Author Tyler Maas

Hear Klassik and Johanna Rose turn Woody Guthrie’s “Ship In The Sky” into an “American Klassik”

November 13, 2018

When Milwaukee rapper, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around visionary Klassik isn’t busy crafting eclectic and incomparable music of his own, he’s reinterpreting time-tested spirituals, hymns, and anth...

Abby Jeanne will ring in the holidays with an ‘Isle Of Misfit Toys’ 7-inch

Tyler Maas

November 13, 2018

How does Abby Jeanne wrap up a year that included a four-show “Fire In February” residency, a WMSE Record Store Day 7-inch, a flurry of high-profile festival gigs, a well-deserved $20,000 Backline grant, a succ...

Erth Dispensary will bring CBD and hemp to Bay View storefront in December

Tyler Maas

November 12, 2018

At the end of September, Canni became the first CBD and hemp specialty shop to open in Milwaukee. Less than three months after the hemp and cannabidiol (better known as “CBD”) retailer moved into its Walker's P...

Stock House Brewing Co. is officially open for business

Tyler Maas

November 12, 2018

Following a Kickstarter campaign, considerable construction, various delays, and approval from the City of Wauwatosa, Stock House Brewing will officially open today. Owned by Mark Mahoney and Paul Hepp, the bre...

Hit the beach with Paper Holland’s “Sea [Sic]” music video

Tyler Maas

November 12, 2018

On June 1, Paper Holland released Galápagos. The long-awaited sophomore album brought out the band's distinct "trop-pop" style and wisped listeners away on an aural island getaway with smooth vocals, light and ...

Remembering (and re-experiencing) Burger King’s “Gilbertburger”

Tyler Maas

November 9, 2018

Sunday, a listless and banged-up 3-4-1 Packers team that's lost two straight will host the 5-4 Miami Dolphins. A loss this week could all but guarantee Green Bay will miss the playoffs for the second consecutiv...

Sort of celebrate the holidays with our “Kinda Sorta Christmas” movie series at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas

November 8, 2018

If Andy Williams is to be believed, we’re getting close to the most wonderful time of the year. But we're not so sure everyone agrees with Mr. Williams' sentiment. By now, some of you are probably already tired...

Deeper Than Rap: The beat goes on for Adebisi Agoro after his son’s passing

Tyler Maas

November 7, 2018

Adebisi Agoro is a lot of things.He's a rapper, producer, engineer, and performer who has turned heads in Milwaukee and beyond with his work in BLAX and, more recently, with his stylistic pivot as Armstrong...

Miller High Life is releasing limited edition champagne bottles

Tyler Maas

November 6, 2018

For more than a century, Miller High Life has been marketed as “The Champagne Of Beers.” Now, that assertion is more accurate than ever. After similar revivals in 2016 and 2017, Miller’s flagship brew will once...

Bernie Brewer without a mustache is pretty terrifying, wonderful

Tyler Maas

November 6, 2018

Remember when you were a kid and your dad came home from a weekend up north without the mustache he's had your entire life because his friends shaved it off when he passed out? No? Just us? Okay, well, remember...

Tucked Away: Pho Viet

Tyler Maas

November 5, 2018

Between beloved and well-established local staples and a steady wave of new bars and restaurants popping up in and around Milwaukee almost every week, worthwhile dining and drinking gems can occasionally get lo...

Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens gives us da Packers mid-season report

Tyler Maas

November 2, 2018

Though he currently calls Los Angeles home, actor, comedian, Emmy-winning host, and Elm Grove native Charlie Berens hasn't forgotten his Wisconsin roots. Berens introduced millions of viewers to his home state ...

Iron Pizza is breaking up

Tyler Maas

November 2, 2018

This weekend, Iron Pizza will play our Halftime Show at Cactus Club. It turns out the abbreviated Sunday night performance will be one of the last times the band will play together. Earlier this week, Iron Pizz...

Pictures from The Vanguard’s “Punchline” comedy club pop-up

Tyler Maas

November 1, 2018

Last night, The Vanguard spent Halloween dressed up as an '80s-era comedy club and burger joint called "The Punchline." People packed the Bay View bar and enjoyed a variety of comedian-themed burgers like the B...

Here’s the Urban Garage Sale vendor list

Tyler Maas

November 1, 2018

Over the course of its first 10 years, Urban Garage Sale has served as an invaluable marketplace of Milwaukee artists, crafters, retailers, and makers, while also working its way to becoming part of the holiday...

Get ready for All Synths Day with Moth Light’s “Fantasy”

Tyler Maas

October 31, 2018

On Saturday, November 3, Shank Hall will play host to a potent six-pack of electronic acts that, together, comprise the lineup for All Synths Day. The third annual affair will also double as the EP release show...

Hear Telethon’s latest ‘Modern Abrasive’ single, “Palo Santo”

Tyler Maas

October 31, 2018

Last week, Telethon announced Modern Abrasive—the follow-up to last year's outstanding 30-song and 90-minute concept album, The Grand Spontanean: A Tale Told In Five Acts—and released a hilarious music video fo...

We’re bringing Gareth Reynolds to Club Garibaldi in November

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2018

Brown Deer, Wisconsin native and realistic Packers fan Gareth Reynolds is best known as the co-host of The Dollop, a popular American history podcast that's landed him a book deal and has brought him to perform...

Dana Ehrmann talks West Allis, opening for Charlie Berens, new Peanut Butter & Jelly Deli comedy showcase

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2018

Ever since we spoke to Dana Ehrmann last year, the young Milwaukee comedian's stand-up career has been on the rise. On top of anchoring countless local shows, and earning spots on comedy festivals in Milwaukee ...

Experimentation and appreciation collide in Supertentacles’ “Thank You” video

Tyler Maas

October 30, 2018

After amassing a few albums of material with Antler House and starting a new band called Yum Yum Cult, Milwaukee musician Sean Anderson decided to go back to school to hone his recording skills. Anderson quit h...