Author Tyler Maas

Taking a closer look at some of my “Milwaukee blind spots”

August 19, 2021

A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks!In a matter of a few weeks, I'll celebrate my 12th ...

Mekong Cafe needs your help after last week’s power outage

Tyler Maas

August 19, 2021

Since opening in 2008, Mekong Cafe (5930 W. North Ave., 414-257-2228) has become a favorite among diners in the Washington Heights neighborhood, in nearby Wauwatosa, and throughout metro Milwaukee. The family-o...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Art and nature collide at Lynden Sculpture Garden

Tyler Maas

August 18, 2021

broadstreet.zone(77472); 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 exp...

Next Paperback Hero’s “Weather The Storm” finds optimism amidst ugliness

Tyler Maas

August 17, 2021

The last time we checked in with Nathan Honoré, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter—who performs under the Next Paperback Hero namesake—was fresh off the release of a music video for a single from his late 2019 EP ...

Watch Something To Do’s doggone dramatic “Am I Still Coming Over?” music video

Tyler Maas

August 13, 2021

During the thick of the (still-ongoing) COVID-19 crisis, musicians were forced to come up with unique and unusual ways to stay productive in a socially-distant and suddenly show-less period in American history....

Here are some of our favorite West Allis bar names

Tyler Maas

August 12, 2021

The Wisconsin State Fair is now in full swing. Every August, the multi-day event brings folks from all over the Midwest to West Allis for oodles of interesting and indulgent foods, live performances, rides and ...

Clash of the Claires: Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Eau Claire, Michigan

Tyler Maas

August 11, 2021

Wisconsin and Michigan have their fair share of similarities. They're both nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Each state has beautiful natural wonders, kind people, and great beer. A larg...

Get thrown for a loop by the modulated madness in M.Ape’s ‘Dropping Analogs’

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2021

The guys at Triple Eye Industries have been keeping very busy lately. This year alone, the label has managed a wide range of releases, including a few albums and EPs from projects that are directly connected to...

Go back in time to tour Mars Cheese Castle in this 1996 home video

Tyler Maas

August 9, 2021

Since opening in 1947, Mars Cheese Castle has been a beloved tourist trap and has served as an unofficial means of welcoming travelers to the Dairy State. Though its legacy has persevered for close to 75 years,...

Here’s the lineup for Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII

Tyler Maas

August 6, 2021

Since 2013, musician Andrew Shelp has given the city a loud, fuzzed-out, and reverb-drenched annual gift in the form of Milwaukee Psych Fest. After postponing last year's installment due to the COVID-19 pandemi...

A last-minute guide to finding former Bucks in BIG3, which comes to Fiserv Forum today

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2021

Just over two weeks have passed since the Milwaukee Bucks took home a title. We're still celebrating! Wasn't it incredible? The only bad part of that unbelievable postseason run is that it had to end at some po...

The Vanguard is reopening for in-person service

Tyler Maas

August 4, 2021

It's really happening!After more than 16 months of being closed to the public—other than for carryout and delivery service—on account of pandemic-related precautions, The Vanguard will be reopening for in-p...

‘Joe Pera Talks With You’ is returning for Season 3 this fall

Tyler Maas

August 3, 2021

Good news! Joe Pera Talks With You, a heartwarming and hilarious Adult Swim series that's filmed primarily in Milwaukee by a largely local crew, is officially coming back for a third season this fall. The show'...

A day-by-day Milwaukee guide to Mile Of Music

Tyler Maas

July 29, 2021

From August 5-8, a total of 10 Milwaukee bands and solo artists will make the 100-mile trek north on US 41—or I-43, if they want to take the scenic route—to partake the Mile Of Music festival in downtown Applet...

Latino Arts announces fall exhibitions, performances

Tyler Maas

July 28, 2021

Despite being around since 1985 (and formally taking root in Walker’s Point in 1997), Latino Arts Inc. is only becoming more relevant with age. Recent seasons have brought Grammy-winning musicians and the work ...

Watch pro eater Randy Santel take down 10 Culver’s Double Deluxe Butter Burgers in under 45 minutes

Tyler Maas

July 27, 2021

Last month, we alerted you to the exciting news that a pair of accomplished eaters and popular YouTube personalities were moving to Milwaukee. The professional eater power couple consisting of Randy Santel and ...

Here’s the outstanding Central Waters beer list for this weekend’s RAY-borhood Barbecue Bash

Tyler Maas

July 26, 2021

Central Waters Brewing is one of the best breweries in Wisconsin. Ray's Wine & Spirits is one of the best liquor stores with one of the most impressive craft beer selections in Wisconsin. When these two pow...

Jabril Yousef’s ‘WILD LOVE’ takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery

Tyler Maas

July 23, 2021

During their years working as a journalist, Jabril Yousef helped shine a light on hundreds of the people who help make the city an interesting, unique, vibrant, and special place in their appropriately named "M...

Here are some pictures from Wisconsin Big Boy, which opened in Germantown today

Tyler Maas

July 21, 2021

Today, as much of the state nursed hangovers and recovered from last night's Bucks Lust, Wisconsin experienced another historic event: the return of Big Boy. Following a 26-year period of Big Boy absence in the...

Why not Milwaukee and why not now?

Tyler Maas

July 20, 2021

In case you've been in outer space recently or you're one of those annoying "yay sportsball" people who have gone to painstaking lengths to ignore what's happening right now, the Milwaukee Bucks are currently o...