Catacombz prepares to bow out after 10 years

Tyler Maas
A decade together is a milestone for any band. But when a cast of collaborators can come together as teenagers and span the length of two and a half presidential terms, see 10 versions of the iPhone, last appro...

Catacombz will play its final show December 6

Tyler Maas
For close to 10 years, Milwaukee psych-rock outfit Catacombz has been a staple of the local music scene. Formed when most of the members were still teenagers, the band toured extensively, released a series of g...

Bay View Bash 2014: A minute-by-minute recap

Tyler Maas
And then there were none. After yet another Milwaukee summer rife with festivals and block parties, Saturday’s Bay View Bash unofficially brought the celebration of the season in the City of Festivals to a clos...

Bandsketball preps for second round

Tyler Maas
And then there were 17. After starting June 22 to accommodate bands embarking on tour, the opening round of the 32-band three-on-three Bandsketball MKE tournament is finally (almost) complete. Calamity Janes An...

Bandsketball courts 32 Milwaukee music acts

Tyler Maas
When it comes to music, the title of “best” is almost always subjective. Try as writers may to remain impartial, it’s only natural for at least some personal preference to trickle into record reviews and year-e...
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The Delphines: Hush

Matt Wild
The Delphines have always been a singles band. The A-side/B-side and EP formats seemed especially suited to the group, whose sly, sinewy, lo-fi garage rock was best enjoyed in short bursts, leaving an aftertast...