Music

Astral Hand finally makes “Contact” with heavy psych song/video, upcoming album

February 2, 2023

Like a signal traveling through the unfathomable vastness of space, hoping to relay instructions on how to build a transportation device so Jodie Foster can visit her dad, it's been a long journey for Astral Ha...

Listen to us talk about new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (January 2023)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 2, 2023

Once a month, Milwaukee Record's own Matt Wild gets his NPR on by sitting down with WUWM's Lake Effect and discussing some of his favorite new Milwaukee records and songs.Listen to the latest installment HE...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Elephonic

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 1, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist.milwaukeereco...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: January 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 31, 2023

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE Adorner - s/tADORNER by ADORNERAlternative Radio - Kicking Do...

Find some direction with The Directionals’ “Sing For Sakes” video

Matt Wild

January 31, 2023

Are you lost? Aimless? Is your life devoid of meaning and purpose? Are you currently trying to track down the location of a gig from your new favorite band, with only a cassette tape and a crumpled show flyer t...

Electronic duo ODESZA will headline Summerfest on June 30

Matt Wild

January 31, 2023

Taking a break from announcing more country and/or Dave Matthews headliners, Summerfest today announced that electronic duo ODESZA will headline the 2023 Big Gig on Friday, June 30. ODESZA, which released its f...

Here’s the lineup for the glorious return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, May 26-28 at The Rave

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Do you miss Milwaukee Metal Fest? Of course you do. There hasn't been a Milwaukee Metal Fest since 2007! Happily, Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta purchased the rights to the storied event in 2022, and is bringing ...

Sparks! July 6 at Pabst Theater!

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Legendary pop-rock duo Sparks are set to play Milwaukee's Pabst Theater on Thursday, July 6! Tickets—which range from $39.50 to $79.50—go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m.! A presal...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 30 – February 5, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 30, 2023

Our fat-free, dolphin-safe Milwaukee events calendar is chock-full of things to do, but only a handful of events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendati...

Ladybird raises a cold one to honky tonk mamas, redneck raceways on self-titled EP

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

If you're wondering what's on the collective mind of Milwaukee good-time alt-country band Ladybird, look no further than the songs on the group's new self-titled EP: "Lounge Car Love Song." "Honky Tonk Mama." "...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Chicken Wire Empire

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 25, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on our Soundcloud.milwaukeerecord · WMSE's L...

Dave Matthews Band will play the AmFam Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest, June 29

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

Hot off of playing a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2021, Dave Matthews Band will return to Milwaukee and play a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2023. Okay, we're guessing on the "thr...

Listen to Caley Conway talk about her latest EP, ‘Only A Dark Cocoon’

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

One of our favorite recent Milwaukee records is Caley Conway's Only A Dark Cocoon, an EP built around the classic Joni Mitchell song "The Last Time I Saw Richard." One of our favorite Milwaukee radio shows, mea...

Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater is closed, will be replaced by sports betting venue

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

After more than 20 years of hosting musical acts, comedy acts, and more, Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Northern Lights Theater has closed. It is set to be replaced by a permanent sports betting venue."This is a...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 23-29, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 23, 2023

Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII will (finally!) take over The Cooperage May 4-6

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

It's been a long time coming for Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII. Originally scheduled for the spring of 2020, the eighth installment of the loud, fuzzed-out, and reverb-drenched blowout was canceled due to then-new ...

“Inside A Dream” brings the music of David Lynch back to The Cooperage

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

"I fell in love with Twin Peaks back in early high school. I also remember a copy of Blue Velvet sitting in my mom's VHS collection growing up, so it's always kind of been a part of my life in some ways."So...

Here’s the date of Nickelback’s show at American Family Insurance Amphitheater, and that’s it

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 23, 2023

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Get ready for Okay Omen’s debut album by listening to “Reverie”

Tyler Maas

January 20, 2023

Last summer, we introduced you to Okay Omen—a self-described "post-loud rock and roll" outfit boasting current a former members of lauded local projects like Sugar Stems, Garden Home, Ladybird, and Live Tetherb...

Trapper Schoepp makes a pilgrimage to Johnny Cash’s cabin in “Cliffs Of Dover” video

Matt Wild

January 20, 2023

Back in 2019, Milwaukee troubadour Trapper Schoepp published a long-lost Bob Dylan song called "On, Wisconsin," becoming the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with Dylan in the process. (What did y...