Hip hop artist SGOD King dropped a new album this past week. The theme is here is focus in one’s talent; King raps about being authentic among others in the game. He knows he’s got something special and isn’t afraid to assert himself, so he stays hustling. A particularly sharp track here is “Listen” where King reflects on times he’s
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Dark pop duo You Win !!! teamed up with darkwave artist BLOOD for a new single. It’s a tune celebrating LGBTQ+ identity while instrumented with gothic synths; Amanda Huff sings of entering the portal into one’s true self after feeling dysphoric for so long. The song is a cry for belonging, and a beacon of hope for those still waiting
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Lil D MKE has a consistent presence with his latest single.
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Leek Benji gets smooth for a new track.
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Hip hop artist Dassolo brings mental health to the forefront with his latest single. It’s his first song he recorded and mixed all by himself, making it ever so personal. He raps about getting kept up at night thinking, as well as never having the right words to describe how he’s feeling. He hides it and doesn’t talk about it
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Hip hop artist Marques Carson has the video out to “Rendezvous” from his recent release “2 Piece.” Shot by Blaq Visualz, things begin with Carson linking up with his woman. He raps about a relationship that recently failed, and how it’s clearly affected him hard. He wants to make amends with her and work things out, even if he’s got
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Progressive-stoner rockers Emissary have a new album out. It’s a grand venture of traversing uncharted territories in space and setting sail through shadowy oceans, all from the scope of heavy rock instrumentation. The band are epic warriors here, especially with the enduring vastness of tunes like “Stellar Cartography” and “Daedalus.” Emissary stay sharp, fierce, and determined with “Cerulean.”
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Saint Parrish gets the incomprehensive thoughts come out on a new track.
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Destinee Lynn showcases her range with her most recent album.
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Drum and bass producer W e r e c r o w’s latest single dropped to celebrate his latest music video hitting 2K views. This one would fight right into a Midnight Club-style racing game, alternating tempos between high-speed techno and moody trap production. It’s a stylish cut with a knack for adventure from W e r e c r
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Psych-indie rockers Dinner Set Gang have another single out this week; this one’s about mourning. Featuring Treccy MT on vocals and D’Amato on backup vocals, the song has the ethereal touch of a boat gently drifting into sea. It’s a metaphor for cherishing all the loving moments with someone crossing into a better place. Dinner Set Gang bring a pristine
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Alternative rocker Shamewave teamed up with Rockford’s darkwave artist Bleached Cross for a split EP on No Funeral Records. It’s four songs, two from each. Ensnared by shadow and darkness, the two artists deliver a bewitched platter of industrial-tinged grunge and experimental post-punk. It feels like taking a galleon through a cursed ocean of treacherous waves. They’ve got t-shirts too
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The three artists put a new perspective on the summertime single with their latest.
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Electronic producer Shxde released the first single from his upcoming album. The cover art is a perfect image for this tune; it feels like we’re going high speed through a dim tunnel at night, sticking our heads out the car window to truly feel alive. Shxde puts us powerfully in the present moment with shadowy, atmospheric bass. Stay tuned for
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Dev Diamond’s eclectic artistry has encompassed elements of R&B, hip hop, and pop over his last few releases. His latest single finds him returning to hip hop with a trap approach, rapping about living his life on the edge. He spends money without hesitation; high risk is high reward after all. Dev Diamond switches it up with every drop, and
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Metal band Slowpanic have a new single out that was recently on the Milwaukee Style hardcore compilation. It’s a vigorous jam about sinking lower than ever with nowhere left to go. You keep hoping things will change but you never get anywhere. You end up cornered and face your wicked fate. Slowpanic are mean and angry with this one; be
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780 Masochist lands a new gem on the hip hop realm with ‘Memories’, and, like his past songs, he doesn’t hold back with a compelling delivery that even the most adamant will find difficult to resist. The new track begins with a synth overture that has an otherworldly feel to it. It is essential from the start, and it lays
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Live music has slowly been making a return at Cactus Club, and a stacked multi-genre bill took the stage on Saturday evening. Hip hop artist Nile, electronic artist Tarek Sabbar, indie rockers Graham Hunt Band, and trip hop wizard Randal Bravery all performed with extravagance. “It’s weird doing shows again,” Sabbar said. “Very surreal and nerve-wracking and I’m still processing
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Joshua Jenkins mixes his two core styles and sounds for his third project of the year.
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Andy Goitia transcends space, time and genres on his new EP.
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Baby Goat leaves the city for a video from “Wavy Goat”
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T. Reese mixes flexes with drama on his latest EP.
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Hardcore punks Ballstomper have their debut full-length album out this week. The band takes no shit and ram right into us with jams about loneliness, bitterness, the futility of clout, getting gaslit by society, defying gender norms, and Patrick Swayze among other things. Ballstomper blow off a ton of steam here over sixteen tracks, hurling the violent impositions back in
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Alternative R&B star Bisca Rae has a new single out today and it’s about being with someone that sweeps you off your feet. You lose track of time and never want them to leave; you stay in the present moment with them always. It’s not a feeling you can really look for – it has to come when you least
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Synthwave duo Immortal Girlfriend dropped a new single today and it’s about running from your true self. The real ones can read you well-enough to know when you’re stuck in bad faith, and Immortal Girlfriend calmly tell you that whatever you’re afraid of is an illusion. They cloak this divine message with a twilight-soaked ocean of delicate electronica – that
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