Over the past few years, Milwaukee’s Ladybird have been refining their sound on stages all over town and with the release of their debut album Amy Come On Home, it’s clear that all hard work has paid off. With roots firmly and unashamedly planted in the sounds of Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, and a wit that echoes the work of John Prine, the four-piece outfit is just the shot in the arm that alt-country has been waiting for.

Explore the transformative journey of L'Rain's (aka Taja Cheek) latest masterpiece, ‘I Killed Your Dog.’ Cheek, a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, pushes the boundaries of her artistry with a hauntingly soulful and psychedelic soundscape, making ‘I Killed Your Dog’ a “must-listen” and strong contender for AOTY.

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Milwaukee native Chris Rosenau has been making forward-thinking music for over 20 years as the guitarist for bands like Rosenau & Sanborn, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Volcano Choir, Pele, and more. We’re sitting down with this local hero to talk about the magic of Milwaukee, the power collaboration, and why the arts community needs our support now more than ever.