Music

August 25, 2025

broadstreet.zone(152022); 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—br...

Summer music series that are ending this week (and some that still have a little summer left in them)

August 25, 2025

Summer doesn't technically end until September 22, but you know the deal: Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. And Labor Day weekend...is this coming weekend. Sigh. Seasons end. Time moves on w...

MKE Music Rewind: Terry Sweet and The Brewer Band, “Turnin’ Up The Heat” (1985)

August 21, 2025

broadstreet.zone(159870); In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. This week: Terry Sweet's "Turnin' Up The Heat" from 1985...

5pm To Nowhere aims high on arena-ready ‘City Of Light, Act II’

August 21, 2025

How do you follow up a six-track EP of moody, emotional, heart-on-its-sleeve, polished-to-a-sheen indie-rock called City Of Light, Act I? If you're Milwaukee band 5pm To Nowhere, you release a four-track EP of ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Lauryl Sulfate + Cozy Danger (Live from Chill On The Hill)

August 20, 2025

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 19, 2025: Lau...

Here’s who’s playing the Rushmor Records Stage at Bay View Bash

August 19, 2025

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 18-24, 2025

August 18, 2025

broadstreet.zone(152022); 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—br...

VLNTYN’s catalog grows, evolves with “My Limit”

August 18, 2025

Back in January, we introduced you to VLNTYN—self-described "dark indie rock" band fronted by Milwaukee singer/songwriter Jorge Vallentine—through covering the project's lead single, "Swimming In The Sun." Sinc...

We’re in the midst of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2025. Here’s the schedule.

August 18, 2025

Fun Fact #1: Milwaukee is the first city in America to create its own Hip-Hop Week. Fun Fact #2: Hip-Hop Week MKE is celebrating its 7th year in 2025. Fun Fact #3: Hip-Hop Week MKE 2025 is already underway. ...

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

August 15, 2025

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...

WMSE’s Local/Live: DT HARM

August 13, 2025

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 12, 2025: DT ...

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

August 12, 2025

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...

Violent Femmes add second Riverside Theater show to self-titled, ‘Hallowed Ground’ tour

August 12, 2025

One of the most unassailable facts in all of music is that the Violent Femmes' eponymous 1983 debut absolutely rules. "Blister In The Sun"! "Add It Up"! "Gone Daddy Gone"! There's not a bad tune in the 10-song ...

Watch Browns Crew perform at El Rey

August 12, 2025

Barring another round of rain, tonight's Chill On The Hill will feature a headlining set from hip-hop duo Browns Crew. (Synth-pop outfit Peshtigo will open things at 6:30 p.m.) Want to prep for the show, and en...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 11-17, 2025

August 11, 2025

broadstreet.zone(152022); 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—br...

Trolley teases new album with second single, “As Long As I Can Find You”

August 11, 2025

In case you missed it, legendary Milwaukee power-pop band Trolley has a new album coming out this fall. A Carnival Of Grey And White is scheduled to drop on October 3. Not only will it celebrate the group's 30t...

Billy Strings delights Fiserv Forum during “Summer 25” tour stop

Cal Roach

August 9, 2025

Fresh off the "GD60" Grateful Dead anniversary celebrations in San Francisco over the previous weekend, Billy Strings started the next leg of his extensive touring schedule in Milwaukee on Friday. Although the ...

Middle Child Syndrome lives it up on the fairgrounds in “I’m A Fair Lover”

August 8, 2025

Believe it or not, the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair's days are numbered. Come Monday morning, State Fair Park will be devoid of indulgent foods and drinks, unique activities, second-to-none shopping, and other int...

Vile Bees know what lurks for the lucky in “Anime Bodies” video