Tagged Stream

Listen to The Old Northwest’s new EP, ‘Lowland Hymns’

June 15, 2020

It wasn't supposed to be this way. The Old Northwest's three-song EP, Lowland Hymns, was originally intended to see the light of day during a Sugar Maple release show (which was to feature support from Hello De...

Milwaukee electronic artists join forces on ‘Wired Explorations Vol. 1’ compilation

Tyler Maas

May 26, 2020

While it's certainly overshadowed by other genres, Milwaukee's electronic music scene appears to be in a very good place at the moment. A steadily growing cast of ambitious musicians and producers are continuin...

Hear a new song by Tracing Mona, a “long distance recording collaboration” with Milwaukee roots

Tyler Maas

April 29, 2020

Given the band’s unconventional nature of making music, its limited output, and the fact that none of its members currently live in Milwaukee, we'll give you a pass if the name Tracing Mona doesn't ring a bell....

Dramatic Lovers premiere new single and release new video they shot while quarantined

Tyler Maas

April 14, 2020

Last year, Dramatic Lovers—a Milwaukee super group that boasts members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, Maritime, and Temper Temper in its ranks—officially announced its presence with You Talk Loud. The band's d...

Celebrate our city with a Long Line Riders cover of “Milwaukee, Here I Come”

Tyler Maas

April 14, 2020

If you've never had the pleasure of hearing Long Line Riders during the band's relatively short run to this point, the six-piece outfit—which features past and current members of Space Raft, Fox Face, Phylums, ...

Stream five songs from Will Rose’s new album, ‘Wilted’

Tyler Maas

April 6, 2020

When we last caught up with Will Rose in late 2018, the accomplished Milwaukee percussionist and rapper was putting the finishing touches on a Mac Miller tribute show he organized, which would also serve as a f...

“Quarantine brings clarity”: Stream Brett Newski’s empowering new “Fight Song”

Matt Wild

April 2, 2020

"Quarantine brings clarity."That's tireless Milwaukee troubadour Brett Newski, speaking (remotely, natch) about his forthcoming album, Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down. The album was written and recorded...

Meet Mertles Acres and stream “Last Summer”

Tyler Maas

March 17, 2020

With just a handful of shows and even fewer songs released to this point, you might not know Mertles Acres. Though the young project might not ring a bell with listeners quite yet, you've probably heard its mem...

You’re never alone with Victor DeLorenzo’s latest EP, ‘Tranceaphone’

Matt Wild

March 16, 2020

"What I love about this record is that I don't remember making it."So says Victor DeLorenzo—he of the original Violent Femmes lineup, he of the long-running Nineteen Thirteen duo—about his latest EP, Trance...

Drop in, chill out, and stream some of Cashfire Sunset’s ‘Age Before Beauty’

Tyler Maas

March 11, 2020

After bursting onto the scene with 2018’s self-titled debut that quickly prompted the young band to land some high-profile local shows, Cashfire Sunset chased its first year in existence with an even more accom...

Get ready for GGOOLLDD’s new album, Turner Hall release show with “Money”

Tyler Maas

January 30, 2020

Between frequently writing new material, constantly touring, occasionally appearing on festival lineups, and having some members who are currently living in Louisiana, GGOOLLDD isn't able to play in Milwaukee a...

Catch up on some of 2019’s best local music with the Silver City Sampler

Tyler Maas

December 12, 2019

In case you missed our various recent reminders, Milwaukee music is an incredibly good place. Though there’s no shortage of Best Of lists and awards that help recognize the recorded efforts of Milwaukee musicia...

Leave room on your best albums list for Social Caterpillar’s ‘Start A Fire That Sings You A Song’

Tyler Maas

December 11, 2019

Earlier this week, we posted our list of the 25 best Milwaukee albums of 2019. Of course, we put a great deal of time, thought, and effort into the article each year. We stand behind our picks, but despite our ...

Flat Teeth pulls no punches on debut full-length, ‘Silent Seconds’

Tyler Maas

November 6, 2019

Boasting current and former members of lauded local projects like John The Savage, Paper Holland, The Invaders, and Twelve Ounce Prophet in its ranks, Flat Teeth didn't need much time to catch the attention of ...

Stream Caley Conway’s new single, “Your Wedding Song”

Tyler Maas

October 31, 2019

It's been quite a year for Caley Conway. Over the course of the last 12 months, the inimitable Milwaukee musician gave listeners the gift of a five-song holiday EP called Boleslaus The Cruel, then chased it wit...

Ranch it up, investigate 311, and listen to Vincent Van Great’s “Eric Andre” song

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2019

In September of 2016, Eric Andre Live! came through Milwaukee, and Turner Hall was never quite the same. By night's end, the show's namesake was standing on stage naked, copious bottles of ranch dressing had be...

Nastos tread exciting new territory on ‘Illegal Spirits’

Tyler Maas

October 29, 2019

In April of last year, we premiered Inherited Dreams, the fourth release (and the full-band debut) from Nastos. With an impressive body of work and a skilled cast of collaborators behind him, former Piles bassi...

Platinum Boys return with “Happens All The Time,” from upcoming ‘Raw Romance’ LP

Matt Wild

October 24, 2019

In these troubled and tumultuous times, the city of Milwaukee—nay, the entire world—needs the Platinum Boys more than ever. The hard-rocking, hard-partying group has been a fixture of the local scene since 2013...

Hear Abby Jeanne’s cover of the Siouxsie And The Banshees hit, “Spellbound”

Tyler Maas

October 3, 2019

Last week, Abby Jeanne treated listeners to "Get You High," the lead single from a forthcoming 7-inch and cassette the ever-busy and unstoppable Milwaukee singer is releasing in accordance with an October 12 ev...

Feel the sting of the new Indonesian Junk record, ‘Spiderbites’

Matt Wild

September 25, 2019

Is it possible to feel a warm sense of contentment as you listen to a song called "Headbanger"? Can one take comfort in a song called "Animal Eyes"? How about "Wild, Wild Party"? If these songs are some of the ...