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Beck will play Milwaukee for the first time in forever August 16

May 30, 2017

Has anyone had a career as varied, as unpredictable, as delightfully baffling as Beck? Bursting on the scene as a stream-of-consciousness slacker messiah with "Loser" (from 1994's Mellow Gold), Beck soon moved ...

Here’s the lineup for this week’s Croc By Croc West

Matt Wild

May 30, 2017

Ever think to yourself, "Gee, I wish Milwaukee had more festivals during the summer"? Of course you haven't, because Milwaukee has approximately 8,000 festivals during the summer. Oops, make that 8,001: This we...

Ravi/Lola expands its psychedelic sound with ‘Shape Up Shoulders’

Matt Wild

May 30, 2017

When we last heard from Ravi/Lola, the whimsical psychedelic outfit was cleaning house, so to speak, with the 20-track II: Ravi's Tramadol. It was a charmingly lo-fi affair, proudly showing its roots as a home-...

Hugh Masterson talks Nashville, new EP, notable collaborators

Joshua Miller

May 30, 2017

A couple of years ago, singer-songwriter Hugh Masterson left Milwaukee with his sights set on Nashville. While his hope that the rest of his former band, the Hustle, would join him there hasn't materialized, Ma...

22 Milwaukee songs for Summer 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 29, 2017

Memorial Day is a time to pause, give thanks to all those who have served our country, and maybe watch a parade or something. It's also a time to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer. Summer! Is there a...

Here’s the Denim Park Summer ’17 Concert Series lineup

Tyler Maas

May 27, 2017

Though Milwaukee seems to have every weekend covered in terms of entertainment, it's always refreshing to see bands perform in the city's collection of weeknight concerts. Events like Chill On The Hill, Jazz In...

Stream the debut 7-inch from Dramatic Lovers

Tyler Maas

May 25, 2017

Last December, Dramatic Lovers played its first show. Since making its live debut, the supergroup—consisting of current or former members of Decibully, The Promise Ring, and Maritime—has played fewer than five ...

Let’s remember (West Allis native) Liberace by remembering The Haskels’ “Liberace Is Coming”

Matt Wild

May 25, 2017

In the long list of notable entertainers to come out of the Milwaukee area—Gene Wilder, Bob Uecker, Mrs. Garret from The Facts Of Life—piano prodigy Liberace can sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Born in West ...

Jamie Breiwick talks Milwaukee Jazz Vision, Lesser Lakes Trio

Tyler Maas

May 24, 2017

Though Jamie Breiwick does his finest work with a trumpet, the longtime Clamnation member and one third of Lesser Lakes Trio does a great deal to advance Milwaukee jazz with his work behind the scenes. Breiwick...

Perfume Genius intoxicates and discombobulates at Turner Hall

Cal Roach

May 24, 2017

Too Bright proved to be a significant breakthrough for Perfume Genius (a.k.a. Mike Hadreas). The Seattle singer-songwriter's 2014 album featured what is still his trademark number, "Queen," an unforgettable sta...

Justin Townes Earle brings happy cynicism, profanity to Turner Hall

Tommy Ciaccio

May 23, 2017

Based on his album titles alone (Midnight At The Movies, Harlem River Blues, Single Mothers, Absent Fathers, to name a few), it's easy to assume that the invocation of emotion for a Justin Townes Earle show wou...

Stream a new song from the forthcoming hip-hop compilation, “Land By The Lake II”

Tyler Maas

May 19, 2017

Though recent releases by IshDARR and WebsterX are spreading the good word of Milwaukee hip-hop far beyond city limits, there's no shortage of talented area emcees who are helping to bolster the reputation of l...

Here’s the 10th annual Burnhearts/Pabst Street Party lineup

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2017

Since opening in 2007, Burnhearts has slowly-but-steadily transformed into one of Milwaukee's premier beer bars. Along the way, the Bay View lounge's owners have shown customers they like to party. Beyond Mitte...

Vinyl Me, Please will join us for a live “Book Club” podcast

Tyler Maas

May 18, 2017

Last June, Milwaukee Record invited former A.V. Club Milwaukee City Editor-turned-author Steven Hyden to Cactus Club to talk about his debut book, Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me, for an interactive discussion...

Get lost in Dashcam’s “Blue Eyes,” featuring NO/NO’s Cat Ries

Matt Wild

May 18, 2017

Anyone else remember USA Up All Night? You know, that old USA Network show from the '90s where they showed old B-movies from the '80s? Hosted by Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear? Yeah, that show was great. An...

When you’re sure you’ve had enough, just remember that Milwaukee has a polka hip-hop band

Matt Wild

May 18, 2017

In R.E.M.'s sad-sack classic "Everybody Hurts," Michael Stipe offers some sad-sack comfort to his fellow sad sacks: "When you're sure you've had enough / Of this life / Well hang on." Might we suggest a Milwauk...

Here are the daily admission promotions for Summerfest 2017

Milwaukee Record Staff

May 17, 2017

There's an old Milwaukee saying we just made up: If you can't manage to score free or discounted tickets to Summerfest, you're not really trying. Looking to enjoy the dulcet tones of Spin Doctors and Huey Lewis...

Here’s the Bay View Jazz Fest 2017 lineup

Tyler Maas

May 17, 2017

For the fourth straight year, the organizers behind Bay View Gallery Night, in association with Milwaukee Jazz Vision, are melding the massive 50-business artistic endeavor with Bay View Jazz Fest. Earlier this...

Here’s the 2017 Pridefest entertainment lineup (including the Milwaukee Record Stage!)

Tyler Maas

May 16, 2017

With all due respect to earlier-occurring newcomers Riverwest FemFest, Arte Para Todos, Gloss Weekend, and Cream City Comedy Festival, Milwaukee’s festival season truly and officially begins with PrideFest. The...

Get ready for Gloss Weekend with this festival compilation

Tyler Maas

May 16, 2017

Though there's still another full month of spring left, Milwaukee's colossal "summer" festival season in almost in full swing. One of the first events to usher in the epoch of entertainment is Gloss Weekend. Fo...