AUDIO: The President Kings – “The Prince”
The band let loose here, with trudging guitars that only seem to gain power as it goes along, eventually devolving into full audio chaos.
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AUDIO: Collections of Colonies of Bees – “Rhinestones”
What started as vocal improv has become a new three-song country EP for the band, and a tease of their upcoming album.
Read moreAUDIO: Oogwé – “Rose”
A debut single is unquestionably a defining milestone for any young, burgeoning group. East side Milwaukee math rockers Oogwé know this, making their proper entrance into the city’s scene by letting sublime, progressive rhythms drive their wordless new track “Rose”.
Read moreAUDIO: Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends – “The Way of the Neutron”
With Neutron’s distinctive vocal style leading the charge, he keeps things heavy, with thick sounding guitar layers and a no-frills rock and roll approach to everything that the band does across 12 tracks.
Read moreAUDIO: BUG MOMENT – “The Lazer Collection”
Bug Moment are back online with their new EP “The Lazer Collection”, channeling the grungy emo and post-hardcore of the 2000s through a fuzzy, digitally warped lens.
Read moreAUDIO: Well + Good – “If I’m Being Honest”
The band are tightly wound on all four tracks, bringing catchy singles at some points and tapping into their emo sides at others.
Read moreAUDIO: Want of Sin – “Hydrophobic”
The record is eight tracks of blistering power, with chugging riffs and frantic guitar solos.
Read moreAUDIO: Tiny Voices – “Backseat Therapist”
Oshkosh midwest emo group Tiny Voices are gearing up to release their long-awaited debut album in March – their new single “Backseat Therapist” is a manic joyride through euphoric highs and anguished lows.
Read moreAUDIO: The Night Howls – “You Never Know”
There’s plenty of aggression, and punishing guitars and drums on the 12-song release, and influences spanning from metal to hardcore.
Read moreAUDIO: BUG MOMENT – “Chaos Emerald”
Ahead of a new EP, Bug Moment dives into scuzzy emo on “Chaos Emerald” – getting dirt under their fingernails on a grungy kiss-off that pulls no punches.
Read moreAUDIO: The President Kings – “Sparkler”
“Sparkler” is an ever-building, dramatic track that culminates in chaos.
Read moreAUDIO: NEWSKI – “Live in NYC (Garden Sessions @ Adam Duritz house)”
Brett Newski delivers on three solo songs with just an electric guitar.
Read moreAUDIO: Bronco – “For Friends and Family”
Releasing a debut album on New Year’s Day is no small statement for an emerging band, but Bronco arrives fully-formed with big emotions and bigger riffs on For Friends and Family.
Read moreAUDIO: Lost Orange Cat – “I’m On Fire”
Lost Orange Cat has a new single out, and they’re leaning into some country-fried rock n’ roll roots on “I’m On Fire.”
Read moreAUDIO: Samsara – “How Do You Say My Name?”
Fast-emerging rock band Samsara is set to shake things up this summer with their latest single.
Read moreAUDIO: Jejune – “Have A Nice Day”
One band who is pushing the box of the indie mould is Jejune. They are from Leeds in the UK and have a very British sound but have a style which could fit in well wherever it lands which makes it refreshing. Their new single “Have A Nice Day” reveals their innovative approach to music and it blends many influences
Read moreReview: Levitation Room at Cactus Club
This was Levitation Room’s first time back in Milwaukee since 2016, and we are already looking forward to the next time they stop by!
Read moreAUDIO: The New Grey – “Superhuman”
The New Grey are back with a new single titled, “Superhuman.”
Read moreAUDIO: North Warren – “Drugs!”
With a strong beat from the drummer, a catchy guitar riff, and edgy lyrics about inevitably overthinking, this single ticks every box of a great indie rock song.
Read moreAUDIO: Hi/Jack Featuring Shle Berry – “Milwaukee”
This new track perfectly honors the 414 with a diverse range of sound and passion.
Read moreAUDIO: Whiskey and the Devil- “Illustrum”
Milwaukee locals, Whiskey and the Devil, have returned for round four with their newest album, “Illustrum.”
Read moreAUDIO: Blame It On Cain – “Doggie Bag”
Released in January, it’s a thrilling blast from the past, serving up a potent dose of nostalgia for any rock and roll aficionado.
Read moreAUDIO: Flight Club + Clementine – “Flight Club + Clementine”
This uncommon Mid-Atlantic/Midwest rock crossover is a true delight.
Read moreAUDIO: The Pulltops – Here We Are
In an oversaturated country market that is run by the stadium folk, this duo brings their own diverse experiences to the mix and asserts “Here We Are” while doing it.
Read moreAUDIO: Whiskey and the Devil – “Everything”
As someone who can literally say “I’m twenty years old and I know everything,” as the first verse of this hard-hitting track states, I can tell you that the new single from Whiskey and the Devil is worth a listen. Following the local duo’s “War” and “Headlight” in 2023, this new single continues to pile on murky guitar and vocals
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