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August 24, 2020

Kenosha police shot an unarmed Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times in the back Sunday evening. Protests ensued. Blake is currently in serious condition at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Here are some offi...

WMSE’s “BBQ In Your Backyard” will feature past performances from Alejandro Escovedo, Old 97’s, more

August 24, 2020

One of the 8,000 Milwaukee events to be canceled in 2020 is the WMSE Backyard BBQ. Sadly, the station won't be throwing its annual free concert in Humboldt Park this summer; happily, they will be throwing a vir...

Desi awakens childlike wonder with animated “Stay Up” video

August 22, 2020

To listen to the music of Desi is to close your eyes and drift off into a different world—if only for a few minutes at a time. That ethereal alternate universe is more than apparent on "Focus" and "Don't Trip,"...

My First Band: Miguel Chen (Teenage Bottlerocket)

August 21, 2020

broadstreet.zone(81112); You probably know Miguel Chen as a longtime member of Teenage Bottlerocket. In addition to playing bass in the renowned Wyoming punk band for close to 15 years, however, Chen is also a...

MKE Community Fridge strives to fight food insecurity

August 21, 2020

Hunger is an issue many Americans face on a daily basis. With staggering unemployment and mass evictions being faced by an unprecedented number of people as the country continues to feel the effects of the ongo...

Reminder: Milwaukee is not over

Paul Bestul

August 21, 2020

Finally, Milwaukee made its long-awaited debut on the national stage. This is what we’ve waited years to prove: that Milwaukee can host an event of national significance. Even better, it was supposed to be the ...

Weekend protest events include racial equity rallies, “Save The Post Office” marches

August 21, 2020

Looking for protests and protest-related events this weekend? Look no further. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Remembering Juan "Ariel" Perez Mitchell Park (524 S. Layton Blvd.) 5:30 p.m. This year marks 15 years sinc...

Monterrey Market Plaza rises in former Toys “R” Us on 27th and Howard

Juan Miguel Martinez

August 20, 2020

Toys "R" Us went out of business in 2018, only to kinda-sorta return a year later. (My parents always told me it was closed when we drove past it, but that's beside the point). The 38,000-square-foot Toys "R" U...

Milwaukee Record now sells navy blue T-shirts (for a limited time)

August 20, 2020

It's been a productive year in Milwaukee Record Shop. Within the last six months, we released a new "Crew" T-shirt design (a few are still available!), a nifty Milwaukee Record tote bag (sold out!), and a total...

Well, at least there’s a DNC bobblehead

August 20, 2020

It's something! Here are the highlights of the release, courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum: • The officially licensed bobbleheads will be available exclusively in the National Bobblehe...

Black Cat Alley is seeking three artists (or artist teams) to create three new murals

August 20, 2020

In a Mandatory Milwaukee piece from earlier this year, we had this to say about Black Cat Alley: The site may now shy away from any overt social or political statements, but the natural alley-ness of the alley...

18 pictures (and 0 videos) from Day 4 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2020

The 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee: What a loss. What a waste. What more can you say? Here are 18 pictures and one video from Day 1. Here are 18 pictures and one video from Day 2. Here are ...

Dream 13: A baker’s dozen Grebe’s donuts we’d like to share with professional disc golfers, ranked

Josh Hoppert

August 19, 2020

Donuts are nature’s candy. They look great and taste amazing and they never yell at you if you haven’t started watching Schitt’s Creek yet. Unlike most of you youngsters who have done nothing but bake for the p...

Hayward Williams pushes back against the darkness with vibrant, soulful ‘Every Color Blue’

August 19, 2020

With six full-lengths to his credit already, Hayward Williams doesn't let much get in the way of his creative process. Though the world definitely threw more than a few curve balls his way prior to the recordin...

Makk ‘n’ Cheese will open in Bay View this weekend

August 19, 2020

Way back in early January (which seems like a lifetime ago, doesn't it?), we told you about a "mac and cheese parlor" that was coming to Bay View. That new restaurant venture, Makk ‘n’ Cheese, was expected to o...

18 pictures (and 1 video) from Day 3 of the Milwaukee-based Democratic National Convention

August 19, 2020

You know the drill: The 2020 Democratic National Convention was once set to take over Milwaukee and attract both 50,000 people and the world's attention. Now, thanks to COVID-19, it has been reduced to a nearly...

Mandatory Milwaukee: Milwaukee County Parks are a godsend in a socially distant summer

August 18, 2020

broadstreet.zone(77472); Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...

Vinz Clortho sets sail (again) with ‘Fool’s Paradise II’ EP

August 18, 2020

The last time we heard from Vinz Clortho, the Milwaukee band (not the Ghostbusters character) had just released an unlikely/wonderful shoegaze cover of Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy." (For real: if you h...

Milwaukee Record’s last-minute, pandemic-proof Bucks “bubble” playoff preview