WMSE’s Local/Live: Force
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 25, 2026: For...
Here’s who’s playing the Rushmor Records Stage at Bay View Bash
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...
The Garage responds to viral posts showing rap-exclusive ‘no play list’
Brady Street bar and restaurant The Garage, 1709 N. Arlington Pl., found itself on the receiving end of a social media shit storm Monday when several posts showing an apparent Garage DJ "no play list" spread li...
Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 24-30, 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 24-30, 2026.
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Talking new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (August 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 think about makin...
Members of Mineral, The Promise Ring, Maritime to perform outside Burnhearts on August 28
Attention! Fans of iconic emo projects, accomplished indie rock acts, free outdoor concerts, and beloved Bay View beer bars might want to continue reading. Next weekend, Burnhearts (2599 S. Logan Ave., 414-294-...
Chuck Klosterman will talk ‘Rock*’ at Boswell Book Company September 25
What's better than a new book on the history of rock and roll? How about a new book on the "mainstream alternative history of alternative mainstream" rock and roll, written by none other than Chuck Klosterman!
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Oh Geeez, Not Again bemoans AI future ‘Painted By Numbers’
AI slop. It's everywhere. People use it to create shitty, piss-colored flyers. People use it to create shitty, impenetrable "investigations." People use it to create, shitty, hilariously awful "Milwaukee summer...
Milwaukee Metal Monthly: Shane Hochstetler talks Howl Street, Metallica, being a ‘16-year-old hesher’
Welcome back to Milwaukee Metal Monthly, the column where I talk to people who nerd out to metal as much, if not more, than I do.
This month I’ve only got one interview, but, oh boy, it’s a doozy. (Hmm. Did ...
Emmitt James gears up for the biggest, best, and “last” Big Band BBQ
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
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
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
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.
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Alley Eyes get introspective, yearn for ‘Good Times’
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
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
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
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’
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
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.
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Circle Jerks bring ‘Repo Man,’ multi-generational mosh pit to Oriental Theatre
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?"
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