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      Tyler Maas
      July 30, 2026
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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
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      Matt Wild
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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
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      Juan Miguel Martinez
      July 20, 2026
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      Caleb Westphal
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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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      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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      July 3, 2026
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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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      Matt Wild
      July 2, 2026
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      Ethan Duran
      July 1, 2026
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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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      Joey Grihalva
      June 23, 2026
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      Matt Wild
      June 23, 2026
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      March 16, 2016
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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.

52 things to do in Milwaukee during the 52 remaining days of summer

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 31, 2017
Though you've likely spent much of the summer to this point screaming at strangers while navigating through road construction, it’s still comforting to know that of the 94 days in the season, 52 remain. But wha...

On The Record Episode 103: Milwaukee Record Clearinghouse (Facebook Live)

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 28, 2017
Even though we try to keep our whereabouts secret at all times (except when McDonald's is concerned), we still get a lot of stuff sent to our office. CDs, tapes, books, hot sauce, wine, condoms, and threatening...

Fine, let’s talk about the new Arcade Fire album

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 27, 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 ...

Let’s wrap up Summerfest and talk about R. Kelly

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 20, 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 102: Milwaukee Comedy Festival and Fringe Fest co-founder Matt Kemple

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 19, 2017
Matt Kemple is a busy man. When he's not producing theatrical events and comedy showcases at the Underground Collaborative (which he founded and manages), he's booking nationally known comedians like Godfrey, N...

We used UberEats to get McDonald’s delivered to weird and hard-to-find places

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 17, 2017
After enjoying success in other markets, McDonald's officially became available on UberEats in Milwaukee last month. On June 26, the world's largest and best-known fast food chain joined forces with a controver...

The best Milwaukee albums of 2017 (so far)

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 12, 2017
Believe it or not (we choose not), 2017 is more than halfway over. Summer may have just begun and winter may seem like a distant nightmare, but the fact remains that the year is currently on the downward slide....

On The Record Episode 101: Post-Summerfest show picks

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 12, 2017
Summerfest is over! Though we had some good times, some bad times, some non-music/food times, some locally sourced times, and some inconsistent times at Henry Maier Festival Park between June 28 and July 9, the...

MTV News, “pivoting to video,” and the end of “prestige journalism”

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 6, 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 ...

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

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 4, 2017
Where has the summer gone? Okay, okay, so there’s still a ton of summer left, but the bleakness of autumn will be upon us before you know it. Thus, it’s important to use your limited summer entertainment allotm...

Relive the 10th annual Burnhearts/Pabst Street Party with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff
July 3, 2017
Saturday, as Summerfest was in full swing and Milwaukee was easing into a long holiday weekend, hundreds of people gathered on Potter and Logan avenues in Bay View for the 10th annual Burnhearts/Pabst Street Pa...

Who are we excited to see at Summerfest this year?

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 29, 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 ...

Public Domain: Dead Horses perform “Lily Of The West”

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 29, 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 100: Book Club with Vinyl Me, Please (live at Cactus Club)

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 28, 2017
Last week, Milwaukee Record dropped by Cactus Club for another edition of our Book Club. This time around we invited Vinyl Me, Please Senior Editor Andrew Winistorfer and VMP contributor Benjamin Munson to join...

PEARS rank the best fruits to eat while on tour

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 22, 2017
To the majority of folks who have heard New Orleans band PEARS, the band is the pride of Fat Wreck Chords. PEARS' latest record, Green Star, is on the shortlist of 2016's best punk releases. To those who haven'...

So what do we think of this year’s Summerfest lineup?

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 21, 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. Matt Wild: W...

On The Record Episode 99: Trying Zima, Pepsi Fire, Taco Bell Naked Chicken Chips, more with Taste Of Home

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 16, 2017
Zima is back, motherfuckers. The "refreshing citrus beverage" that was discontinued in the U.S. nearly 10 years ago returned to liquor store shelves this week. Instead of having our staff weigh in, we called in...

Shows that start too late, “secret” shows that let us down

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 15, 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 ...

It’s Flag Day, so here’s everything we’ve published about that gosh darn “People’s Flag of Milwaukee”

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 14, 2017
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the unveiling of the so-called "People's Flag of Milwaukee." Yes, on June 14, 2016, Milwaukee was gifted an alternate city flag that finally—finally!—conformed to the dea...

On The Record Episode 98: Milwaukee pets with MADACC

Milwaukee Record Staff
June 14, 2017
Every year, Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (a.k.a. MADACC) rescues approximately 11,000 stray, mistreated, and abused animals. As part of the organization's "regulation and care services," MA...
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