Music

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

August 8, 2025

Back in June, we buzzed about Joy Coughs, the latest record from Milwaukee post-punk group Vile Bees. (Say the name of the record a few times fast!) "Joy Coughs is a big—and big sounding—album stuffed with fant...

Roll a doobie, crack a Guinness, listen to BLAX’s “Young Little Ghetto Boy”

August 7, 2025

When we last checked in with BLAX, the veteran Milwaukee rapper was paying tribute to fallen local icons like Cecilio "Ceeloe" Negrón, Jr., Antoine "Twan" Mack, and Kid Millions. "Take A Picture" also touched o...

Here’s the TosaFest 2025 lineup

August 6, 2025

TosaFest, an annual event—which started way back in 1976!—will take place for yet another year when it returns to the streets of the Wauwatosa Village on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6. Now that ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Shrinestone

August 6, 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 5, 2025: Shri...

Here’s who’s playing the WMSE Stage at Bay View Bash

August 5, 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...

Waukesha Rotary BluesFest kicks off this weekend with headliners Mitch Ryder, Tracy Nelson

August 5, 2025

Several big summer festivals are already in the rearview mirror, but that doesn't mean there aren't tons more to come—both in and outside Milwaukee proper. For an example of the latter, behold the Waukesha R...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: August 4-10, 2025

August 4, 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...

Cactus Club announces Beet Street date, headliners