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April 16, 2020

Did you catch Milwaukee Record's "14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon" on Tuesday? If you did, thanks so much for watching, donating, and supporting. If you didn't see it, you might be glad to know you can watch ...

Enjoy the gloriously live, gloriously sweaty video for Hughes Family Band’s “Death Of Me”

April 16, 2020

Remember shows? Us too! Remember squeezing into a bar on a Saturday night and enjoying the sounds of a live band and the company of other human beings? Us too! Want to relive that currently on-hold experience v...

Here are 4 pictures of the masked Lakefront Stooges, plus 1 picture from our Animal Crossing island

April 16, 2020

Take a walk outside (safely, of course) and you'll encounter plenty of "signs of the times." Some are grim, some are hopeful. Then there are those that are, well, kind of funny. Enter Lakefront Brewery's newly ...

Gov. Evers extends “Safer At Home” until May 26, cancels school year, loosens some restrictions

April 16, 2020

Gov. Tony Evers extended Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" order to May 26 on Thursday—albeit with some changes, an officially canceled school year, and a few loosened restrictions. The original order was set to expi...

Did you miss our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” yesterday? You can watch it here

April 15, 2020

WOW.Yesterday was incredible. We can't begin to describe how thankful we are to those who have donated to our GoFundMe campaign and how much we appreciate those who tuned in for some (or, in a few cases, al...

Milwaukee Record’s “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” is today!

April 14, 2020

Because it's Milwaukee Day and we love you (and because, frankly, we need money), we’ll be hosting a “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” on Facebook Live today where we’ll be seeking donations and encouraging y...

Here’s an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues

April 14, 2020

In an effort to help out as many folks and businesses as possible, here's an updated list of relief fundraisers for Milwaukee bars, restaurants, and venues (presented in alphabetical order):• Blackbird Bar ...

This incredible Milwaukee Day video shows the city “apart, but together” during the COVID-19 crisis

April 14, 2020

Today is Milwaukee Day. The annual civic celebration—which was originally born out of the realization that Milwaukee's 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14)—transformed ...

14 Not-That-Interesting Facts About Milwaukee (414 Edition)

Josh Hoppert

April 14, 2020

The “25 Facts” series features people, places, and stuff that make Milwaukee great. These articles are meant just for fun and we have nothing but love for everyone included.Hooray! Today’s the day you’ve a...

Dramatic Lovers premiere new single and release new video they shot while quarantined

April 14, 2020

Last year, Dramatic Lovers—a Milwaukee super group that boasts members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, Maritime, and Temper Temper in its ranks—officially announced its presence with You Talk Loud. The band's d...

My First Band: Todd Bell (Braid, Hey Mercedes)

April 10, 2020

Compared to many other musicians, Todd Bell got kind of a late start. He more than made up for it, however, when the second band he ever played in would up becoming one of the most influential emo bands of all ...

Milwaukee photographer’s “Curbside Portrait” series captures the heart of small businesses from a safe distance

April 10, 2020

On top of the countless financial concerns small businesses are facing during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, owners and customers alike are missing out on many of the personal accents that help make local retail ...

327 Friday fish frys and counting: Crazy Water curbside pickup (Milwaukee)

Caleb Westphal

April 10, 2020

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.You know what's more remarkable than being able to get a Friday fish fry during a pandemic? Bein...

The Grovelers’ “Sicko” gets appropriately sick stop-motion video

April 10, 2020

If you're looking for subtlety in your music—poetic and tender lyrics, intricate and feather-light instrumentation—The Grovelers are not the band for you. "When you wear your Sunday best / I tear you up and I e...

German Fest cancels 2020 festival, promises return in 2021

April 10, 2020

Another one. Sigh.German Fest organizers announced on Friday that their annual festival—originally set for July 24-26, 2020 at Henry Maier Festival Park—has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis....

Help support Milwaukee Record by donating during our “14-Hour Socially Distant Telethon” April 14

April 9, 2020

The short story: Milwaukee Record has set up a GoFundMe relief fund so we can weather the COVID-19 crisis and come out on the other side stronger than ever. You can donate HERE. (Thank you!) In order to help th...

Here are the Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreational areas that are closed due to COVID-19

April 9, 2020

On Thursday morning, Gov. Tony Evers directed the Department of Natural Resources to close a slew of state parks, forests, and recreational areas. Why? Because of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, of course, but als...

Vinz Clortho gives us the shoegaze cover of Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy” we need right now