AUDIO: Meadowers – “Knee-jerk”
Meadowers’ latest EP comes as the band were hoping to work on a larger body of work, but still delivers three quality tracks.
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AUDIO: Snowdome – “Signposts”
It’s a sonic journey that defies easy categorization, weaving together fractured electronic textures, indie rock songwriting, and more into a digestible introduction to experimental music.
Read moreAUDIO: Lincoln Arcade Singers – “Got Your Back”
The ever-prolific Eric Blowtorch returned with new music last month, alongside the Lincoln Arcade Singers for “Got Your Back,” a shimmering track about loyalty.
Read moreAUDIO: Kesley Bou – “Split My Mind”
Singer/songwriter Kesley Bou recently dropped “Split My Mind,” an EP that captures the fragmented feeling of mental overload.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Haywire
The band rip through a 23-minute set, with bodies flying throughout the Bay View club.
Read moreAUDIO: Ladybird – “Clementine”
It’s a confident step forward for Ladybird, who continue to prove why they’ve become one of the most compelling acts in the city since their debut EP in 2021.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals
The collaboration between Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals brings their unique sonic energy to the Cactus Club stage.
Read moreAUDIO: Pasta Sauce – “For Keep’s Sake”
Indie duo Pasta Sauce has returned with “For Keep’s Sake,” a compelling new EP that further cements the band’s reputation as one of the city’s most intriguing sonic experimentalists.
Read moreAUDIO: Trapper Schoepp – “Osborne”
The 11-song album showcases Schoepp’s continued evolution as a songwriter, blending his Midwest roots with broader American rock traditions.
Read moreAUDIO: Whiskey and the Devil – “Mini Doom”
The eight-track project showcases the band’s blend of gritty riffs and thunderous rhythms, keeping things extra heavy when the song calls for it.
Read moreAUDIO: The Pulltops – “Rise or Fall”
The track showcases the band’s ability to blend an indie rock sound with lyrics that hit home in today’s climate.
Read moreAUDIO: Iron Pizza – “Serpo”
The EP mixes earworm melodies with the quirky charm that comes along with their brand of synth-driven rock.
Read moreAUDIO: Meadowers – “Knee-jerk”
“Knee-jerk” represents Meadowers at their most confident, as they continue to put out some of the highest quality indie rock in the city.
Read moreAUDIO: My Friend Gary – “The Gary Tapes”
“The Gary Tapes” captures the band’s energy with tracks that range from fuzzed-out jams to introspective slow-burners.
Read moreAUDIO: Free Country – “The 3rd Reconstruction”
Free Country approaches goth with a retro-tinged flare, refusing to sand down their edges.
Read moreAUDIO: 7000apart – “Clueless”
The song builds on the dreamy soundscapes that have become the duo’s signature, pairing them with lyrics about emotional disconnect and missed signals.
Read moreAUDIO: Shontrail – “Sonata”
The project finds the local singer/producer exploring areas of indie rock with intricate production that feels layered yet light.
Read moreAUDIO: Dak DuBois – “Garden”
Dak DuBois dropped a new track,”Garden,” that finds the singer/songwriter exploring organically funky territory both musically and thematically.
Read moreAUDIO: Socially Suspect – “Ghost Stories”
The band delivers a collection that feels perfectly timed for the season’s darker turn, with tracks that were previously abandoned from previous bands now brought to completion.
Read moreAUDIO: Social Cig – “Patchwork: A Road Dog Story”
The latest effort from the local favorites weaves together tales from life on the road with the kind of raw, authentic energy that’s become their calling card.
Read moreAUDIO: Gold Steps – “Beautiful Mess”
The pop punk band delivers a celebration of disorder that somehow makes perfect sense.
Read moreAUDIO: Diet Lite – “Pack It Up”
Diet Lite drops “Pack It Up,” a fiery addition to their catalogue.
Read moreVIDEO: The Cream City Sessions: American Progress (Premiere)
MKE Punk Rock trio American Progress joins this acoustic edition of The Cream City Sessions at X-Ray Arcade for this recording.
Read moreAUDIO: Ryan Winslow Jann – “The One-Take Blues”
Ryan Winslow Jann shatters conventional recording wisdom with a new release, “The One-Take Blues,” a sprawling experimental odyssey that pushes the boundaries of spontaneity and sonic exploration.
Read moreAUDIO: Killer High Life – “Killer High Life”
Killer High Life’s self-titled debut full-length dropped earlier this month, and very much a welcome addition to the next generation of Milwaukee music.
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