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My 5 favorite shows from X-Ray Arcade’s first 5 years

February 16, 2024

It’s tough to remember a time before X-Ray Arcade. Frankly, I don’t want to think about it. Amazingly, in spite of seeming like it's been a fixture in Milwaukee-area music forever, the Cudahy-based arcade and c...

Action! Here’s the schedule of our spring screenings at Avalon Theater

Tyler Maas

February 15, 2024

Here's how things usually work: Each month, we host a screening of a classic film at Avalon Theater. For example, we're showing Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World there on February 28 (and tickets are still available!...

La Ventanita Restaurant brings authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to former Damascus Gate location

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2024

We have some bad news and some good news for you, reader. We'll start with the bad. After almost five years in business, Damascus Gate Restaurant has officially closed. The Middle Eastern establishment—which wa...

Great things are in store for “Lilliput After Hours” concert series

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2024

Since opening in the longtime home of The Exclusive Company (1669 N. Farwell Ave.) in the summer of 2022, Lilliput Records has quickly stepped in to become one of the city's and the state's finest independent r...

Locust Street Festival announces 2024 date

Tyler Maas

February 14, 2024

It's only the middle of February and Milwaukee is already in a mad dash to release its festival dates. In case you blinked and missed all the action, allow us get you up to speed on some recent festival-related...

Known Moons will pull you into its orbit with debut EP, ‘Everything Is’

Tyler Maas

February 13, 2024

Last Halloween, Known Moons announced its existence with the release of "By The Billions" and an accompanying music video for the impressive debut single. Over the 100-something days that have followed, the sel...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Psych Fest IX lineup

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2024

Last spring, Milwaukee Psych Fest made its long-awaited return by finally holding its eighth installment that, due to pandemic-related postponements, was repeatedly rescheduled. Thankfully, there won't be anoth...

Cullah goes medieval on the monarchy in “The King” music video

Tyler Maas

February 12, 2024

Ian McCullough is a somewhat rare case of an artist's level of ambition matching the caliber of their output. The ever-active and relentless Milwaukee musician, producer, and self-described "Sonic Autobiographe...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 lineup

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2024

Wisconsin metalheads rejoice! After the successful 2023 return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, the festival—which had previously been dormant since 2007 before it was revived by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta last yea...

Stuff We Missed: ‘Top Chef’ announces premiere date, Milwaukee competitor for Wisconsin-based season

Tyler Maas

February 9, 2024

Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. This week: 'Top Chef' and nothing else. Life sure is unrelenting, isn't it? Between the reg...

The Tonic Tavern to close February 29

Tyler Maas

February 8, 2024

It's last call at The Tonic Tavern. Just a few months away from what would be its 15th anniversary, the Bay View bar located at 2335 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. will close permanently. Owner Paul Jonas tells Milwaukee...

Make it MKE scents: Here are some of my favorite Milwaukee smells

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2024

At the risk of sounding overconfident, I think Milwaukee Record manages to cover a lot of ground for a two-person operation with a great cast of freelance contributors. Over the span of almost 10 years, our nea...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2024

Some pizza topping combinations come and go, while some become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. This week: Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza. We're all aware of "Milwaukee Style" pizza...

Immortal Girlfriend’s ascent continues with ‘Sojourner’

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2024

Much has changed since the last time Immortal Girlfriend released an EP. In the nearly four full years that have followed the self-described "Dark Knights of Synth" chasing its Daybreak debut with the ante-uppi...

Bask in the otherworldly aura of these “Liminal Milwaukee” photos

Tyler Maas

February 6, 2024

"Liminal spaces" are empty and disquieting locations that serve as transitions between two other locations or states of being. Think unused skywalks, hallways in abandoned malls, vacant streets, or airport term...

Milwaukee’s PBA League team has folded

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2024

Way back in early 2020, Milwaukee got its very own Professional Bowlers Association league team. Following thousands of mostly-beer-related name suggestions, Milwaukee’s PBA league team was officially dubbed th...

Winter Break Milwaukee offers free outdoor fun for all

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2024

Now that Christmas came and went, the new year has arrived, the Packers season has ended, and Mitten Fest is over, we've entered that particularly difficult period of winter. We've gotten some brief glimmers of...

Milwaukee Film to screen ‘Saltburn’ and other anti-Valentine’s Day films for “Love Hurts” series

Tyler Maas

February 5, 2024

Have you seen Saltburn yet? It's one of 2023's most talked-about films for good reason. By now, you've probably either witnessed or heard about , that part where , and the unforgettable moment when . It's a fun...

Celebrate Land By The Lake’s 10th anniversary with Kia Rap Princess’ “Write Murder” video

Tyler Maas

February 2, 2024

Damn! Has it really been 10 years since the first Land By The Lake volume was released? We've crunched the numbers and, yes, it appears the compilation that producer and engineer DSCRIBE curated to help "create...

Bay View Bites: We stopped by Happy Dough Lucky and Todd I Believe I Can Fry

Tyler Maas

January 31, 2024

Milwaukee's dining scene is ever-improving and constantly evolving. Bay View is currently among the city's most active enclaves of culinary change. In recent weeks, the south shore neighborhood saw the opening ...

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