Nile takes us through his creative journey on 414 Live after his latest release “Treason Youth” which he describes as a release that is a recreation of his life–keeping it interesting. And he delivers with his reinging title as “the Kendrick of Milwaukee.” Jordan talks to Nile about his journey in music, how he navigates sound and gets into some deep conversation on influential hip-hop legacies and anime culture. Nile started his career in middle school, performed at a talent…

Although still young, Negative/Positive have been veterans in the local scene, playing music from ages 8 and 9 and now continuing to rock on in their teenage years. We talked about the origins of the band’s unusual name and the group’s transition from being “that one band with the little kids” to just being “that one band.” In addition to talking about their upcoming music video for Space Smells Like Lilacs” and learning not to goof around in band practice,…

If you listened to our podcast Backspin: The Search for Milwaukee's First Hip-Hop Song, we've got a treat for you! The Majestics, a longtime Milwaukee funk group heavily featured in the podcast, dropped by the Radio Milwaukee studios for 414 Live. And it should be no surprise -- they brought a full-energy, full-band performance. Dressed in matching red performance outfits and doing the splits on stage, The Majestics performed familiar songs heard in the podcast including "The Key To Love"…

Wire and Nail brings it home with their performance on 414 Live. We were able to discuss their fresh release of their sophomore EP, “Northwoods Rambler.” The EP is based on a character inspired by a drink special at the Tin Widow called the Kentucky low life and “follows the idea of a person who’s kind of a dirt bag but also does whatever he wants.” We talk about the band’s origin story meeting at university, creating a band from…

This week on 414 Live, we were graced with an eclectic, 11-piece glam funk outfit — Funk Summit Bass Team, who asked us to climb to the top of their “funk peak” and we did. We chatted about their upcoming debut album, what it means to be the antithesis of normal, and the essence of glam. The band stress “we believe in challenging our ‘normativity’,” which comes off in their live performance. Almost all in a line on stage, it’s clear…

Twan Mack seeks to educate and entertain simultaneously through his work and that’s what he did with his performance on 414 Live. We got him in the studio just after his release of “Main Concern” and on the day of his premiere and collaboration with Solana called “Rewind.” We discussed these new releases as well as Mack’s prolific background in beatboxing, collaborating, and creating a scene around himself. You’ll hear many different notable names of artists he’s worked with including…

This week on 414 Live we have the soulful voice of Liza Jane gracing our Radio Milwaukee studios after her debut release “Internet Girl No. 1” and the December single of “Unhappy Birthday.” We dive deep into the inspiration behind the music, the collection of creatives and collaborators Liza Jane surrounds herself with, her work in film, love for baking and the new EP that’s on its way. We also talk about one of Liza’s favorite song titles of her…

If you listened to our podcast Backspin: The Search for Milwaukee's First Hip-Hop Song, we've got a treat for you! The Majestics, a longtime Milwaukee funk group heavily featured in the podcast, dropped by the Radio Milwaukee studios for 414 Live. And it should be no surprise -- they brought a full-energy, full-band performance. Dressed in matching red performance outfits and doing the splits on stage, The Majestics performed familiar songs heard in the podcast including "The Key To Love"…

Brothers Will and Kevin Bush, who create electronic pop under the moniker Immortal Girlfriend, ended 2019 strong. They opened for Thievery Corporation at the Pabst Theater, won a Backline artist grant. and performed at the 2019 Radio Milwaukee Music Awards.  Learn more about the duo's about banner year, where they started and what keeps them going. Plus, tune in for a broadcast of an Immortal Girlfriend performance this Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m.!  Immortal Girlfriend | Photo by Ariel Kassulke…

Milwaukee-by-way-of-Texas sisters Victoriah and Hannah Gabriela have taken the sweet indy pop they perfected as Vic and Gab and honed it to a razor edge in REYNA. They brought their infectious melodic sheen to Radio Milwaukee with a sparking declaration that REYNA is as engaging and sparkling as ever. Tune in to hear their performance this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.! 414 Live is sponsored by Sparrow Collective and Weather Tight Corporation. Check out the upcoming lineup for 414 (not so) Live…

Employing jazz harmonic sensibility and a deep-seated love of diverse cultures, De La Buena explores the textures and rhythms of Latin musics of the Americas with roots planted firmly in African Diasporic traditions. Growing from a trio into a powerful 10-piece, the ensemble has been electrifying audiences with their own brand of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz. De La Buena, ever conscious of the influence and necessary respect for tradition, is still a band willing to inject sophisticated, psychedelic sensibilities into…

There are two sides to Shle Berry: the lover and the fighter. Depending on the track, she’s either a suave romantic schooled by classic R&B or a provocateur with the soul of a battle rapper. We hear both sides of this talented artist in her archived performance from August 2019.  414 Live is sponsored by Sparrow Collective and Weather Tight Corporation. 

Orlando Peña was the first featured guest on our pilot episode of the 414 Live Variety Hour. He and Ayisha chatted it up about the aesthetics of his music room, his project The Midnight Purchase, Orlando's years on a goat farm in rural Illinois and more. Then, Orlando shared with us a performance with "Good Day." Tune in for the full interview and additional performances on 414 (not so) Live.  414 (not so) Live is sponsored by Weather Tight Corporation.…

The dynamic duo of Kaylee Crossfire and Kia Rap Princess made an awesome appearance in our second episode of the 414 Live Variety Hour. Tune in for the full interview and additional performances on 414 (not so) Live. Tune in for the full interview and additional performances on 414 (not so) Live.  414 (not so) Live is sponsored by Weather Tight Corporation.