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Danny Arcane asks “Do U Wanna?” on Valentine’s Day slow jam

February 14, 2023

Happy Valentine's Day, Milwaukee! And what better way to celebrate than with a new song from Milwaukee indie-pop artist Danny Arcane—a song that "explores the ache that's felt when wanting to know if someone tr...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: February 13-19, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 13, 2023

Our fat-free, dolphin-safe Milwaukee events calendar is chock-full of things to do, but only a handful of events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendati...

Milwaukee composers Krol-Scharber talk about their upcoming Busch Light Super Bowl commercial

Tyler Maas

February 11, 2023

If you’ve been to enough local shows, you’ve surely seen Quinn Scharber and Justin Krol on stage. The veteran Milwaukee musicians have spent years playing together in Hugh Bob & The Hustle and in Trapper Sc...

Lady Cannon puts on brave face with hazy new single, “Ashamed”

Matt Wild

February 9, 2023

The last time we heard from Milwaukee singer-songwriter Martha Cannon she was appearing with musical collaborator Vinnie Kircher on one of the best local records of 2022, L'Resorts' Explorers. But Cannon has lo...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Buffalo Nichols (Live from Anodyne)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 8, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeereco...

Long Mama takes to the wilderness in “The Narrows” music video

Tyler Maas

February 7, 2023

Last October, Long Mama—a Milwaukee band composed of vocalist and guitarist Kat Wodtke, drummer Nick Lang, guitarist Andrew Koenig, and bassist Samual Odin—released its long-awaited and highly-anticipated debut...

Lake Drive delivers emo, rock, ballads on debut EP, ‘Wordplay’

Matt Wild

February 7, 2023

Milwaukee four-piece Lake Drive calls itself a "modern day hair band." That description may conjure up images of decadent acts like Poison, Ratt, and Skid Row, but Lake Drive is far from '80s cheese. On the ban...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: February 6-12, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 6, 2023

Our fat-free, dolphin-safe Milwaukee events calendar is chock-full of things to do, but only a handful of events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendati...

Astral Hand finally makes “Contact” with heavy psych song/video, upcoming album

Matt Wild

February 2, 2023

Like a signal traveling through the unfathomable vastness of space, hoping to relay instructions on how to build a transportation device so Jodie Foster can visit her dad, it's been a long journey for Astral Ha...

Listen to us talk about new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (January 2023)

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 2, 2023

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: Elephonic

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 1, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on a handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeereco...

Milwaukee Music Roundup: January 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 31, 2023

Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. LPs AND EPs OF NOTE Adorner - s/t ADORNER by ADORNER Alternative Radio - Kicking Do...

Find some direction with The Directionals’ “Sing For Sakes” video

Matt Wild

January 31, 2023

Are you lost? Aimless? Is your life devoid of meaning and purpose? Are you currently trying to track down the location of a gig from your new favorite band, with only a cassette tape and a crumpled show flyer t...

Electronic duo ODESZA will headline Summerfest on June 30

Matt Wild

January 31, 2023

Taking a break from announcing more country and/or Dave Matthews headliners, Summerfest today announced that electronic duo ODESZA will headline the 2023 Big Gig on Friday, June 30. ODESZA, which released its f...

Here’s the lineup for the glorious return of Milwaukee Metal Fest, May 26-28 at The Rave

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Do you miss Milwaukee Metal Fest? Of course you do. There hasn't been a Milwaukee Metal Fest since 2007! Happily, Hatebreed singer Jamey Jasta purchased the rights to the storied event in 2022, and is bringing ...

Sparks! July 6 at Pabst Theater!

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

Legendary pop-rock duo Sparks are set to play Milwaukee's Pabst Theater on Thursday, July 6! Tickets—which range from $39.50 to $79.50—go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m.! A presal...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 30 – February 5, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 30, 2023

Our fat-free, dolphin-safe Milwaukee events calendar is chock-full of things to do, but only a handful of events are worthy of the lofty honor of "Record Recommended" (patent pending). Here are our recommendati...

Ladybird raises a cold one to honky tonk mamas, redneck raceways on self-titled EP

Matt Wild

January 30, 2023

If you're wondering what's on the collective mind of Milwaukee good-time alt-country band Ladybird, look no further than the songs on the group's new self-titled EP: "Lounge Car Love Song." "Honky Tonk Mama." "...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Chicken Wire Empire

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 25, 2023

WMSE's local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE. Beginning in 2023, we're also collecting episodes on our Soundcloud. milwaukeerecord · WMSE's L...

Dave Matthews Band will play the AmFam Insurance Amphitheater during Summerfest, June 29

Matt Wild

January 24, 2023

Hot off of playing a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2021, Dave Matthews Band will return to Milwaukee and play a three-hour headlining show during Summerfest 2023. Okay, we're guessing on the "thr...