With a physical space in the original post office building for one of the many villages included in Milwaukee’s scope and located just up the road from the Miller Brewery, we’re not shy about sharing who we are and where we’re from. And while some members of the Lab have migrated to different parts of the country, we still call Milwaukee home. Ever wonder why?
Read MoreWhile working in the lab late one night, my ears beheld some grooves that were tight. But not every spooky spot needs the “Monster Mash,” “Thriller,” or Harry Belafonte. So we rounded up some of our most haunting albums for all of your Halloween licensing needs, complete with a ghoulish playlist of the stand out tracks from our entire catalog.
Read MoreFor the first time in nearly 30 years, CD sales have been eclipsed by vinyl sales. But this is no coincidence. Vinyl is one of the most inconvenient ways to listen to music in 2020. So why would this become the predominant physical product?
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Under the Surface v3 (UND-54), “Brothers From The Neighborhood (LMTL-019), and Delicate Dream (E&E-030).
Read MoreSoul-searching Indie Folk track with a massive emotional arc ranging from delicate to exclamatory, backed by an ensemble of acoustic and electronic elements.
Read MoreWhile fans sit at home, the soundtrack of football remains the same with big hip-hop beats, marching band percussion, inspirational cues, and some good old fashioned rock & roll.
Read MoreThe tools of war and art rarely meet. While one instigates destruction and violence, the other seeks to heal and build. But Mexico City-based visual artist Pedro Reyes has found a way to combine these tools and make something beautiful.
Read MoreA collection of dramatic, animated, percussive tracks that highlight the power of energetic drumming through a variety of mediums. From trailer toms to trash cans, these beats are designed to compliment stimulating stories and visuals.
Read MoreBeyond Every Measure features award-winning data expert and research journalist Reggie Jackson and 88Nine’s Director of Digital Strategy & Innovation Tarik Moody as they examine six different aspects of systemic racism through the lens of Milwaukee. Our hosts strive to find the answers to two questions: “How did we get here? And how can we fix it?” Education and action.
Read MorePassionate Indie Rock with compelling vocals, dynamic hooks, and a polished, Brit-influenced sound. With lyrics relating to isolation and getting lost in the modern age, Dramatic Lovers balance smooth pop songwriting and indie atmospheres.
Read MoreFriendship Commanders is a hard rock band comprised of Buick Audra (vocals/guitars) and Jerry Roe (drums/bass). They create heavy, melodic rock that tackles topics like surviving abuse and challenging the patriarchy. We chat with the band about their origins, activism, the sound of their newest release, and expanding who represents heavy music beyond wizards and warlocks.
Read MoreWhat does segregation feel like? In 2018, NPR Member station 88Nine Radio Milwaukee created a feature-length documentary called Invisible Lines to try and answer that question. We worked with their creative team to assemble a cohesive score while supporting the raw and emotional moments of the film.
Read MoreTake a listen to our newest music: Granola Guitar (3ING-070), Tude Punks (LMTL-018), and Humanity Reality (MOPM-078).
Read MoreImmortal Girlfriend is nocturnal synthwave band consisting of brothers Will and Kevin Bush. Taking inspiration from their childhood and night driving, they’ve created a sound that is full of dreamy synthesizers, textures, and danceable beats. We chat about their newest release, how the sounds of the night became a part of their signature sound, and what happens next for the band in these uncertain times.
Read MoreThe other day I was on a music search that needed a latin track with an extra dose of energy. I found my way to Radio Fuego and it immediately started yielding an unexpected bounty of tracks that had the exact feel I needed. It has the fire.
Read MoreDriving guitar melodies with dreamy vibes, confident punk beats, and an urgent danceability. Combined with confessional, sarcastic, and bleeding heart vocals, Versio Curs have an undeniable chemistry and balance that makes their debut album stand out.
Read MoreThis playlist captures the self-destructive behavior of Doomscrolling through dark drones, pulsing synths, unsettling percussion, and dissonant atmospheres. Feel yourself tense up as you go down the doom-and-gloom rabbit hole, finding more and more reasons to be afraid.
Read MoreEmotional electronic folk soundscapes that range from delicate to bombastic. Autotuned and falsetto vocals guide the production with heartache and hope, supported by an ensemble of equal parts folk and electronic instrumentation.
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