AUDIO: 5pm to Nowhere – “City of Light, Act I”
5pm to Nowhere are moving forward, and it’s up to you to determine if you want to take the leap with them.
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AUDIO: Candy Cigarette – “Revolution”
Fueled by angst and buzzy guitars, the band channel their heroes on the track, calling for change in the world.
Read moreAUDIO: Strange Colors – “Strange Colors”
Strange Colors’ debut EP invokes elements of jam and psych in a way that feels refreshing.
Read moreAUDIO: The Keystones – “Shinjuku”
The band recently announced that they’ll be part of the Wiscansin House curated by The Cooperage at South By Southwest, and they also have a new single out as of Friday.
Read moreAUDIO: Dak DuBois – “B Mine”
With an intimate feel, DuBois talks about trying to be better, and win over that special person in the process.
Read moreAUDIO: *aya – “Pink Lady”
From innocent apple picking dates to anxious thoughts, *aya is there to hold things down, even when things seem like they might be a bit frantic.
Read moreAUDIO: Want of Sin – “Hydrophobic”
The record is eight tracks of blistering power, with chugging riffs and frantic guitar solos.
Read moreAUDIO: Standstill – “Button”
Indie rockers Standstill have their debut single out, giving everyone a Valentine’s Day present with “Button.”
Read moreAUDIO: Alley Eyes – “tangerines.”
With a big sound, the band crush a song about navigating a relationship, taking the steady route.
Read moreAUDIO: Pay Dirt – “Defacement (A Midwest Crime Story)”
The band is loud and brash, even if that noise is restrained by the DIY recording.
Read moreAUDIO: Pareidolia – “Pareidolia”
The spirit of garage rock flows through them, with a DIY feel to an album built around catchy riffs and a growing cohesion between the band members.
Read moreAUDIO: Royal Mill – “Denim Jacket”
This one takes things down a notch, but the band are sharp on a song that gradually builds up from an acoustic guitar over time.
Read moreAUDIO: Fuzzysurf – “Chameleons”
A six-month demo process leads to a new 22-song double album from the band.
Read moreAUDIO: Kevin Arroyo – “Cloudy Skies”
When the person he’s interested in isn’t there, it’s like the world falls apart.
Read moreAUDIO: The Night Howls – “You Never Know”
There’s plenty of aggression, and punishing guitars and drums on the 12-song release, and influences spanning from metal to hardcore.
Read moreAUDIO: Josh Evert – “Good Infinite”
“Good Infinite” is a collection of synth-driven songs that were created for a songwriting class taught by the legendary Bryan Eno, and now they’re available for the world.
Read moreAUDIO: BUG MOMENT – “Chaos Emerald”
Ahead of a new EP, Bug Moment dives into scuzzy emo on “Chaos Emerald” – getting dirt under their fingernails on a grungy kiss-off that pulls no punches.
Read moreAUDIO: Jacob Slade – “Dissociative Daydream”
If ignorance is bliss, Slade wants to live there, and he creates a song that matches that escape.
Read moreAUDIO: Peter Hair – “Weathering Den”
“Weathering Den” as a collection is a strong first excursion as a solo artist for Peter Hair, and there’s hopefully more where this comes from.
Read moreAUDIO: well + good – “Mousetrap”
Well + Good have an inescapable hook on the second single from “If I’m Being Honest”
Read moreAUDIO: Diet Lite – “GUNS!”
The 15-minute jam showcases a different side of the band, built on raw power and imperfections.
Read moreAUDIO: The President Kings – “Sparkler”
“Sparkler” is an ever-building, dramatic track that culminates in chaos.
Read moreAUDIO: NEWSKI – “Time to Breathe”
The song helps navigate near-constant mess of life, with lyrics that address the pressure of just getting up in the morning.
Read moreAUDIO: Ellee Grim – “on the news!!”
Following the official dissolving of Milwaukee pop-punk supergroup Honey Creek last year, the band’s former vocalist and guitarist Ellee Grim is carving out a solo career in the world of internet-conscious digi-pop – her new track “on the news!!” is very online and absolutely irresistible.
Read moreAUDIO: Sick Lily – “Sick Lily”
Sick Lily’s debut feels like a combination of new and old punk rock in all the right ways.
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