Author Tyler Maas

MobCraft’s Weird Fest Block Party returns July 22

May 16, 2023

Last week, right around the same time we were posting our massive 2023 summer festival guide, the fine folks at MobCraft Beer were quietly announcing their own contribution to the city's extensive list of upcom...

Get hazy, crazy with Robot Witch’s “Bad Dream” music video

Tyler Maas

May 15, 2023

Last December, Robot Witch debuted its new, improved, and enlarged lineup with the release of a self-titled EP that found the synth-tinged alternative rock outfit sounding better than ever. Later that same mont...

MKE River Round Up brings live music to the open water all summer long

Tyler Maas

May 14, 2023

There are few Milwaukee summertime activities that can beat spending a few hours paddling around the city’s rivers in a kayak. Trust us! If the experience that blends outdoor enjoyment, exercise, and seeing the...

HOSTS contemplate life’s big questions, start West Allis bar brawl in “Marginal Man” music video

Tyler Maas

May 12, 2023

They say that life is too short to hold grudges. In fact, life is too short in general. If you really stop to think about how old this planet—not to mention our galaxy and the universe as a whole—is, your "long...

Piles is back and better than ever on ‘5:53’

Tyler Maas

May 11, 2023

If you've looked at this website with any regularity these past few weeks, you've likely stumbled upon articles pertaining to the unexpected reemergence of Piles, an exceptional Milwaukee post-punk project we m...

Kind Oasis is hosting a “Three-Year Anniversary Festival” on June 17

Tyler Maas

May 11, 2023

Yesterday, we released a list of close to 150 summer festivals, block parties, and other events taking place in and around Milwaukee between now and the end of September. While extensive, we knew the list would...

The 12 types of koozies you’ll meet at The Great Milwaukee Can Koozie Swap

Tyler Maas

May 10, 2023

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have a junk drawer that’s overflowing with can coolers. There’s an inexplicable-yet-undeniable human compulsion to collect can koozies and hold onto them for ye...

Here’s pretty much everything you need to know about Crusherfest’s 2023 installment

Tyler Maas

May 9, 2023

Next month, Crusherfest—the not-quite-annual celebration of wrestling legend Reggie “Da Crusher” Lisowski—will return to the wrestler’s native South Milwaukee for two days of late spring fun. On Saturday June 3...

“Shea Day” brings awesome local lineup to Cactus Club on June 6

Tyler Maas

May 8, 2023

If you've been to enough concerts in Milwaukee, you've almost certainly seen Shea Frevele. You'd have a tough time finding a bigger supporter of the local music scene. Through the years, she's sold merch for a ...

A character in new ‘Jury Duty’ series shares name with Milwaukee music legend

Tyler Maas

May 8, 2023

Have you seen Jury Duty yet? If you haven't watched the hybrid documentary series/reality show about a real guy who unknowingly finds himself on a fake jury in a courtroom full of actors, you should probably ch...

Milwaukee’s seasons, ranked

Tyler Maas

May 5, 2023

4. Winter3. Spring2. Fall1. Summer ...

Take a ride with Piles and watch the “Be The Way” music video

Tyler Maas

May 5, 2023

After what seems like a year of cold, wet, windy, rainy, snowy, and predominately gray conditions that were basically just a cruel continuation of winter, it seems as if spring is finally here...on the fifth da...

Great Scott! We’re screening ‘Back To The Future’ at Avalon Theater on May 24

Tyler Maas

May 4, 2023

Tonight marks the end of the Milwaukee Film Festival. It's been one heck of a run, but all good things must come to an end. And on a positive note, now that another Film Festival is in the books, we can return ...

Some background and observations about the 1946 film ‘Two Guys From Milwaukee’

Tyler Maas

May 4, 2023

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks!April 20 marked the beginning of the 2023 Milwaukee...

A guide to Bay View Gallery Night 2023

Tyler Maas

May 3, 2023

Since 2011, Bay View Gallery Night has organized “Milwaukee’s largest annual celebration of art, local business, music, and community.” The massive neighborhood-wide event brings together talented area artists ...

The last word on Hot Dish Pantry, a new “comfort food” restaurant that rules, is awesome

Tyler Maas

May 2, 2023

Originally started as a pop-up concept by Laura Maigatter and Nathan Heck during the pandemic, Hot Dish Pantry quickly made a name for itself as an early tenant in the 3rd Street Market Hall. With a steady cust...

Milwaukee Comedy Festival announces two headliners

Tyler Maas

May 1, 2023

As we try our best to stay on top of Milwaukee’s massive and ever-growing list of summer happenings, it’s also worth mentioning the “City Of Festivals” also plays host to a wide range of fall fests. Included in...

Jazz At The Vine music series returns to Humboldt Park

Tyler Maas

May 1, 2023

Last week, the 2023 Chill On The Hill lineup was announced. A few days later, another Humboldt Park music series has made its lineup known. Following a successful first year at The Vine in 2022, Jazz At The Vin...

PrideFest announces 2023 headliners

Tyler Maas

April 28, 2023

Back in February, Milwaukee Pride Inc.—the parent organization of PrideFest—announced Wisconsin's largest LGBTQIA+ event would return to Henry Mair Festival Park and kick off the city's festival season June 1-3...

Hannibal Buress has a surprise pop-up show at No Studios tonight

Tyler Maas

April 28, 2023

In addition to being an incredible comedian, an accomplished actor, and a self-proclaimed "passionate bandwagon Bucks fan," Hannibal Buress also keeps busy by moonlighting as a skilled rapper called Eshu Tune. ...