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Nineteen Thirteen unleashes new lineup with ‘The Jaguar’

March 9, 2026

It's been a minute since we've checked in with Milwaukee's premier drums-and-cello duo Nineteen Thirteen. It's been so long, in fact, that Nineteen Thirteen isn't even a duo anymore. A lot can happen in two yea...

Out today: New MKE music from Known Moons, God’s Outlaw, Lords Of Apricity

Matt Wild

March 6, 2026

There are some weeks when one or two Milwaukee artists drop new music. And then there are some weeks when four three Milwaukee artists drop new music on the same day. This week, dear readers, is one of those we...

Wire And Nail shows a softer side with “Good Love”

Tyler Maas

March 5, 2026

When we last checked in with the Wire And Nail boys, the Milwaukee country outfit was paying tribute to Just Art's Saloon owner Art Guenther with "Too Drunk," a lively single about a particularly rowdy night at...

Incredible India Festival will return to Henry Maier Festival Park July 18

Matt Wild

March 4, 2026

Twenty-twenty-five saw the debut of a new Milwaukee summer festival: the Incredible India Festival. The inaugural fest (not to be confused with the former IndiaFest) brought music, food, and joy to Henry Maier ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Altered Five Blues Band (Live from Anodyne)

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 4, 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, March 3, 2026: Alter...

Here’s the recently announced date of the 2026 Center Street Daze Festival, and that’s it

Matt Wild

March 4, 2026

Saturday, August 15 Want more Milwaukee Record? Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and/or support us on Patreon. RELATED ARTICLES • Here are the dates for the 2026 Milwaukee Night Market, and th...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: March 2-8, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff

March 2, 2026

broadstreet.zone(185613); 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 fo...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: February 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 28, 2026

broadstreet.zone(159870); Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup! LPs AND EPs OF NOTE Altered Five Blues Band - Hammer & Chi...

‘I’m not done yet’: Gary Witt has a 22-pound binder full of support for Miller High Life Theatre

Matt Wild

February 27, 2026

In January 2026, the Wisconsin Center District (WCD) released a 116-page study that appears to suggest demolishing downtown's Miller High Life Theatre and replacing it with a brand new 650-room hotel. In Feb...

MKE Music Rewind: John The Savage, s/t (2012)

Tyler Maas

February 26, 2026

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. In this installment: John The Savage's self-titled 2012 ...

I dropped by ‘What’s Brewing Wisconsin’ to talk about some Milwaukee/Wisconsin music news

Matt Wild

February 26, 2026

Have you heard about that new Landmark Credit Union Live? How about that sendoff show for the Milwaukee musicians headed to South by Southwest? The return of Eaux Claires? Summerfest? Well, if you haven't—or ev...

Milwaukee’s Satanic panic of 1988: The kids were alright

Tad Kriofske Mainella

February 25, 2026

Where was I in 1988? Anywhere but aware. In my fourteenth year on Planet Suburb, folded neatly between the Green Sheets of the afternoon Milwaukee Journal and the abstract piety of St. Alphonsus middle school, ...

Here’s Landmark Credit Union Live

Matt Wild

February 25, 2026

Landmark Credit Union Live is here. The new 4,500-capacity concert venue, located next to Fiserv Forum at 1051 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., will host its first show (Rainbow Kitten Surprise) this Friday. A communit...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Lorna Dune

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 25, 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, February 24, 2026: L...

Nine Inch Nails peel it back at first Milwaukee show in 20 years

Cal Roach

February 24, 2026

When Nine Inch Nails last played Milwaukee nearly 20 years ago, they’d reached an unenviable career milestone that a young Trent Reznor probably never envisioned for himself: clinging to relevance on the streng...

Milwaukee Record is up for a WAMI award!

Tyler Maas

February 24, 2026

It’s that time of year again! Last week, the folks behind the Wisconsin Area Music Industry unveiled the field nominees for their 2026 awards show shindig, which is set to take place Sunday, May 17 at Atwood Mu...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: February 23 – March 1, 2026

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 23, 2026

broadstreet.zone(185613); 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 fo...

Here’s the 2026 Summerfest lineup! Organized by date, time, and stage!

Matt Wild

February 19, 2026

Well, here it is! The 2026 Summerfest lineup! Organized by date, time, and stage! Dig in! Like recent years, Summerfest 2026 will take place over three consecutive Thursday-Saturday blocks: June 18-20, June ...

Milwaukee Metal Monthly: Getting to know metal producer (and guitar teacher) Hayden Crownover

Steve Lampiris

February 18, 2026

Welcome back to Milwaukee Metal Monthly, the column where I’m graciously allotted space to go on at length about outsider music from an insider perspective. Hey, so remember in the initial installment of MMM...

WMSE’s Local/Live: BLAX (2026)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 18, 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, February 17, 2026: B...