AUDIO: 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.
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AUDIO: 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
Read moreAUDIO: Faded Places – “Faded Places”
Over the course of five songs, the band explore funky, melodic facets of their sound, mixing in technical guitar parts with gritty vocals.
Read moreAUDIO: Fallen Letters – “Remain A Memory”
A duo based in Bangalore, India, has made a hard-rocking debut with their single.
Read moreAUDIO: Sacred – “Highway”
Driven forward by timeless guitar tones, the song is about being on the road, and getting run down along the way.
Read moreAUDIO: Bodeans – “Tied Down & Chained”
The song explores the theme of confinement, whether self-imposed or externally influenced.
Read moreAUDIO: Louie & the Flashbombs – “Shiny New Skin”
“Shiny New Skin” is an achievement for Louie & the Flashbombs and a testament to the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Read moreVIDEO: In Cursive – “These Days”
Experimental-emo rockers In Cursive released a new single and video earlier this month. Shot by Xavier Schaetzke, the scene finds the band performing the tune at a show to an enthusiastic crowd before the musicians eventually appear playing before a roaring bonfire. In Cursive bring a heavy hitter with doomed, detached and apocalyptic themes – check it out!
Read moreAUDIO: Lockjaw – “Annihilove”
The six-song release features a pulverizing blend of industrial metal and goth, a reminder of the band’s continued creativity and mastery of all things dark.
Read moreAUDIO: Dreamhouse – “Carry You”
Dreamhouse take a delicate subject and fuel a powerful song with it.
Read moreAUDIO: Koch Marshall Trio – “Orange Roominations”
Jam sessions from the harshest part of the pandemic eventually became this new blues-rock album.
Read moreVIDEO: The Almas – “Cage”
The Almas break out with an intense new track.
Read moreAUDIO: Creepy Little Things – “Dance In The Rain”
The band returns with their third brooding single of the year.
Read moreAUDIO: E is for Epic – “My Cry”
Alternative rock act E is for Epic dropped a new single. It’s something of a protest song, confronting evil that’s allowed to go unpunished while there’s corruption in the justice system and those in power get to lie and get away with it. Frontman Eric Wennerstrand knows that the Lord hears his cry and he’s praying for better days. With
Read moreSocial Cig Podcast #27 – Joe Joe & RJ of Wonderful Bluffer
Parker Schultz swaps stories with the guys from the rock band.
Read moreAUDIO: Mantra – “False Reality”
Mantra get heavy on a recent five-song EP.
Read moreAUDIO: Amberstein – “Stages”
Amberstein blend technicality and power on a new EP.
Read moreAUDIO: 616 – “Cathedral Of Scars”
616 give us an epic fourth single of 2022.
Read moreAUDIO: Benjamin Trick – “Exit”
Benjamin Trick’s second EP is a straight-ahead rocker.
Read moreAUDIO: Obelus – “Neon Dreams”
Hard rock act Obelus are out with a new single. With some electronic touches and answering machine samples, the song channels angst and dread about growing disconnection, failing memories, and the future that we all collectively fear – definitely topics for the times. Stay tuned for Obelus’ debut EP out soon!
Read moreAUDIO: ILY Truly & KidAsher “17”
ILY Truly and KidAsher joined forces to make “17,” a feel-good throwback song with pop punk riffs and trap beats.
Read moreOshkosh Native Cody James Brings Pop Rock to Art*Bar
By Bryon Cherry Oshkosh, Wisconsin pop/rock artist Cody James, has been making inroads into Milwaukee for a few years now. Tomorrow night, Friday October 14 at Art*Bar, James will bring his brand of melodic and energetic songwriting to Milwaukee once again. When asked what folks can expect, James says, “Peeps can expect a dude with long hair playing guitar and
Read moreAUDIO: The Hungry Williams – “Let’s Go!”
The Hungry Williams harken back to an earlier era with authenticity on a new album.
Read moreAUDIO: Stone Theory – “Cruisin'”
Kenosha rockers Stone Theory are out with their debut single today. Here, the band bridges their appreciation for classic 70s style with a modern touch; as the title suggests, it’s a solid tune to drive around having the windows down and enjoying the September air. With soaring guitar solos and rumbling riffs, Stone Theory give themselves plenty of room to
Read moreAUDIO: Imperial Fall – “Imperial Fall”
Imperial Fall break into the scene like a fist through drywall.
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