22Maurii’s latest single gets sentimental. The eclectic, fantasy-savvy artist leans into a mellow, soulful hip hop side seeking reassurance from a lover that they’re there to stay. With a heartfelt vocal performance, lush harp samples and dreamy synth production, 22Maurii has a way with words with “BaeWouldYa”, determined to give all his love in romantic paradise.
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Old Pup did something a little different with his latest EP. This conceptual, instrumental four-track project is written from the perspective of the big cat, who awakens into another day of drab everyday life and roars out of frustration. The metaphor for working-class monotony is conveyed by way of gentle acoustic guitar, droning pedal stell, windy sound effects, gongs and
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Singer-songwriter Adam Blackwood released a new album at the end of April. Encompassing a multitude of styles ranging from funk to new wave to piano rock, Blackwood delivers 11 tunes rife with plainspoken pop sensibility and charm. There’s an overarching theme here of anxiety’s devastating visits and physical manifestations, illustrated by Blackwood’s charismatic, theatrical vocal performances and forthright lyrics that
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No matter where you turn, Milwaukee’s music scene is having a moment. You can catch up with the latest in this week’s B&E Weekly Jams!
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Julia Holter arrived in Chicago on Saturday evening as part of her “Something in the Room She Moves” tour, playing at Cermak Hall with Discovery Zone opening. It was Holter’s first performance in Chicago since pre-COVID times. New York/Berlin-based Discovery Zone is the solo experimental pop project of JJ Weihl. A multimedia operation, Discovery Zone juxtaposes 3D visuals with vibrant
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TeeGlazedIt dabbles in curating projects, including a new cypher track that released over the weekend.
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The Daniel James Gang released their debut single on the 1st of the month. The lively, sturdy tune brings a fresh power pop flavor while tackling the uninvited woes of depression and despair. You can always expect mighty hooks and endlessly catchy guitar melodies from Daniel James (previously of Indonesian Junk), and “Misery” is an exciting launch to this new
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The power duo of hip hop artist DaveKevinAdam and producer Max Mroz strikes once again with latest album “NEW LEVEL.” Bringing his trademark straightforwardness and riddling demeanor, DaveKevinAdam delivers eclectic bars that touch on matters such as exes (“FRIENDS FROM A DISTANCE”), people switching up on him (“ANYWAY”) as well as humility and gratitude (“GIVE EM YOUR ALL”). Meanwhile, Mroz
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Noise act Restraint Malfunction recently released a new tape. Walls of harsh, strident cacophony engulf us over 20 minutes in the latest installment of Michael Jurek’s discography. In track two, the industrial clamor begins ballooning about halfway through like we’re experiencing system overload, building an alarming tension in the soundscape. Then the third track goes bonkers with discordant static that
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The hook of the song is about getting out of the struggle, and making sure that he doesn’t go backwards in terms of his money.
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The title is some clever wordplay, and the two bring clever bars back to back while they talk about running the streets and getting their money up.
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Singer-songwriter Mike Mangione recently unveiled a video for his song “Gone Once Again” off 2023 album “Blood & Water.” The animated visual by David Leiberg depicts the song as a Western-themed graphic novel, where the protagonist (presumably Mangione) is on the run from trouble before he’s caught up with and forced into a showdown. The song features Larry Campbell on
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H1Z1 dropped their first single of the year a few weeks back. The heavy metal act bring a roaring inferno of shrieks and riffage with a song about reaping what you sow and being haunted by the past. “Roads” would fit perfectly as the theme for a boss fight in a video game. Don’t miss H1Z1 opening things up at
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Celebrating a decade of being a band, rock and roll duo Hi/Jack have released their third full-length album into the world. The 12-song project encompasses a broad range of rock flavors including punk, classic and grunge, reflecting the band’s ambitious vision in spite of just being two guys doing it all – with the exception of hip hop artist Shle
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While you’ve been sleeping, he’s been on his grind, and he’ll let you know about it on the microphone and show you in the video.
Read more“Razor Rain” is alt-fusion MKE band Socially Suspect’s second official release.
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The song talks about moving through the city making his money, and he raps and hustles with a chip on his shoulder.
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Each track carries a different style, but Slim has a destinct flow that serves as the through line for both singles.
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The New Grey are back with a new single titled, “Superhuman.”
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With a strong beat from the drummer, a catchy guitar riff, and edgy lyrics about inevitably overthinking, this single ticks every box of a great indie rock song.
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While it might be a track you can dance to, Kali still has lines about holding his own in the streets.
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Maximilian and the Reinhardt is the project of singer-songwriter Kevin Hill, who moved to Milwaukee in 2018 from Washington DC. His latest album came out in March, conceptualized during peak COVID times as a means of coping with the unrelenting sociopolitical chaos and despair, titled for Hill’s comfort in walking along Lake Michigan during the bleakness. Blending styles of progressive
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Rapping straight out of the car, he’s got his mind on his money, and he’s got mouths to feed.
Read moreThis unlikely duo including the son of a Beach Boy and a hidden MKE gem made for a light, airy album that feels every bit amicable as it is named for – ‘Living For Today’.
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“2 Messy” is a short track, but he’s putting the world on notice in just over a minute.
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