert who’s an expert in “deadmilkmenology”, then we go to the Party Marty show, and finally we hear about Ali who

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AUDIO: Armon Hassan – “Half A Heart”

Alternative pop artist Armon Hassan dropped his first single of the year Friday. It’s a heartbreak song shrouded in deep blue darkness; Hassan sings about wishing to destroy the pain he’s in, feeling like he can’t be saved in his current state. Although palpably sad, Armon Hassan’s new single is cathartic and honest about the profound loneliness that follows split

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AUDIO: The Quilz – “Love Submission”

Synthpop duo The Quilz returned with a new single this week. It’s one about infatuation and desire to be with someone; this person’s your weakness and you’re seeing them through rose-colored glasses. The Quilz have always brought a fresh approach to new wave-esque pop electronica, and “Love Submission” is an infectious new addition. We hope it’s the sign of more

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AUDIO: HUMID – “One Dimensional Hell”

Shoegaze project HUMID released a new record. Basking in bright distortion and beclouded atmosphere, Matt Tomashek lyrically goes after imminent disarray, touching on themes such as love and shame. You lose yourself in ethereal ripples as you venture, guided by the reverbed croons of Tomashek that flutter above the waves. HUMID chronicles the missions through chaos with “One Dimensional Hell.”

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AUDIO: J. McCoy – “All I Have Left to Give”

Experimental ambient artist J. McCoy has a new album out of tracks he made when he returned to Milwaukee two years ago. Mesmerizing layers of modular improvisations stack up like ladders into the sky with “All I Have Left to Give.” Deeply textural like majestic sunsets, these tracks are patiently optimistic yet hellacious in atmospheric texture. J. McCoy has been

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Ratbatspider, Billy Dreamer, Jazzcore Friction

It was a loud, rowdy night at Last Rites on Saturday as bands Ratbatspider, Billy Dreamer, and Jazzcore Friction each took the stage. Ratbatspider consists of vocalist Ryan Remains, guitarist Colin Bat, bassist/vocalist Chris Rat, and drummer Doug Spider. They are horror punks known for donning black and white face paint with each show. They formed in 2013 originally doing

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