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Exclusive: WebsterX enlists help on “Desperate Youth” remix

May 20, 2014

WebsterX, the pet project of East Side rapper Sam Ahmed, came out of nowhere last year with the beyond-his-years debut, Desperate Youth. Besides nabbing a spot on our best Milwaukee albums of the 2010s (so far)...

Milwaukee Record’s 2014 summer festival guide

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 20, 2014

The Milwaukee calendar can be split into two sections: the bullshit part that everyone hates (a.k.a. winter), and festival season. Yes, for four months out of the year, Milwaukee is a joyous, wonderful place st...

Jeff Tweedy to go solo, play Pabst Theater June 16

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 19, 2014

Jeff Tweedy has fronted Wilco since 1994, and in all that time he’s apparently never had the urge to release a solo album, a la every frontman ever. That’s about to change, however, as Tweedy is currently prepa...

Ghostbusters, Caddyshack highlight 2014 Point Fish Fry & A Flick (Update)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 19, 2014

The film world suffered a huge loss earlier this year with the death of Harold Ramis. The Chicago-born writer, director, and actor shaped the comedic sensibilities of multiple generations with films like Caddys...

Celebrate our Summer Preview Week with goofy videos of people moshing at summer festivals

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 19, 2014

When people ask Milwaukeeans why they choose to live in such a cold, beer-drunk place, they’ll likely get a simple answer: SUMMER. Yes, following 8,000 years of soul-crushing winter, Milwaukee truly comes alive...

Here’s the lineup for the 2014 Locust Street Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 15, 2014

You’d never know it from the early-spring-like, Jesus-Christ-is-this-ever-going-to-end weather, but summer in Milwaukee is more or less here, and with it comes the buildup to the city’s countless festivals and ...

The Disclaimer: Talking Hamlet A.D.D. with Bobby Ciraldo and Andrew Swant

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 15, 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: Does the Milwaukee music scene have a “glass ceiling”?

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 14, 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. Maybe.Matt Wild:...

Sylvan Esso, GGOOLLDD, CoCoBees to play Burnhearts/Pabst Street Party

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 14, 2014

Over the last six summers, Burnhearts’ Pabst Street Party has taken over a block of Potter Avenue in Bay View for an entire day, while having the audacity to coincide with the behemoth Summerfest. The block par...

Celebrate our 100th post with 100 things to do in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 13, 2014

Milwaukee Record has only been around for a month, but it’s already time to celebrate a milestone: our 100th post! To mark this momentous occasion, we’ve compiled a list of 100 things to do in Milwaukee. How ma...

The War On Drugs to play Pabst Theater September 21

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 9, 2014

Philadelphia band The War On Drugs has been a critical favorite since 2011, when its Slave Ambient album landed on oodles of year-end best-of lists. This year’s terrific Lost In The Dream is receiving even more...

The Disclaimer: Summer concert preview (non-Summerfest edition)

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 8, 2014

Exclusive: Listen to Space Raft’s ridiculously great debut album

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 7, 2014

Few Milwaukee albums in recent history have drummed up as much pre-release hype than the self-titled debut from Space Raft. There are plenty of reasons for that: The band’s résumé is top-notch (members have don...

Milwaukee Film and HBO partner for local premiere of The Normal Heart

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 7, 2014

The 2014 Milwaukee Film Festival is still four months away, which raises an important question: What are we supposed to do for four months? Sure, there’s the monthly Milwaukee Film members screening at the Orie...

Chill On The Hill acts announced

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 6, 2014

With the fate of Humboldt Park's proposed beer garden still unknown, Bay Viewers can still enjoy the park's already existent amenity, the vastly popular Chill On The Hill. Back for its 10th season, the free mus...

Stream Sylvan Esso’s debut on NPR, immediately claim tangential Milwaukee connection

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 5, 2014

If you missed "Lend Me Your Voice," the Alverno presents performance regarding his role in various musical endeavors, Milwaukee ex-pat Nick Sanborn plays in a shitload of bands. As Decibully was fading (and aft...

Juiceboxxx video goes horribly right

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 5, 2014

One of the last times Juiceboxxx appeared on camera, it didn't go very well. While Milwaukee Record is firmly in the camp that blames technical difficulties for his ill-fated performance on TMJ4's "Wisconsin To...

Join Milwaukee Record at Maker Market

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 1, 2014

After a successful inaugural year, Maker Market is returning for its second season. On the first Sunday of each month between May and September, the parking lot of Bay View’s Colectivo will turn into an arts an...

Milwaukee’s best: Talking beer with local musician-bartenders

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 1, 2014

For many Milwaukee musicians, pursuing their passion isn’t enough to pay the bills—an additional day and/or night job is needed. (Note: This is true for most non-musicians, as well.) So what better gig to pursu...

Exclusive: Listen to the debut album from Antler House, Through The Dirt

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 29, 2014

Don’t feel bad if the name Antler House doesn’t sound familiar. Though the Milwaukee trio has been kicking around Riverwest cafes and basements just shy of two years, the band has only recently upped its show s...