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Jenny Lewis fucking killed it last night at Turner Hall

May 20, 2015

Jenny Lewis fucking killed it Tuesday night at Turner Hall. The former Rilo Kiley frontwoman and critically acclaimed solo artist put on a confident, defiant, and masterful show worthy of any arena-packing r...

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time to sign another petition to change Milwaukee’s flag

Matt Wild

May 19, 2015

Let’s face it: the Milwaukee flag is kind of a mess. Adopted in 1955, it contains plenty of nods to the city’s past—a barley stalk for brewing, a giant computer mouse for water-based commerce—but it assembles t...

Tracklist: 8 not-so-notable moments in the notable career of Mike Jacobs

Matt Wild

May 18, 2015

On Wednesday, May 20, WTMJ-TV news anchor Mike Jacobs will retire. Jacobs’ 37-year run at WTMJ—the longest single-station tenure by an anchor in Milwaukee TV history—has been filled with indelible highlights: r...

Some questions (and answers) for last night’s Bob Dylan show at Riverside Theater

Matt Wild

May 14, 2015

It’s telling that when it comes to Bob Dylan—hands-down the greatest singer-songwriter of all time—one needs to practically apologize for wanting to see him play live. Dylan, ever the confounding contrarian, do...

Here are all of Aaron Rodgers’ correct answers/questions from his appearance on Jeopardy!

Matt Wild

May 12, 2015

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a contestant on Tuesday’s episode of Celebrity Jeopardy! And because he’s the reigning NFL MVP and totally awesome, he won. Rodgers—decked out in a Mr. Rogers swe...

Exclusive: Listen to a track from Hello Death’s upcoming album, Remnants

Matt Wild

May 12, 2015

Band monikers can often be random and arbitrary, but Milwaukee’s Hello Death is nothing if not aptly named. The experimental folk quartet—made up of members of Group Of The Altos—is both welcoming and morose, f...

Celebrate our Summer Preview Week with a video of a cat swimming in Lake Michigan

Matt Wild

May 11, 2015

It’s a scientific fact that each and every online list of “17 reasons to move to Milwaukee,” “22 MORE things that are super neat about Milwaukee,” or “Have we done Bloody Marys lately? No? Okay, here are the be...

Penn & Teller will perform at Riverside Theater September 11

Matt Wild

May 8, 2015

Forget for a moment Penn & Teller, outspoken Libertarians and skeptics. Forget for a moment Penn & Teller, reality show staples. Forget for a moment Penn & Teller, creators of the brilliant/insuffer...

Bob Uecker was trapped in his booth last night, could not get up or get out of there

Matt Wild

May 7, 2015

When it comes to hometown heroes who have made a mark on the worlds of sports and entertainment, who continue to delight and amuse on a daily basis, and who starred in a watershed ’80s sitcom alongside a cheese...

Body Futures’ new video is a shot-for-shot homage to an ABBA video

Matt Wild

April 30, 2015

Body Futures’ 2014 album Brand New Silhouettes was the sound of a band making music simply for the sake of making music. Populated by scene stalwarts like Dixie Jacobs (former White, Wrench, Conservatory) and h...

Janeane Garofalo turns digression into comedy gold at Turner Hall

Matt Wild

April 29, 2015

Bob Dylan famously bucked at the notion of being the voice of his generation. He was simply a song and dance man, the eternally grouchy singer-songwriter would tell reporters, not an icon or a prophet. To this ...

Here’s proof that David Gruber isn’t the only “One call, that’s all” guy

Matt Wild

April 28, 2015

For Milwaukeeans who find themselves hurt in a car wreck, watching TV, glancing at a local periodical, enjoying a summer festival, attending a Bucks game, or opening the door only to find Aaron Rodgers on the o...

Exclusive: Listen to Fudgy, featuring members of Crappy Dracula 2 and Scrimshaw

Matt Wild

April 28, 2015

Before we begin, let’s talk about that name: Fudgy. Yes, there is now a band in Milwaukee called Fudgy. As in, “These brownies are kind of fudgy,” or, “Put that fudge down, Steve, it’s getting too fudgy in here...

Um, could somebody please fix The Astor Hotel’s website?

Matt Wild

April 27, 2015

The Astor Hotel has been a Milwaukee institution for nearly 100 years, welcoming visitors and locals alike with a touch of class and old-school charm. Its website? Not so much. Last Friday, a user on the Milwau...

Tracklist: 10 ridiculous moments from Milwaukee’s TV news past

Matt Wild

April 27, 2015

This article was originally published in 2015. For more than 80 years, TV news has been there to report on breaking stories, world-changing events, and moments in time that bring us together as a people. It ...

WebsterX and friends mark one-year anniversary of Dontre Hamilton shooting with benefit show

Matt Wild

April 27, 2015

On Thursday, April 30, the family of Dontre Hamilton will observe the one-year anniversary of his fatal shooting by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney with a march and rally at Red Arrow Park. One day ...

I was a guest on The Morning Blend and I feel pretty good about that

Matt Wild

April 24, 2015

On Tuesday, I published a story entitled “I watched The Morning Blend for a week and I feel pretty good about that.” Three days later, I’m happy to report that I was a guest on The Morning Blend, and I feel pre...

Ald. Joe Dudzik’s proposed food truck ban fails, streetcar rape still a possibility

Matt Wild

April 21, 2015

Earlier this year, Milwaukee Ald. Joe Dudzik proposed an ordinance banning food trucks from his southwest-side 11th district, citing traffic problems, litter, and—cough, cough—congregations of people. Today, fo...

I watched The Morning Blend for a week and I feel pretty good about that

Matt Wild

April 21, 2015

// I have a not-so-scandalous confession to make: I don’t watch a lot of TV. Not in an “I don’t even own a TV” kind of way, but more in an “Eh, I watch a few shows on Netflix and that’s about it” kind of wa...

Our kingdom for more details on why the Puddle Of Mudd dude was arrested at the airport

Matt Wild

April 17, 2015

Every Friday, Off The Record looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for bits of news we missed throughout the week. • It was a confusing week for Milwaukee, with homegrown holidays and petitions ...

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