Singer-songwriter Michael Sodnik is out with a new album. It’s a collection of love songs in pursuit of serenity and dreamy escapism. The flowery cover art feels representative of Sodnik’s longing for this person’s affection as he’s got plenty to give to them himself. Love is like the bloom of life, after all. Michael Sodnik delivers a romantic exhibition with
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RAF & Company sing to the ideal women of songs in the past.
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The two-pack eases with serene tones.
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Singer-songwriter Sarah Fierek is out with her second holiday original, closely following the release of her rendition of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” a few weeks ago. She sings of having holiday cheer even if there’s no snow; nothing extinguishes the jolly spirit this time of year. There’s both a pop version and orchestral version available to stream. Sarah Fierek
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Singer-songwriter Jesus Villa’s latest single is dedicated to the sweet Christmas morning treat. He describes the step-by-step baking process to the point where you can almost taste them, all to a blues rock melody. It’s the festive food tune you didn’t know you needed this year as it reminds you that Christmas is around the corner and so are the
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Singer-songwriter Clare McCullough, formerly of the folk punk duo Gnatcatchers, is out with her debut single. Taking elements of folk, pop and blues rock, McCullough sings of feeling detached from herself as she works exhaustingly to stay afloat. It’s a worker’s anthem, beginning downtempo but gradually swelling into a shouter. Stay tuned to hear more from Clare McCullough in the
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Country singer-songwriter Alyssia Dominguez’s latest single is about living into the best version of yourself. She’s sick of beating herself up over past mistakes and is determined to build more bridges than she’s burned. It’s an uplifting anthem about running for the light at the end of the tunnel. We look forward to hearing more from Alyssia Dominguez in 2021.
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Singer-songwriter B.J. Fisher’s new single is about growth and change as you experience new things. What a concept! Everyone’s made mistakes in the past; we’re all healing and trying to keep up with the rest of the world. Don’t ever feel like you’re too old to be wrong. We hope it’s the sign of something bigger in the works from
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Brett Newski copes with his own ticks on a new track.
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Dream pop singer-songwriter Jacob Slade is out with his first music video, accompanying “Wisconsin” from his 2019 album “Peculiar Way.” Shot by Austin Wood, the video depicts Slade in solitude, singing softly in his home and strumming his guitar while he’s out in the beautiful Wisconsin scenery; he’s yearning for his lover to comfort him through the winter blues. It’s
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Indie rocker Mark J. Soriano has a new EP out this week. Situated at the crossroads of alternative country and folk rock, Soriano presents four songs that navigate making sense of everything. He’s had trouble with feeling stagnant and blames no one but himself for it, although with the song “One at Most” he assures us that he’ll end up
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Singer/Songwriter Emily Zimmer has a new video out to accompany her solo debut, “Seasons Of Trouble” which just dropped. “Little Pieces” is the lead single, and it’s a heartfelt collection of personal thoughts set to a driving soft beat and curling guitar lines. The song makes ample time for both elements to sell you on Zimmer as a writer, and
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Singer-songwriter Emily Zimmer has her debut solo album out today. It’s a record about going through changes, losing your way, and finding yourself again through homecoming. Zimmer sings with genuine conviction where it’s clear that she’s charted unfamiliar roads and cut detours to get here, all with a gentle and tender rock sound sweet like maple honey. These songs would
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Indie pop band Social Cig have their first-ever music video out, and it’s for their song “Milwaukee” from recent album “Nothing is Ever For Sure and Everything is Always Changing.” The scene features Parker Schultz riding his bike down a trail, swimming in Lake Michigan, and skateboarding downtown with his friends. Shot by Will Kaftan, it’s a love letter to
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Singer-songwriter Max Devereaux has a new album out. If you know anything about Devereaux, it’s that his approach is eclectic and inspired by many facets of style. This includes but isn’t limited to art rock, blues, soul, and electronica. His songwriting is honest, direct, and stream-of-conscious; when you juxtapose that with his instrumental decisions in each song, you’ve got a
Read moreEclectic singer-songwriter Kyle John Kenowski has added the second track to his long-term album “Ourugorus Garden.” This song is full of psychedelic sunshine and childlike wonder; it’s about how time gradually fades one’s youthful spirit away, and all you can do is accept the cycle of what comes and goes. Life rises and falls like the sun, things often don’t
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Alternative surf rocker Fellow Kinsman released a new single – his first in a year and a half. It’s a psychedelic-tinged jam about comparing yourself to others and struggling to be happy with yourself. It’s even harder to be satisfied when you don’t have a lot of money, as Kinsman further touches on. Idealizing how well-off others have it is
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Singer-songwriter CARLYLE, formerly of the rock and roll project Saebra & Carlyle, has his debut single out from an upcoming EP. It’s a heartbreak jam that howls with explosive emotion, finding CARLYLE singing about falling for somebody always ending up in getting hurt. He’s got a wicked guitar groove in spite of the pain-induced lyrics, so even though it sucks
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Blues folk act Old Wolves is out with a new record, closely following last week’s single “Shovel and a Broom.” For those that yearn for the darker side of folk music, look no further. These songs are largely about impending doom as we remain trapped by the shackles of capitalism, fighting for survival. As the song “The Lonely Oak” touches
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Americana-folk rockers Lady Cannon have a new single out today. Accompanied by ethereal guitar work, a provocative bass line and heavenly backing vocals, Martha Cannon sings about observing a woman who’s obviously unhappy in a relationship and she contemplates interfering. It’s a bit stripped-down compared to Lady Cannon’s previous work, but that’s a good thing; it definitely works as a
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Andrew Prichard’s songwriting is on display with some loose tracks from requests.
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Solo punk project Gorilla Knifefight (Matt Glassel) has a music video out to their song “Mark My Skin.” It’s less than a minute long and makes its point loud and clear; the black-and-white video features Glassel receiving a stick and poke tattoo from good friend and bandmate Eliot Hess. The lyrics are displayed in Glassel’s distinct font as well (if
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Singer-songwriter Nate John Herlache’s debut EP is out today. Country fans gather; it’s four tunes that bring in the fiddle and banjo (and even some harmonica in the last track) to complement the honest lyrics of a hard-working small-town man. Whether he’s singing about having a good time with an attractive older woman in “Soccer Mom” or the sweet rush
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Singer-songwriter Janalyn Rose’s latest single and video is about wishing to be a star shining down on Milwaukee. Rose’s cleverly metaphoric lyrics about glimmering lights over a big city reflect her desire to make an impact on her community, along with the many other amazingly talented individuals that make up our scene. The video features her singing while shots of
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Singer/Songwriter Alberto Kanost creates a serene atmosphere on his sophomore release.
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