Author Matt Wild

MKE Music Rewind: The Fendermen, “Mule Skinner Blues” (1960)

January 19, 2023

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014.First of all, yes, we may be stretching the definition of "MKE" for ...

Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Matt Wild

January 18, 2023

The days of Elton John surprising/angering folks at Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary bash are long gone. Need proof? None other than Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecomi...

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul file new brief in direct challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era criminal abortion ban

Matt Wild

January 17, 2023

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases o...

Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe open now in former Brewed on Brady Street

Matt Wild

January 17, 2023

Last November we told you about Sweet Joy Brazilian Cafe, a new breakfast spot coming to the former Brewed Cafe at 1208 E. Brady St. Owner Marcia Joy promised Sweet Joy would feature both Brazilian and American...

Miscellaneous Milwaukee: Great Circus Parade poster (1991)

Matt Wild

January 17, 2023

In Miscellaneous Milwaukee, we take a stroll through the aisles of Antiques On Pierce to unearth strange, curious, or valuable Milwaukee artifacts.ITEM: GREAT CIRCUS PARADE POSTER YEAR: 1991 PRICE: $250 ...

Prep for Scam Likely’s debut album with three (excellent) advance singles

Matt Wild

January 17, 2023

One of our favorite Milwaukee songs of 2022 was "Jesus Christ Stop Yelling I'm Right Here" by Scam Likely. (Note: This was also one of our favorite Milwaukee song titles of 2022.) At the time of its release, "S...

Brady Street officially exploring pedestrianization options, hires GRAEF and TKWA for study

Matt Wild

January 16, 2023

After years of chatter and conjecture, a plan to close off a portion of Brady Street to vehicular traffic is officially moving forward. The Brady Street BID has retained the services of local consulting firm GR...

In case you blinked, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (January 1-15)

Matt Wild

January 16, 2023

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...

New raw bar planned for former Laughing Taco space in Walker’s Point

Matt Wild

January 16, 2023

Just over a year after The Laughing Taco closed its doors at 1033 S. 1st St., a new raw bar is being planned for the Walker's Point space.A license application filed with the city reveal that 2A Wine Mercha...

Stuff We Missed: Milwaukee is flocking to South Shore Park to see a rare Mandarin duck

Matt Wild

January 13, 2023

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• Move over, Milwaukee Lion and that bat that got stuck in the Bradley Center ...

Spend a few minutes with Grey Genius’ ‘Hold This 4 A Min’ EPs

Matt Wild

January 13, 2023

How did you spend New Year's Day? In addition to jumping into Lake Michigan, we spent our January 1, 2023 at the Cactus Club, where Milwaukee R&B singer Grey Genius performed during our Packers Halftime Sho...

That ‘Boy With Goose’ sculpture in Marshall Park: The Milwaukee Record Review

Matt Wild

January 12, 2023

Tucked away on the East Side, near Downtown, is the Lower East Side. Tucked away on the Lower East Side, on the corner of Lyon and Marshall, is Marshall Park. And tucked away in Marshall Park, behind the East P...

Kick off the new year with Alternative Radio’s ‘Kicking Down The Door’ EP

Matt Wild

January 11, 2023

Milwaukee's love affair with its late-'70s, early-'80s rock scene is well-documented and well-earned. Bands like The Haskels ruled, full stop. Looking for a modern take on that classic Milwaukee sound? Then loo...

Milwaukee Public Museum would like to clarify the whole “entire exhibits won’t be moving over” thing

Matt Wild

January 10, 2023

Following a flood of not-thrilled online comments over the news that "entire exhibits" from the current Milwaukee Public Museum—like the Streets of Old Milwaukee—"won't be moving over" to the museum's future lo...

Listen to RUSTBELT cover The Promise Ring’s “Nothing Feels Good”

Matt Wild

January 10, 2023

Last summer we introduced you to RUSTBELT, a.k.a. New-York-by-way-of-Milwaukee musician John Chiaverina, a.k.a. the man formerly known as Juiceboxxx. "Juiceboxxx was an exercise in believing in myself despite e...

Don’t forget to order your special Valentine’s Cream Puffs!

Matt Wild

January 10, 2023

With just over a month until Valentine's Day, it's time to issue this annual reminder: special strawberry and cocoa versions of Wisconsin State Fair's popular/contentious Original Cream Puffs are available for ...

“This would be a tremendous asset”: 11-story hotel planned for Brady and Farwell

Matt Wild

January 9, 2023

Developers Jeno Cataldo and Michael Klein have something big planned for Brady Street: an 11-story hotel that would occupy the corner lot of Brady and Farwell. You know, that Farwell Point building that used to...

The New Pornographers will play Turner Hall Ballroom on May 4

Matt Wild

January 9, 2023

Fans of Canadian supergroups who have been crafting impeccable pop-leaning indie rock for more than two decades take note: The New Pornographers will play Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom on Thursday, May 4. Ge...

Prepare for Ghost Cuts’ first record in nearly 7 years with a pair of haunting videos

Matt Wild

January 9, 2023

It's been more than a minute since we heard from moody Wisconsin/Milwaukee post-rock outfit Ghost Cuts. In fact, it's been nearly seven years: Way back in April 2016, we prepped you for the band's debut record,...

Lazy Susan will permanently close April 8

Matt Wild

January 8, 2023

After exactly nine years in business, popular Bay View restaurant Lazy Susan (2378 S. Howell Ave.) will close its doors for good on April 8. Chef and owner A.J. Dixon made the announcement on social media and v...