AUDIO: Juxt Dame & Wisdm Giovanni – “In The City of MKE”
Two emerging acts come together for a smooth EP.
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AUDIO: Zonik – “Slug Hug”
Zonik captures about as deep of a bass sound as possible for a new instrumental.
Read moreAUDIO: J. McCoy – “The Deafening Rapture of Silence”
Dark ambient artist J. McCoy released a new album this past week. These five tracks consist of Modular drones that hover in darkness at times while grasping for peeks of light at others. It feels like a sci-fi space movie, where each piece is a new area explored. J. McCoy traverses a vast abyss through dense soundscapes with “The Deafening
Read moreAUDIO: Death Tape Super Bass – “Manic Electric”
Experimental noise project Death Tape Super Bass released a two-piece last week. Think of these tracks as oddball dance cuts, with minimal techno sensibilities and industrial-esque textures that feel like footwork in a wonky dream. Thrifted keyboards and old samplers were used here, giving something of antique feel. It’s been exciting to follow the work of Death Tape Super Bass
Read moreAUDIO: NeoCaveman – “Sun Eater”
Indie rockers NeoCaveman have returned with their third studio album. With rippling melodies and assertive vocals, the band builds up a dense atmosphere with watery wisdom and earnest determination. There’s seven tracks laden with everything from mountainous guitar solos, prog-friendly structures, rivers of self-awareness, and synergistic grandeur. NeoCaveman shared that this might be their final album, and if so, it’s
Read moreAUDIO: Sn3k – “HyperWHAT?!”
Sn3k’s album sounds like a caffeine overdose.
Read moreAUDIO: DarylAnne – “Can’t Stay Here”
DarylAnne’s debut is a showcase of her vocal range and abilities.
Read moreA New Outlook On Live Music
As both show attendees and concert promoters, we’ve learned to not take things for granted.
Read moreVIDEO: Protege Featuring Traxx Sanders – “Heartbeat”
Protege looks to the important black role models for his latest video.
Read moreAUDIO: Earth2xay – “Bankai”
Earth2xay is interested in getting to his money, however he has to.
Read moreVIDEO: Convert – “Slow Choke”
Gothic rockers Convert released the video for their debut single “Slow Choke.” Directed by Brian Thiesen, the premise focuses on a dazed man stumbling around an industrial park, gradually making his way into the urban environment. With a dark red flare, the band is shown performing the song as the man goes. Convert’s debut full-length album “Saves” releases on April
Read moreAUDIO: Gorilla Knifefight – “Equality and Anarchy”
Solo hardcore punk project Gorilla Knifefight is back with a new track. Matt Glassel channels anti-war cries in rapid succession, expressing distaste for our warmongering government and how innocent people suffer at the hands of the state. But there’s no power like the power of the people, and Glassel assures that the people will rise up and win. Gorilla Knifefight
Read moreAUDIO: ZONI – “Samsara”
Zoni is a new supergroup in Milwaukee consisting of Jordan Lee, Brandon Birchbauer, Old Man Malcolm, and Adam James. Their debut album is out; “Samsara” translates in Sanskrit to the concept of birth and rebirth through many cycles in life. With such context the group explores turntablism, psychedelia, trip hop, and live looping. The love for creative communication is immensely
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 3/8 – 3/14/22
Check out new music this week from Diet Lite, Eli $tones, Ace Parker and more.
Read moreAUDIO: Bdwthr & Whoismaatmons – “Summiteer”
Bdwthr and Whoismaatmons create a futuristic blend of genres on a full-length effort.
Read moreAUDIO: Breonte – “Decorate My Demise”
Breonte gives you two perspectives on a recent two-pack.
Read moreAUDIO: TayBae – “Dummy”
TayBae has an incredible amount of poise while flexing all over a certified banger.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Duckling
Garage rockers Duckling played at Cactus Club on Saturday night along with hardcore punks Peroxide, Madison-based power pop band Proud Parents, and Columbus, OH-based avant-garage rockers Dana. Duckling consists of guitarist Derek Marinello, bassist Jordan Moreno, and drummer Quinn Cory; all three members share vocal duties. This was their first show in two and a half years. “We were super
Read moreAUDIO: Carti Bankx – “Woke Up”
Carti Bankx goes on a hazy string of thoughts with one of his new singles.
Read moreAUDIO: Deerskin – “Hippo Spirit”
Psychedelic bass producer Deerskin dropped his first tune of 2022 recently. It’s a wobbly yet stylish cut that brings to mind the image of a hippo strutting about with a song in its head. Deerskin has always brought a creative edge to his bass music, taking inspiration from Eastern sounds in tandem with trippy nature imagery. We look forward to
Read moreAUDIO: Bloth Arkheim – “Darkest of Times”
Darkwave artist Bloth Arkheim’s latest single is about self-actualization. Shimmering curtains of synths shroud us with stormy hope; Arkheim sings of breaking out of the normative programming conditioned by society in favor of their true self. It’s a tune that embraces individuality in a culture of mass conformity. We hope to hear more from Bloth Arkheim in the near future.
Read moreAUDIO: D.B. Rouse – “Prickly Pair”
Singer-songwriter D.B. Rouse’s latest single is about being a brave couple in the desert. With Americana flare, Rouse tells a fun story of finding spicy wild berries, forgetting water, living among roadrunners and coyotes, and getting their car stuck. “Prickly Pair” is a warm folk tune that helps us during the winter blues just a bit.
Read moreAUDIO: The Vicuna 100 – “Grifted & Talentless: Scraps, Dregs, Jots and Tatters”
Ambient pop project The Vicuna 100 released a new album last week. Sophisticated, hypnotic electronic compositions give the sensations that you’re going from room to room in a dream. Three of the tracks are longer improvisations while the rest of the tracks are titled with a specific place or location to really make the imagery intentional, whether that’s exploring an
Read moreBig Curve Music Group’s The Big Cover-Up is Gargantuan
You’ve got to have big balls to do what Big Curve Music Group’s done on its latest release, a compilation album of a slew of artists entitled The Big Cover-Up.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hanna Simone
The Cooperage hosted their Midwest Music Showcase on Thursday night, featuring funk-jazz bands Shutter Step and Smoke N’ Mirrors, indie rock singer-songwriter Hanna Simone, and Green Bay’s pop superstars 7000apart. Hanna Simone’s style has shifted overtime. In the past, her music mixed folk with pop and country; now, she’s going in a funky blues rock direction with her new band.
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