AUDIO: Mackster Mingy – “Back 2 Back”
Mackster Mingy aims for the streets on her latest.
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AUDIO: Wave Chapelle – “Underdog”
The bars are relentless from Wave Chapelle on his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Astronaut Husband & Blue Boredom – “Moon Songs”
Indie folk artist Astronaut Husband teamed up with Spain-based songwriter Blue Boredom for a concept album, centered around the low-hanging sphere in the night sky. The moon represents a pale ray of meaning against darkness, and the two artists explore that idea with gentle texture, melancholy intricacy, and contemplative wonder. As the moon is clung onto as a symbol of
Read moreAUDIO: Tall Ducks – “Secret Garden”
Lo-fi pop project Tall Ducks has a new EP out. Fun and whimsical, these five songs find comfort in fantasy-themed situations, ranging from being a weevil to Star Wars to Dracula. Zachary Lewis personifies himself as the character in these different scenarios, finding amusement with each. It’s a record with imagination not unlike that of Elephant Six, that’s for sure.
Read moreAUDIO: Evinspragg – “Precognitive Dreams”
Post-punk project Evinspragg is out with a new record. It’s about as nihilist as it gets, touching on grim subject matter ranging from meaninglessness to delusion to survival through repetition. We’re all just eagerly waiting to get sucked into a black hole, at the end of the day – “death is certain, life is not” as the sixth track puts
Read moreAUDIO: Goldbloc – “Thirty-Six-Ohmz-Sit-Down-Hot-Boi”
Lo-fi hip hop instrumental artist Goldbloc is out with a new collection of tracks. Ryan King’s latest obsessions grab from different electronic subgenres and collagist inspiration, marked by frequent shifts in pattern sequence. The result is a downtempo excursion ideal for some incense-tinged relaxation; “Perfect Drug” gets mechanically groovy while “PianoMan” is suspenseful techno. King has taken quarantine to focus
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Rae Bu
Ben Slowey talks to the vocalist of dream pop band Duzt.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 3/26 – 4/3/21
Check out new music from Joe Quinto, Devils Teeth, Wonderful Bluffer and many more!
Read moreAUDIO: Camb – “Gone (Deluxe)”
Camb works with different sounds and higher octaves at times on his new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Joe QUinto – “Blue Genes”
Joe Quinto wears his heart on his sleeve with his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Die by the Sword – “District”
Electronic producer Die by the Sword is out with his first EP of the year, released on Badman Studios. His approach to dubstep is minimalist and sibylline, yet keeps you at the edge of your chair through each track. It’s a mystifying body of work that keeps the tension of ancient curses and dangerous curiosity in the air. “District” is
Read moreAUDIO: Jonathan Burks – “The Painted Porch”
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Burks released a new single inspired by his favorite interactive podcast, “The Stoa,” which is like a wisdom gym where people come together to find what is meant to be found. Burks has shared a blues-tinged folk tune about his sanctuary from constant pressure; he’s found a space to just “be” and not “do.” We could all use
Read moreAUDIO: Wonderful Bluffer – “Goddess of War”
Bluesy prog rockers Wonderful Bluffer are out with their debut single. They tell the story of an ancient people calling upon a goddess to aid them in the struggle against invading forces. Joe Joe Scott’s guitar solo symbolizes the peoples’ secret weapon, while Christian Fritz-Klaus’ vocals are the war cries that the people stand fast from. It’s a tale of
Read moreAUDIO: Negative/Positive – “Mint Bag (Bag Full of Mints)”
Indie rockers Negative/Positive have their long-anticipated debut full-length record out. When you think high school angst, obstacles such as feeling alienated, not being accepted, unreciprocated crushes, and struggling with identity come to mind. The band touches on all that here but emphasize subjective themes of feminism (“Irish Spring 3-in-1 Body Wash, Shampoo, and Conditioner”), monotony and detachment (“Sour Patch Mac
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Ellee Grim
Ben Slowey talks to the singer/songwriter and Honey Creek guitarist.
Read moreVIDEO: American Bandit – “Better Off Dead”
American Bandit’s latest is an emotional blast.
Read moreAUDIO: Devils Teeth – “Pt. III – Son of Chong Li”
Devils Teeth’s latest is a cathartic blast of energy.
Read moreVIDEO: Ernie Z Featuring Donovan Sherrod & P4LI – “On My Level”
Ernie Z and collaborators bring the energy in his latest visual.
Read moreVIDEO: The Cut-Outs – “Uno Mas”
Post-punk/new wave rockers The Cut-Outs have a new video out from the final track on last year’s EP “You’re Always the First One to Make a Move.” The band is shown rocking out on the porch with shots weaved-in of Milwaukee’s lakeside scenery in black-and-white. The concept reflects a passion for our city and how much the band misses playing
Read moreAUDIO: Mystic Visitor – “Dire Addio”
Electronic producer Mystic Visitor has been cranking singles out left and right, and his latest tune takes us on a dance in space. The oceanic bass he builds gives us the feel that we’re whipping past asteroids and veering around black holes. “Dire Addio” translates to “say goodbye,” so we can imagine it’s the anthem to narrowly escaping intergalactic peril.
Read moreAUDIO: Nancy Love & Tombo – “An Eternal Night”
Lo-fi pop artists Nancy Love and Tombo teamed up for a new EP. In a whirlwind of gothic emotions, the three songs here shroud us in a melancholy haze, peppered with peeks of sun. It’s the kind of music for when you visit the beach on a cloudy yet muggy day. Of course, it also fits those nights where your
Read moreAUDIO: Darkpebble-BlueWave – “Wild Rose, Winter Garden”
Avant-garde classical project Darkpebble-BlueWave has a new record out, done in virtual collaboration with Paulo Chagas. Consisting of five improvised pieces, the two artists build synergy with grace and patience. Each piece is meant to represent the movements of a garden in bloom. Instruments they use include bass clarinet, alto saxophone, flute, singing bowls, piano, and chimes. Not only that;
Read moreVIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Regal
Ben Slowey sits down with the now Las Vegas-based artist and producer.
Read moreVIDEO: Frame James – “Respect”
Frame James is all energy on his latest single and video.
Read moreVIDEO: Something to Do – “Let’s Break Some Laws”
Ska punks Something to Do have a new video out from their recent record “Give Me Attention.” They depict themselves as stars of the blockbuster coming this summer, but in the style of early 20th Century cinema. With the finest of grainy quality and silly antics, Something to Do are coming soon to your nearest talkies. It’s up for an
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