Here’s the Filth Fest V lineup
Next weekend, the fifth iteration of Filth Fest brings about a convergence of punk mentalities, grass roots music and art, and a self-described “political subversion” that—to quote organizers—"create an inclusi...
Kick the weekend’s ass with new albums from SIN BAD and Heavy Hand
It's Friday. The weekend starts now. Let's get this shit going with new records from SIN BAD and Heavy Hand, shall we?You may remember SIN BAD from their excellent Untitled 2014 Demo, which we included on o...
Tim Schweiger is releasing about 30 free cover songs
Over the last 15-plus years, Tim Schweiger has crafted a sterling reputation throughout Wisconsin (and beyond) with his on-stage efforts as a member of Yesterday's Kids, The Obsoletes, Blueheels, The Midwest Be...
Public Domain: Tigernite performs “Beautiful Dreamer”
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The monthly video series features Milwaukee musicians setting up at Colectivo Coffee to adapt some of the world's best-known songs in ways they've never been ...
Beck will play Milwaukee for the first time in forever August 16
Has anyone had a career as varied, as unpredictable, as delightfully baffling as Beck? Bursting on the scene as a stream-of-consciousness slacker messiah with "Loser" (from 1994's Mellow Gold), Beck soon moved ...
Here’s the lineup for this week’s Croc By Croc West
Ever think to yourself, "Gee, I wish Milwaukee had more festivals during the summer"? Of course you haven't, because Milwaukee has approximately 8,000 festivals during the summer. Oops, make that 8,001: This we...
Ravi/Lola expands its psychedelic sound with ‘Shape Up Shoulders’
When we last heard from Ravi/Lola, the whimsical psychedelic outfit was cleaning house, so to speak, with the 20-track II: Ravi's Tramadol. It was a charmingly lo-fi affair, proudly showing its roots as a home-...
Hugh Masterson talks Nashville, new EP, notable collaborators
A couple of years ago, singer-songwriter Hugh Masterson left Milwaukee with his sights set on Nashville. While his hope that the rest of his former band, the Hustle, would join him there hasn't materialized, Ma...
22 Milwaukee songs for Summer 2017
Memorial Day is a time to pause, give thanks to all those who have served our country, and maybe watch a parade or something. It's also a time to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer. Summer! Is there a...
Here’s the Denim Park Summer ’17 Concert Series lineup
Though Milwaukee seems to have every weekend covered in terms of entertainment, it's always refreshing to see bands perform in the city's collection of weeknight concerts. Events like Chill On The Hill, Jazz In...
Stream the debut 7-inch from Dramatic Lovers
Last December, Dramatic Lovers played its first show. Since making its live debut, the supergroup—consisting of current or former members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, and Maritime—has played fewer than five ...
Let’s remember (West Allis native) Liberace by remembering The Haskels’ “Liberace Is Coming”
In the long list of notable entertainers to come out of the Milwaukee area—Gene Wilder, Bob Uecker, Mrs. Garret from The Facts Of Life—piano prodigy Liberace can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Born in West ...
Jamie Breiwick talks Milwaukee Jazz Vision, Lesser Lakes Trio
Though Jamie Breiwick does his finest work with a trumpet, the longtime Clamnation member and one third of Lesser Lakes Trio does a great deal to advance Milwaukee jazz with his work behind the scenes. Breiwick...
Perfume Genius intoxicates and discombobulates at Turner Hall
Too Bright proved to be a significant breakthrough for Perfume Genius (a.k.a. Mike Hadreas). The Seattle singer-songwriter's 2014 album featured what is still his trademark number, "Queen," an unforgettable sta...
Justin Townes Earle brings happy cynicism, profanity to Turner Hall
Based on his album titles alone (Midnight At The Movies, Harlem River Blues, Single Mothers, Absent Fathers, to name a few), it's easy to assume that the invocation of emotion for a Justin Townes Earle show wou...
Stream a new song from the forthcoming hip-hop compilation, “Land By The Lake II”
Though recent releases by IshDARR and WebsterX are spreading the good word of Milwaukee hip-hop far beyond city limits, there's no shortage of talented area emcees who are helping to bolster the reputation of l...
Here’s the 10th annual Burnhearts/Pabst Street Party lineup
Since opening in 2007, Burnhearts has slowly-but-steadily transformed into one of Milwaukee's premier beer bars. Along the way, the Bay View lounge's owners have shown customers they like to party. Beyond Mitte...
Vinyl Me, Please will join us for a live “Book Club” podcast
Last June, Milwaukee Record invited former A.V. Club Milwaukee City Editor-turned-author Steven Hyden to Cactus Club to talk about his debut book, Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me, for an interactive discussion...
Get lost in Dashcam’s “Blue Eyes,” featuring NO/NO’s Cat Ries
Anyone else remember USA Up All Night? You know, that old USA Network show from the '90s where they showed old B-movies from the '80s? Hosted by Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear? Yeah, that show was great. An...
When you’re sure you’ve had enough, just remember that Milwaukee has a polka hip-hop band
In R.E.M.'s sad-sack classic "Everybody Hurts," Michael Stipe offers some sad-sack comfort to his fellow sad sacks: "When you're sure you've had enough / Of this life / Well hang on." Might we suggest a Milwauk...