Music

February 12, 2024

Last spring, Milwaukee Psych Fest made its long-awaited return by finally holding its eighth installment that, due to pandemic-related postponements, was repeatedly rescheduled. Thankfully, there won't be anoth...

Cullah goes medieval on the monarchy in “The King” music video

February 12, 2024

Ian McCullough is a somewhat rare case of an artist's level of ambition matching the caliber of their output. The ever-active and relentless Milwaukee musician, producer, and self-described "Sonic Autobiographe...

Here’s the full Milwaukee Metal Fest 2024 lineup

February 9, 2024

Wisconsin metalheads rejoice! After the successful 2023 return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, the festival—which had previously been dormant since 2007 before it was revived by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta last yea...

Holy spirit of Sat. Nite Duets lives on in Andrew Jambura’s “Can U Spell God?”

February 7, 2024

"For any remaining Duets heads worldwide..." That was a message posted last week to the X/Twitter account of Sat. Nite Duets. In case you need a little brush-up, Sat. Nite Duets were one of Milwaukee's best ...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Fight Dice (Live from Anodyne)

February 7, 2024

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. SID: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to another edition...

Immortal Girlfriend’s ascent continues with ‘Sojourner’

February 6, 2024

Much has changed since the last time Immortal Girlfriend released an EP. In the nearly four full years that have followed the self-described "Dark Knights of Synth" chasing its Daybreak debut with the ante-uppi...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: February 5-11, 2024

February 5, 2024

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...

Celebrate Land By The Lake’s 10th anniversary with Kia Rap Princess’ “Write Murder” video

February 2, 2024

Damn! Has it really been 10 years since the first Land By The Lake volume was released? We've crunched the numbers and, yes, it appears the compilation that producer and engineer DSCRIBE curated to help "create...

Bullseye Records will close, reopen under new ownership as Irving Place Records

February 1, 2024

After nearly 20 years, change is coming to a certain record store at 1627 E. Irving Pl. on the East Side. But don't worry—the change won't be too drastic. The venerable Bullseye Records will close its doors ...

MKE Music Rewind: “Our Milwaukee Bucks” (1968)

February 1, 2024

In MKE Music Rewind we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. This week: "Our Milwaukee Bucks" by...someone. Back in May 2021, just as the Mil...

Listen to us talk new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (January 2024)

February 1, 2024

Once a month, Milwaukee Record's own Matt Wild gets his NPR on by sitting down with WUWM's Lake Effect and discussing some of his favorite new Milwaukee records and songs. Listen to the latest installment HE...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Hanna Simone (2024)

January 31, 2024

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 30, 2024: Ha...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: January 2024

January 31, 2024

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE Alley Eyes - After Dark After Dark by Alley Eyes Astronaut Husb...

Do the “Mess Up” with Xposed 4Heads before Friday’s Power Pop Dance Party at Linneman’s

January 30, 2024

As the world continues to devolve into an inhospitable post-apocalyptic hellscape, only two things are certain: we're all doomed, and longtime Milwaukee new wave/goof-rock band Xposed 4Heads will provide the pr...

Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: January 29 – February 4, 2024

January 29, 2024

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...

Vanity Plates take to Mitchell Park Domes in “Posthumous Fame” music video

January 29, 2024

Since announcing its presence with 2018's excellent debut album, You Want To Move, Vanity Plates (the pet project of ex-Ugly Brothers vocalist Alex Shah) has endured a pandemic that shelved plans for a 2020 rel...

Shontrail and Sam Whitten are out all night and going “Thru The Rafters”

January 29, 2024

When we last checked in with Milwaukee musician Shontrail, he had just scored a certified Summer Jam with the infectious "When I'm Alone I Get Real High." The blissed-out electro banger was tailor-made to be bl...

Summer concert announcements: Brittany Howard, Heart, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper

January 29, 2024

It's a busy morning for Milwaukee summer concert announcements, so let's get right to it... First up is Brittany Howard! The powerhouse singer-songwriter (and Alabama Shakes frontwoman) will headline the BMO...

Astronaut Husband finds beauty and (meteor) salvation on ‘Off To Nowhere’