Send us a text Shawn Alan Hurd is a guitarist, harmonicist, folk singer songwriter, storyteller. His musical style lend itself to Folk and Americana. Sound inspired by roots folk and blues. His music looks through the lens of a character and the story that unfolds. https://shawnalanhurd.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnalanhurd/ Find mo…

Send us a text Shawn Alan Hurd is a guitarist, harmonicist, folk singer songwriter, storyteller. His musical style lend itself to Folk and Americana. Sound inspired by roots folk and blues. His music looks through the lens of a character and the story that unfolds. https://shawnalanhurd.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnalanhurd/ Find mo…

Send us a text Holy Pinto’s original song Billboard is a deeply reflective track about the inescapable nature of self—wherever we go, we take our thoughts, emotions, and burdens with us. Whether you’re in Milwaukee, Antarctica, or anywhere in between, you can’t outrun who you are. Originally a piano ballad, this stripped-down acoustic version bring…

Send us a text "Milwaukee" captures the feeling of drifting into a place and, before you know it, realizing you’ve put down roots. When I first came here, I wasn’t sure I was moving—I just kept coming back. And one night, after a week of going out, after a Father John Misty show, I finally stayed in. It felt strange, even guilty, to sit still. That…

Send us a text Holy Pinto, is an indie songwriter and is originally from Canterbury, England, now resides in Milwaukee. Holy Pinto is the musical project of Aymen Saleh. Influences come from indie pop-alternative, punk and pop music. https://www.holypinto.club/ https://www.instagram.com/holypinto/ - Instagram @holypinto https://linktr.ee/holypinto …

Send us a text "If the Sun" is a poignant song about love, loss, and remembrance. Inspired by the simple yet powerful idea, "If the sun comes up this morning, I still love you," the song captures the emotional depth of honoring someone who’s no longer part of your life, through vivid imagery and a rhythmic flow that reflects the beauty of enduring …

Send us a text Eric Erickson, resides in Burlington, Wisconsin. He is a guitarist, singer songwriter. Music steers towards Americana, Blues and Pop. His band is Eric Erickson and the Hometown Boys. Eric's biggest passion is songwriting. Looks to inspire his audience with comfort, empathy and love. https://www.facebook.com/eric.erickson.982 https://…

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Send us a text Mie(Maggie), a singer-songwriter and producer from Milwaukee, continues to captivate audiences with her music and heartfelt storytelling. Inspired by Jewel and KT Tunstull. Mie leads with her lyricism and blends musical genres. https://therealmie.com/ Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text "Beauty" came to me during a time of deep meditation, following an ego death—a moment when everything fell away, leaving me face to face with the parts of myself I didn’t want to see. The only way through was meditation, and in one of these sessions, I had an encounter with source, a feminine, radiant presence that filled me with war…

Send us a text "Ice" captures the emotional walls we put up after heartbreak. After leaving a long-term relationship, I found myself hesitant to trust, afraid of being hurt again—especially by those who once swore they wouldn’t. So, I’d rather pull away, stay independent, and keep my guard up than risk vulnerability. The title plays on "Ice, ice, b…

Send us a text "Good At Being Alone" is a song about the balance between being social and needing solitude. As an introvert, I love spending time with friends and family, going out, and meeting new people—but I also need space to recharge. It's not about isolation; it's about finding peace in being alone. One of my favorite lines in the song is, "I…

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Send us a text Maxwell James is a songwriter, producer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Influenced by Nashville and his Milwaukee roots. His hooking melodies and catchy lyrics are key to his audience engagement. His music has an alternative, garage, pop rock style. https://www.maxwelljamesmusic.com/ Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stre…

Send us a text "Embozi" is a song born from a moment of deep uncertainty. I was losing my balance, losing myself, and struggling to find my direction again. Music, which had always been my anchor, felt like it was slipping away. I had this thought—maybe I’ll write one last song, one last album, and then I’m done. But then came a long drive to Nashv…

Send us a text "Golden Brown" is a deeply personal song I wrote for my wife while working on my first album. I wanted to include something just for her, a quiet tribute to how much she means to me. Over time, as our family has grown, the song has taken on even greater meaning. Now, when I sing it, I feel its weight even more—especially the line, "O…

Send us a text Ben Mulwana is a Ugandan-born and raised artist residing in Kenosha, Wisconsin. With songs about love, loss and everything in between. Ben’s music is made of groove, rock and soul. Ben is of Ben Mulwana and the Village. https://www.benmulwana.com/ Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Between 1916 and 1970, roughly six million African-Americans living in the South uprooted their families to migrate to cities in the West and North. They came seeking the promise of a better life; escape from racial violence, better jobs, higher wages, and better educational opportunities. Milwaukee and Wisconsin began to feel the sh…

Send us a text Get a front-row seat to performances by your favorite Milwaukee musicians. For RHYTHM CAFE MKE, Milwaukee PBS teams up with Anodyne Coffee Roasting in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood to bring you exclusive, original and up-close performances. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Did you know new videogames are still being created for the NES? That's right, the almost 4 decade old videogame console is still chuggin'! While traveling around the country with his indie rock band, Spaceraft, Jordan and his bandmates spent their free time playing old NES favorites like Tecmo Bowl and Excitebike. He grew to appreci…

Send us a text Veteran mental health is often a battle that includes depression, PTSD, anxiety and symptoms from traumatic brain injury. Many suffer in silence, feeling misunderstood or isolated in their struggles. This segment of "How We Heal" focuses on two veterans healing through treatment and community. www.markdivinecouragefoundation.org http…

Send us a text Meditation has become a popular technique for dealing with stress and anxiety. Today we join a meditation class to learn about the practice and hear first hand how exercising "mindful awareness" can improve mental health. We visit Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee to learn more. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.o…

Send us a text Nature is a key component of positive mental health with current research showing its impact on depression, anxiety, attention and mood. In this segment, we explore the simple ways we can connect with the natural spaces around us Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Psychotherapist Elizabeth Cramer continues her series How We Heal with a look at equine therapy. Working with animals, and in this case horses, can be very helpful in terms of building self-confidence, leadership, growth, assertiveness, self-worth, emotional regulation, building relationships, following directions. Find more programs…

Send us a text Today we explore the benefits of Art Therapy as we join Mental Health America Lakeshore's Mindful Art & Hike event at Riveredge Nature Center. We speak with a mother and son about why art has been an important part of their adoption and mental health journey and how the process of art can help us heal. Find more programs at https://w…