AUDIO: Buck Shot – “Liar, Liar”
Wisconsin troubadour Buck Shot delivers an upbeat heartbreak anthem with “Liar, Liar”—a breezy two-and-a-half minute romp that proves the best revenge is a hook you can’t shake.
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AUDIO: John Kocher – “Words”
Milwaukee-based artist John Kocher demonstrates a maturing artistic voice with his latest release “Words,” a 146 BPM track that strikes a compelling balance between energy and restraint, signaling a promising future for the independent musician.
Read moreAUDIO: Hanna Simone – “Heavenly”
Hanna Simone’s new track “Heavenly” blends smooth tempo with a dreamy, understated atmosphere, signaling a promising and mature artistic vision for the emerging musician.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Sludge Hawking
Sludge Hawking discusses his musical journey, the evolution of his band, and the release of their latest album, “The Wilder Country.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: Jesus Villa
Jesus shares insights into his songwriting process, the challenges of performing his own music, and the balance between being in The Unrulies and pursuing solo work.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Yvonne Dollheart
We talked with multi-faceted artist Yvonne Dollheart at Milwauke Music Industry Night about all things alternative pop, her upcoming self-produced movie, the Tropicore brand, and what to expect from her in 2026.
Read moreAUDIO: Sludge Hawking – “The Wilder Country”
All in all, it sounds a little bit old, a lotta bit new, and unlike most genre-blending artists you know. Step into “The Wilder Country.”
Read moreAUDIO: Robert Russel – “Seven Veils In False Shadows”
The new record is fully self-produced, with Russel playing every aspect of the album.
Read moreVIDEO: Aurora Sage – Pearl | Live at Mahogany
This might be the first time you’ve heard of @AuroraSageMusic , but we know it won’t be the last. Classic songwriting, emotional vocal delivery, and a really lovely sense of melody. This one moved us when we were lucky enough to hear it in our London HQ earlier this year. Aurora Sage plays “Pearl”, Live At Mahogany. #newmusic #singersongwriter #acousticmusic
Read moreAUDIO: Jacob Slade – “Deep Blue”
The single finds Slade leaning into depth, creating an atmosphere around his heartfelt lyrics and his guitar
Read moreVIDEO: What music is MARO listening to? | Mahogany
As soon as we wrapped the Mahogany Session we dove into our new series SOMETHING with MARO. We’ve always been fascinated to learn what these artists are listening to, so in this we always ask for something old, new, borrowed (a cover song) and blue (a song song) and finishing with one of their own. This time the sublimely talented
Read moreAUDIO: Howl Broken Surfer – “KIllKIll”
There’s layered production at times, but the solo act feels most effective at his most intimate moments, including the dark, unfolding title track.
Read moreAUDIO: Willy Porter – “Humans In A Room”
Porter crafts songs that explore connection and isolation in a way that feels uniquely warm, which you can hear on this record.
Read moreAUDIO: Jesús Villa – “A Little Bit Blue”
The latest offering from Villa showcases his signature introspective songwriting, with lyrics that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Read moreVIDEO: Lily Lyons wrote this for anyone still waiting for their lucky break. #folkmusic #acoustic
c9003e03-f407-4cf7-ac79-4b99594e1ed5 wrote this for anyone still waiting for their lucky break. #folkmusic #musicians #acousticmusic #singersongwriter #mahoganysessions
Read moreVIDEO: Lily Lyons | Live At Mahogany
Lily Lyons has that beautiful introspective English Folk sound that makes you really listen in and pay attention to her lyrics. Three songs, tender, grounded, beautifully observed, played close and honest for her Live At Mahogany session: Setlist 0:13 can’t be the one 2:49 57 5:53 look at you Lily’s been quietly making her path with finger-picked folk songs that
Read moreAUDIO: Trapper Schoepp – “Osborne”
The 11-song album showcases Schoepp’s continued evolution as a songwriter, blending his Midwest roots with broader American rock traditions.
Read moreAUDIO: Sludge Hawking – “Get Serious (Today)”
Detailing when a situation gets a little too real, “Get Serious” features Sludge telling a story while the band unleashes a manic sounding folk song.
Read moreAUDIO: Daṇḍin – “10 Mirror Shards”
Daṇḍin has returned with “10 Mirror Shards,” a deeply contemplative devotional release that dropped this week, marking another chapter in his “Manifest Lexicon” 100-album project.
Read moreAUDIO: Jesús Villa – “You Ain’t Gonna Die”
Villa’s lead single from a new blues album explores themes of survival and persistence, moving beyond a broken heart to get away from the hard times.
Read moreAUDIO: So Zuppy – “Head of the Rooster”
Known for his experimental approach to songwriting, Micah Foust delivers a single that takes a beheading and makes it feel sonically bright.
Read moreVIDEO: you’re so early on discovering this new artist… Leona Rue | Live At Mahogany
We love these moments: brand-new artist, first time in our room. Leona Rue brought three songs that we loved. If you’re into indie folk / confessional lyrics / Phoebe & boygenius-adjacent, be early. Tracklist ✍️ 00:00 — To Sleep Tonight 04:35 — Car Crash 08:30 — Daisy 🎧 Listen: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/leona-rue/1722491665 🤳 Follow: https://instagram.com/leonaruemusic https://tiktok.com/@leonaruemusic @leonaruemusic 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@MahoganySessions?sub_confirmation=1 #LeonaRue #MahoganySession
Read moreVIDEO: “i made my peace as you made her bed” ❤️🩹
Asha Banks singing the beautiful track “Silverlines” during her recent visit with us. #AshaBanks #AcousticSession #LiveVocals #MovingOn #SingerSongwriter #Mahogany
Read moreVIDEO: Folk songs for letting go & finding peace | Yoshika Colwell – Live At Mahogany
We were so honoured to have Yoshika Colwell in the studio for this beautiful, intimate session, in celebration of her album, ‘On The Wing’. In her own words, her songwriting is a “natural filtration process for my psyche,” taking her on the journey through her twenties and making peace with the past. These are songs that normalise the fact that
Read moreVIDEO: Behind The Scenes With Mon Rovîa | Mahogany
some days are just good for the soul, and this was one of them 🌞 we spent a beautiful, sunny afternoon with the wonderful @monroviaboy and his band, floating around on a lake, trying not to drop any cameras (or people) in the water, and capturing his songs “crooked the road.” and “Rust.” this is just a little video about
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