AUDIO: DarylAnne – “Can’t Stay Here”
DarylAnne’s debut is a showcase of her vocal range and abilities.
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A New Outlook On Live Music
As both show attendees and concert promoters, we’ve learned to not take things for granted.
Read moreVIDEO: Protege Featuring Traxx Sanders – “Heartbeat”
Protege looks to the important black role models for his latest video.
Read moreAUDIO: Earth2xay – “Bankai”
Earth2xay is interested in getting to his money, however he has to.
Read moreVIDEO: Convert – “Slow Choke”
Gothic rockers Convert released the video for their debut single “Slow Choke.” Directed by Brian Thiesen, the premise focuses on a dazed man stumbling around an industrial park, gradually making his way into the urban environment. With a dark red flare, the band is shown performing the song as the man goes. Convert’s debut full-length album “Saves” releases on April
Read moreAUDIO: Gorilla Knifefight – “Equality and Anarchy”
Solo hardcore punk project Gorilla Knifefight is back with a new track. Matt Glassel channels anti-war cries in rapid succession, expressing distaste for our warmongering government and how innocent people suffer at the hands of the state. But there’s no power like the power of the people, and Glassel assures that the people will rise up and win. Gorilla Knifefight
Read moreAUDIO: ZONI – “Samsara”
Zoni is a new supergroup in Milwaukee consisting of Jordan Lee, Brandon Birchbauer, Old Man Malcolm, and Adam James. Their debut album is out; “Samsara” translates in Sanskrit to the concept of birth and rebirth through many cycles in life. With such context the group explores turntablism, psychedelia, trip hop, and live looping. The love for creative communication is immensely
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams Presented by Bublr Bikes: 3/8 – 3/14/22
Check out new music this week from Diet Lite, Eli $tones, Ace Parker and more.
Read moreAUDIO: Bdwthr & Whoismaatmons – “Summiteer”
Bdwthr and Whoismaatmons create a futuristic blend of genres on a full-length effort.
Read moreAUDIO: Breonte – “Decorate My Demise”
Breonte gives you two perspectives on a recent two-pack.
Read moreAUDIO: TayBae – “Dummy”
TayBae has an incredible amount of poise while flexing all over a certified banger.
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Duckling
Garage rockers Duckling played at Cactus Club on Saturday night along with hardcore punks Peroxide, Madison-based power pop band Proud Parents, and Columbus, OH-based avant-garage rockers Dana. Duckling consists of guitarist Derek Marinello, bassist Jordan Moreno, and drummer Quinn Cory; all three members share vocal duties. This was their first show in two and a half years. “We were super
Read moreAUDIO: Carti Bankx – “Woke Up”
Carti Bankx goes on a hazy string of thoughts with one of his new singles.
Read moreAUDIO: Deerskin – “Hippo Spirit”
Psychedelic bass producer Deerskin dropped his first tune of 2022 recently. It’s a wobbly yet stylish cut that brings to mind the image of a hippo strutting about with a song in its head. Deerskin has always brought a creative edge to his bass music, taking inspiration from Eastern sounds in tandem with trippy nature imagery. We look forward to
Read moreAUDIO: Bloth Arkheim – “Darkest of Times”
Darkwave artist Bloth Arkheim’s latest single is about self-actualization. Shimmering curtains of synths shroud us with stormy hope; Arkheim sings of breaking out of the normative programming conditioned by society in favor of their true self. It’s a tune that embraces individuality in a culture of mass conformity. We hope to hear more from Bloth Arkheim in the near future.
Read moreAUDIO: D.B. Rouse – “Prickly Pair”
Singer-songwriter D.B. Rouse’s latest single is about being a brave couple in the desert. With Americana flare, Rouse tells a fun story of finding spicy wild berries, forgetting water, living among roadrunners and coyotes, and getting their car stuck. “Prickly Pair” is a warm folk tune that helps us during the winter blues just a bit.
Read moreAUDIO: The Vicuna 100 – “Grifted & Talentless: Scraps, Dregs, Jots and Tatters”
Ambient pop project The Vicuna 100 released a new album last week. Sophisticated, hypnotic electronic compositions give the sensations that you’re going from room to room in a dream. Three of the tracks are longer improvisations while the rest of the tracks are titled with a specific place or location to really make the imagery intentional, whether that’s exploring an
Read moreARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hanna Simone
The Cooperage hosted their Midwest Music Showcase on Thursday night, featuring funk-jazz bands Shutter Step and Smoke N’ Mirrors, indie rock singer-songwriter Hanna Simone, and Green Bay’s pop superstars 7000apart. Hanna Simone’s style has shifted overtime. In the past, her music mixed folk with pop and country; now, she’s going in a funky blues rock direction with her new band.
Read moreAUDIO: DaylinXL & Tsuchi – “Before It’s 2 Late”
Features from Chicken P and Bisca Rae highlight this well-rounded display of DaylinXL’s range.
Read moreAUDIO: Simplified Characters – “Sad Song”
Feelings of loneliness take center stage on a track from the duo.
Read moreAUDIO: Chan – “Puro Pari”
Electronic producer Chan’s latest single is a certified banger. “Puro Pari” translates from Spanish to “party till you drop”, which is exactly what this track will excite you to do. It’s the kind of house tune that’s perfect to put on with friends you haven’t seen in a long time and miss dancing with, so take a moment to do
Read moreAUDIO: Tony Catania – “Songs Ad Libitum / Three Pieces for Electro-Acoustic Duo / Portal”
Experimental artist Tony Catania’s latest album consists of compositions birthed from creative euphoria. The first eleven tracks encompass “Songs Ad Libitum” while tracks 12-14 are “Three Pieces for Electro-Acoustic Duo” performed with Nicholas Elert, and the final track “Portal” features Jay Mollerskov. Everything on “Songs” is improvised; Catania uses tenor saxophone and found objects to explore sonic spaces. “Three Pieces”
Read moreAUDIO: Wisdm Giovanni – “Bilancia (Liv)”
Wisdm Giovanni delivers 20 tracks on a new beat tape.
Read moreAUDIO: Juxt Dame – “Some People Won’t Understand And It’s Okay”
Juxt Dame displays the confidence of a veteran on his new EP.
Read moreVIDEO: SilkE dot Jose – “Watch Me Shine”
Silke dot Jose is carefree in the parking lots.
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