AUDIO: Chris Crain – “Glow”
Chris Crain puts together a diamond in the rough on his latest record.
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AUDIO: We Six – “Vivid Dreams”
Jazz sextet We Six is out with their long-awaited new album of original compositions. Featured members are Eric Jacobson on trumpet, Eric Schoor on tenor saxophone, Paul Silbergleit on guitar, Mark Davis on piano, Jeff Hamann on bass, and Dave Bayles on drums. The group’s sentiments on Bandcamp share that they greatly expanded what they were capable of together through
Read moreDan’s ‘Easy’ Is A Jazzy First Date Story
Daniel J. Christianson a.k.a. Dan came from a musical family. Hailing from Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dan’s early gig days were with his dad and brother. He even got a chance to play with Green Day onstage. Through this concert, Dan met the founding members of his horn rock band, The Wicked Bees. The band had regional success, releasing two
Read moreSkylr’s “ Omission” Is A Rollercoaster Of Sound Waves
SKYLR is a multi-instrumentalist who creates and produces soundscapes that cross pollinate a multitude of genres. He masterfully uses violin, guitar, keys, and MPC Renaissance as main instruments. He produces various musical styles which range from French EDM, Jazz, and Hip Hop to alternative vibes. Each track is both unique as well as organic. As an artist and a producer
Read moreAUDIO: Jerry Grillo – “Good People”
The singer/songwriter brings a three-minute pick me up on his new song.
Read moreJoan Torres’s All Is Fused Leaves You Wanting More on New Single “Finale”
The latest single from the fusion band is highly ambitious.
Read more#Bloomerangs Tear Down the House on New LP Moments and Fragments
When those not well versed in The Music think of jazz, they likely envision dull elevator tunes, a grandfather’s wobbly turntable spinning as you watch paint dry or, worst of all, perhaps, the easily digestible strains of Kenny G.
Read moreArtist Spotlight: Smoke N’ Mirrors
The jazz trio played three sets on Friday evening at Boone & Crockett.
Read moreBlueWoods Is Better Off During “Summertime”
The New York City band has a summer anthem in the middle of winter.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & Coupons – “Chapter 7”
Frugal Stu & The Coupons get extra creative with their new release.
Read moreAUDIO: Stomata Featuring Genesis Renji – “A Blood Moon Over Louisiana” (Premiere)
Get a first listen to a smooth new collaboration.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & The Coupons – “Liquidation”
Frugal Stu & The Coupons expand on their debut with their second EP in four months.
Read moreAUDIO: Frugal Stu & The Coupons – “Liquidation”
The band gets a little bit manic while exploring their sound on their new single.
Read more2018 Jazz In The Park Lineup Announced
13 different acts will take the stage in Cathedral Square this summer.
Read moreAUDIO: Klassik – “Sanity’s Symphony”
Klassik takes us through a creative exercise on his new track.
Read moreVIDEO: Paper Holland – “Jazz”
The band works with an acclaimed director on their new music video.
Read moreVIDEO: Lili K. – “Magic”
Whether you’re part of the Milwaukee or Chicago music scene, the name Lili K. should hopefully ring a bell to you. The soulful singer is known for her jazzy sounding voice, and an ability to crush any track put in front of her. Her newest single, “Magic”, is a profound take on feminist ideals, with a brash tone that gets
Read moreMarian Hill at Turner Hall: A Review
Marian Hill played at Turner Hall in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Two openers, SHAED and VERITE, began the night with indie pop that grazed electronic. Although both great performances, there was something missing that turned me into a Will-Ferril-SNL-esque monster, yelling: more saxophone – it needs more saxophone. Cue Marian Hill. I don’t remember when I first heard Marian
Read moreAUDIO: Foreign Goods – “Coronation”
The collective known as Foreign Goods, featuring New Age Narcissism’s Jay Anderson, Klassik, Soul Low’s Sam Gehrke, and B-Free, amongst a host of other talented musicians, has made a name for themselves by playing out frequently in Milwaukee. A proper release from the band, however, was yet to come. Luckily for us, Gloss Records recently released the group’s debut EP,
Read moreAUDIO: Klassik – “Seasons”
So, in all honesty, this summer has been crazy busy for me, and I got a bit lazy on the blog. However, I simply can’t neglect posting Klassik’s “Seasons” LP from earlier this summer. This is twelve tracks of beautiful, soulful compositions, and a swagger that only Klass can provide. The best thing about this project is that Klassik does
Read moreMilwaukee Artist of the Week – 1/17/14 – Evacuate The Earth
Are you a Milwaukee musician/band? You can submit your music to be the Milwaukee Artist of the Week by emailing links to info@BreakingAndEntering.net. We’ll check out every submission we get! This week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Evacuate The Earth, a progressive jazz trio out of left field with a sound that is probably unlike anything you’ve heard before.
Read moreREVIEW: Klassik – “Young Rising Phenoms”
Had he not already been mentioned as Milwaukee Artist of the Week before, Klassik would definitely earn it for his latest release “YRP”, or “Young Rising Phenoms”. It is more than apparent that he is one of the most talented artists in Milwaukee, blending jazz with hip hop with electronic music into a hybrid that is all his own. Quite
Read moreMilwaukee Artist of the Week – 9/13/13 – Evan Christian
Are you a Milwaukee musician/band? You can submit your music to be the Milwaukee Artist of the Week by emailing links to info@BreakingAndEntering.net. We’ll check out every submission we get! This week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Evan Christian, an incredibly talented guitarist with a knack for all things soulful and heartfelt. Christian picked up the guitar on his
Read moreMilwaukee Artist of the Week 6/7/13 – Ethan Keller
Are you a Milwaukee musician/band? You can submit your music to be the Milwaukee Artist of the Week by emailing links to info@BreakingAndEntering.net. We’ll check out every submission we get! There is a certain defining quality to singer/songwriters that separates them from artists who choose to be in a band or group. Music from singer/songwriters have a much more intimate
Read moreMilwaukee Artist of the Week – 11/23/12 – Klassik
Are you a Milwaukee musician/band? You can submit your music to be the Milwaukee Artist of the Week by emailing links to info@BreakingAndEntering.net. We’ll check out every submission we get! This week’s Milwaukee Artist of the Week is Klassik, hands down one of the most talented musicians, let alone producer/emcees in the city. We chose the above photo because the
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