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AUDIO: Armon Hassan – “Half A Heart”

Alternative pop artist Armon Hassan dropped his first single of the year Friday. It’s a heartbreak song shrouded in deep blue darkness; Hassan sings about wishing to destroy the pain he’s in, feeling like he can’t be saved in his current state. Although palpably sad, Armon Hassan’s new single is cathartic and honest about the profound loneliness that follows split

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AUDIO: Valerie Lighthart – “Pt. II: The Witch”

Folk pop songstress Valerie Lighthart has the second part to her “By Moonlight” series out today. While “Pt I: The Goddess” carried a brightly shining aura with electronica elements, “The Witch” dwells within the shadowy underside of magical beauty, utilizing entirely acoustic instrumentation and slower tempos. Lighthart has spread her wings into the darker territories of imaginative storytelling, reveling in

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AUDIO: Valerie Lighthart – “Part I: The Goddess”

Folk pop artist Valerie Lighthart released her highly-anticipated new EP today. With four tunes, Lighthart explores the various dimensions of femininity that challenge the mold of societal norms, embarking on her own mission to reclaim and express herself as she sees fit. She does so by juxtaposing ethereal pop sensibilities with an antique folk aesthetic, building something that seems delicate

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VIDEO: Keegan Calmes – “Dangerous”

Pop artist Keegan Calmes has the video out from his most recent single “Dangerous.” Shot by Creative Northern, Calmes is shown in the studio performing the song with drummer Timothy Wolf. The song is about risky love that Calmes has struggled to push away, and he puts a face to these emotions with an energetic jam session. It’s a catchy

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VIDEO: Valerie Lighthart – “Savior”

Eccentric folk-pop artist Valerie Lighthart has the video out to her single “Savior” from a few months back. Directed by Emry Briskey, Lighthart dons vintage outfits and elegant makeup in a themed concept about being closely watched and analyzed for how she appears. The shots constantly narrow in on her, which she told 88Nine Radio Milwaukee is meant to represent

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AUDIO: Joe Quinto FT. Keegan Calmes – “Winter in Wisconsin”

Hip hop-R&B artist Joe Quinto teamed up with N43 pop artist Keegan Calmes for his first single in nearly a year and a half. The song takes a baroque pop approach while lyrically comparing the frigid winters here to intense loneliness. Quinto raps about wondering what he’ll do from here and is determined to not plateau. The song, luckily, is

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AUDIO: Day Tvvo – “3, in Dog Years”

Pop artist Day Tvvo has a new EP out today with N43 Records. Featuring three of his new singles (“The Taste in Your Mouth,” “Doormat,” and “ICTHB”), the project culminates everything he’s worked hard on since quarantine began. “Running” is about feeling like you’ve been moving but still feeling like you’re not going anywhere while “Taxes” touches on what you

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AUDIO: Keegan Calmes – “Birthday”

Keegan Calmes of N43 Records is out with a new single, and it’s about the loneliness that comes with birthdays. He’s not looking forward to drinking alone and needs company. For one, it’s easy to expect too much from your birthday, which often backfires. But Calmes is also speaking to the isolated nature of quarantine, as many cannot celebrate their

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