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...
The Chainsmokers will play Summerfest on the Fourth of July
Summerfest is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and nothing says "Big Gig" quite like going big on the bookings. For example: Today, Summerfest has announced that insanely popular, love-em-or-hate-em ...
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...
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...
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...
Have a seat and enjoy “Milwaukee Poop Poop Poop Song!”
Feeling tired? Stressed out? Maybe a little blocked up? Then have a seat, close your eyes, and flush your cares away with the cleansing sounds of "Milwaukee Poop Poop Poop Song!" Here it is:
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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...
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...
Berwyn? No, Svengoolie is coming to the Midwest Gaming Classic
Calling all stations, clear the air lanes, clear all air lanes for the big broadcast! Yes, just in case the upcoming Midwest Gaming Classic—set for April 7-9 at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel—wasn't de...
Sheriff Clarke is now threatening to beat the shit out of Mayor Barrett
Sigh. Earlier this week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett gently mocked Milwaukee County Sheriff David "Edgelord" Clarke, saying, "I think he's got a great gig going right now. He's fightin' crime one conservative c...
Everything is awful, but at least the guy from ‘Life Aquatic’ is coming to the Pabst
Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.
• Brazilian zinger Seu Jorge found fame in Wes Anderson's 2004 film The Life Aq...
Get weird (and get loud) with new music from Calliope
It's been a hot, swirling, organ-laden minute since psyched-out Milwaukee outfit Calliope graced fans with a new full-length album. In 2014, the excellent ORBIS found the band, according to our review at the ti...
Gaze upon Milwaukee’s changing skyline in this “Milwaukee’s Changing Skyline” video
Every other Monday, we publish a quick roundup of all the new shit they're building in Milwaukee. These "new shit" posts attempt to keep tabs on the countless new developments, luxury apartments, and luxury apa...
Here’s the Justin Vernon-narrated trailer for Mark Borchardt’s ‘The Dundee Project’
Back in January, we chatted with Milwaukee filmmaking maverick/icon Mark Borchardt about his new flick, The Dundee Project. Shot by Borchardt over several years beginning in the early 2000s, the film chronicles...
Nineties night: A primer to Saturday’s unofficial Globe East reunion show at Turner Hall
On Saturday, March 18, six bands from Milwaukee's past will reunite on the stage of Turner Hall, turning the clock back to a time (the '90s, mostly) and place (the Globe East, mostly) that still live on in many...
Take a look inside Pabst Milwaukee Brewery, a.k.a. the church of Pabst
Back in 2015, following an ill-fated push to "Bring PBR Home," it was announced that Pabst would be coming home. Sort of. A new Pabst brewery would indeed be setting up shop in the shuttered Pabst Brewing site,...
In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (March 5-11)
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...
So, uh, who’s going to operate the Milwaukee Streetcar?
Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week.
• If it feels like years since anyone got riled up about the impending Milwauke...