Alternative pop project 5PM to Nowhere released a new EP today. Jacob Webb embarks on a journey of self-expression and finding peace. He demonstrates a broad pop appeal, utilizing both piano-driven melodies and tranquil electronica. He tenaciously seeks growth through life’s noise, just as the record’s cover art demonstrates. Ditis and Cosmic Sleepovers contribute on “Rumination” and “Emerson,” respectively. 5PM
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Alex Erickson puts himself out to the world with his debut.
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Electronic pop artist Cyrus Chrome is a new one to watch. His most recent single has sensibilities of hyperpop and hip hop, carrying a playful demeanor with Chrome looking to attract the attention of someone walking by. The hook is irresistibly fun, perfect for a summer night on the patio with the homies. We look forward to seeing what Cyrus
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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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Synthpop duo The Quilz returned with a new single this week. It’s one about infatuation and desire to be with someone; this person’s your weakness and you’re seeing them through rose-colored glasses. The Quilz have always brought a fresh approach to new wave-esque pop electronica, and “Love Submission” is an infectious new addition. We hope it’s the sign of more
Read moreBy Bryon Cherry Milwaukee’s Midnight Hound (formerly known as Axehandle Hound) is the city’s premier purveyors of freedom rock. What is freedom rock you may ask? “It’s just a vibe. Come find out,” founding member Dan Kimpel says. If that statement sounds mildly menacing and recklessly fun then you are catching onto the flow of their brand of freedom rock.
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Mystical folk pop artist Valerie Lighthart concludes her “By Moonlight” trilogy with “The Banshee” out now. It’s three songs where Lighthart enters sorcerous electronica territory, even incorporating an 808’s beat juxtaposed with playful wonder in “Walkin’ Slowly.” The EP is one about reclamation, power, and conquering; Lighthart embodies a dominating character who haunts her enemies and cleanses her narrative of
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Nae&I heads straight to the club for their third single.
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Electronic pop artist Hurt Alwys returns with his first single of the year. With a throbbing synthpop beat and an infectious hook, this song is about wanting another chance to make a relationship work after it fell apart once. The cover art depicts a “new game” arcade screen, which is a clever vehicle for the song’s message about giving things
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Indie pop artist Ryan Sablay released a new EP. He says that while they aren’t fully polished, they have a personality of their own that warrants them being put out as is. Sablay – who plays in Cream Vellum and West Nile Crows – shines his voice across five songs while playing guitar or keys. He sings with poetic effervescence
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Indie pop artist Jacob Slade is out with a new album. Gentle, sincere, and imaginative Slade is as he ponders whether to fear or embrace change. Poetic lyricism accompany lush and dreamy production, from the sentiments of just being happy to be here with “When My Heart Skips A Beat” to the pushing and pulling of people in “Poring Over
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Nate Ruvin tries to cover the multifaceted thing called love on his new album.
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The Girl is a new artist to watch emerging from the DIY scene, bringing a unique approach to indie pop. “What Not to Say” is laden with a watery guitar melody with industrial-friendly production and a hook about “cars not being able to drive themselves.” It’s definitely an ideal driving or running song – something keeping you in motion. We’re
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Hip hop/pop artist Isreal Perez’s latest single is about finding peace in your lover. Despite the fears and anxieties that keep Perez occupied, he feels like things will be okay as long as this person is by his side. He raps about how much in life he wants, but all this dreaming makes his head spin, so he exhales a
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4EverFriday puts you in the heart of summer with his latest.
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T!ny is a new name to know in Milwaukee’s scene, and she’s bringing a unique approach to pop and R&B with her debut EP. Featuring poetic lyrics of love’s hold, it’s three songs of minimalist production style and fantasy atmosphere. There’s something fervent and special to how T!ny conveys her intimate feelings; we look forward to seeing what she does
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Experimental pop artist Josh Evert, known for his work with Silver City Studios, is gearing up to release his debut full-length album “7 Islands” and he’s out with the first single. “Another Deity” is inspired by the poetry of Danez Smith and carries a sunny, nautical feel with esoteric lyrics – we look forward to the album in full. Evert,
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LUXI teases a new EP with the self-titled first single.
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The indie pop trio delivered a powerful EP.
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The pop singer/songwriter conveys the hard times in the catchiest way possible.
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Alternative pop artist Day Tvvo dropped a new single and video recently. This one strips things down to mostly acoustic guitar, finding Tvvo reflecting on a relationship’s downfall. He acknowledges that he’s got issues and needs a change of pace; he sits alone at a campfire in the woods as he ponders who he really is. We hope it’s the
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Corey Pieper takes us to the islands for a video from his 2020 collab.
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Alternative R&B artist Bisca Rae’s latest single dropped on Friday, and it’s one about reclaiming your narrative. In an industry where you’re constantly being told what to do and how to be, Rae is determined to keep her truth and answer to no one but herself. With a catchy hook and swirling evening flare, Bisca Rae is saying what she
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Oh Geeez return with a project inspired by The Owl House.
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Indie pop project Ice Island is out with a new single. With a peppy beat and reverb vocals, there’s an energetic fantasy to this track, like you’re running through a colorful field of flowers in a dream. It’s a love song at that, but one with a unique combination of elements. We hope it’s the sign of more to come
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