AUDIO: Fake Dad – “Crybaby”
The duo’s latest single, “Crybaby,” has garnered acclaim as a memorable indie rock anthem.
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AUDIO: Lynne Taylor Donovan – “Movin’ On”
While the title may suggest various scenarios, for Donovan, it signifies living in the present and savoring every moment.
Read moreAUDIO: Boy Jr. – “I Hope You Feel Terrible”
Boy Jr. is recognized for their creativity, quirkiness, and authentic songwriting style, which resonates deeply with audiences.
Read moreAUDIO: Socially Suspect – Razor Rain
“Razor Rain” is alt-fusion MKE band Socially Suspect’s second official release.
Read moreAUDIO: Tye David – “Troubled Heart”
The track’s glistening guitar lines and harmonious vocals entice listeners with its key-laden ruminations reflecting on the transformative impact of a new love.
Read moreAUDIO: The Silent Era – “Matter Of Time” / “Bela Lugosi’s Dead”
With a fierce vocal presence and thumping rhythmic moments, the cover showcases the band’s live sound, merging rock with industrial, stoner, gothic, and psychedelic elements.
Read moreAUDIO: Hot Dress – “Grave Robin”
The track draws on early ’00s indie-rock influences, delivering melodic vocals and lively guitar work.
Read moreAUDIO: KLEN – “Compendium/Consortium”
Self-dubbed “freakbeat beatniks,” KLEN blends punk, garage, and ’60s UK freakbeat with stylish vigor.
Read moreAUDIO: Sun Mahshene – “New Shores”
Dublin-based band Sun Mahshene combines soaring rock immediacy with atmospheric shoegaze inspiration on their latest single.
Read moreAUDIO: Hobo Johnson – “Flood The Earth / Jansports”
The singles mark a highly anticipated comeback for the artist, who has garnered a dedicated following for his unique style.
Read moreAUDIO: Cam Will – TOAST
Cam Will’s return to the scene with “TOAST” shows his maturity as an artist—he even opens the track by declaring “I got a new identity…”.
Read moreINTERVIEW: FOUNDERS OF NEW MUSIC VENUE, DOWN ‘N DOWNER
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
Read moreAUDIO: Larry Bull – Aries
In just over two minutes, Bull floats over the beat while packing in rhymes and double entendres.
Read moreAUDIO: Scam Likely – “Yolk”
The ten-song album is full of angst, energy, and has an edge about it that is hard to duplicate.
Read moreAUDIO: Matney – “All Fired Up”
Southern rock artist Matney has released a new single, “All Fired Up”, showcasing his gritty and ferocious style.
Read moreREVIEW: Real Estate at Vivarium 4/8/24
“Did everyone see the thing today?!” exclaimed bassist Alex Bleeker of Real Estate to the Vivarium crowd, referring to the solar eclipse that occurred earlier
Read moreAUDIO: Motel Breakfast – I Promise I’m Having Fun.
Motel Breakfast’s newest album stays true to the declaration in the album’s title—without trying to impress, MB provides a chill, time-and-place-ambiguous project for a neo-Americana population.
Read moreAUDIO: The Publics – “Red Flag Verified”
The track features powerful guitar work, intense vocals, and impactful rhythms.
Read moreAUDIO: Lauren Sanderson – “They Won’t Like This”
With wobbling bass, Sanderson fuses hip hop, a little bit of pop, and punk rock attitude together into the song.
Read moreAUDIO: Edging – “Fuck You Sir”
The song takes aim at entitled men, and only needs 80 seconds to get the point across.
Read moreAUDIO: Dak DuBois – “mkEProject Vol. 2”
Dak DuBois works curates five more artists for the second installment of his EP series.
Read moreAUDIO: Garden Home – “Not Today”
The song is constant power from the band, who rip through the song in under three minutes.
Read moreAUDIO: VANITY METRICS – Vanity Metrics EP!
Newski refers to his stripped-down sound as “bedroom alternative” on the EP, featuring splotchy vocals, charming dissonance between guitar tracks and his signature blend of humility and passion.
Read moreAUDIO: The Cliffords – “Feels Like a Man”
With their focus on themes of love, heartbreak, and cathartic joy, the five-piece is poised to break into the mainstream.
Read moreAUDIO: Loome – “Mars”
Offering a glimpse into his upcoming debut album, Loome’s latest single, “Mars,” showcases his unique style.
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