Music

August 19, 2026

The ever-active Emmitt James is always up to something. This summer alone, the hip-hop/jazz musician has appeared on stage at a wide range of local festivals and block parties, provided memorable features on ne...

Here’s who’s playing the X-Ray Arcade Stage at Bay View Bash

August 18, 2026

While many of Milwaukee’s summer festivals, block parties, and other large scale happenings have already come and gone, one of the city’s best fests of the season is still on the horizon. Bay View Bash will ret...

Here’s the loaded lineup for A La Carte At The Zoo, August 20-23

August 18, 2026

The Milwaukee County Zoo is celebrating the 40th year of A La Carte At The Zoo this week and weekend, and it's going to be BIG. In addition to food from more than 30 Milwaukee restaurants, the four-day, six-...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 17-23, 2026

August 17, 2026

Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendations for August 17-23, 2026. MOND...

Alley Eyes get introspective, yearn for ‘Good Times’

August 13, 2026

When we last heard from Milwaukee four-piece Alley Eyes, the indie-rock/sleaze group was getting ready to bounce from the bar in "Punisher." (Sample lyrics: "Griffin's showing women AI slop on his phone / Ashle...

Steven Hyden will discuss his new Strokes book with Matt Wild at Boswell Book Company in October

August 12, 2026

Were you at last month's Strokes show at American Family Insurance Amphitheater? Pretty incredible, right? (And HOT.) Want to keep the Strokes vibes going throughout the rest of the summer and into the fall? Th...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Muzzle

August 12, 2026

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, August 11, 2026: Muz...

Here’s who’s playing the WMSE Stage at Bay View Bash

August 11, 2026

While many of Milwaukee’s summer festivals, block parties, and other large scale happenings have already come and gone, one of the city’s best fests of the season is still on the horizon. Bay View Bash will ret...

Genau enters its late-summer era with ‘Bronze Age’

August 11, 2026

We're currently leaving the dog days of summer behind and entering those hazy, slightly melancholy days of summer. You know, late summer. So what better time to enjoy a new song and video from hazy, slightly me...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 10-16, 2026

August 10, 2026

Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendations for August 10-16, 2026. MOND...

Circle Jerks performing at Milwaukee's Oriental Theatre

Circle Jerks bring ‘Repo Man,’ multi-generational mosh pit to Oriental Theatre

Juan Miguel Martinez

August 10, 2026

A 12-year-old kid approached the microphone during the question-and-answer session at the Repo Man screening at the Oriental Theatre on Sunday. "Where did you come up with the name Circle Jerks for your band?" ...

Killer High Life says goodbye (?) on ‘Found Dead’

August 10, 2026

Have you ever stupidly missed out on a band? You know, somehow avoided listening to a band for no particular reason at all? That's me and Milwaukee band Killer High Life. I've been seeing the group's (delightfu...

Crash House draws up excellent ‘Blueprints’ EP

August 9, 2026

It's one thing to be a band that combines multiple genres and influences; it's another to be a band that does so seamlessly and without breaking a sweat. Milwaukee "post-hardcore grunge-gaze" outfit Crash House...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Cullah

August 5, 2026

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord · WMSE's Local/Live, August 4, 2026: Cull...

Milwaukee radio, music fixture Jordan Lee charged with child sexual assault

August 5, 2026

Milwaukee radio and music fixture Jordan Lee faces a felony charge of 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault - Intercourse with Person under 12. The criminal complaint was filed Tuesday. Lee, 44, is scheduled to make ...

Here’s who’s playing the Milwaukee Record Stage at Bay View Bash

August 4, 2026

While many of Milwaukee’s summer festivals, block parties, and other large scale happenings have already come and gone, one of the city’s best fests of the season is still on the horizon. Bay View Bash will ret...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 3-9, 2026

August 3, 2026

Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendations for August 3-9, 2026. MONDAY...

Talking new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (July 2026)

August 3, 2026

Once a month, I (Matt) sit down with Joy Powers of WUWM's Lake Effect to discuss some of my favorite new Milwaukee records and songs. Listen to the latest installment HERE. This month, I fall for the drea...

Scenes from Eaux Claires 2026