Oneohtrix Point Never made a stop in Chicago at the Metro on Tuesday evening as part of his “Again” tour. It was the artist’s first time performing in Chicago since 2019. Opening for OPN was Arushi Jain. Arushi Jain is an artist whose sound incorporates influences of Hindustani classical music and ancient raga into ambient electronic soundscapes. Originally from India
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By: Elizabeth Lintonen Downer Ave., a road lined with everything that feels quintessially East Side, from the buisnesses and coffee shops, to the iconic architecture, combined with proximity to the lake. It’s by luck that six college students moved into a red-brick Downer house, directly across from UWM’s campus, that would host Milwaukee’s latest DIY venue, an ambitious outdoor concert
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He’s focused on the grind, and putting the drama behind him when people try to get in his way.
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Dance pop act Lauryl Sulfate + Her Ladies of Leisure dropped a new EP recently! It’s a mix of familiar material from the band in addition to some new cuts. There’s a radio edit of “Girls Cry All The Time” and Easy Bake remix of “Freefall” (both from The LOL’s stunning 2023 album “The Afterparty”), plus three fresh hits and
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Shawn Alan Hurd of the duo Hurd & Galante released a two-song solo EP at the beginning of the month. Marrying country, folk and rock in a cosmic Americana blend, Hurd carries rolling melodies and wailing harmonica to captivate the undesired bite of lonesomeness. “Roll Away The Stone” beckons to give oneself grace rather than get down in the dumps,
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Garage punks Bad Crime released a split record with Brooklyn-based Heavy Lag, out on Bloated Kat Records. The band’s half of the split brings five tunes of nimble rock and roll that gets up and goes. Bad Crime are a fresh and exciting force to be reckoned with, bringing all the bouncy riffs, jaunty hooks and rebellious attitude that will
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Known for their unique mix of catchy riffs and groove-laden soundscapes, this rock and roll powerhouse shares an insider’s view of their musical journey.
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“Punching Bag” literally packs a punch with its gritty lyrics and a hard-hitting beat.
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Veggas Pub in Riverwest hosted a fun evening of folk and singer-songwriter music on Saturday evening featuring artists Dead, Dead Swans and Wylie Jakobs along with band Pay the Devil closing. Dead, Dead Swans is the singer-songwriter project of John Swan. His style encompasses somber folk and alternative country driven by Swan’s powerful vocals. Having lived in Illinois for some
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Both artists talk a big game about how they’re flooding the streets, and they stand on business when they need to.
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Check out the latest in Milwaukee, featuring 2Hi, Pulpa De Guayaba and more.
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Rappers Èsco & Kezzbo have a new track and video out, and they’re not being any sort of subtle about making money.
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Ray Loww & Leftpocket Luu have a new video out as of recently, and they’re on their grind.
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Trinity Grace dropped a single at the end of March. This tune combines R&B and electropop sensibilities to convey immense joy, love and gratitude. Grace expresses unwavering trust in God to guide her along the right path, with faith allowing her to overcome fears of the past and ultimately be led to her soulmate. Check it out below and keep
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Dead, Dead Swans released a new album earlier this month. The ten-song album from the folk-country singer-songwriter was written in various places across the Midwest, giving it a well-traveled aura. There’s a beautiful drear to John Swan’s voice, and when it’s combined with the somber strum of banjo, mournful cry of harmonica and/or lamenting pulse of tambourine, his songs deliver
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Hey Muchacho recently released their first new music in seven years. This seven-song record from the Racine band is chock-full of fast-fired rock n’ roll guaranteed to electrify any room. With elements of punk and psychedelia weaved in, Hey Muchacho break a sweat with vigorous riffage and frantic vocal performances while giving themselves plenty of space to conjure synth-laden soundscapes
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The song combines a melodic flow with some gritty lyrics, talking about handling business in the street and coping with plenty of lean, too.
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The song is about getting a girl to leave her man to stay with him instead, and making sure she’s the right fit for him.
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Artist, C.T., released a new album, with twelve songs totaling to 43 minutes of fresh and fire rap.
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Milwaukee artist, JalenG is back with a hard new single.
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As the creative force behind ‘Into the Music’, Rob masterfully amplifies the unique voices of artists hailing mostly from Northern part of Wisconsin.
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Check out the latest in Milwaukee music, featuring Gold Steps, Klassik, Myaap and many more.
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Tru West, an emerging artist from Milwaukee, released a new single that will take the listener on an ethereal trip to Trutopia.
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PLYTME starts it off slow and builds the heat in his newest single, “Another Side.”
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Joshua Jenkins’ newest heater is an open letter to all the haters.
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