First Impression: Vennture Brew Co
We've now reached a point in which there's a new brewery opening in Milwaukee every month. An incredibly busy 2017 in local microbrewing—the likes of which had never been seen before in Milwaukee—now looks to b...
Not watching Something To Do’s “I’ve Made A Huge Mistake” music video would be a huge mistake
Way back in early May (three days after "Cinco de Cuatro," to be exact), we debuted a Gob Bluth-channeling new single from Something To Do. The veteran Milwaukee-Madison ska band's "I've Made A Huge Mistake" in...
Pita Palace opens on Layton Avenue today
Last week, Milwaukee's first Golden Corral opened on Layton Avenue. Though that franchise's arrival on the airport-adjacent causeway—which is also home to some actually good restaurants like Kim Thai, Nite Owl,...
Sylvan Esso closes out Pabst Theater weekend in grand fashion
A lot has changed since the last time Sylvan Esso performed in Milwaukee. Between the electro-pop duo's 2015 outing at Summerfest and last weekend's two-night, two-show Pabst Theater residency, the group—which,...
Mini Meltdowns rebuild old relationships in “Number On Me” video
Back in March, we introduced you to Mini Meltdowns—a new punk project that features current and former members of The Promise Ring, Limbeck, Dashboard Confessional, Rx Drugs, The Benjamins, and Sherbert—and deb...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Benji’s Deli & Restaurant has been a Shorewood landmark for 55 years (and counting)
Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure...
Flip out, man! We’re screening ‘Half Baked’ at Avalon Theater
Last night, we hosted two sold out screenings of Better Off Dead at Avalon Theater. Thanks to everyone who made it out! We had an awesome time. Though our July screening will be tough to top, we're still going ...
First Impression: Component Brewing Company
Though Milwaukee craft brewing has yet to hit a point of oversaturation, the city has reached a place in which breweries are literally opening on top of each other. In early 2017, Eagle Park Brewing opened a ta...
Reflexology struck a nerve, but did it work?
In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I’ve made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...
RZA will perform a live re-scoring of ’36 Chambers of Shaolin’ at Oriental Theatre
Oriental Theatre hasn't even re-opened yet, and we already love what Milwaukee Film is doing with the place. The newly-renovated theater and all-around local treasure is scheduled to return on August 10. A coup...
Hear Amanda Huff confront grief, time, and acceptance in “Gravetalking”
Back in May, Strangelander singer Amanda Huff made a mark on her own with the release of her solo debut, Hemiptera. The album—which we named one of Milwaukee's best of the year to this point—treats listeners to...
Here’s who’s playing the 4th annual Biju’s Block Party this weekend
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...