Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
New Mountain Kickers - Two Days in August
New Mountain KickersTwo Days in August
Label: NMK Records
Clever kickin’ bluegrass from the mad city! Catchy auburn tales of an impassioned life are picked and strummed from a vintage view while the female vocals issue forth the call of fun and frolic. The simple melodies touched by twang and an effortless glint appeal to my brain and perhaps yours as well.
• New Mountain Kickers WebsiteglassGhosts - Nevereverything
glassGhostsNevereverything
Label: Self Released
Disenchanted gothic electronica from Madison with flowing female vocals and occasional violin passages over a jittering harsh and unforgiving industrial backdrop. Disturbing throbbings in the lower registers propel the angst filled musical forms into a tumultuous fruition.
Blue Olives - Marmalade
Blue OlivesMarmalade
Label: Self Released
Upbeat, slick and well juiced blues and blues rock backed with swingin’ sassy horns and a gutsy robust vocal blast. This Janesville powerhouse boasts a 15 year history, playing the area often and gigging weekly at Fin’s in Newville.
• The Blue Olives WebsiteDujalu - Dujalu
DujaluDujalu
Label: Self Released
Part English, part Australian and part Ecuadorian, this Wisconsin trio has corralled their various backgrounds to birth a raw and emotive musical force empowered by spirited female vocals in the context of a supercharged acoustic underbelly sprouted with unexpected rhythms and textures.
Perry Weber & the DeVilles - The Riot Act
Perry Weber & the DeVillesThe Riot Act
Label: Stumpy Dog Music
Tight and spunky root rockin’ blues born from the Milwaukee bustle and emanating from a collection of well seasoned musicians. Outside of the appetizing guitar, bass and drum chops, their authentic vintage sound comes decorated with Hammond organ, harmonica and piano which all compliment the gruff n gritty vocals of Weber to a tee.
• Perry Weber & the DeVilles WebsiteRoots Collective - Rising
Roots CollectiveRising
Label: Self Released
Patterned after the famously horn fronted reggae bands from the past, this Madison based outfit regales tales of love and unity with a soul felt altruism. By featuring a rotation of three vocalists (including one female) each of these 5 tracks bolsters a separate sound and vibration to be inspired by.
Charles Walker Band - Used And Defiant
Charles Walker BandUsed And Defiant
Label: Ehlona Records
Tight, classy kick ass blues from Milwaukee, WI. Deep grooving, high energy music propelled by the charismatic vocals of Miss Shanna Jackson and expertly supported by 4 seasoned career musicians including songwriter and bandleader Charles Walker himself. Music to season your soul with.
• The Charles Walker Band WebsiteT.U.G.G. - Slow Chill
T.U.G.G.Slow Chill
Label: Last Call Records
Tropical feelings pervade when these warm reggae vibrations envelope the melodies and happily bounce along with the wise minded values expressed. Featuring guest musician Pato Banton their jams continue to expand. Hard to believe they are from Wisconsin.
• T.U.G.G. WebsiteIfdakar - On The Edge
IfdakarOn The Edge
Label: IfdaInc
Years of performing at festivals and taverns throughout the Midwest has finally born musical fruit for this Appleton, WI group in the form of this captivating, enthusiastic and heart felt jam rock treat. Many more roads will be traveled and adventures embarked upon as this distinguished and liberating release propells them far and wide.
• Ifdakar WebsitePrimitive Culture - Fantasy
Primitive CultureFantasy
Label: Hechtic Records
Seasoned musicians currently from Madison power up a full platter of spunky funky blues with happening horns and tasty guitar tribulations. The compositions are further cross pollinated with reggae grooves and multicultural vibrations.
• Primitive Culture WebsiteVintage Burning - Disturbing The Balance
Vintage BurningDisturbing The Balance
Label: dbmusic
Explosive and intense metal blasting through the musical sediment with serious emotional release. Vocalist ‘Ames’ shows off a nice range of her vocal abilities from growls and screams to soaring and smooth. Overall however, the abundance of lead and backing screamo vocals detracts from the grooves and quickly turns enjoyment into annoyance.
• The Vintage Burning FacebookThe Pints - First Round
The PintsFirst Round
Label: Self Released
Having played around the Madison area for several years, this jiggy Irish and Celtic loving septet brandishes 13 traditional ditties infused with their own dynamic flings and spills. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, kilt and designated driver!
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