Music

July 25, 2023

When we last caught up with Brave You almost exactly a year ago, the Milwaukee synth-punk project was treating listeners to a couple singles from LIFER, the band's first album since adding two new members. Sinc...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: July 24-30, 2023

July 24, 2023

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

Rose Of The West honors Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin in “Come And Find Me”

July 24, 2023

It's been a minute (or two) since we heard from Rose Of The West, a moody Milwaukee dream-pop project led by singer Gina Marie Barrington. The group released its eponymous debut record in 2019; that same year, ...

78 words about the 78-song Holy Shit! comp

July 20, 2023

It's been quite a year for Holy Shit! In addition to releasing its rock solid USED PUNK 7-inch in May, the seminal Milwaukee band returned to Japan for yet another tour this past spring. That tour also coincide...

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

July 20, 2023

From August 3-6, a total of 12 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...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Klassik

July 19, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeereco...

Here’s the (in-progress) lineup for the new “It’s Alive On The RiverWalk” busker series

July 18, 2023

One of Milwaukee's many low-key gems is its RiverWalk. The pedestrian walkway runs along both sides of the Milwaukee River for approximately 20 city blocks, connecting the Historic Third Ward, Downtown, and the...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: July 17-23, 2023

July 17, 2023

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

Stuff We Missed: Audio from Harley’s 100th has some lady saying Elton John was “way too gay”

July 14, 2023

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• By now we all know the story of how Harley-Davidson celebrated its big 100th...

Watch Green Day play “Longview,” throw cocktail wieners at 1993 Milwaukee Mega Jam

July 14, 2023

Remember the time Green Day played Milwaukee's MECCA Auditorium in 1995, and frontman Billy Joe Armstrong got arrested for mooning the crowd? Of course you do. How about the time the band played Milwaukee's Meg...

Soul Low announces Cactus Club reunion show, ‘UNEASY’ vinyl release

July 13, 2023

Today marks the 10th anniversary of UNEASY. Soul Low quietly released the debut album on July 13, 2013 and quickly became one of the city's most popular, most exciting, and most promising bands on their strengt...

Milwaukee Record’s favorite Milwaukee music of 2023 (so far)

July 12, 2023

Believe it or not, 2023 is more than halfway over. Weird! What's not weird: the continued talent of the Milwaukee music scene. Here are just a few of our favorite 2023 Milwaukee releases—records, songs, videos—...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Dramatic Lovers (Live from Anodyne)

July 12, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeereco...

Summerfest: Attendance up 40% from 2022, will stick with three-weekend format in 2024

July 11, 2023

If Summerfest seemed pleasantly—but not overwhelmingly—packed this year, that's because it was. On Tuesday, Summerfest announced that a total of 624,407 fans attended the nine-day 2023 Big Gig. While still down...

Shank Hall will apply for all-ages license, has new carpet

July 11, 2023

We'd like to take this opportunity to share our personal thoughts about Milwaukee's Shank Hall:Shank Hall is the "best music venue in town." We feel this way because Shank Hall has spent the last 34 years h...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: July 10-16, 2023

July 10, 2023

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

Bug Moment’s canceled Culver’s show now set for 4 Seasons Skate Park

July 10, 2023

When life hands you lemons in the form of a canceled show at a beloved fast food restaurant, make lemonade—by moving that show to a beloved skate park.Last month, popular Milwaukee band Bug Moment—along wit...

Lou Barlow had something special in store at intimate URSA performance

Dan Agacki

July 10, 2023

Just short of five years since his last visit, Lou Barlow made his return to URSA in Bay View last Friday. The previous appearance had a “working out the kinks” feel, with minimal seating and plenty of folks mi...

Summerfest Weekend 3 Recap: The random indie-rock edition!