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Here’s who’s playing the 4th annual Biju’s Block Party this weekend

July 16, 2018

Though his band broke up more than a decade ago, former Camden member Biju Zimmerman continues to be very involved in music. He's a tour manager for a variety of notable musicians (including Milwaukee-born R&am...

MKE Music Rewind: Call Me Lightning, “We Be Dragons”

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2018

In our weekly MKE Music Rewind, we revisit a notable Milwaukee song that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. Call Me Lightning is one of the reasons I moved to Milwaukee. As...

Colin Quinn will headline this year’s Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Tyler Maas

July 13, 2018

When the lineup was announced for the 13th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival last month, the impressive and eclectic list of stand-up comedians, improvisers, and sketch troupes taking part in the five-day, 13-sh...

Here’s what’s coming to (and departing from) Crafty Cow’s and Hot Head Fried Chicken’s menu this weekend

Tyler Maas

July 12, 2018

After originally opening as Bumstead Provisions—a restaurant, deli, liquor store, and provisional shop—in late 2016, the two attached Bay View storefronts at 2671-75 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. have taken many forms. ...

Of course we tried 7-Eleven’s weird new Crunch Berries Slurpee

Tyler Maas

July 11, 2018

Another day, another misguided and lazy piece of corporate marketing that's haphazardly cast out to consumers that are desperate for an unconventional and artificial distraction from a world that's quite litera...

Here’s who’s playing the Milwaukee Record Stage at Bay View Bash

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2018

Last month, we announced that Milwaukee Record was getting its very own stage at this year's Bay View Bash. The news also came with an announcement that the Milwaukee Record Stage would be headlined by none oth...

Soccer Mommy sends Summerfest home in style with solid afternoon showing

Tyler Maas

July 9, 2018

While Summerfest manages to pull of the annual miracle of booking at least a few things to suit all tastes in its lineup of 800 acts playing the grounds' 12 stages, the festival isn't exactly known for helping ...

A day-by-day Milwaukee guide to Mile Of Music

Tyler Maas

July 6, 2018

From August 2-5, roughly a dozen Milwaukee (or Milwaukee-adjacent) bands and solo artists will make the 100-mile trek north on US 41—or I-43, if they want to take the scenic route—to partake in the fifth annual...

Get ready for Burnhearts’ new patio, a project 10 years in the making

Tyler Maas

July 5, 2018

Milwaukee loves patios. Knowing the city's collective obsession with eating, drinking, and relaxing at establishments with outdoor seating options, we've done our best to maintain this hyper-specific beat with ...

Join Milwaukee Record at the 4th annual Roast Of Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

July 5, 2018

Back in 2015, we decided to help informally kick off the Milwaukee Comedy Festival by asking eight comedians to take the stage at Bremen Cafe and gently (or, in some cases, straight-up viciously) make fun of th...

Honor, Service, Love: Remembering the life and heroics of Milwaukee’s Lance Sijan

Tyler Maas

July 4, 2018

Every Fourth of July, Americans take pause to recognize the selflessness and sacrifice of those who have put their life on the line for their country. Countless servicemen and servicewomen from Milwaukee have f...

Summerfest’s “Throwback Thursday” lineup at Harley-Davidson Roadhouse was Lit (and Alien Ant Farm and P.O.D.)

Tyler Maas

June 29, 2018

Though Summerfest officially started off in grand (and/or soul-searching) fashion on Wednesday, thousands upon thousands of people were convinced to kick off their Big Gig attendance with "Throwback Thursday," ...

Review: Nothing (formerly known as “Taped Music” and “Pre-Recorded Music”) at JoJo’s Martini Lounge

Tyler Maas

June 28, 2018

Yesterday signaled the beginning of another Summerfest. Now in its 51st year, the 11-day affair offers the same winning blend of live music, hedonistic festival fare, fireworks, and fun on Milwaukee's lakefront...

Hello. Joe Pera is performing in Milwaukee on August 11

Tyler Maas

June 28, 2018

Hello. We're Milwaukee Record and we're here to talk to you about about a comedian named Joe Pera. In a harsh and ever-worsening world, Pera's Adult Swim program, Joe Pera Talks With You, is a dash of positivit...

Tucked Away: African Garden gives Lincoln Avenue a taste of Somalia

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2018

UPDATE (2/22/19): After just over a year in business, African Garden appears to be closed. All exterior signage has been removed and windows are covered. Google Reviews also says the restaurant is "Permanently ...

A guide to Milwaukee acts playing Summerfest

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2018

Today marks the start of another Summerfest. Now in its 51st year, the "Big Gig" has long been home to deep fried delicacies, prime people watching, and hundreds upon hundreds of musical acts from all around th...

Everybody wants some! We’ve added a second ‘Better Off Dead’ showing on July 18

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2018

Last Thursday, we announced our intentions to screen the Savage Steve Holland-directed, John Cusack-starring cult comedy Better Off Dead at Avalon Theater on Wednesday, July 18. We knew we weren't the only ones...

Here’s the MishMash Fest 2018 lineup

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2018

One event we failed to mention in our otherwise thorough and exhaustive Summer Festival Guide was MishMash Fest. Since The Fatty Acids unofficially christened the inaugural event with an amp fire back in 2011, ...

At Random is for sale (again)

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2018

Way back in the spring of 2015, Milwaukee Record broke the news that At Random (2501 S. Delaware Ave.) was for sale. The long-tenured Bay View cocktail bar was listed on a real estate site, with an asking price...

Download Dead Horses’ ‘Live From Vinyl Emergency’ EP and help RAICES

Tyler Maas

June 25, 2018

Milwaukee (by way of Oshkosh) Americana duo Dead Horses was recently featured on Jim Hanke's always-excellent Vinyl Emergency podcast. Fresh off the release of the band's great My Mother The Moon and during a r...

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