The Shepherd Setlist is a collaboration between the Shepherd Express and Milwaukee music website, Breaking And Entering.
NileNile – Nostalgia Everclear
NilexNile’s new album Nostalgia Everclear is a must-listen. The project consists of eight tracks and showcases NilexNile’s creative genius. The laid-back beats and heavy lyrics are the Phat Nerd Records label head at his creative peak. The album features two previously released singles in “WIA” featuring Wave Chapelle and “Breakfast” with Mick Jenkins. The project also features a guest appearance by Clayton on the track “Best Side.” NilexNile has a unique style that sets him apart from other rappers in the Milwaukee hip hop scene. “Nostalgia Everclear” cements NilexNile’s position as a top artist in the city. (Allen Halas)
Jacob Slade – “St. Paul”
Singer-songwriter Jacob Slade has his second single of the year last week. It’s a song about facing internal contradictions and the tiredness that results from not doing so. With Slade’s signature breezy yet potent take on dream pop, “St. Paul” deals with internal work that needs to be done. Look forward to what Jacob Slade’s got in store over the next few months, having proven himself a markedly consistent artist who reflects deeply on growth, love, and his surroundings. (Ben Slowey)
AyooLii – “Andele”
Produced by Feardorian, AyooLii’s “Andele” carries elements of the underground Milwaukee scene with a lo-fi sonic feel. AyooLii’s brash yet charismatic delivery perfectly complements the gritty beat, and he leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to talking about his experiences in the streets. The video, shot by Run Along Forever on a recent trip to New York City, matches the lo-fi feel of the track with shots of AyooLii flexing on the streets. AyooLii has been making a name for himself as of late, and this clip adds to that allure. (Allen Halas)
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Clementine – “Cadaver”
Emo pop punks Clementine dropped a new single and video, “Cadaver.” The song is about touring and growing as both a band and as people, and the lyrics seem to touch on the acceptance of how you are perceived. The video features the band jamming out in crackling hues of red and black. “Cadaver” is a rumbling and eruptive tune that channels the firm convictions that people may chew you out, but that’s okay because it’s part of the journey. (Ben Slowey)
Oh Well, Ok – Convenient Leisure
Oh Well, Ok released a new EP last week. Convenient Leisure is four tunes and favors a noisy, hazy lo-fi approach to indie rock. From the energetic shred of “Hard to Find” to the stripped-down hum of “Close Enough” to the playful bounce of “Stunner”, Oh Well, Ok demonstrates a knack for sonic versatility with lyrics that aren’t afraid to utilize humor as a device. We all go to the convenience store! (Ben Slowey)
Concert Announcements
April 14 – Tigera, Twan Mack, RealityTV, BJ Seidel, DJ Dripsweat at The Cooperage
April 14 – Spider Creek, Social Caterpillar, DarylAnne, Pulpa De Guayaba, Secret Opener at Cactus Club
April 29 – Adoniii at The Rave
May 4 – Breakup Shoes at The Back Room at Colectivo
May 9 – Tejon Street Corner Thieves at Shank Hall
May 15- Honey Creek, Troubled Minds, Kerosene Heights, Farseek, Tiny Voices, Emway, Clementine at Cactus Club
May 16 – Larry McCray at Shank Hall
May 19 – Pig’s Blood, Echo Primordium, GROT, Chemosh at Cactus Club
May 19 – Graysea, Reality Check, Excuse Me Who Are You?, Garden Home, Surefire at X-Ray Arcade
May 22 – Life In Vacuum at X-Ray Arcade
May 26 – Emmitt James, NilexNile, A.C. The Ruler at The Back Room at Colectivo
May 27 – Conway The Machine, Sauce Walka, Jae Skeese at Turner Hall Ballroom
June 3 – Mr. Bill, DJ Unibomber, Naked Discourse, Doormouse, The Demix at X-Ray Arcade
June 8 – The Altons, Thee Sinseers at Turner Hall Ballroom
June 9 – Salty, SirSteez, NVTURE, FreeFood, ThatSquidBoy at Miramar Theatre
June 11 – James McMurty at Shank Hall
June 14 – Jolie Holland at The Back Room at Colectivo
June 16 – Jordan Davis at The Rave
June 17 – Infamy, Enervate, Mindharvester, World I Hate, Prevention, Dose, Zero Function, Peroxide, Primrose, Subliminal Excess, Subject 2 Change, DayILost, Future Act at X-Ray Arcade
June 30 – The Deslondes, Esther Rose at Cactus Club
July 9 – LustSickPuppy at Cactus Club
July 19 – John Lodge at Pabst Theater
July 22 – Late Night Drive Home at Cactus Club
July 28 – Regina Spektor at Riverside Theater
August 1 – Paramore, Foals, The Linda Lindas at Fiserv Forum
August 1 – Rick Springfield at Pabst Theater
August 5 – Iona Fyfe at Shank Hall
August 23 – Fontaines D.C., Been Stellar at The Rave
August 29 – The Nude Party at The Back Room at Colectivo
September 24 – Brian Culbertson at Pabst Theater
September 26 – Bad Omens, Erra, ISeeStars at The Rave
September 27 – Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band at Turner Hall Ballroom
October 22 – Soft Machine at Shank Hall
