Author Tyler Maas

NilexNile enjoys the ride in “Enroute” music video

July 20, 2022

When we last debuted a music video from NilexNile back in mid-May, we told you how the up-and-coming Milwaukee rapper was chasing an accomplished 2021 with even bigger and better things this year. In the two-pl...

Isn’t it ironic? 22 examples of Milwaukee-related irony

Tyler Maas

July 19, 2022

This weekend, Alanis Morissette will be performing in Milwaukee. Even though the Canadian singer-songwriter's lengthy and influential career features such accomplishments as seven Grammy wins, millions upon mil...

Stream a pair of songs from Brave You’s forthcoming album, ‘LIFER’

Tyler Maas

July 19, 2022

Every July, we here at Milwaukee Record put together a list of our favorite local music released that particular year (so far). And every year without fail, something comes along mere days after that article co...

You’re invited to watch a live mural installation at Blackbird Bar

Tyler Maas

July 18, 2022

Last summer, following a lengthy closure of more than a year during the height of the pandemic, Blackbird Bar (3007 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) debuted its lovely rear patio. This summer, the Bay View bar's newly-ren...

Re-watch Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals at The Cooperage on July 20

Tyler Maas

July 15, 2022

July 20, 2021 is a date Milwaukee will always remember. That night, the Bucks won Game 6 of the NBA Finals and, in doing so, became world champions. Even though Giannis Antetokounmpo and company were unable to ...

Get to know Okay Omen and watch the “(in)sincere” music video

Tyler Maas

July 15, 2022

Though you've never heard Okay Omen, there's a good chance you've listened to some of the self-described "post-loud rock and roll" band's associated acts. The new project features members of celebrated and alto...

Christmas in July: Pre-order a holiday record that features a bunch of Milwaukee bands

Tyler Maas

July 14, 2022

Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. Soon, summer-suited patio playlists will give way to yuletide standards you're sure to hear as you roam department stores in desperate search of the ...

Puerto Rican Family Festival returns August 7, moves to Jackson Park

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2022

Now that Summerfest has come and gone, Milwaukeeans can now shift focus to the numerous festivals, block parties, and other civic celebrations that are still to come before summer's cruel conclusion. Included o...

Chris Gethard to bring live podcast, stand-up to X-Ray Arcade October 7

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2022

Chris Gethard is a lot of things. He's a cult comedy legend, the namesake and former figurehead of The Chris Gethard Show, an actor (who you might know from films like Don't Think Twice and TV shows like Broad ...

Florida Brothers Band returns with wrestling-inspired ‘Pick Your Sting’ EP

Tyler Maas

July 12, 2022

Back in 2017, we introduced you to an...unconventional Milwaukee project called Florida Brothers Band. In that article, we said the unusual, interesting, and utterly enjoyable group "crafts punk earworms that w...

Prepare for French-focused fun at Milwaukee Art Museum’s “Streets Of Paris” event

Tyler Maas

July 12, 2022

In case you missed it, Bastille Days will be returning to Milwaukee's Cathedral Square neighborhood after two summers away. While the city’s beloved French festival will be back July 14-17, the return will be "...

Doughboys Podcast announces restaurant for Milwaukee show

Tyler Maas

July 12, 2022

In case you missed the exciting chews, er, the exciting news, Doughboys—a popular chain restaurant podcast—is coming back to Turner Hall next month. That long-awaited live show, originally scheduled to take pla...

Milwaukee Fringe Festival announces 2022 artist lineup

Tyler Maas

July 11, 2022

Each August since 2016, Milwaukee Fringe Festival has showcased live acts from the worlds of theater, music, dance, and visual art downtown. Following the upstart festival’s encouraging first few years, organiz...

The Mars Volta will come to The Rave/Eagles Club on October 9

Tyler Maas

July 8, 2022

The Mars Volta will come to The Rave/Eagles Club on Sunday, October 9. That's it! That's the article.Okay, I guess there's a little more information. This just-added event will be the only Midwest show tack...

Take me back to Summerfest 1992: Bobcat Goldthwait at the Comedy Stage

Tyler Maas

July 7, 2022

With hundreds of bands playing on 10 stages (plus a bunch of small side stages) over the course of nine days, Summerfest's claim of being "The World’s Largest Music Festival" seems to be accurate. That’s no sec...

‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ has been canceled “for now”

Tyler Maas

July 7, 2022

And the hits just keep on coming.Today, Joe Pera—the star and namesake of Joe Pera Talks With You—announced via his mailing list that his Adult Swim series "is over for now." According to the incomparable c...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 3

Tyler Maas

July 6, 2022

Summerfest! Like last year’s edition, "The World’s Largest Music Festival" is mixing things up in 2022 by staking out three Thursday-Friday-Saturday blocks instead of the traditional 11-day run. In an effort to...

Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s Bremen Block Party And Bazaar

Tyler Maas

July 5, 2022

On top of the already-loaded list of summertime happenings that are returning in full force, Milwaukee is also playing host to an abundance of brand new summer festivals, block parties, fairs, and the like this...

Batter up! We’re screening ‘A League Of Their Own’ at Avalon Theater on July 27

Tyler Maas

June 30, 2022

Last night, an enthusiastic audience joined us at Avalon Theater for a screening of Blade. While that’s certainly a tough act to follow, we think you’re going to have a ball at next month’s screening. Join us a...

Milwaukee Comedy Festival announces 2022 headliner

Tyler Maas

June 29, 2022

As we all try to stay on top of Milwaukee's massive 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 that array of autumn ...