Music

June 7, 2024

Certain things are hard to define—but, as they say, you know them when you see/hear them. Take the nebulous concept of a "summer album." What makes a "summer album" a "summer album"? Songs about soaking up the ...

Here are music lineups for West Allis’ Food Truck Friday, Farmers Market, and Summer Concert Series

June 6, 2024

West Allis rules. Beyond being the host city for Wisconsin State Fair, the misunderstood and maligned Milwaukee suburb is also home to some great bars and breweries, some excellent restaurants, and two places t...

MKE Music Rewind: Keedy, “Save Some Love” (1991)

June 6, 2024

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. This week: Keedy's "Save Some Love" from 1991.The br...

EXITSTATEMENTS embrace abstraction on self-titled debut

June 5, 2024

Last month, we spoke with Scott LaShay, the singer/guitarist of a new rock trio called EXITSTATEMENTS. During that interview, the vocalist of the young project—which features members with ties to notable Milwau...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Vanity Plates

June 5, 2024

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, June 4, 2024: Vanity...

Robert Randolph, Talib Kweli highlight new downtown Summer of Soul concert series

June 4, 2024

We've said it before and we'll say it again: this summer is gonna be packed. Don't believe us? Just take a peek at our 2024 guide to summer festivals, fairs, music series, and more. Oh, and add a big new series...

Talking new (and old) Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (May 2024)

June 4, 2024

Once a month, Milwaukee Record's own Matt Wild gets his NPR on by sitting down with WUWM's Lake Effect and discussing some of his favorite new Milwaukee records and songs.Listen to the latest installment HE...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: June 3-9, 2024

June 3, 2024

broadstreet.zone(152022); Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendations—br...

Watch Cozy Danger break stuff (including the cycle of addiction) in “Again” video

June 3, 2024

Back in February, Milwaukee indie-rock band Cozy Danger released the wickedly catchy "Again," the first single from the upcoming Orange Feels record. With lyrics like "And I drink and I smoke and I'm watching T...

Here’s the 2024 Mayfair Collection Music Spotlight lineup

June 3, 2024

If there’s such a thing as too much free outdoor live music happening in and around Milwaukee, we haven’t seen it yet. Today, Wisconsin Music Ventures announced an eclectic crop of area musicians taking part in...

Here’s the lineup for Hubbard Park’s “Summer Sounds” concert series

May 31, 2024

Man, Hubbard Park rules. The Shorewood beer garden and its accompanying lodge offer a wide range of beer, liquor, snacks, Friday fish fry, and Sunday brunch. In addition to the bounty of beverages and food avai...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: May 2024

May 31, 2024

broadstreet.zone(159870); Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup, brought to you by Mystery Room Mastering! LPs AND EPs OF NOTE ...

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Vince Morales

May 29, 2024

One of the hottest rappers in Milwaukee doesn't have upcoming shows scheduled at Vivarium or any of the Pabst Theater Group venues. You won't see him at the Cactus Club, The Rave, or any Milwaukee music venue, ...

Here’s the lineup for Villa Terrace’s “Café Sopra Mare” daytime concert series

May 29, 2024

Milwaukee's summer festival season pretty much has it all. However, if there's one thing the overwhelming abundance of seasonal fests, block parties, and weekly music series lacks, it's a shortage of concerts t...

Here’s the 2024 South Shore Farmers Market entertainment lineup

May 29, 2024

Between the pristine lake-adjacent setting, the wide selection of local goods, and its proximity to a beer garden, the South Shore Farmers Market is one of the best parts of summer in Milwaukee. Adding to the a...

WMSE’s Local/Live: 5 O’Clock Charlie

May 29, 2024

Open your heart and watch Jorge Vallentine’s touching “God In Everything” music video

May 28, 2024

This past Valentine's Day, Milwaukee indie-folk musician Jorge Vallentine released Grace, For Those Who Need It, a four-song EP that chronicles his "journey through the unraveling of a difficult relationship b...

Jane’s Addiction and Love And Rockets will play BMO Pavilion September 22

May 28, 2024

In case you missed it, legendary alternative band Jane's Addiction recently reunited with all of its original members. Yep, Dave Navarro, too! Now, along with '80s greats Love And Rockets, the band is prepping ...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: May 27 – June 2, 2024