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It’s Wednesday, which means some new stores are opening in the Grand Ave.

April 23, 2014

In keeping with our thrilling Facebook contest earlier this afternoon, we’re required by law to report that a few new stores are opening in The Shops of Grand Avenue. According to the Milwaukee Business Journal...

Point Fish Fry & A Flick returns to Milwaukee’s lakefront July 18

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 23, 2014

Milwaukee’s long, dark, wintertime of the soul is finally over, which means a slew of summer festivals are finally ramping up, ready to provide a weary populace some much needed relief. For the sixth year in a ...

A-side/B-side: Are the WAMIs even worth making fun of anymore?

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 23, 2014

In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle important city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Sometimes.Matt W...

Get up! Get up! Get out to Section 422 to see Bob Uecker’s new statue Friday

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 22, 2014

There hasn’t been a new statue at Miller Park in quite a while. What’s it been, two years already? Fresh off the team erecting a pet home in its sad perpetuation of some desperate dog gimmick, the Brewers are a...

Hey! Come to our launch party May 9 at the Cactus Club

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 21, 2014

As Milwaukee Record enters its third week of existence (practically puberty in Internet years), we feel it’s high time we give back to the city we call home. And what better way to do that than by having a laun...

Here’s what’s happening in Milwaukee for Record Store Day 2014

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 18, 2014

On Saturday, April 19, music fans nationwide will celebrate Record Store Day, a day dedicated to the ancient practice of hanging out in record stores and buying stuff. Per usual, there will be countless awesome...

Soul Low finds true love (sort of) in first episode of Prop-a-Ganza

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 17, 2014

One of the goals of Milwaukee Record is to bring you original, high-quality video content that you won’t find anywhere else in town. By teaming up with Honeycomb Productions, we’re doing just that with our new ...

The Disclaimer: The problem with selling Milwaukee

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 17, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

A-side/B-side: Why is Milwaukee so bad at selling itself to others?

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 16, 2014

In A-side/B-side, two Milwaukee Record writers tackle important city issues in an informal, crosstalk style. Insults are hurled, feelings are hurt, and everyone learns something in the end. Sometimes.Tyler ...

Original Veruca Salt lineup to play Turner Hall July 10

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 15, 2014

If you’re looking for a band that practically screams “the ’90s!” you could do a lot worse than Veruca Salt. The band’s 1994 album American Thighs contained a monster single for the 120 Minutes crowd, “Seether,...

Exclusive: Listen to two songs from The Delphines’ upcoming album, Hush

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 15, 2014

At first glance, it may seem strange that one of Milwaukee’s most celebrated new bands has yet to release a full-length album. But The Delphines have always been a singles band, more comfortable firing off thei...

Celebrate Milwaukee Day with this Milwaukee-tastic photo collage

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 14, 2014

Today, April 14 (4/14), Milwaukee celebrates Milwaukee Day, the greatest faux-holiday to be based on an area code (414). It’s a day to embrace and champion everything good and right in our fair city, and to sha...

Exclusive: Listen to The Sound Of Young Milwaukee

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 11, 2014

Compilations that set out to capture “the sound of the city” can be tricky. No collection of songs can ever truly sum up an entire city, and they’re often more notable for what they don’t include than for what ...

The 50 best Milwaukee albums of the 2010s (so far): 10-1

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 10, 2014

Along with the city itself, the Milwaukee music scene has grown by leaps and bounds during the last four-plus years. Local artists have been consistently releasing albums that stand toe-to-toe with national rel...

The Disclaimer: Booing Braun, expanding MAM, and saving Grand Ave. (for now)

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 10, 2014

Every Wednesday at noon, WMSE’s Ryan Schleicher, Shepherd Express’ Evan Rytlewski, and Milwaukee Record’s Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called T...

The 50 best Milwaukee albums of the 2010s (so far): 30-11

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 9, 2014

Along with the city itself, the Milwaukee music scene has grown by leaps and bounds during the last four-plus years. Local artists have been consistently releasing albums that stand toe-to-toe with national rel...

The 50 best Milwaukee albums of the 2010s (so far): 50-31

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 8, 2014

Along with the city itself, the Milwaukee music scene has grown by leaps and bounds during the last four-plus years. Local artists have been consistently releasing albums that stand toe-to-toe with national rel...

Listen to Milwaukee Record talk new site, Mr. Wizard on WUWM’s Lake Effect

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 7, 2014

As part of a coordinated media blitz the likes of which haven’t been seen since the International Clown Hall of Fame announced it was leaving the basement of the Grand Ave., Milwaukee Record founders Matt Wild ...

Exclusive: Milwaukee Record “interviews” Bob Uecker

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 7, 2014

In addition to our regular written content, Milwaukee Record has partnered with the fine folks at Honeycomb Productions to add a visual component to our coverage. Going forward, expect to find occasional video ...

“Brother Ron” has a new Jesus Car, apparently

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 7, 2014

A Milwaukee Reddit user has posted a picture of what appears to be a new ride for the infamous “Brother Ron”—a.k.a. “Jesus Car Guy.” It seems Ron’s 8,000 year-old station wagon (you know, the one that was plast...

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