AUDIO: Rahn Harper Featuring SuaveTheJedi – “180”
The song is about looking back at the people that counted you out, especially in Harper’s case, as he continues to build up his sound and his bank account.
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AUDIO: Sparkbird – “November”
The song combines exuberant, bouncy chamber-pop arrangements with personal lyrical insight on trauma and consent.
Read moreAUDIO: Absolutely – “Plays Pillory Crown Shyness”
Absolutely get intricate with minimalist elements on their new album.
Read moreBreaking And Entering’s Five To Watch: August 2018
Say hello to Ugly Boys, Thoughts, Galaxzi, John Cody and the Future Rivals, and Tree Fiddy.
Read moreBreaking And Entering’s Five To Watch – November 2017
Say hello to Fleeting Few, The Ricky Fitts, Kameechi, KiSMiT, and Sittin Pretty.
Read moreBreaking And Entering’s Five To Watch Presented By JBL Professional: March 2017
As a Milwaukee-based music website, it is our obligation to not only bring Milwaukee to the world, but bring the world to Milwaukee, as well. Five To Watch submissions are handled exclusively through ReverbNation. With over 3,300 music submissions, the task of picking just five artists to watch for the upcoming month is never easy. We received tons of different styles
Read moreINTERVIEW: Icarus The Owl
Portland’s Icarus The Owl is a band that knows how to work hard, and that hard work is paying off for them. The band sold over 10,000 copies of their debut album on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, have completed over 20 tours, and plan to put out their fourth album on Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance’s label, Blue
Read moreAUDIO: Dubble-OO SpaceAge Featuring Husalah and J-Stalin – “(MIP) Mob In Peace)”
Since the passing of his mentor, The Jacka, West Coast artist Dubble-OO SpaceAge has kept a relatively low profile. His first release since that hiatus, though, is a fitting tribute, with “(MIP) Mob In Peace”, which features Husalah & J-Stalin. With some hazy, zoned out production behind the trio, each artist does their part to honor the legacy of The
Read moreVIDEO: Risley – “Time Was Slow”
Ah, the 90’s. It’s a time that we’ll sadly never get back, but Portland’s Risley decide to time travel in their new video for “Time Was Slow”. The video, directed by Tony Schilling, accurately captures the combination of grit and innocence of the decade, all set to a dreamy indie pop offering from the band. “Time Was Slow” is from
Read moreVIDEO: Jake Kost – “Northwet”
The Pacific Northwest hip hop scene is something of wonder. The combination of backpack rap and creative visuals is something that is sorely needed in the hip hop world today. To say it’s slept on is an understatement. Luckily, artists like Jake Kost are making incredibly creative music that is bucking the current trends in hip hop, and the look
Read moreAUDIO: T$poon Featuring Larry June – “Big Money”
If we had some sort of banger alert to set off every time we heard a hot hip hop track, we’d have to hit all the bells and whistles on this new track from Portland’s T$poon and Southern California’s Larry June. With a dizzying beat from Nonstopdahitman, this is probably the end result of constantly turning up without a need
Read moreVIDEO: Jake Kost – “Late Night Walk”
Portland is definitely a city with a hip hop scene that flies under the radar. There’s a crop of skilled artists and smooth boom bap beats that deserve some recognition, and the latest track to that is Jake Kost’s new track, “Late Night Walk”. With a flow for days over some clean production by producer Afta-1, the track is definitely
Read moreAUDIO: Libretto – “Gangsta Jazz 2: The Album”
Now here’s one from Portland’s Liquid Beat Records for the hip hop fans. “Gangsta Jazz 2: The Album” is a smooth release from California emcee Libretto. The sequel to his “Gangsta Jazz” EP, this project was written entirely while incarcerated, and is Libretto’s first project since his release. If you’re a fan of artists like Jurassic 5 and De La
Read moreVIDEO: Tope – “Better Place”
It’s all sun and games in the bay for Tope’s latest video, “Better Place”. The Portland rapper recently moved to Oakland, and has prepared his “3 AM In Oakland” project, set to come out later this year. In addition, he has an extensive West Coast tour coming up, and undoubtedly some new material from that to follow. However, in “Better
Read moreAUDIO: Vinnie Dewayne – “The St. John’s Scholar”
We might have another name to add to the ever-growing lists of young emcees with huge national potential. Vinnie Dewayne is an up and coming artist that represents both Chicago and Portland. “The St. John’s Scholar” has been the project that Dewayne’s camp is pushing the most, and there’s good reason for that. You can hear the ambition and raw
Read moreAUDIO: Priory – “Weekend” EP
Portland duo Priory are back with their first EP since their debut album in 2011. It may only be four songs, but the “Weekend” EP is solid pop music. The title track/single is an anthem in itself. The rest of the EP is loaded with gang vocals and addicting synth riffs. In total, the “Weekend” only lasts about 15 minutes,
Read moreVIDEO: Action Bronson Fights Security In Portland
Action Bronson should just have a part of his show where he takes on all challengers. The man is no stranger to on stage incidents, and the latest altercation happened in Portland. After lighting a joint and throwing it into the crowd, he proceeded to light a second one, only to be wrapped up by security. Bronson then pushed the
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