VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Harrison Colby
Ben Slowey talks to the mutli-band member and solo artist with The Beat Index.
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AUDIO: Koo McDoobz – “Scripture (Feat. Isaiah Santiago)”
Hip hop artist Koo McDoobz enlisted fellow Catz & Chee$e member Isaiah Santiago for a new joint. Produced by Bdwthr, the fellas are straight up having fun here, rapping about being on drugs and causing trouble. Catz & Chee$e have money on their mind and they’re out here crossing shit off their list. They personify themselves as Gods so you
Read moreAUDIO: To The Dogs – “Funeral”
Crust metal band To The Dogs dropped a new single this week. With some thrash and black metal components blended in, the song is a brutal jam about death and decay. With a chugging riff, chomping drums and animalistic growls, there’s a damning fury hell-bent on obliteration. It can only be the sign that there’s more to come from To
Read moreAUDIO: Taylor Campbell – “Cold Cave”
Singer-songwriter Taylor Campbell’s latest single is a slowcore tune about parting ways with someone. It feels cold and dark, but it’s safe, like loneliness is protective because then you can’t hurt anyone or be hurt. The cave is a metaphor for this solitude while he compares himself to a boy who lost his dog. The dreary crooning of Taylor Campbell
Read moreAUDIO: Midsummer – “Nothing Feels Right Anymore”
Emo alternative rockers Midsummer have a new EP out, written during a dark time where frontman Korgan Steinke was confronted with internal decay. These songs are about grieving parts of yourself that are dying out to the point where you struggle to recognize yourself. We feel secure by a fixed perception of ourselves, and when we lose things that make
Read moreAUDIO: Wave Chapelle – “Late Night Move”
Wave Chapelle sets up a late night connection on his newest drop.
Read moreAUDIO: Brandon Buhr – “Midnight Sunshine”
Ambient electronic artist Brandon Buhr has a new EP out, following up January’s “Journey Through the Mountains.” Being with the anxious drones of electro-classical nightmares in “Toba,” the EP moves into a desolate space void with “Dryas” and then concludes with the free-floating plane of nothingness prescribed by “Endless Ocean of Dreams.” It’s one of the most bleak soundscape collections
Read moreAUDIO: Chris Haise Band – “When It Rains”
Americana rockers Chris Haise Band’s latest single is about weathering the storm. Haise feels like he’s always trying to keep his head above water even though it won’t stop raining. He can’t catch a break and desperately seeks clarity; enough is enough. Ultimately, believing it will get better means it can. We hope this is the sign of something bigger
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr BIkes: 5/23 – 5/29/21
Get the latest in Milwaukee music, with new tracks from Reyna, Ian Ewing, D. Bridge & Renz Young and more!
Read moreAUDIO: The Rogue Electrics – “Strangers of the Moment”
Alternative rockers The Rogue Electrics released their sophomore record this past week. Bridging classic rock with a modern bluesy flavor, the band spearheads a reclamation of crisis through focusing on the positives. Recording during quarantine allowed the band to maximize on an enriched production. Beginning with the booze-soaked “Prohibition” and concluding with the nearly ten-minute long jam “Bridger O’er Water,”
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Ernie Z
Ben Slowey talks to the hip hop / pop hybrid.
Read moreAUDIO: Trapper Schoepp – “May Day”
After releasing a myriad of Americana-flavored covers this past year, singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp is finally out with his new record. Schoepp wrote these songs themed around being on the run from toxic love and relentlessly collecting himself after nearly imploding. Whether he’s out to sea with his thoughts or suffering “Paris Syndrome” from a relationship, Schoepp delivers a rustic cluster
Read moreMid Coast Volume 5 Partners With The Women’s Center
Mid Coast hosted the fifth edition of their virtual concert series from The Cooperage Friday evening, teaming up with The Women’s Center of Waukesha to raise donations for victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. On the bill this month were psychedelic rockers Yum Yum Cult, prog-blues rockers Wonderful Bluffer, and EDM producer Sulestial. TheyKhem has
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with AR Wesley
Ben Slowey sits down with the “Floral” and “Traffic” rapper.
Read moreVIDEO: Dinner Set Gang – “Jellyfish”
Psychedelic rockers Dinner Set Gang have the video out to their most recent single, “Jellyfish.” The song begins with text explaining that the band had originally planned to go to the Atlanta Zoo, but then the video shows what happened instead. Stunning visual effects distort shots of the band playing, aquatic creatures swimming, and people out on the beach. It
Read moreAUDIO: Shxde – “Keep It Moving”
Electronic producer Shxde’s latest single is about taking a deep breath and pushing through adversity. Sometimes you feel like you’re losing your mind, but Shxde is here to tell you it will be okay as long as you remain positive. It’s a song with a message especially important right now as much about the future remains uncertain. We hope Shxde
Read moreAUDIO: Joshua Jenkins – “Spray Some”
Hip hop artist Joshua Jenkins has a new single out. It’s a hype-up tune about getting the party lit as he walks in; he’s ready to jump around and bring an explosive energy to the crowd. He doesn’t need permission from anyone to do it, either. You can tell from Jenkins’ output thus far this year that he’s having a
Read moreVIDEO: Mr.Lloyd – “Wrong Path”
Mr.Lloyd tells a tale of the streets in his new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Big Mother Gig – “Gusto”
Indie rockers Big Mother Gig were a Milwaukee band in the 90’s, although they have since relocated to Los Angeles. Their new album is themed around recovery from addiction and depression. It’s got a college radio-ready approach to taking back control of your life and clinging onto hope. These songs confront the cognitive dissonance of knowing better than to make
Read moreAUDIO: Mike Neumeyer – “Pink Peace”
Mike Neumeyer continues his immersive work with a new color-themed track.
Read moreAUDIO: Getawaydriver – “Introvert”
getawaydriver sets the tone of last year with a dark new beat tape.
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Seth David (Sethinbetween)
Ben Slowey sits down with the producer and half of RCKT PWR.
Read moreAUDIO: Zu$e – “Money”
Zu$e sets the scene with a new track about intangibles.
Read moreAUDIO: Odd Fellows – “Overdose”
Odd Fellows get gritty with a new single.
Read moreAUDIO: D. Bridge & Renz Young – “Grey Area II”
D. Bridge and Renz Young give you three fire collaborations on a new EP.
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