AUDIO: Lady Cannon – “Fortune’s Darling”
Her first full-length release shows off the range of singer/songwriter Martha Cannon’s artistry.
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AUDIO: Pay The Devil – “To Hell With Luck”
Pay The Devil’s first album in four years is full of old-school country gusto.
Read morePabst Brewery & Taproom Brings Folk Rock Trifecta
A trio of Midwestern folk illuminated the stage at Pabst Brewery & Taproom on Saturday night.
Read moreAUDIO: Neidhoefer – “Time & Place”
The indie folk outfit’s debut album expands beyond traditional minimalist sounds.
Read moreAUDIO: Dead Horses – “Family Tapes”
Milwaukee-based indie-folk duo Dead Horses have a knack for making some of the catchiest music that you can possibly create with an acoustic guitar and upright bass.
Read moreAUDIO: Liam O’Brien’s Faithless Followers – “Nowhere To Go”
Liam O’Brien and an ensemble cast of Faithless Followers create an elaborate sound on their new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Ben Wagner – “Midwestern Comfort”
Ben Wagner sets out on his own with his debut album.
Read moreVIDEO: Liam O’Brien’s Faithless Followers – “Nowhere To Go”
Liam O’Brien releases the title track of his new EP with a captivating new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Marielle Allschwang & The Visitations – “Marcus & Ramona” / “Married”
Marielle Allschwang and The Visitations stun on their new singles.
Read moreAUDIO: Soda Road – “Varsity Of Winter”
Soda Road’s grand ensemble comes together for a very strong album.
Read moreBon Iver Performs Previously Unheard Song
Eau Claire natives Bon Iver celebrated the 10 year anniversary of For Emma, Forever Ago here in Milwaukee. The folk album, exhausting every inch of lost love and abandoned dreams, was once an unexpected breakout. Today it is cemented as one of the most important indie albums of the past decade. In addition to a full set, Bon Iver played
Read moreAUDIO: Motel Breakfast – “Weekends And Holidays”
The new Midwestern Americana band takes an exciting first step with their debut EP.
Read moreNoah Gundersen at The Back Room @ Colectivo: A Review
Noah Gundersen is an artist in transition, and that was apparent Friday night.
Read moreVIDEO: Skinny Lister – “Hamburg Drunk”
The London folk punk band show their hectic life on the road in a new video.
Read moreAUDIO: Claire Kelly – “Under Construction”
Claire Kelly shines on her newest release.
Read moreAUDIO: Brett Newski – “The Worst of Brett Newski: Songs To Sink The American Dream”
If you combine a healthy dose of punk rock snark and humor with folk songwriting sensibilities, you’ve done your best to describe the anomaly that is Brett Newski. The singer, songwriter, and world traveler is back with his new album “The Worst of Brett Newski: Songs To Sink the American Dream”, which despite its name, is not a compilation release.
Read moreAUDIO: Ferris & Sylvester – “Save Yourself”
The difficulty of leaving a relationship is something that almost everyone goes through at some point in their lives, and the first single from London duo Ferris & Sylvester captures the vulnerability of realizing that moment on their new ballad, “Save Yourself”. Issy Ferris, who takes the lead on this song, is a vocal treasure, capturing the emotion of a
Read moreAUDIO: Rocket Paloma – “Rocket Paloma”
Rocket Paloma are poised for takeoff right now, with a very busy couple of weeks surrounding the release of the band’s self-titled debut EP. With an appearance on 88nine RadioMilwaukee this past Thursday, a packed EP release show with Faux Fiction and Timothy Charles & The Blind Fiction at Linneman’s on Saturday, and another radio appearance on WMSE this Tuesday,
Read moreAUDIO: Eliza Hanson – “Caged Bird” (Premiere)
Today we have the premiere of the first single from singer/songwriter Eliza Hanson’s upcoming debut EP. “Caged Bird” combines a homespun, folk twang with the sensitivity and vulnerability of a ballad. Accented by both banjo and upright bass, Hanson shines against her backdrop, with a sound that could fit in well at coffee shops or on contemporary country radio, and
Read moreVIDEO: Crying Day Care Choir – “Sad Season”
With the success of bands like Mumford and Sons and The Lumineers, it only seemed inevitable that a band would combine the indie folk qualities of both bands and blend them seamlessly. Enter Swedish trio Crying Day Care Choir, who have done just that on their new single, “Sad Season”. The band, comprised of husband and wife Jack and Sara
Read moreReview: Broods and the Strumbellas have new fans in Milwaukee
102.1 FM Milwaukee put on one of their many exposure shows to celebrate 10 years of being a station. These shows are meant to give new exposure to bands and help them gain a new fan base. This time around they had Broods and Strumbellas stopping by the Rave to share what they got in an intimate setting. Broods
Read moreAngel Olsen at Pabst: A Review
Angel Olsen performed in Milwaukee for the first time on Thursday, June 16 at the Pabst Theater. She’s one of those artists I had been dying to see live for quite some time, mainly due to her other-worldly set of lungs. Occasionally, I hear a voice so spectacular that I want to witness it live on a stage, for a
Read moreAUDIO: Penny Bridges – “Gratitude”
Recently, we were introduced to Penny Bridges, a singer/songwriter from Wolverhampton, England. Her singles were captivating, and the latest addition to that catalog of music is “Gratitude”, a combination of smooth acoustic style and dark, polished percussion. Penny’s vocals drape the song exquisitely, creating a bit of peace over the chaos that the dark drum hits invoke. The structure
Read moreAUDIO: Hayden Calnin – “Ultra-Beast”
With a mix of folk and electronic music, Austrailia’s Hayden Calnin has a haunting, captivating track with his latest “Ultra-Beast”. With crunching claps and dark chords, Calnin has created a soundscape that draws you in, and more importantly, never lets you out. With bright, pitchy vocals weighted over the top of it all, “Ultra-Beast” becomes a track that is inescapable.
Read moreAndrew Bird at The Riverside Theater: A Review
Andrew Bird visited Milwaukee April 18, where he graced The Riverside Theater’s historic, grandiose stage. Fittingly, this was the warmest day of the year thus far, with uncharacteristically high temperatures in the upper 70s. I like to think he flew here for the spring, but maybe that’s a bit presumptuous. Bird is one of those artists that transcends age and
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