Chicago bedroom dream pop band Elliot K (previously known as Dog Jesus) latest release the hits vol 2 is set to release on tape. Today they’re giving Midwest Music Collective readers a first listen. It welcomes you in warmly, like a coming of age film rom-com. The lyrics are honest and reflective. Diving into this release … More Premiere: Elliot K – the hits vol 2
Milwaukee metalcore powerhouse, sorry I couldn’t think of another M-word to continue the alliteration, After Hour Animals have released their latest music video. The song, Bound to Break, comes from their upcoming EP Remember This which is set to release in late September. Footage for the video itself comes from one of Cudahy’s best music venues, The … More After Hour Animals Release Live Music Video For ‘Bound to Break’
For lovers of heavy, loud, in-your-face metal that have been looking for a new band to dig you can stop your search because we have found what you want. The Motion Mosaic hail from the Twin Cities and are looking to hit the ground running with their debut LP Samsara. The LP comes out Thursday (7/28), … More The Motion Mosaic’s Debut LP “Samsara” Releases Thursday
I’ve been following the Milwaukee-based Soul Low since their first album Uneasy which was released just over three years ago. What made them so interesting at first was how different they sounded from anyone else. Soul Low stood alone in the middle of several different genres that make it hard for music writers to pin them down … More Single Review – Tied In Knots by Soul Low
Hip-hop could use more talent like Mozaic. The 25 year-old out of Milwaukee has a voice and flow that sounds close to a mix of Drake and Kendrick Lamarr with just a hint of Kid Cudi. With space-influenced beats populating his SoundCloud, Mozaic creates the type of songs to can imagine yourself cruising to. They … More Preview: Mozaic
Saturday, July 11th is the inaugural date of Brickfest, a brand new, DIY music festival hosted in the small, central Minnesota town of Foley. Presented by Brickhouse Cinema and Grinnenbarret Media, Brickfest is a 100% free, outdoor music festival to showcase some of the best underground artists that the Minnesota (featuring a small slice of … More Brickfest 2015: Minnesota’s Newest Music Festival
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