Music

January 19, 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...

In memoriam: Former bandmates remember Loomis frontman Mike Chubbuck

January 19, 2026

Milwaukee Record is saddened to learn that a cherished member of the city's '90s music scene, Mike Chubbuck, has passed away. Chubbuck was the lead singer and guitarist for several Milwaukee bands, including ha...

Listening Party’s evolution continues with “Hills & Valleys”

January 19, 2026

Over the course of Listening Party's over-decade-long run, the Milwaukee-based band has played hundreds of shows all around the Upper Midwest and logged thousands of miles on the road. Along the way, the band i...

Hey Mercedes takes control at X-Ray Arcade

Paul Bestul

January 18, 2026

There was not much variety in music where I grew up. There was Top 50 radio, a Christian station, and 10 or 12 country music stations. We didn’t have a record store. Our lives were full of Backstreet Boys and N...

Mad Static and Tron Jovi pull no punches in new project, They Want Blood

January 15, 2026

Separately, Mad Static and Tron Jovi have each amassed extensive catalogs that have helped to push Milwaukee hip-hop to unexpected and unconventional places. Together, the accomplished emcee and the producer ar...

Listen to Nicholas Elert’s ambient, ominous ‘Marshmallow’ film score

January 14, 2026

If you frequent the Music section here at Milwaukee Record, you're probably no stranger to Nicholas Elert. The Milwaukee musician has an extensive body of experimental electronic solo work and his top-notch gui...

WMSE’s Local/Live: AZTHMA

January 14, 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, January 13, 2026: AZ...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: January 12-18, 2026

January 12, 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...

The All-American Rejects will play Wisconsin State Fair August 13

January 12, 2026

Summerfest has already announced a heaping handful of artists for its 2026 shindig—but what about the Wisconsin State Fair? Well, the first 2026 State Fair artist was revealed on Monday, and it's a bit of a pop...

Here’s the 2026 Edelweiss Concert Cruise lineup

January 9, 2026

It may only be January, but it's never too early for summer concert series announcements. Especially if those summer concert series take place ON A BOAT. Yep, it's already time to get excited for Edelweiss Crui...

Brave You unleashes three-song ‘HYENAS’ EP

January 8, 2026

Last month we hipped you to "Hyenas," the latest song from Milwaukee synth-flecked indie-punk band Brave You. It's pretty great! Need a refresher? Enjoy the Samer Ghani-directed video below: https://www.yout...

MKEpunk adds “Make Me A Mixtape” feature

January 7, 2026

When we last checked in with MKEpunk in 2021, the invaluable musical resource and sprawling online archive of Wisconsin-made punk, hardcore, ska, and emo was saved from the brink of extinction by getting some m...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Known Moons and Barely Civil (Live from Anodyne)

January 7, 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, January 6, 2026: Kno...

Here’s the schedule for Milwaukee Public Market’s “Market Unplugged” acoustic music series

January 7, 2026

Who doesn't love the Milwaukee Public Market? And who doesn't love Milwaukee music? No one, that's who. So buckle up for Milwaukee Public Market's new acoustic music series, "Market Unplugged"! The FREE four...

‘PortisWu’ is the Milwaukee-made Portishead and Wu-Tang Clan mashup you didn’t know you need

January 6, 2026

One of life's great pleasures is when two seemingly disparate things come together to form something unexpectedly enjoyable. Just a few examples of clashing combos that come to mind are things like bacon and pe...

Here’s the Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2026 lineup

January 5, 2026

Over its 12-year run, Mitten Fest has earned the undisputed distinction of being Milwaukee’s favorite wintertime celebration. We’re pleased to report the sprawling block party and one-day escape from the season...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: January 5-11, 2026

January 5, 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 January 5-11, 2026. MOND...

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