AUDIO: Peppers & Pineapples – “Cut The String”
The song is a rebellion from the drab, boring routine and to rather enjoy living life.
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AUDIO: Beauty Steps – “Show Me Where”
The duo come from the heart on this record, not trying to be over-the-top in any particular elements.
Read moreAUDIO: Pendrop Poet – “Mimic!!!”
With a combination of spoken word pieces and harmonies, they show you the range of what they’re capable of in a variety of styles.
Read moreTurner Hall Ballroom Features All-Local Lineup This Friday
Friday night, Turner Hall Ballroom is devoting its stage to celebrating Milwaukee’s music scene.
Read moreAUDIO: Aaron Shover Featuring Brett Newski – “Wolfpack”
With wild melodies and an almost tribal beat behind it all, the song is a sonic vacation of sorts for the indie rocker.
Read moreAUDIO: The Pulltops – “Wide Awake”
Taking the ethos of a previous era of rock music, the duo live on a thick bass line and a powerful hook to draw you in.
Read moreAUDIO: Open Window – “Tangerine”
Just a couple months removed from their “Broken Love” EP release, Open Window are back with a quirky new tune.
Read moreAUDIO: Tidal – “Kiefer Sutherland”
The instrumental track is anchored by the guitar, which noodles its way through the darkness of dissonant tones in the background.
Read moreAUDIO: Newski – “This Love Is A Fluke”
The song is a quirky anthem for anyone who’s ever felt lost, aimless, or just plain self-deprecating.
Read moreAUDIO: Creepy Little Things – “Moonlight”
The vocals are brooding and drudge over the heavy guitars, but in a way that brings you into the world of Creepy Little Things.
Read moreAUDIO: Cullah – “1024^8 (Instrumental)”
The full version of the song is still available on streaming, but you can marvel at the layers of “1024^8”
Read moreAUDIO: Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends – “Wild Antics”
Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends are releasing a split album with Cincinatti band Lung this fall, and both bands have shared a single from the new project so far. “Wild Antics” is the first cut from the record for Neutron and the Secret Friends, and it’s a rollicking track that will have you nodding along. The song advises you
Read moreAUDIO: Jinksie – “Jinksie”
If you dig garage rock and the foundations of punk, even up to the first couple Ramones records, you’ll love Jinksie.
Read moreVIDEO: Gold Steps – “Undercover”
The song is about catching someone’s eye in a crowded room and fantasizing about that person, hoping to see them later that night.
Read moreAUDIO: Lake Drive – “Crazy”
The tempo is steady here, as the band harken back to a golden age of turn-of-the-millenium pop rock.
Read moreAUDIO: Man Random – “Rational Fears”
Across 13 songs, the band mix emo, pop punk, shoegaze and more into a whirlwind of sound.
Read moreAUDIO: Motel Breakfast – “Live From Lincoln Hall”
The band have made a name for themselves over the past few years with their live shows, and that infectious spirit carries over into this recording.
Read moreAUDIO: Vinyl Theatre – “More Than Friends”
Big, anthemic drums and a bed of synths do the heavy work on this one, with a hook that is inescapable.
Read moreAUDIO: Adorner – “Black Night”
The song explores the theme of indecision in a relationship, with one partner questioning the other about their intentions for the future.
Read moreAUDIO: Snag – “Tunnels”
The band rip through a new track for the second Not Just A Phase podcast compilation.
Read moreAUDIO: Grim Feauting Tombo – “Bathtub”
“Bathtub” lives somewhere between several genres, but you can catch a vibe from it for sure.
Read moreAUDIO: Alex Envy – “Bad 4 Us”
Alex Envy has a new album out today, and he’s exploring multiple genres on the 15-track release.
Read moreAUDIO: Peppers And Pineapples – “My Remedy”
A sitar-augmented build eventually gives way for a full-fledged attack of rock, making for a dynamic track from the band.
Read moreAUDIO: Lake – “I’m Right Here”
Lake does emo well, letting his emotions out over the course of these songs without it feeling manufactured.
Read moreVIDEO: Honey Creek – “iQuit”
The song is about going through it, and either taking charge of the situation or, well, quitting.
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