AUDIO: Hypersleep – “Glum”
The record is weaving layers of distorted guitars and atmospheric elements around a confessional delivery.
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AUDIO: 5pm to Nowhere – “City of Light, Act II”
The band continues exploring their signature sound while pushing into new territory on the second part of their album.
Read moreAUDIO: Big Laugh – “Days of Disarray”
The band, known for their unpredictable approach, delivers four tracks that feel like controlled chaos captured on tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Fairy Astronaut – “Fairy Astronaut”
With a blend of heavy synths and dramatic vocals, the duo are already creating songs with a lot of depth to them.
Read moreVIDEO: Gold Steps – “Rent Free”
Gold Steps hit the beach for a catchy new summer single.
Read moreAUDIO: Exitstatements – “Vertical Gaze”
The song is full of post-punk aggression, with trace elements of Fugazi influence that shine through on the song.
Read moreREVIEW: MJ Lenderman and Friko at Summerfest
It felt like every person who has ever lived on Milwaukee’s east side was at MJ Lenderman’s Summerfest show on Thursday night. Your downstairs neighbor, your USPS driver and the barista at your favorite coffee spot were all an arm’s length away, united by the somber twang of the Asheville singer-songwriter’s lonesome, lovelorn tales of losers.
Read moreAUDIO: Trapper Schoepp – “Satan is Real (Satan is a Sackler)”
Trapper Schoepp is back with new music, and he’s traded in his acoustic guitar for distortion pedals and angst, pointed in one direction in particular.
Read moreREVIEW: Wishy at Summerfest
“I don’t know why we’re playing on a stage this big, but f*ck it,” said Kevin Krauter, vocalist and guitarist for Indianapolis group Wishy during their Friday night slot at Summerfest’s BMO Harris Pavilion. As the sun began to set over Lake Michigan, the band translated their buzzy shoegaze-indebted sound to arena-sized power pop. “You could be watching The Killers right now. Means a lot that you’re watching us.”
Read moreAUDIO: Day Tvvo – “Flirt”
The song is about the intrusive thoughts that enter your brain about letting everything all go to hell.
Read moreVIDEO: Motel Breakfast – “Please Hold”
The video sees the guys pulling out some next level dance moves and smooth rollerblading maneuvers throughout the streets of Chicago.
Read moreAUDIO: Wisconsin Space Program – “Sun in Your Hands”
Psych trio Wisconsin Space Program put out their first full-length earlier this month, and the band pull heavily from late 60’s and early 70’s pop and rock for their debut.
Read moreAUDIO: Tiger Lily – “Grounded”
Newcomers Tiger Lily have their debut EP out, and they channel now-vintage grunge and alternative on “Grounded.”
Read moreAUDIO: Jacob Slade – “Rain Check”
Jacob Slade recently released a new pair of tracks, and he allows things to go in a different direction sonically.
Read moreREVIEW: Japanese Breakfast at Summerfest
“Milwaukee! It’s good to be back,” yelled Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast a few songs into the band’s headlining set at Summerfest’s BMO Harris Pavilion. In the pale strobelight shining down on her, a swarm of lakeflies buzzed around the singer. “There are so many bugs on this stage!”
Read moreAUDIO: Bicentennial Drug Lord – “You Are Never Alone”
Indie rockers Bicentennial Drug Lord are back with a full-length record that is the better part of four years in the making, and they return in a major way.
Read moreAUDIO: Oh Well, Ok – “Infinite Monkey Theorem”
The 10-song project packs as much into each soundwave as possible, with layers and layers of instrumentation that feel just a bit chaotic.
Read moreAUDIO: Obscure Birds – “Hatch”
The word timeless shouldn’t be used lightly. However, in the case of “Hatch,” the debut album from Obscure Birds, you can certainly describe their brand of no-frills, explorative indie as just that.
Read moreAUDIO: The Scopes – “You Wanted The Best, You Got Us”
There’s a beauty in the primitiveness of a home recording that feels like a jam session, and that’s what indie duo The Scopes provide on their latest EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Red Stuff – “Red Stuff”
The band incorporate the DIY ethos of early garage rock, with an emphasis on songwriting that can feel delightfully minimalist at times.
Read moreAUDIO: Shrinestone – “Zed”
Indie rockers Shrinestone are a new act comprised of Milwaukee music veterans, and years of perfecting their individual crafts have come together for their debut EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Glitzy – “Sorted Out”
The new EP is four tracks of hazy, shoegazy goodness, driven by powerful guitars and drums that sound like they’re on the verge of breaking.
Read moreAUDIO: Sex Scenes – “Everything Makes Me Sick”
It feels confronational, it feels brash, and it’s the kind of record that you want to put on when you’re just fucking over it.
Read moreAUDIO: Destros – “Destros Demo”
Mixing drama with demonry, the band rip through these songs with reckless abandon.
Read moreAUDIO: Phasing – “Pavement”
The band take lyrics about meandering through Christmastime and turn it into a power-pop banger.
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