Adam Jerome, known as frontman of psych-tinged indie rock band Bandoleer Bacall, released his debut single under solo project Dated References. “Weltschmerz” means “world pain” in German; Jerome’s lyrics touch on the burning urge to isolate yourself in order to avoid any more pain. He’s maintained the psychedelic edge of his composition, but with a gentler indie pop approach, backgrounded
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Indie rockers Versio Curs have their long-awaited sophomore album out. Consisting of nine tracks, Kyle Halverson’s lyrics here are metaphoric in vulnerability. Many of these songs are about insecurity and an unstable sense of self; tales include wishing someone would fit exactly the mold you’ve created of them in your head in “Yeah,” dwelling on the past in “Already Gone,”
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Ben Slowey talks to the experimental artist and poet.
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Saint Klutch battles some demons in his latest single and video.
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Munch Lauren works economically to flex on his latest drop.
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Wave Chapelle raps with a purpose on his latest drop.
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Iammarcandrew gets comfortable with a new single about avoiding the internet.
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Singer-songwriter Johanna Rose created a video for “Loving You” from their recent record “Lunar Eclipse.” Featuring lyric animations by Cheston VanHuss, Rose is shown riding down forested roads, sitting on the edge of a pool dipping their feet in, ice skating, and playing guitar among various other activities. They’re reconnecting with themself in ways they’d previously lost touch with while
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Emerging pop artist Kobe’s latest single is one for the club; he sings about going down a road of free-floating feelings and euphoric bliss, inviting you to join the ride. With a shuffling pop beat, Kobe is allowing himself to be perfectly in the moment with music and creative joy. He’s performing at Mid Coast Vol. 6 next week –
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Pop punk-indie rock star KennyHoopla and drummer Travis Barker (Blink-182) is out with their highly-anticipated collaborative album. We’ve heard the punchy angst anthems “Estella” and “Hollywood Sucks” already; Hoopla expands on loneliness, regret, and hollowness with cuts such as “Silence is Also an Answer,” “Turn Back Time,” and “Inside of Heaven’s Mouth, There is a Sweet Tooth.” Barker’s drumming keeps
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Check out the latest in Milwaukee music with tracks from Troy Tyler, Day Tvvo, Gego y Nony and more!
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R&B artist Grace Weber has her long-awaited debut album out. It’s an explosively bright record where Weber is high on life; she’s endured considerable obstacles to get to where she is but has reclaimed her peace. These songs burst with color and euphoria, from the sparkling joy of “Feels Like Heaven” to the confident dismissal of a past relationship in
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Ben Slowey sits down with the New Jersey by-way-of Milwaukee hip hop artist.
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Ben Slowey talks to the composer and improviser.
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Hip hop artist Mayyh3m of Phat Nerdz dropped a new single today. The song is about losing your sense of control and feeling the pressure to change your ways. Making music is all he knows and lately he’s been feeling misunderstood. It’s a vulnerable side of Mayyh3m, reflecting the anxiety of knowing others want you to fail, and he’s determined
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R&B artist Troy Tyler dropped a new single not too long ago, co-written by DJ Kenz. He sings about a woman that keeps her cool and stays in her own lane, which he admires immensely. All Tyler wants to do is ride around with her in his whip and shut out everything else. The tempo switches into slow-motion as the
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T.Reese spits with urgency on his newest release.
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Folk artist Bruce Humphries’ new single is about a parent struggling to keep their child blissfully unaware of the dangers of the outside world. He and his kid promise each other that everything will be okay, assuring a firm sense of trust. It’s a light-hearted, sweet ditty about the power of family even as one inevitably gets older. Stay tuned
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Baby Goat mixes the street and more mainstream hip hop on his new project.
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Composer and percussionist Mike Neumeyer plays with the cool colors on his latest track. It’s a marimba and vibraphone improvisation that feels like a seaside breeze at sunrise. Delicate and serene, it’s a piece that resembles the world gently awakening from a peaceful slumber. Mike Neumeyer has mastered the experiments of sound and color over the last few months, and
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Ben Slowey talks with the “Be Without Me” singer.
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Electronic producer Auntie is out with a new EP of dance bliss. Each track is kept short and sweet while vibrant with colorfully animated production. It feels like a distorted trek across a trippy dance floor in an underground club – where nothing else matters but the music and the movement. “Mate” even adds some funk sensibilities to the mix.
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Hip hop artist and producer Spice God’s latest single is about waiting for the day all his hard work pays off. He raps about being in the studio for twelve hours straight like it’s a day in the life, yearning for the day his story’s getting told. He never thought he’d get this far yet there’s so much he’s yet
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Dungeons and Dragons-themed party rock band Fight Dice are out with their debut EP. They make a magic pact, fight off monsters, venture treacherous paths, and ultimately emerge victorious over five tracks. We get a solid picture of the band’s teamwork, hopefulness, and knack for adventure through these interactive fantasy jams. Grab a mead and put on your armor –
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Dungeon-drone synth project Psyclopean’s latest record is inspired by the fantasy fiction of Lord Dunsany. The story entails a classified government program that develops technology to record the dreams of a test subject. As such, these compositions represent the unfathomable realms of the subconscious. To make it all the more eerie, we don’t know where these paths all lead to,
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