VIDEO: LeftPocket Lou & TooMany Grams – “Life On The Line”
The two rap about taking risks on the daily, whether that be trying to avoid the law or the people that are coming for them.
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VIDEO: BankBoiiz Featuring 414BigFrank – “Go Low”
Whether you’re hitting your dances on TikTok to this one or in the middle of a crowded party, it’s up as soon as this song comes on.
Read moreVIDEO: Spanish P – “Changing Lanes”
The song features a fairly subdued beat, but P is still talking about living the hustle, making his money how he has to.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 5/28 – 6/3/24
This week, we’ve got new music from Super Ego Beats, Bad Year, Hanna Simone and many more.
Read moreAUDIO: Alyssia Dominguez – “Chasin’ the Wild”
Latin country artist Alyssia Dominguez released a new EP earlier this month. Gathering the spectacular singles she dropped earlier this year, this EP finds Dominguez leaning into bold pop hooks and explosive melodies that branch her style into contagious new directions. Tales of euphoria, infatuation and reclaiming your power are all part of the picture. Get into summer mode with
Read moreAUDIO: MIZZY – “Al-Nakba Al-Mustamirra”
MIZZY’s latest single they released on Nakba Day to honor Palestinian liberation. “Al-Nakba Al-Mustamirra” brings a thundering shoegaze approach to recognition of the collective pain and mass organizing of Palestinians as they fight for their right of return. It’s the first single of a bigger project MIZZY is working on about US imperialism in the Middle East. Stay tuned.
Read moreAUDIO: Ladybird – “Amy Come On Home”
Ladybird have released their highly anticipated debut album. The country rockers deliver ten songs chock-full of scraped up knees, booze-soaked adventures, taking leaps of faith and falling in love with the people and places around you. A lyric in the third track “My Worried Heart” goes “you can’t help where you feel like home”, and that so earnestly captures the
Read moreAUDIO: Allison Mahal – “18 Moving South”
Singer-songwriter Allison Mahal released a new single this month. With a textural folk pop flavor, this tune tackles the inexplicable grief of young adulthood and contemplates the ways in which one escapes it. From a humble lens, Mahal reflects on friendships that have dissipated with time, thinking about what she’d say now to those of the past. “18 Moving South”
Read moreAUDIO: Sarah Fierek – “Mustang”
Singer-songwriter Sarah Fierek’s latest single is about setting yourself wild and free. Written after her father’s passing, “Mustang” powerfully swells into a piano-driven country anthem that touches on loss and heartbreak, with Fierek letting her heart sing with poignant sincerity. Proceeds from the song benefit Center for Veterans Issues; visit Sarah Fierek’s website here to learn more.
Read moreAUDIO: Phif – “Potion No 5”
Camp Shuttlesworth artist Phif released a new album earlier this month. His first full project in a few years, this album incorporates the string of great singles Phif dropped back in 2022 into a fully realized vision. Combining conscious lyrics with irresistible hooks, Phif executes a spectacular installment of tunes that navigate relationships, acknowledge his imperfections, dig him out of
Read moreVIDEO: BSM Tee – “Go”
The song is about staying on business, making his money how he has to around the city.
Read moreVIDEO: Kalum P – “Wrong Mfkas”
The beat has a gritty, underground feel to it, and Kalum isn’t holding back with the bars.
Read moreVIDEO: HR Ray & HR Chuckie – “10 On 12”
The sample-based beat serves as the background for Ray and Chuckie to spaz, talking about the plays they’re making while the beat bounces.
Read moreVIDEO: Gasalot Cam – “Think I Am”
The beat is fairly chill, and there’s a feeling of writing the song solo, thinking about life before ultimately reverting back to the hustle.
Read moreIn The Crates: Asher Gray
On this episode of In The Crates, Ben Slowey sits down with Asher Gray to discuss how he got his start, what ultimately led him on his journey to become a DJ, and the experience of playing out live.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Lightninging
Lightninging consists of vocalist-flutist Ira George Jackson, guitarist-sampler Eli Smith, guitarist-trumpeter-synthesizer John Larkin, bassist-alto saxophonist Steve Gallum, keyboardist Pedro Gutierrez and drummer Juan Camacho. The band’s sound blends elements of experimental pop and art rock, featuring (mostly) improvised lyrics and patiently layered soundscapes. Lightninging played first on a wonderful bill at Cactus Club Monday night featuring Milwaukee bands Dogs in
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 5/21 – 5/27/24
Check out tons of new music this week, featuring Okay Omen, Genesis Renji, H1Z1 and more!
Read moreVIDEO: Pape – “Get Em Off Me”
The premise of the track is simple; Pape is up now, and he’s not letting that shine diminish for anything.
Read moreVIDEO: Tony Da 1 – “Ride For Me”
The track has a little bit of bounce to it, but Tony takes center stage, talking about needing people that are loyal to him.
Read moreVIDEO: RBE Featuring Chicken P, PartyAt4, & Pape – “Come On”
RBE has a new single and video out, and she’s going bar for bar with a trio of prominent Milwaukee rappers on “Come On.”
Read moreAUDIO: Wire and Nail – “Barstool”
Wire and Nail have been releasing their first new music since 2019, the most recent of which being the single “Barstool.” The honky tonk rockers bring lovelorn energy with this one, detailing a romantic encounter at bar closing time. Coupled with their other new tune “Devil in Angel’s Wings”, Wire and Nail sound more polished, fresh and dynamic than ever
Read moreAUDIO: Yo Shorti – “Rockin’ With Me”
Hip hop artist Yo Shorti dropped a new single where she’s looking to know if you’re on her side. Directed at someone interested in her, she lays down subtle flexes about living comfortably and cherishing her peace, so the ball is in their court to prove that they’re faithful to her. “Rockin’ With Me” has a no-nonsense attitude with zero
Read moreAUDIO: Vanity Plates – “Old News”
Vanity Plates have a new single out ahead of their forthcoming record “Good Grief.” The surf-indie rockers channel feelings around a long-lost friend reentering your life and not being quite sure how to feel about it. “Old News” has a jovial bounce that amplifies the conflicted sentiments by way of catchy melody, perky guitar licks and blaring trumpet and baritone
Read moreVIDEO: SME Trell, SME Slim, YoungestTurnt, 8409Jayr & SME Raxxs – “Get Rich”
A group of new Milwaukee artists have a posse cut out, and they’ve got money on their mind on “Get Rich.”
Read moreAUDIO: HUMID – Swerve
Featuring the signature ambient guitar tones and inspiring melancholy folly with its lyrics that careen across the track, “Swerve” is the newest addition since their 2022 album, “One Dimensional Hell”.
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