AUDIO: Free Country – “The 3rd Reconstruction”
Free Country approaches goth with a retro-tinged flare, refusing to sand down their edges.
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AUDIO: 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.
Read moreAUDIO: Hypersleep – “Glum”
The record is weaving layers of distorted guitars and atmospheric elements around a confessional delivery.
Read moreAUDIO: 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.
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