Category Archives: Milwaukee

AUDIO: D.B. Rouse – “Today is Gonna Be a Good Day”

Singer-songwriter D.B. Rouse released a new EP. There’s four songs here of stripped-down, lighthearted fun. The title track kicks things off; Rouse tells the story of waking up and being grateful for another day, whether or not the sun shines or it rains. Then he treats us to tales about kitchen appliances talking to one another, beetles frolicking in dirt

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: Cleopatra Hoze, *aya, 22Maurii, Zolton

The fun at Bremen Cafe did not stop after the Block Party Saturday – there was an afterparty too! We got to see and talk to the likes of Cleopatra Hoze, *Aya, 22Maurii and Zolton as they collectively created a relaxing yet engaging atmosphere to conclude the busy day. Cleopatra Hoze’s eclectic style marries dream pop, R&B and indie rock.

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AUDIO: TAE & The Neighborly – “Let it Rain”

Soul-pop act Tae & The Neighborly have a new single out. This heartfelt tune brings courageous, uplifting sensibilities in full swing, lyrically touching on feeling a rush of renewal. TAE sings of the clouds breaking up to let the sun shine after she’s been used to gray for so long, reflecting a sense of hope and perseverance that seemed impossible

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AUDIO: J. McCoy – “The Weight of this Combination”

Experimental/ambient artist J. McCoy’s latest release is a track he composed while stuck at home with COVID last year. Mysterious, daring and awestruck in mood, this piece feels like it could be the musical accompaniment to a cinematic escape or espionage scene. Spanning just over five minutes, the modular synths alternately palpitate and soar akin to anxious determination. J. McCoy

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: TMT, Gaetano Balistreri, Iron Pizza, PILES

The Bremen Block Party occurred Saturday and it was a ton of fun, complete with live music, delicious food, vendors, raffle prizes, community organizations and more. TMT, X-Mosleys, Gaetano Balistreri, Bdwthr, Pay Dirt, Selector Max, Phat Nerdz, Iron Pizza, PILES and Ladybird all performed throughout the day as the Riverwest neighborhood showed up and showed out despite the rain and

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AUDIO: Beauty Steps – “Life is Pain”

Beauty Steps keep it moving with a new single they dropped on Thursday. This one’s intense degree of vulnerability is adorned with vibrant sonic colors and a tenacious cadence. D’Amato’s glowing vocals are accompanied by twinkling layers of keys from Robert John Weiss, a durable drum pattern from Nick Lang and enchanting harmonies from Caley Conway, TMT and Kid Coolie,

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AUDIO: Pescatarian at Best & RAT BATH- “Pescatarian at Best vs RAT BATH”

It’s been exciting watching both Pescatarian at Best and RAT BATH make waves in the Milwaukee music scene over the years. You know what’s also really exciting? When the two come head-to-head on a split EP! With one song from each, the combined forces of Pescatarian at Best’s chugging, groovy post-punk sensibilities (“Gnos Tar”) and RAT BATH’s igniting fusion of

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