Hip hop-R&B artist Joe Quinto teamed up with N43 pop artist Keegan Calmes for his first single in nearly a year and a half. The song takes a baroque pop approach while lyrically comparing the frigid winters here to intense loneliness. Quinto raps about wondering what he’ll do from here and is determined to not plateau. The song, luckily, is
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Tru West has crafted a new album as part of her Artist Fellowship with Leaders Igniting Transformation. Each track features different verses from different artists in Milwaukee’s enriched hip hop scene. Opening with a poem from Unique Russ, the project as a whole celebrates Black joy, Black liberation, Black culture, and Black self-determination – songs like “Bronzeville” and “Liberation Over
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Eric Blowtorch and co. make kidnap sound as fun as possible on their new single.
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Ben Slowey talks to two parts of the indie rock band.
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It’s been a hell of a year. Check out the year in Milwaukee music.
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Barf Lord is the solo lo-fi pop project of Carter Voras, who plays in indie rock band Dogbad. His latest tune is a shiny, hazy ditty about constant confusion. He sings about not knowing what to do because loving the person he’s talking to isn’t realistic. Barf Lord dropped a record last year; we can imagine he’s got more in
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Dream pop trio Peshtigo have a new single out, It’s a dark tune about getting left alone, yet has a cinematic sensibility where you feel like you’re dancing under the stars. The band juxtapose melancholy synth waves with a cheerful melody. We’re hoping to hear more from Peshtigo come 2021.
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PaperStacks releases the visual component to his most recent single.
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CJ Folds has plenty of mainstream appeal on his latest album.
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Ben Slowey talks with the drummer in multiple groups, including Field Report.
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Check out new music this week from Chicken P, Annalog and Slang Troubadour, The Keystones and more!
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Klutch puts a contemporary spin on the holiday with his new EP.
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The DJ produces a new track with an emcee who is progressively getting more aggressive.
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With plenty of political takes and twang, Ramblin’ Deano’s latest is a diamond in the rough.
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Rated-R Playboy and Tony Stone get into a completely different bag for their latest track.
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The band unearths a previously released single from their 1979 debut.
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Pop artist Ju has his sophomore EP out today. He worked heavily with the folks over at N43 Records on this body of work; Day Tvvo, Steven Pitzl, and Timothy Wolf all contributed to Ju’s production. His sound combines sensual R&B with slow electronic pop, which gets fully realized on “Goosebumps” featuring Hailey Orion. He sings in Spanish on “Con
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Electronic producer Nico at Nite teamed up with beloved singer-songwriter Amanda Huff for a dreamy club tune. Nico wrote this one while in the Arizona desert after his tour had been cancelled, where he explored the larger-than-life scenery while drinking and having bonfires. Huff’s vocals certainly capture the glowing beauty of a desert sunset, as expressed for the cover art.
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Dystopian electronic producer Shxde’s most recent single could easily be the anthem for a Need for Speed race. It radiates with futuristic angst and industrial sharpness, like you’re racing against the clock. We can imagine folks will rave to this one once the pandemic is over. Hopefully this is a sign of something more from Shxde in the months to
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Electronic producer Zonik has a new EP out, featuring five tracks that play into future and psychedelic bass. The wubs zap and buzz with soothing metallic textures and spacey wonder. These songs suit a chill environment but can always get folks on their feet to dance, which truly demonstrates Zonik’s personable sonic nature. We’ll be watching what he does next.
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Indie rockers Red Stuff have their long-awaited new record out. Right off the bat we are welcomed by the seven-minute psychedelic stroll “Strawberry Street” which sends us on our merry way into sunny, fruity guitar pop. “Death is a Black Round Spot” becomes the jam we get up and start dancing to, while “Flower” is one you watch the sunrise
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Ben Slowey sits down with the Green Bay-based hip hop artist.
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Organicism is a Miami-based indie pop band started by Milwaukee native Jordan Rattner. Their latest single is a tropical sunset-flavored dream jam that culminates into a sublime sensory experience. Vocalist Justine Garcia comes in with lyrics about love coming and going. There’s jazz and soul elements incorporated while Rattner’s masterful guitar playing is realized in a tasty solo. The video,
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Dubstep artist Bvdvpple is out with an EP of gems he’s produced over the last year. These cuts are atmospheric and deep, taking their time as they build momentum but retaining a keen excitement. The samples Bvdvpple incorporates here take us to other-worldly places and put us on the run from trouble. It’s a solid release from Bvdvpple, and we
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Singer-songwriter Party Marty’s latest tune is a hate letter to the dreaded frozen precipitation. He wants a Christmas on the beach instead; while everyone’s out slipping on ice and having snowball fights, he’ll be inside where it’s warm. The song is done in folk punk style; it’s Party Marty’s first release in almost three years. We hope he’s got more
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