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      Matt Wild
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      Tyler Maas
      July 30, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 30, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 29, 2026
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      July 29, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
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      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 30, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 30, 2026
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      Caleb Westphal
      August 15, 2025
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      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 30, 2026
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      Mitch DeSantis
      July 26, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
    • Axolotl Café: ‘I can’t tell you how excited it made me when I tasted something that reminded me of home’

      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 20, 2026
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      Caleb Westphal
      July 17, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      November 16, 2015
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      Rick Katschke
      June 10, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 25, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      March 24, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      February 24, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      February 18, 2026
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      December 8, 2025
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      December 8, 2017
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      Matt Wild
      July 31, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 29, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 27, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 16, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 3, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      September 5, 2025
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      Matt Wild
      July 21, 2026
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      Behold, an angel descended from heaven and said, ‘Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking the Bronze Fonz. He is not here, for he is undergoing routine maintenance. Come and see the place where he stood.’

      Matt Wild
      July 14, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 13, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 7, 2026
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      Giannis mural fixed

      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
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      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      January 4, 2021
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      Tyler Maas
      July 23, 2026
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      Tyler Maas
      July 22, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      July 6, 2026
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      Milwaukee Record Staff
      July 2, 2026
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      Giannis: The end of an era

      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      December 24, 2020
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      Rick Katschke
      July 28, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 21, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 14, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      July 7, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 30, 2026
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      Rick Katschke
      June 23, 2026
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Music, culture, gentle sarcasm.

Watch Andrew W.K. go shopping at American Science & Surplus

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 8, 2017
Back in October, at the Andrew W.K. show at The Rave, we thrilled to the immortal party god's life-affirming ode to Milwaukee. "I LOVE / MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN," sang W.K. to the tune of "I Love NYC." "OH YEAH / ...

On The Record Episode 113: State Of Craft Beer with Matthew Janzen

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 8, 2017
The state of craft beer in Wisconsin is rapidly changing and steadily improving. At this point, it's impossible to document everything that's happening in Milwaukee brewing and in the other microbreweries sprea...

Welcome to November: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff
November 2, 2017
November. Summer is now far in the rear view mirror. By now, your Halloween costume has been washed, de-vomited, and stored away for later use. Save for Thanksgiving, November doesn’t offer much. It’s the conti...

Public Domain: Buffalo Gospel performs “Short Life Of Trouble”

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 31, 2017
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The monthly video series features Milwaukee musicians setting up at Colectivo Coffee to adapt some of the world’s best-known songs in ways they’ve never been ...

Streetcars, sculptures, beer gardens, and WMSE’s Fall Membership Drive

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 26, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Pixelated and overrated: 11 Packers who were better in video games than in real life

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 26, 2017
With the Packers on bye this week, Sunday could be tough for some fans to get through. There's a ton of bullshit things you can do this weekend, but if you find yourself in desperate need to see some, any, repr...

2018 South Shore Frolics reportedly cancelled

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 25, 2017
South Shore Frolics has been a Bay View fixture for more than six decades, treating residents to a parade, live music, festival food, a classic car show, games, and the "Blow Up The Beach" fireworks display ove...

What’s up with the current wave of Milwaukee pride?

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 19, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record Episode 112: Brian Butch

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 19, 2017
Brian Butch's basketball career started in the Fox Valley. After the Appleton West High School standout was selected as a McDonald's All-American alongside the likes of LeBron James and Chris Paul, he attended ...

Since you probably didn’t go, see what you missed during the rainy Beet Street festivities

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 16, 2017
Over the last few months, the fine folks at Goodkind, Palomino, and Cactus Club pooled resources and put their heads together in an effort to bring food, craft beer and cocktails, live music, and vendors togeth...

20 standout moments from the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 16, 2017
Is it over already? Yep, after 15 days, countless films, and one long weekend to let it all soak in, the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival is officially in the books. It was another terrific year for the fest (maybe...

Let’s talk about the 2017 Milwaukee Paranormal Conference

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 12, 2017
Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

On The Record Episode 111: Twitch character streamer Joe Vella (aka “BizSNES”)

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 11, 2017
As far as career options go, professional video game player sits somewhere between food tester and sleep study participant. Unthinkable as it is, one Milwaukee man has managed to make an occupation out of gamin...

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival recap: Days 5-12

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 10, 2017
In case you missed it, the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival is running now through Thursday, October 12 at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Fox-Bay Cinema Grill, Times Cinema, and Avalon Theater. Here's what w...

Temporarily escape the hell of existence with these photos from the Brady Street Pet Parade

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 9, 2017
The world can be a rough place. Between the ever-widening political divide, the injustices so many face on a daily basis, and the unending string of tragedy and pain that permeates existence, it can all be too ...

A-side/B-side: 10 years after Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows,’ how has “Pay-What-You-Want” changed music?

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 9, 2017
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: ...

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival recap: Days 1-4

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 2, 2017
In case you missed it, the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival is running now through Thursday, October 12 at the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Fox-Bay Cinema Grill, Times Cinema, and Avalon Theater. Here's what w...

Welcome to October: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff
October 1, 2017
In September, we officially said goodbye to Milwaukee’s brief-but-bursting summer festival season. A few days after the Bay View Bash, fall officially started and, in doing so, also signaled a mass entertainmen...

Public Domain: De La Buena performs “Scarborough Fair”

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 28, 2017
Milwaukee Record is proud to present Public Domain. The monthly video series features Milwaukee musicians setting up at Colectivo Coffee to adapt some of the world’s best-known songs in ways they’ve never been ...

On The Record Episode 110: Milwaukee Film Festival preview with Matt Mueller

Milwaukee Record Staff
September 28, 2017
Hey! Today is the first day of the 2017 Milwaukee Film Festival! From September 28 through October 12, the ninth annual fest will light up the screens of the Oriental Theatre, Downer Theatre, Fox-Bay Cinema Gri...
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