AUDIO: Snag. – “Debilitated”
Snag drops a crushing new single that sounds like it was forged in the belly of something mean.
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AUDIO: Wax Cherubs – “house bird”
Wax Cherubs return with “house bird,” a quietly restless rock cut that adds another twist to the Milwaukee-Chicago project’s evolving sound.
Read moreAUDIO: Binky Tunny – “RANDO”
Milwaukee rock artist Binky Tunny returns with RANDO, a restless new release that leans all the way into its name. Stream it now on Bandcamp.
Read moreAUDIO: Bloom the Arctic – “Miss Lifeguard”
Milwaukee-Madison alternative/reggae act Bloom the Arctic unleashes their high-energy new single “Miss Lifeguard” ahead of their anticipated 2026 debut album.
Read moreAUDIO: Outpacer – “Outpacer”
Omaha songwriter Denver Dalley (Desaparecidos, Statistics) plants his flag in Wisconsin with Outpacer’s self-titled debut — a hook-forward rock record built with local players and plenty of mileage behind it.
Read moreAUDIO: CorJections – “Insomnia Grove”
CorJections deliver a restless, fuzzed-out rock record with “Insomnia Grove” — a late-night listen built for the sleepless and the searching.
Read moreAUDIO: PunksIncognito – “Grit”
PunksIncognito are back, and this time they’re trading in the polish for something a little more raw. The rock-leaning duo — known for their collaborative songwriting and guitar-forward sensibilities — have just dropped their latest release, “Grit,” and the title pretty much tells you everything you need to know about where their heads were at in the studio. True to
Read moreAUDIO: Slamhaus – “Still Trying”
Milwaukee’s Slamhaus swaps lo-fi guitars for synths and drum machines on the new electronic release “Still Trying” — stream it now on Bandcamp.
Read moreAUDIO: Mulva & Dead, Dead Swans – “One Call, That’s All”
Milwaukee-Chicago pop-punk favorites Mulva team up with Dead, Dead Swans for the high-energy new single “One Call, That’s All.”
Read moreAUDIO: Max and the Fellow Travelers – “Jim’s Song / Drifter’s Wife”
Diet Lite’s Max Niemann returns with his alt-country side project The Fellow Travelers and a new two-track single, Jim’s Song / Drifter’s Wife.
Read moreAUDIO: The Pulltops – “Jealousy”
Milwaukee’s The Pulltops return with “Jealousy,” a tight, hook-driven power-pop track that showcases their signature indie rock sound.
Read moreAUDIO: Cullah – “Danse L’Intervention”
Milwaukee’s Cullah drops “Danse L’Intervention,” a sprawling seven-minute instrumental journey that showcases his signature genre-defying approach.
Read moreAUDIO: Cock Fight – “Cock Fight”
Milwaukee punks Cock Fight unleash their snarling, hook-laden self-titled debut — a sweaty, swaggering love letter to basement-show punk rock.
Read moreAUDIO: Oh Geeez Not Again – “My Kind of Story, Vol. 2”
Milwaukee’s Oh Geeez, Not Again drops four new tracks on My Kind of Story, Vol. 2—high-energy indie-pop perfection from one of the city’s most exciting rising acts.
Read moreAUDIO: Buck Shot – “Liar, Liar”
Wisconsin troubadour Buck Shot delivers an upbeat heartbreak anthem with “Liar, Liar”—a breezy two-and-a-half minute romp that proves the best revenge is a hook you can’t shake.
Read moreAUDIO: Calebe – “Can’t Get Enough”
Milwaukee R&B artist Calebe drops his latest single “Can’t Get Enough,” a smooth and danceable track that showcases his signature laid-back style.
Read moreAUDIO: 5pm to Nowhere – “Stasis 1946”
Milwaukee’s 5pm to Nowhere releases “Stasis 1946,” a new indie rock single balancing introspection and drive.
Read moreAUDIO: The New Grey – “Take Me Back”
The New Grey returns with the introspective new single “Take Me Back,” blending their signature indie rock-R&B-hip hop fusion into a mellow, danceable groove.
Read moreAUDIO: BRETT NEWSKI – “Have a Thing, Miss Your Moment, Wait for the Revival”
Milwaukee’s Brett Newski & The Bad Inventions drop their new album ‘Have a Thing, Miss Your Moment, Wait for the Revival’ via Nomad Union Music.
Read moreAUDIO: Vacant Voice – “Waste”
Milwaukee metalcore act Vacant Voice drops hard-hitting new single “Waste.”
Read moreAUDIO: Cullah – “Warp Spasm”
Milwaukee’s open-source recording artist Cullah releases his new single “Warp Spasm,” a driving, moody track that continues his mythological explorations.
Read moreAUDIO: Shower Beers Featuring Gold Steps – “Saturn”
NYC punk outfit Shower Beers teams up with Gold Steps for “Saturn,” a melodic new single that proves they’re one of the East Coast’s most compelling emerging acts.
Read moreAUDIO: 7000apart – “Why do we do what we do?”
Milwaukee-based indie artist 7000apart has released the introspective mid-tempo track “Why do we do what we do?”, a philosophically-minded song that showcases the emerging artist’s thoughtful approach and marks them as a promising voice in the local music scene.
Read moreAUDIO: oak you – “3000”
Milwaukee artist oak you’s latest track “3000” is a smooth, mid-tempo groove that showcases the emerging artist’s instinct for rhythm and restraint, signaling strong potential within Milwaukee’s growing music scene.
Read moreAUDIO: Lake Drive – “Obsessed”
Milwaukee-based emerging artist Lake Drive has released the high-energy single “Obsessed,” a bold and hooky track that signals strong potential and a confident step forward for the up-and-coming act.
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