AUDIO: 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.
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AUDIO: 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.
Read moreAUDIO: Mark Richard – “Someday”
Guided by an acoustic guitar and influences of folk and classic rock, Richard sings of love and life throughout this release.
Read moreAUDIO: NEWSKI – “Live in NYC (Garden Sessions @ Adam Duritz house)”
Brett Newski delivers on three solo songs with just an electric guitar.
Read moreAUDIO: The Dobermans – “Rich Millionaire’s Club”
The Dobermans explore the universe through song on their new record.
Read moreAUDIO: Mulva – “Optimistic Little Man”
Mulva are back with a new EP that absolutely crushes.
Read moreAUDIO: Rat Bath – “Fuck You and Fuck Yur God Too”
The country-punk hybrids embrace a cathartic release born of total apathy on their new singles.
Read moreAUDIO: LoBi LoBianco – ” Parlor Games”
LoBi Lobianco explores themes of disenfranchisement and commodification on a new album at the top of the year.
Read moreAUDIO: Unsolicited Feedback – “Crrrmudgeon”
The Chicago indie act’s debut is the byproduct of two years of tightening up their sound.
Read moreAUDIO: 5pm to Nowhere – “Due South”
5pm to Nowhere are making a break for it on their latest single.
Read moreAUDIO: Royal Mill – “Keep It Down”
Indie rockers Royal Mill hope for change and block out the noise on a catchy new single.
Read moreAUDIO: Next Paperback Hero – “Better Late Than Never”
The new album is nine songs of autobiographical storytelling, talking about growing up, finding your place, and navigating life’s challenges.
Read moreAUDIO: Bronco – “For Friends and Family”
Releasing a debut album on New Year’s Day is no small statement for an emerging band, but Bronco arrives fully-formed with big emotions and bigger riffs on For Friends and Family.
Read moreAUDIO: Oh Well, OK – “Spill Yer Guts”
Oh Well, OK handle the awkward tension of not knowing when to say something important.
Read moreAUDIO: Dialogues – “Real 4 Me”
Dialogues have their second single out, and they’re already showing you their depth as a band.
Read moreAUDIO: Bray Road – “Burn”
Some people just want to watch the world burn. Those people are Bray Road, who have a new track out with a fistful of intensity.
Read moreAUDIO: The Nile Club – “Onboarding User Manual”
The Nile Club are no longer a band, but they give it one last go with a new single.
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