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Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater is closed, will be replaced by sports betting venue

January 23, 2023

After more than 20 years of hosting musical acts, comedy acts, and more, Potawatomi Casino Hotel's Northern Lights Theater has closed. It is set to be replaced by a permanent sports betting venue. "This is a...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 23-29, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 23, 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 Psych Fest VIII will (finally!) take over The Cooperage May 4-6

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

It's been a long time coming for Milwaukee Psych Fest VIII. Originally scheduled for the spring of 2020, the eighth installment of the loud, fuzzed-out, and reverb-drenched blowout was canceled due to then-new ...

“Inside A Dream” brings the music of David Lynch back to The Cooperage

Matt Wild

January 23, 2023

"I fell in love with Twin Peaks back in early high school. I also remember a copy of Blue Velvet sitting in my mom's VHS collection growing up, so it's always kind of been a part of my life in some ways." So...

Here’s the date of Nickelback’s show at American Family Insurance Amphitheater, and that’s it

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 23, 2023

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Get ready for Okay Omen’s debut album by listening to “Reverie”

Tyler Maas

January 20, 2023

Last summer, we introduced you to Okay Omen—a self-described "post-loud rock and roll" outfit boasting current a former members of lauded local projects like Sugar Stems, Garden Home, Ladybird, and Live Tetherb...

Trapper Schoepp makes a pilgrimage to Johnny Cash’s cabin in “Cliffs Of Dover” video

Matt Wild

January 20, 2023

Back in 2019, Milwaukee troubadour Trapper Schoepp published a long-lost Bob Dylan song called "On, Wisconsin," becoming the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with Dylan in the process. (What did y...

MKE Music Rewind: The Fendermen, “Mule Skinner Blues” (1960)

Matt Wild

January 19, 2023

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. First of all, yes, we may be stretching the definition of "MKE" for ...

Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival

Matt Wild

January 18, 2023

The days of Elton John surprising/angering folks at Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary bash are long gone. Need proof? None other than Foo Fighters and Green Day will headline the 2023 Harley-Davidson Homecomi...

WMSE’s Local/Live: Overhand

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 18, 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 Loc...

Prep for Scam Likely’s debut album with three (excellent) advance singles

Matt Wild

January 17, 2023

One of our favorite Milwaukee songs of 2022 was "Jesus Christ Stop Yelling I'm Right Here" by Scam Likely. (Note: This was also one of our favorite Milwaukee song titles of 2022.) At the time of its release, "S...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 16-22, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 16, 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...

Spend a few minutes with Grey Genius’ ‘Hold This 4 A Min’ EPs

Matt Wild

January 13, 2023

How did you spend New Year's Day? In addition to jumping into Lake Michigan, we spent our January 1, 2023 at the Cactus Club, where Milwaukee R&B singer Grey Genius performed during our Packers Halftime Sho...

Kick off the new year with Alternative Radio’s ‘Kicking Down The Door’ EP

Matt Wild

January 11, 2023

Milwaukee's love affair with its late-'70s, early-'80s rock scene is well-documented and well-earned. Bands like The Haskels ruled, full stop. Looking for a modern take on that classic Milwaukee sound? Then loo...

Listen to RUSTBELT cover The Promise Ring’s “Nothing Feels Good”

Matt Wild

January 10, 2023

Last summer we introduced you to RUSTBELT, a.k.a. New-York-by-way-of-Milwaukee musician John Chiaverina, a.k.a. the man formerly known as Juiceboxxx. "Juiceboxxx was an exercise in believing in myself despite e...

Milwaukee Record Recommended: January 9-15, 2023

Milwaukee Record Staff

January 9, 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...

The New Pornographers will play Turner Hall Ballroom on May 4

Matt Wild

January 9, 2023

Fans of Canadian supergroups who have been crafting impeccable pop-leaning indie rock for more than two decades take note: The New Pornographers will play Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom on Thursday, May 4. Ge...

Prepare for Ghost Cuts’ first record in nearly 7 years with a pair of haunting videos

Matt Wild

January 9, 2023

It's been more than a minute since we heard from moody Wisconsin/Milwaukee post-rock outfit Ghost Cuts. In fact, it's been nearly seven years: Way back in April 2016, we prepped you for the band's debut record,...

Settle into an endless winter with Liquid City Motors’ “Endless Winter”

Matt Wild

January 6, 2023

The recent run of mild weather hasn't exactly put us in a winter mood, but rest assured winter is coming. A long, endless, Wisconsin winter. So why not prep for that inevitability with a song called "Endless Wi...

MKE Music Rewind: ’93QFM Hometown Music Project III’ (1988)

Matt Wild

January 5, 2023

In our MKE Music Rewind series, we revisit notable Milwaukee music that was released before Milwaukee Record became a thing in April 2014. Milwaukee radio station WQFM 93.3 went through numerous format chang...