First Impression: Fro Zone
Every local food trend begins somewhere. Before small plates had their heyday, the rise and fall of phở, the regrettable dynasty of elaborate $10 cupcakes, and the inexplicable and still-building ramen expansio...
181 consecutive Friday night fish fries and counting: South Shore Terrace
Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his record-in-the-making here.A few Fridays ago I attempted to eat at South Shore Terrace (2900 South Shore Dr., 414-257-80...
Stream GGOOLLDD’s new summer-jam single, “Secrets”
The perfect summer jam is an elusive and temperamental beast, impossible to track down one minute and blaring from your car stereo the next. Our Memorial Day playlist took a stab at collecting some of the best ...
Fast, loud, and weird: Brain-Bats mix punk with underground comix insanity
From Static Eyes to the Catholic Boys, Mistreaters, and onward, Milwaukee has a strong continuum of garage rock bands injecting a heavy dose of punk into their sound. Brain-Bats are a relatively new Milwaukee q...
PEARS rank the best fruits to eat while on tour
To the majority of folks who have heard New Orleans band PEARS, the band is the pride of Fat Wreck Chords. PEARS' latest record, Green Star, is on the shortlist of 2016's best punk releases. To those who haven'...
Here’s the 2017 MKE Punk Fest lineup
Entering its seventh year, MKE Punk Fest as quietly grown from one or two glorified local shows to become a full-fledged festival. This time around, the event has moved from spring to late summer, and will now ...
So what do we think of this year’s Summerfest lineup?
In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle various city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Maybe.Matt Wild: W...
Remembering the Milwaukee Brewers’ ill-fated “10-Cent Beer Night”
Earlier this year, Miller Park unveiled its much-hyped "Local Brews" bar. Open now, the Loge Level destination features 24 Wisconsin-brewed beers from breweries like Lakefront Brewery, Third Space Brewing, Wisc...
Here’s the 2017 Milwaukee Comedy Festival lineup
Originating long before the city had anything even resembling a sustainable comedy community, Milwaukee Comedy Festival has grown and evolved in kind with Milwaukee’s humor scene. From August 2-6, the Matt Kemp...
Milwaukee Record’s 2017 summer movie guide
Last week, Point Fish Fry & A Flick was officially cancelled for 2017, and possibly forever. As Milwaukee mourns the beloved series' indefinite end, it's important to remember the city presents film buffs w...
Negative Approach’s John Brannon talks reunion, new material before first Milwaukee show
Detroit hardcore legends Negative Approach are arguably the quintessential Midwestern hardcore band. Their warp speed take on British Oi harnesses a power that few have matched. Brannon’s “throat full of broken...
In Defense Of: The East Side
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...
Check out The Love Shack’s food and drink menus
Following extensive renovations and countless hours of planning, The Love Shack will open on Saturday, June 24. The Third Ward tiki bar and island-inspired restaurant will open in a swanky waterfront property a...
Third annual Eaux Claires festival weathers rain and growing pains, emerges triumphant
When you throw a party as successful as the inaugural Eaux Claires festival, you risk setting unreasonable expectations for your next attempt. There's pressure from all sides to replicate that success, to make ...
Meet Alice Wilson, Milwaukee’s first professional statue
Though the name Alice Wilson probably doesn't ring a bell and you'd have a tough time picking her out of a lineup, anyone who recently attended PrideFest, Polish Fest, NEWaukee Night Market, or any number of ot...
In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (June 11-17)
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...
Milwaukee Film will take over operation of Oriental Theatre beginning in 2018
Big news, Milwaukee film buffs/East Side lovers: Milwaukee Film has announced the acquisition of a 31-year lease to operate the historic Oriental Theatre. The nonprofit organization responsible for the annual M...
First Impression: The Laughing Taco
Walker's Point, like much of Milwaukee at the moment, is changing. The Polish Moon now overlooks posh new shops flying the "People's Flag Of Milwaukee." Sleek and cutting-edge restaurants, bistros, and lounges ...
On The Record Episode 99: Trying Zima, Pepsi Fire, Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chips, more with Taste Of Home
Zima is back, motherfuckers. The "refreshing citrus beverage" that was discontinued in the U.S. nearly 10 years ago returned to liquor store shelves this week. Instead of having our staff weigh in, we called in...
180 consecutive Friday night fish fries and counting: Walleye Weekend
Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his record-in-the-making here.This past week I traveled to my hometown, Fond du Lac, for Walleye Weekend, which is a free f...