Author Matt Wild

Hello, Milwaukee: 14 things to do on Milwaukee Day 2017

April 10, 2017

On Friday, April 14, Milwaukeeans young and old will once again raise their voices to the heavens and celebrate the greatest holiday to be based on an area code. Yes, Milwaukee Day is back. What began as a Face...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (April 2-8)

Matt Wild

April 10, 2017

Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...

Explore abandoned Milwaukee factories, warehouses, Grand Ave. mall with these videos

Matt Wild

April 10, 2017

"Urban exploration" is nothing new—people have been poking around in abandoned factories ever since there were factories to be abandoned—but the illicit activity seems especially relevant in our post-industrial...

Xposed 4Heads go full Devo with “Slack It”

Matt Wild

April 7, 2017

If there's any Milwaukee band that can claim some Devo DNA running through its veins, it's probably Xposed 4Heads. Founded in 1982 by Joy Farm mastermind Mark G.E., the on-again-off-again 4Heads were relatively...

It’s Friday, which means auditors want to sue Sheriff Clarke for blocking a probe

Matt Wild

April 7, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.• Let's recap: A Riverwest man is suing Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke for...

Watch Don Rickles wish the United Performing Arts Fund a happy 50th anniversary

Matt Wild

April 6, 2017

Listen up, dummies: As you've probably heard, legendary insult comedian Don Rickles died today at the age of 90. "Mr. Warmth" was no stranger to Milwaukee; his last appearance here was back in August 2016 at Po...

Here’s the menu for Yokohama, the ramen joint coming to the East Side in May

Matt Wild

April 6, 2017

Milwaukee's East Side was dealt the first of many blows back in May 2016 when Yield suddenly closed its doors. But the space inhabited by the once-popular bar soon found another tenant, Yokohama. The latest ven...

“President Trump” lashes out at “100 Days of Trump” art show, Milwaukee Record

Matt Wild

April 6, 2017

It's not every day that you receive a letter in the mail from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. And it's not every day that said letter begins with "Dear Lyin' Milwaukee Record" (that only happens every other day). B...

Sean Williamson goes dark with “The Street Lights Flickered”

Matt Wild

April 6, 2017

When we last heard from Sean Williamson, the filmmaker/musician/writer/soon-to-be former Milwaukeean was celebrating the release of his "stark, moving, and quietly brilliant collection" of audio short stories, ...

Here’s the lineup for the 2017 Summer Soulstice Music Festival

Matt Wild

April 5, 2017

For the past 17 years, the East Side's annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival has marked the first day of summer with music, food, drinks, and that one guy who always shows up carrying a giant lizard. On Saturd...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Miller Park remains the Brewers’ most reliable draw

Matt Wild

April 5, 2017

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure...

Vote today, Milwaukee, because this shit matters

Matt Wild

April 4, 2017

Hey! Milwaukee! Put down that Facebook post where you're either screaming into an echo-chamber void or arguing with some asshole stranger who will never change his or her mind and listen up: You totally get to ...

Download the new Chris DeMay EP, ‘DEBTS,’ and support The Women’s Center of Waukesha

Matt Wild

March 31, 2017

The once-mighty Juniper Tar disbanded in 2013 when singer-guitarist Jason Mohr moved out of town, leaving Milwaukee down one of its finest bands. Happily, another JTar member, longtime Milwaukee troubadour Chri...

No food trucks on Brady Street, no tobacco at Miller Park, and (gasp!) no more luxury apartments?

Matt Wild

March 31, 2017

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.• Remember that old "Say 'Yes' to Martini & Rossi on the rocks" commercial?...

Take a look at Miller Park’s new “Local Brews” bar

Matt Wild

March 29, 2017

At a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers unveiled a slew of new food and beverage upgrades to Miller Park, including the highly anticipated "Local Brews" bar. Located on...

In Defense Of: Mitchell Park Domes

Matt Wild

March 28, 2017

In a city as relatively small as Milwaukee, certain people, places, or things can get saddled with bad reputations. Even if these reputations are somewhat deserved, Milwaukee Record strives to look past the neg...

The Chainsmokers will play Summerfest on the Fourth of July

Matt Wild

March 27, 2017

Summerfest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and nothing says "Big Gig" quite like going big on the bookings. For example: Today, Summerfest has announced that insanely popular, love-em-or-hate-em ...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 19-25)

Matt Wild

March 27, 2017

I saw Corey Feldman & The Angels in Green Bay and, well, I don’t know. I just don’t know

Matt Wild

March 24, 2017

I'm perfectly happy to admit that I grew up idolizing Corey Feldman. Along with Michael J. Fox, Corey Feldman represented something of an ideal '80s kid to me: cool and cocky—with a full head of hair and a shit...

Milwaukee’s best Friday night fish fry, according to a guy who’s had 168 consecutive Friday night fish frys

Matt Wild

March 24, 2017

Like many Wisconsinites, Caleb Westphal likes Friday night fish frys. But few (?) can match the Fond du Lac native's obsession: to date, he's eaten 168 consecutive Friday night frys, stretching back to 2014. He...