AUDIO: 40 Mil – “The 40 Mellow Project”
40 Mil chills things out on his newest beat tape.
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AUDIO: Plaid Hawaii – “Afterparty in the Sky”
Tropical-psychedelic-house producer Plaid Hawaii has his first new single out in two years. Featuring Jailbreak, the song finds itself comfy in the clouds, conjuring imagery of a dance party in the sky. It’s a song that helps us forget about the coldness here on the ground for just five minutes, yearning for the warmth of love and community that we’ve
Read moreAUDIO: Dylan Finley FT. Flow Monroe – “Nature Boyz”
Dylan Finley, the Unknown King, teamed up with Flow Monroe for a new single. Finley kicks things off by introducing the song like he’s entering a wrestling match. The two rappers bring their flashiest flexes like they’re in the ring showing off to the crowd. It’s a joint that was clearly a ton of fun to make, bringing a solid
Read moreAUDIO: Wave Chapelle – “The Biz (Prod. Menebeats)”
Hip hop artist Wave Chapelle concludes his “Red Pack” series with a joint produced by Menebeats. Chapelle raps about putting food on the table and getting the numbers up. He takes care of business by doing things big and putting the work in. This EP has been Wave Chapelle recognizing that his work ethic is not an option in the
Read moreAUDIO: Vectors of Resonant Prescients – “Invisible Topography”
Vectors of Resonant Prescients is the solo indie rock project of Kevin DeMars. His new record is composed of instrumental tracks originally written for his old band, Foreign Lawns, back in 2015. He dusted them off the shelf and decided to put them out into the world, five years later. The songs are done using the American primitive guitar method,
Read moreVIDEO: LL Coogi – “Keefe Street Flow”
LL Coogi mixes substance with the streets on his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Tay Drummond – “Worst 2 Worst”
Tay Drummond talks about hustling to keep the family fed on his latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Evisu Mane Featuring MB – “Back Page”
Evisu Mane and MB rap about the reality of attracting attention on social media with their latest.
Read moreAUDIO: Renz Young – “Before I Wake”
Hip hop artist Renz Young’s latest EP is three tracks. “The Pace” is about chasing different things than others are while “Hesitate” touches on distractions and “No Love to Spare” finds Young reflecting on how far he’s come with proving haters wrong, only planning to continue. This body of work succinctly encapsulates Renz Young’s work ethic and vision. He’s gotten
Read moreAUDIO: Stacian – “X2020”
Darkwave artist Stacian is a Milwaukee native but now resides in Nashville. She released a new EP recently on Death Decay Magic, consisting of three shadowy tracks encompassing leftfield techno, minimalist philosophy, and industrial punk textures. The third track is a reworking of the first by Black Light Smoke. It’s music that takes fear and weaponizes it as power, finding
Read moreAUDIO: Scott Starr – “In the Dark”
Dream pop artist Scott Starr of Fever Marlene’s latest single is a stunning, colorful jam about feeling incomplete without someone. Featuring starlit synths and cinematic production, the song chases after the person that you dream of but got away. With imagination fueled by sharp honesty, it’s perfect for a midnight car ride. This is Scott Starr’s first release of 2021;
Read moreAUDIO: Rod Stench – “RS2020”
Experimental electronic artist Rod Stench has a new record out today. Consisting of meticulous sample-heavy cuts, Stench penned these compositions while trying to make sense of 2020’s chaos. He incorporates mind-fucking samples to paint interesting scenarios including kidnapping the senator, pig grunts, chasing ambulances, sweating at night, and kisses. Amanda Huff appears on “Ambulance Chaser” and John Bebeau contributes samples
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by BUblr Bikes: 1/31 – 2/6/21
Check out new tracks from Rahn Harper, The Oshi, Ronco and more in this week’s playlist.
Read moreAUDIO: Untold Poet – “Don’t Understand”
Essex rapper and songwriter, Untold Poet is back with potentially his boldest and most potent track yet, ‘Don’t Understand’. It is a release which cements the rappers name in rap history, and his honest approach leaves a long-lasting impression. Furthermore, the BBC Introducing Essex ‘Sound Of 2021’ artist grips here with him venting about what he feels about the world
Read moreAUDIO: Josiah Mortimer – “This Town”
Brixton based acoustic singer-songwriter, Josiah Mortimer is fresher than a bag of apples with his latest four-track EP, ‘This Town’. The EP which is out now is a genuine reflection of the world currently. Josiah speaks about the city’s beautiful view without crowds which has unfolded due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Speaking of the lockdown, the entire EP is a
Read moreAUDIO: The Oshi – “Confidential”
The Oshi firmly plants her foot in Milwaukee’s hip hop scene with her new album.
Read moreVIDEO: Spaidez – “Loser”
Spaidez revels in the term “Loser” in his new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Prince Party – “Run Away”
Prince Party is escaping the drama with his new single.
Read moreVIDEO: Ernie Z – “Agree on Love”
R&B artist Ernie Z has his first visual out, to his song “Agree on Love.” Shot by Gonzales Visuals, Z appears in his apartment with his girl, decorating the Christmas tree. He sings of their relationship being imperfect as she goes out with another dude to go see the Christmas lights. The video ends on a poor note with her
Read moreAUDIO: Satori IV – “The Pack: Cosmos”
Hip hop artist Satori IV dropped a new EP this past week. With four tracks, the rapper is talking to a girl, looking to keep her comfortable. He wants her by his side as he racks up money, and that becomes a central theme of this project. His delivery never gets aggressive here; he keeps a good head on his
Read moreAUDIO: Black Belt Theatre – “Almost Never Give Up”
Hard rockers Black Belt Theatre have a new EP out, featuring two originals and two covers. The title track and “Fast Times in Brookfield” come with blistering power that puts you in a massive arena. You could also find yourself on a long road in the middle of the desert, who knows. The covers are of Ace Frehley’s “Rip It
Read moreAUDIO: Odd Person – “Midiworks”
Odd Person, one of several of August Traeger’s experimental projects, has a new EP out on Poverty Electronics. Carving a path through intelligent dance music, harsh noise and techno, Traeger explained on Bandcamp that the sounds here were created by feeding corrupt MIDI data to VST synths. There’s visuals attached to each track as well. This is some true computer
Read moreAUDIO: Freya Alley – “Big Wild World”
Heaven is on earth, proof? Listen to Freya Alley’s latest release, ‘Big Wild World’. The Lithuanian born singer hypnotises here with a stunning performance which is impossible not to relish. Now residing in London, Freya pushes into the underground of dark pop with an ambient flavour which charms from the first second. ‘Big Wild World’ opens with a multifaceted piano
Read moreAUDIO: Thomas Atlas – “Got This Feeling”
Stunning with an instant funky charm, ‘Got This Feeling’ by Thomas Atlas is as potent as upbeat tracks come, it is awe-inspiring! Born in Birmingham in the mid-90s, Thomas grew up listening to some of the worlds finest blues and funk tracks and his early listening experience has taken a toll on his musical style. He brings a nostalgic feel
Read moreDr. Jekyll’s ‘Truth’ Expresses Hope and Perseverance for Artistic Creatives
A Los Angeles-based music producer and songwriter, Dr. Jekyll is known for his versatile bandwidth and unconventional production. His music isn’t conformed to one genre. Dr. Jekyll chooses to break the mold by musically blending sounds and cultures he has been exposed to. Some of his musical influences are Dr. Luke, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Soulive, and Tool, to name a
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