Author: Tyler Maas

Talent buyer JJ Kaiser talks booking start, memorable shows, what’s to come

July 17, 2024

If you've seen any live music in the area that's remotely in the vicinity of the punk, hardcore, ska, or indie rock genres in recent years, there's a decent chance JJ Kaiser had something to do with booking and...

Next Paperback Hero gets back on (four) track with homespun album, ‘Waves’

Tyler Maas

July 16, 2024

Writer's block has a way of sneaking up on you. Ironically, expectation—whether it's from external sources awaiting the next morsel of new output or the self-manufactured fear of falling behind—can oftentimes b...

Here’s the full A La Carte At The Zoo entertainment lineup

Tyler Maas

July 16, 2024

While July is already half over, there’s still a ton of amazing events on the horizon both in and around Milwaukee. Among the biggest, most unique, and most popular festivals that have yet to occur is A La Cart...

Nuisance’s unconventional creation continues on cross-continental ‘Squash Blossom Necklace’

Tyler Maas

July 15, 2024

You can always count on the guys in Nuisance to keep things interesting. The duo that's composed of William Seidel and Ryan Weber—who were past collaborators in noted Milwaukee outfits like Decibully, Camden, T...

Meet A Brewer: Get to know Matthew Hofmann from Sahale Ale Works

Tyler Maas

July 11, 2024

In Milwaukee Record’s “Meet A Brewer” series, we aim to introduce you to some of the professionals behind the scenes who are responsible for making your favorite local beers. The recurring series continues with...

Big Boy plans to close Sussex location, re-open in Wisconsin Dells this fall

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2024

Back in 2021, beloved restaurant Big Boy returned to Wisconsin for the first time in 26 years. An ownership group called Wisconsin Big Boy opened a location in Germantown at N116W15841 Main St., delighting Big ...

Yoshi Beer Nommelier is coming to Milwaukee to drink local beer with you

Tyler Maas

July 10, 2024

One of the last/only good things left on the internet these days is Yoshi Beer Nommelier, an affable Japanese man (now based in New York) who reviews beers and malt beverages from all around the world and posts...

Hot Science’s ‘Shaman’ EP is just what the doctor ordered

Tyler Maas

July 9, 2024

When we last checked in with Hot Science—the musical moniker of electronic artist Sam Sumner—in late 2020, the project was gearing up to put out Summoner, its third release in roughly a year's time. In the near...

Watch Trapper Schoepp play an impromptu concert in front of the Whitefish Bay sinkhole

Tyler Maas

July 5, 2024

While Trapper Schoepp spends much of each year on the road and has found fans all over the world, the tireless Milwaukee troubadour makes sure to regularly pay homage to Wisconsin in his work. In recent years, ...

Listen to our “July 4 / Summer BBQ” Milwaukee music playlist

Tyler Maas

July 4, 2024

Today is July 4. Some of you are celebrating the nation today, as is your right. Others are spending America's birthday acknowledging the country's flaws and inequalities, as is also your right. Many of you are...

Start your day at Orenda Cafe in Silver City

Tyler Maas

July 3, 2024

While we always try to put a spotlight on local dining, the recent rash of restaurant closings in and around Milwaukee has found us being even more intentional about supporting places we love—both through our p...

Milwaukee musicians, vendors to have major presence at this year’s Great Midwest Hemp Fest

Tyler Maas

July 2, 2024

In addition to the dozens upon dozens of great festivals, block parties, and seasonal music series happening in and around Milwaukee between now and the end of September, one Madison-based happening has recentl...

Record Recommended: Summerfest Weekend 3

Tyler Maas

July 2, 2024

broadstreet.zone(152022); Summerfest! Like the last three installments, the Big Gig is staking out three Thursday-Friday-Saturday blocks instead of the old 11-day run. In an effort to help you make some potent...

Okay Omen’s “Headlock” grabs hold and won’t let go

Tyler Maas

June 28, 2024

Ever since Okay Omen loudly announced its presence with a debut single and accompanying music video almost exactly two years ago, we've tried our best to keep tabs on the local emo outfit that features members ...

Meet A Brewer: Get to know Nate Bahr from Central Waters Milwaukee

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2024

broadstreet.zone(160166); In Milwaukee Record’s "Meet A Brewer" series, we aim to introduce you to some of the professionals behind the scenes who are responsible for making your favorite local beers. The recu...

Take me back to Summerfest 2011: Alkaline Trio at U.S. Cellular Connection Stage

Tyler Maas

June 27, 2024

As strange as it sounds, I think one of my favorite aspects of Summerfest is just how not on the pulse of popular music it can be. There are a lot of moving parts involved with trying to book something for ever...

MobCraft announces entertainment lineup, beer list for 2024 “Weird Fest Block Party”

Tyler Maas

June 26, 2024

Ever since it launched 11 years ago, MobCraft Beer has been known to keep things unorthodox, unconventional, and yes, a little weird with inventive crowdsourced brewing creations and outstandingly off-kilter ev...

I invented a “Happy Gilmore” cocktail. Here’s the recipe

Tyler Maas

June 25, 2024

Since we're screening Happy Gilmore at Avalon Theater on Wednesday, I figured now might be a good time to tell you about a drink I invented that's named after that wonderful 1996 sports comedy. Much like most o...

Valley Fox shows it’s worth the wait with debut single “Roll On Mary”

Tyler Maas

June 25, 2024

You know the phrase "you just had the be there"? When it comes to Valley Fox, that saying has actually been fairly accurate to this point. Despite kicking around the city's music scene for a few years, managing...

Watch Bert Lauderdale report from the “Baby You Milwaukee” giant baby balloon art installation

Tyler Maas

June 23, 2024

On Friday, June 21, as Summerfest was in full swing at Henry Maier festival Park, a group was gathered at nearby Veterans Park to witness a spectacle that's, well, a little tough to put into words. A long-runni...

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