Direct Hit! signs to Fat Wreck Chords

Tyler Maas
// About two weeks ago, Direct Hit! was announced as touring support for NOFX's "Hepatitis Bathtub Tour," which will span 14 shows in nine states this April. Today, the tour mates officially became label ma...

First Impression: Pepi’s Place

Tyler Maas
// Let's be clear, Pepi's Pizza isn't new. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Milwaukee pizzeria with a longer history or more loyal customer base than the Italian joint that thrived on 16th Street be...

Liar’s Trial get dark on new album

DJ Hostettler
// On Friday, outlaw country combo Liar's Trial will celebrate an album release three years in the making, as Songs About Mama, Trains, Trucks, Prison & Gettin' Drunk finally sees the light of day after...

Record Recommended: January 25-31

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

First Impression: Asian Fusion

Matt Wild
// The East Side stretch of North Avenue is currently going through ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. Most of those changes have been smart: a remodeled and expanded Ian's Pizza is terrific, the new East Library (and AT...

First Impression: Cudahy Burger Joint

Tyler Maas
// Don't sleep on Cudahy. Along with West Allis, the city holds the undesirable distinction of being southeast Wisconsin's punching bag, despite its "Generations Of Pride" motto and, frankly, not being all ...