In Defense Of: Mitchell Park Domes
In a city as relatively small as Milwaukee, certain people, places, or things can get saddled with bad reputations. Even if these reputations are somewhat deserved, Milwaukee Record strives to look past the neg...
11 Milwaukee businesses located inside other businesses
On March 17, Milwaukee welcomed a new downtown restaurant called Oak & Oyster. With bars and restaurants opening in and around the city at an incredible rate, a new Milwaukee seafood purveyor coming into th...
In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 19-25)
Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a "renaissance" or a "reinvention." Or maybe it's a "reboot" or a "reimagining," like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...
Join Milwaukee Record and Tigernite for a Public Domain video shoot
If you're a regular reader of Milwaukee Record, perhaps you've seen one of our "Public Domain" music videos. For those who haven't caught any of the first 10 installments, the monthly series features bands or s...
I saw Corey Feldman & The Angels in Green Bay and, well, I don’t know. I just don’t know
I'm perfectly happy to admit that I grew up idolizing Corey Feldman. Along with Michael J. Fox, Corey Feldman represented something of an ideal '80s kid to me: cool and cocky—with a full head of hair and a shit...
Milwaukee’s best Friday night fish fry, according to a guy who’s had 168 consecutive Friday night fish frys
Like many Wisconsinites, Caleb Westphal likes Friday night fish frys. But few (?) can match the Fond du Lac native's obsession: to date, he's eaten 168 consecutive Friday night frys, stretching back to 2014. He...
MKE SEX: Let’s talk about birth control
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Dear MKE SEX,I swear to god, I have tried every form of birth control out there and nothing works for me. The shot, the implant, the Mirena, the ring, the patch, almost every kind ...
Wisconsin Frozen Pizza Tournament: Specialty Sauce regional
Between the NCAA tournament, the unpredictable weather, and the likelihood you’re broke after paying taxes, March is a month that seems made for staying home and eating frozen pizza. Wisconsin is fortunate to b...
The Van’s Warped Tour ’17 band name breakdown
Last night, Van's Warped Tour announced its 2017 lineup. Two years after its 20th anniversary—which is still the punk/ska festival's worst in recent memory—and a year removed from going back to basics with a mi...
Listen to Rocket Paloma’s explosive self-titled debut
When writing about a band like Rocket Paloma, it's easy to rely on rocket-themed puns and wordplay (see above headline). But calling the Milwaukee group's self-titled debut EP "explosive" is useful, because, we...
Report: Here’s how many Milwaukee millennials still live at home (and how much they make)
Despite the fact that many millennials are well into their 30s, the world can't seem to stop puzzling over them like they're aliens trapped in a Tralfamadorian zoo. But here we go again: According to a recent r...
First Impression: Eagle Park Brewing Company
Something exciting is happening at the Lincoln Warehouse. The 1st Street facility that long served Milwaukee as, well, an actual warehouse since its 1928 construction has recently reinvested itself as a hotbed ...
17 shows to get excited for this spring
Spring, sprung. Winter waning, summer looming. Life. Hope. Shows. You know the drill. Here are 17 exciting shows coming to Milwaukee this spring.Saturday, April 1
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“Chuck” out The Pukes’ new “Do What Diddy” music video
Since The Pukes played a sold out Company Brewing show that doubled as a belated vinyl release celebration for 2016's The Revenge Of... in late January, the Milwaukee horror-punk trio has kept a pretty low prof...
On The Record Episode 89: Officer Bradford of Masked Intruder
Jackson Bradford might have the most interesting job on the planet. The Milwaukee native spends at least half of each year wearing a cop costume and short-shorts while sporting a mustache as part of his lovable...
What’s the deal with Downer Woods?
Ever come across a mildly interesting thing in Milwaukee and wonder, "What's the deal with that mildly interesting thing?" What's The Deal With explores these local curiosities, and aims to find the stories beh...
Christie’s Pub & Grill appears to be closed
Originally opened as Christie's Inn in 1954, the charming tavern inconspicuously stationed at 3261 S. 13th Street later became known as an unexpected place to a get gourmet-caliber meal in an unassuming south s...
Nite Owl is open for the season
With the longer days, rising temperatures, and Bob Uecker's voice on the radio, it's beginning to feel a lot like spring in Milwaukee. Sure, yesterday technically marked the first day of spring, but now it's of...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Landmark Lanes celebrates 90 years of subterranean success
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 explore how they might figure...
Wisconsin Frozen Pizza Tournament: Cheese regional
Between the NCAA tournament, the unpredictable weather, and the likelihood you’re broke after paying taxes, March is a month that seems made for staying home and eating frozen pizza. Wisconsin is fortunate to b...