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My First Band: William Elliott Whitmore

July 31, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); What needs to be said about William Elliott Whitmore at this point? Over the course of an impressive career that's spanned more than two decades, the folk legend has performed all arou...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: July 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 31, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM’s Lake Effect? Click HERE.) LPs AND EPs ...

Milwaukee Record already had a record-breaking year (and all we got is this financial uncertainty)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 28, 2020

Last year saw Milwaukee Record bringing in record-breaking traffic numbers. Yesterday (July 27), Milwaukee Record's 2020 traffic figures managed to top the page views we had during all of 2019. At the risk of c...

My First Band: Britney Freeman-Farr (B~Free)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 24, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); Under her musical moniker of B~Free, Britney Freeman-Farr has released some outstanding albums, opened for Janelle Monáe, and curated once-in-a-lifetime concerts. Long before the R&...

Weekend protest events include “MPD Murderer Call Out,” nationwide “Kneel For Nine”

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 24, 2020

This weekend will mark the 56th, 57th, and 58th consecutive days of peaceful events protesting police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the weekend’s events, sure to be joined by ...

My First Band: Ty Vaughn (Broadway Calls, Countdown To Life)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 19, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); As the singer and guitarist of Broadway Calls, Ty Vaughn has toured throughout Europe, Asia, and across the United States. During the band's 15-year run, he's shared the stage with the...

Weekend protest events include call to “end racism in Milwaukee’s music community”

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 17, 2020

This weekend will mark the 50th, 51st, and 52nd consecutive days of peaceful events protesting police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the weekend's events, sure to be joined by ...

The best Milwaukee albums of 2020 (so far)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 15, 2020

Believe it or not, 2020 is more than halfway over. Thank god. With that in mind, we thought it was a perfect time to round up the best Milwaukee albums of 2020 (so far). For our non-ranked mid-year list (which ...

Here’s an updated list of Milwaukee bars and restaurants that are temporarily closed (again)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 13, 2020

Even though Milwaukee is currently in Phase 4 of its COVID-19 recovery plan—and bars and restaurants can be open at 50% indoor capacity—many business owners have temporarily closed their doors. Again. Whether i...

Weekend protest events include Black Catholic march, Mitchell Park cookout

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 10, 2020

This weekend will mark the 41st, 42nd, and 43rd consecutive days of peaceful events protesting police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. Here are just a few of the weekend's events, sure to be joined by ...

A-side/B-side: How do you feel about the Brewers playing in 2020?

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 9, 2020

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.Tyler Maas: ...

You can now buy Milwaukee Record tie-dye T-shirts (for a limited time)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 6, 2020

Summer is officially upon us! Though this summer is noticeably different than others in recent memory, you can still look good while hopefully also practicing proper social distancing at small group gatherings ...

My First Band: Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 3, 2020

As the singer and guitarist of The Dirty Nil, Luke Bentham has toured all around the world, performed in stadiums and renowned clubs, shared the stage with legendary bands like The Who, won a Juno Award, and re...

We turned Milwaukee Record headquarters into a miniature golf course (again)

Milwaukee Record Staff

July 2, 2020

Did you catch Milwaukee Record’s "Virtual Summer Festival" last week? If you did, thanks so much for watching (and thanks again to Brady Street BID and the rest of our amazing sponsors). If you didn’t see it, y...

Explore Milwaukee’s natural wonders with our “Wild City” video

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 30, 2020

Now that summer is officially here, Milwaukee is alive with animal activity. Last week, during our Virtual Summer Festival, we showed you a few of the city's natural wonders during our "Wild City" segment. Over...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: June 2020

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 30, 2020

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM's Lake Effect? Click HERE.) LPs AND EPs ...

Buckle up and enjoy video of the Great Milwaukee Record Sausage Race

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 29, 2020

Last Thursday, Milwaukee Record threw our first (and god willing, our last) Virtual Summer Festival. With little to no festivals, block parties, or sports to thrill and entertain us this year, the 8-hour livest...

My First Band: Adam Greuel (Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, The High Hawks)

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 26, 2020

Over the course of more than a decade with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Adam Greuel has shared the stage with some world-renowned acts, played some massive festivals, performed throughout the country, and ev...

Here are some local organizations you should support right now

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 25, 2020

Even though we're spending today attempting to at least somewhat fill the festival-sized hole in Milwaukee's heart with Milwaukee Record's Virtual Summer Festival, we're not going to try to pretend things are n...

Here’s the (rough) schedule for tomorrow’s Milwaukee Record Virtual Summer Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff

June 24, 2020

Hey! On Thursday, June 25, we'll be livestreaming our inaugural (and hopefully final) Milwaukee Record Virtual Summer Festival! Tune in to our Facebook page from noon until 8 p.m. for a day's worth of music, sp...