If you’re looking for a reason to neglect your responsibilities in Milwaukee this week, Angelica has provided the perfect 15-minute mini-soundtrack for taking that not-so-long walk to the bar. Their debut, EP1, is the kind of art-punk “supergroup” project that makes you wonder if the members of Lightninging, Wandering Nerve, and Swim Two Birds actually like each other or if they just […]
lost + found by snakeworld!
If the Twin Cities music scene is a localized fever dream, then snakeworld!—yes, the exclamation point is a non-negotiable part of the brand—is the high-octane alarm clock nobody asked for but everyone secretly needed. Their latest offering, lost + found, feels like the sonic equivalent of finding a crisp twenty-dollar bill in a pair of […]
News from Planet Zombie by The Notwist
The album ‘News from Planet Zombie’ by the Munich band The Notwist is a glitchy, electronic masterpiece that really meats all my expectations for moody indie-pop. While the title suggests something undead, the music is actually full of incredible energy. Tracks like “Object 11” and “Exit Strategy” have layers as complex as a well-stuffed casing, blending mechanical synths with […]
Hard Hearted Woman by Ora Cogan
Ora Cogan’s Hard Hearted Woman is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who wants to feel like a haunted orphan wandering through a neon-lit forest, which is, coincidentally exactly the vibe after a 20mg hike through the neighborhood. The album is a masterclass in “ethereal grit,” delivering vocals so smoky and reverb-drenched that you’ll start wondering […]
Everything Is Beginning to End by Known Moons
Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist Andrew James, a veteran of the Milwaukee scene known for his work in Paper Holland and Flat Teeth, Known Moons has quickly established a signature sound that seamlessly blends bouncy alternative-indie rock with lush dream pop. The project’s aesthetic is further elevated by the striking cover art created by Harrison […]
The Cords by The Cords
Coming out of the small seaside town of Inverkip, Scotland, sisters Grace and Eva Tedeschi have delivered a shot of pure melodic adrenaline with their debut self-titled LP. Released via the taste-making heights of Skep Wax and Slumberland, The Cords is a masterclass in jangle-pop that feels like a sunbeam cutting through a cloudy West […]