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Prepare for Arte Para Todos 2018 with this 28-track compilation

April 20, 2018

Believe it or not, Arte Para Todos begins in less than a week. The fourth annual city-wide benefit for Milwaukee school art programs will bring an awesome mix of about 70 acts showcasing their talents at close ...

“No longer just hippies or weirdos” Talking veganism with Vegan Milwaukee founder Colleen Bielinski

Tyler Maas

April 19, 2018

In late 2004, Colleen Bielinski decided to go vegan. A few years into her new lifestyle, she amassed a respectable listing of Milwaukee's vegan-friendly restaurants. Figuring others would appreciate her finding...

Listen to ‘My Life In A Boombox,’ the impressive debut from 16-year-old rapper Shaddye

Tyler Maas

April 19, 2018

Milwaukee hip-hop is experiencing a renaissance. Almost 20 years after Coo Coo Cal put the city on the charts, an undeniable wave of new talent is bringing attention back to Milwaukee. Homegrown rappers like Is...

Here’s the 2018 Skyline Music Series lineup

Tyler Maas

April 19, 2018

This afternoon, COA Youth & Family Centers released the lineup for its Skyline Music Series, which finds musical acts performing under the bandshell at the Selig-Joseph-Folz Amphitheater in Kadish Park each...

Wisconsin’s only White Castle now has a vegan slider and it’s actually pretty awesome

Tyler Maas

April 18, 2018

Who doesn't love a fast food promotion? We know we can't resist the limited-time opportunity to indulge in unconventional franchise fare like Taco Bell's Kit Kit Quesadilla, the Arby's Venison Sandwich, McDonal...

Crafty Cow, Hot Head Fried Chicken, and New Belgium Brewing will host a Bay View block party called Fat Fest

Tyler Maas

April 18, 2018

Last June, a block of Lenox Street (just off Kinnickinnic Ave.) in Bay View was blocked off to host the inaugural Bumstead Block Party. Collections Of Colonies Of Bees, Klassik, Mark Waldoch, Surgeons In Heat, ...

Listen to Nastos’ latest, ‘Inherited Dreams’

Tyler Maas

April 18, 2018

Back in 2016, we introduced you to Nastos. Since then, the side project of Piles bassist Nolan Truttschel released an album and two EPs, recruited a band to accompany him, and put Piles in his rear view mirror ...

First Impression: Pizza Di Famiglia

Tyler Maas

April 17, 2018

Bay View isn't exactly hurting for pizza. Even with the recent loss of Little DiMarinis, the neighborhood is still bursting with a wide variety of pizza purveyors to suit almost any 'za craving. Places like Dom...

10 ways Milwaukee is celebrating Record Store Day 2018

Tyler Maas

April 16, 2018

Love it or hate it, it’s safe to say Record Store Day is here to stay. What started as an honest-to-goodness movement to encourage listeners to get out and support independent music retailers who were suffering...

Here’s the outstanding Washington Park Wednesdays lineup

Tyler Maas

April 16, 2018

While Milwaukee currently looks like some type of arctic hellscape, we're trying to stay positive by remembering summer isn't too far away. We are still doing summer this year, right? Assuming the snow melts in...

Eagle Park Brewing’s East Side taproom opens this weekend

Tyler Maas

April 13, 2018

Since opening in the Lincoln Warehouse last February, Eagle Park Brewing Company has quickly expanded and refined its selection, has become a fixture on local draft lines, and almost immediately outgrew its 1,3...

Listen to Kavon Cortez-Jones’ poem, “A Love Letter To Milwaukee”

Tyler Maas

April 12, 2018

Kavon Cortez-Jones loves Milwaukee. The poet (pictured third from left) and lifelong resident calls the city the “Paris of the Midwest” in his book, Club Noir. Cortez-Jones’ debut release is bursting with refer...

Meet Knaaves and watch the “January” lyric video

Tyler Maas

April 12, 2018

Despite having just four shows to their credit, it hasn't taken Knaaves very long to make a name for themselves in Milwaukee. The metal-leaning hardcore outfit boasts former Enabler bassist Amanda Daniels and m...

Milwaukee neighborhood posters, ranked

Tyler Maas

April 11, 2018

On top of being known as the "City Of Festivals" and "Cream City," Milwaukee has been aptly called "A City Of Neighborhoods." While enclaves like Bay View, Walker's Point, and Third Ward are well-known neighbor...

Boone & Crockett will close in Bay View April 16, open in Walker’s Point by the end of the month

Tyler Maas

April 10, 2018

In January, a 21,000 square foot Harbor District building at 818 S. Water St. was sold to a group of investors with intentions of opening a multi-use facility to accommodate a variety of businesses. The longtim...

A comprehensive guide to Milwaukee Day events and deals

Tyler Maas

April 9, 2018

It’s been less than 10 years since a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and turned that laughable coincidence into a full-blown ...

You can help “NBA Milhouse” get courtside seats for a Bucks playoff game

Tyler Maas

April 9, 2018

After an up and down season that included the firing of Jason Kidd, Giannis Antetokounmpo earning a spot in the All-Star Game's starting lineup, and Brandon Jennings being re-signed for some reason, the Milwauk...

Watch Zed Kenzo’s new “Touchdown” music video

Tyler Maas

April 8, 2018

Since returning to Milwaukee more than three years ago, Zed Kenzo has quietly been putting together material for a true blue full-length project, but only allowing listeners to peek behind the creative curtain ...

Milwaukee Record turns 4 today! Thanks for making that possible

Tyler Maas

April 7, 2018

Today is Milwaukee Record's fourth birthday. Yes, on April 7, 2014, two Milwaukee writers without jobs (or seemingly any other options at the time) each chipped in about $700 of their own money to launch a new ...

Chiropractic treatment is the best kind of crack

Tyler Maas

April 6, 2018

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...

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