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Segments from our award-winning broadcast programs, 10thirtysix, Adelante, Black Nouveau and The Arts Page. We will also feature never before heard or seen digital-first segments and specials! Tune in and be informed, entertained and updated about all things Milwaukee!

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Rhythm Cafe MKE | Lainey Lou | VOL52 - Pull Tab Princess

Send us a text Join Lainey Lou for a fun, grounded performance of her original song, "Pull Tab Princess." This track captures that unique, "on top of the world" feeling you get from a simple, unexpected moment of joy. Lainey Lou shares that the song was inspired by walking into a smoky dive bar in Rudolph, Wisconsin, dressed "to the nines" after a wedding, and discovering the simple fun of playing pull tabs with her family. It’s a heartfelt and slightly goofy ode to the small-town, corner-bar queen who finds her "lucky seven" in the midst of life's daily grind. It's a reminder that there is beauty and fun in being a total outsider and finding brief, dazzling moments of magic. Lyric Highlight: "Honey you're my pull tab princess / The nicest thing I've seen." Hit the like button if you appreciate a good corner bar moment, and tell us about your favorite "unlikely" place to feel like royalty! Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

6 min
DEC 24

Rhythm Cafe MKE | Orlando Peña | VOL50 - Waxing

Send us a text Waxing" is a tender, hopeful love song born out of self-reflection and a rare moment of emotional clarity. Written during a transformative period in Orlando Peña’s life, the song serves as a spiritual sequel to a previous piece called "Waning," which explored feelings of emotional depletion and disconnection. In contrast, "Waxing" is about restoration—of self, of light, and of love. The lyrics center on deep emotional support in a relationship, with lines that speak to vulnerability ("you get down often trying to deal with all of my mess") and mutual understanding ("I know your past, every darkening corner like they were my own tracks"). There’s a palpable sense of growth and healing, as the narrator celebrates a love that patiently walks beside him through uncertainty and change. Meaning & Reason Behind the Song: As Peña explains, "Waxing" was inspired by a period of renewal after relocating from the city to a remote goat farm to focus on songwriting and escape distractions. One night, under a full moon, surrounded by the sounds of his dog and Pyrenees dogs howling into the night, he was struck by a sense of peace and accomplishment. In that moment—moonlight, solitude, dogs, moonshine, and all—he wrote a love song not to any specific person, but to the moon itself. It was a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his own growth and the light he felt returning to his life. The title "Waxing"—referencing the moon’s growth—reflects that personal upward turn: from shrinking (waning) to expanding, from darkness into light. It's a metaphor for emotional rebirth and the kind of love, imagined or real, that can carry you forward. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

7 min
DEC 18

Mark Richard | VOL67 - The Question

Send us a text “The Question” by Mark Richard and Gordy Smith is a tender, reflective song about love, memory, and the hope that a deep connection can endure. With gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the song captures that fleeting, dreamlike moment of wondering — will we always feel the same? Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

4 min
DEC 17

Rhythm Cafe MKE | Mark Richard | Meet The Artist

Send us a text Meet Milwaukee musician and songwriter who began his journey in Catholic school choirs before forming his first band, The Files, in 1987. After a long hiatus to raise a family, he returned to music with collaborator Mike Zuda, creating the album Someday. Drawing from influences like John Lee Hooker, The Beatles, and David Bowie, his sound blends blues, folk, and rock with heartfelt storytelling. Entirely self-taught and guided by ear, his music reflects a lifetime of passion, perseverance, and creative growth. 🎶 Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

3 min
DEC 11

Nathaniel K Lynn | VOL65 - Deceit

Send us a text Milwaukee violinist Nathaniel K. Lynn presents his original composition “Deceit.” The piece explores the feeling of false security — believing you’re protected, only to realize that safety may have been an illusion all along. Through haunting melodies and shifting tones, Nathaniel creates a soundscape that moves from comfort to tension, and finally returns to a fragile calm — the happiness before the storm. 🎶 “Deceit means thinking you’re protected by something, and then realizing it was never really there.” Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

3 min
DEC 10

Rhythm Cafe MKE | Nathaniel K Lynn | Meet the Artist

Send us a text Meet Nathaniel K. Lynn, a Milwaukee-based violinist whose journey began at just three years old with the Suzuki method. From his early years performing in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra to his current work as a freelance musician, Nathaniel’s artistry blends classical discipline with the soulful spontaneity of funk, R&B, and modern indie sounds. Influenced by both orchestral traditions and the groove of 1970s soul, Nathaniel channels emotion through every note — whether it’s joy, envy, or reflection. For him, each performance is about creating a living emotional experience for his audience, keeping them connected and inspired from start to finish. 🎶 “When I play, I like to pick a single emotion and build the song around it. I want the audience to feel that journey.” Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

3 min
DEC 4

ILA ROSE | VOL63 - Class Crush

Send us a text Meet Ila Rose, a Wisconsin-born folk-pop singer-songwriter whose heartfelt storytelling turns everyday emotions into melody. In her original song “Class Crush,” Ila captures the sweet ache and playful fantasy of admiring someone from afar — that quiet spark that makes showing up to an 8 a.m. class worth it. Written after a real-life “class crush” during her college days in Minnesota, the song blends Ila’s self-taught guitar style, theatre-influenced vocals, and warm folk-pop charm. What began as a daydream became a catchy, confessional anthem about connection, imagination, and the courage to feel. 🎶 “Those brown eyes give me the taste of something… they may be the reason I make it to graduation.” Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

5 min
DEC 3

Rhythm Cafe MKE | Ila Rose | Meet The Artist

Send us a text Meet a rising Wisconsin singer-songwriter whose sound blends folk, pop, and a touch of theater-inspired drama. Growing up in a musical family in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, she found her voice through songwriting during the pandemic—turning a difficult health crisis into a source of creativity and connection. Influenced by artists like Adele, she taught herself guitar, began posting original songs online, and discovered the power of expressing emotion through music. Her song “Class Crush” captures that bittersweet feeling of young love, daydreams, and the vulnerability of growing up. Through heartfelt lyrics, warm vocals, and folk-pop charm, she invites listeners to find their own reflections in her melodies—a reminder that music can heal, connect, and inspire. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

4 min

Segments from our award-winning broadcast programs, 10thirtysix, Adelante, Black Nouveau and The Arts Page. We will also feature never before heard or seen digital-first segments and specials! Tune in and be informed, entertained and updated about all things Milwaukee!

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