My First Band: Mark Waldoch
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This week's guest is Mark Waldoch, a Milwaukee mainstay who has been a prominent part of the city's music scene for more than 25 years. Over that quarter-century span, the multi-instru...
Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco, DJ Shaquille O’Neal, and 20 more standout winter events
Even though it’s already snowed a few times, the daylight hours have dwindled significantly, and the Packers are nearly eliminated from playoff contention, today is technically the first day of winter. Yes, the...
Hen’s Deli to open in Walker’s Point on December 22
Back in October, we told you the exciting news that Hen’s Deli would be moving into the longtime site of Soup Bros., which quietly closed its restaurant at 209 W. Florida St. over the summer. Hen’s Deli is the ...
Here’s everything in Milwaukee Public Museum’s exhibit about its future home
As you (hopefully) know by now, the Milwaukee Public Museum isn't long for this world. MPM is in the early stages of building a new, state-of-the-art, smaller home just north of the Deer District, on the corner...
Caley Conway is ready for her closeup in “All Good Dreamers” video
Last week, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Caley Conway released Only A Dark Cocoon, a fascinating and beautifully rendered three-song EP inspired by the classic Joni Mitchell song "The Last Time I Saw Richard." "O...
Stubby’s Gastrogrub & Beer Bar will permanently close December 23
Long-running Humboldt bridge eatery Stubby's Gastrogrub & Beer Bar (2060 N. Humboldt Blvd.) will permanently close on December 23. The restaurant made the announcement Wednesday on social media.
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90 things to help you get through the 90 days of winter in Milwaukee
Tomorrow marks the first day of winter in Milwaukee. Winter around these parts can be long, cold, cruel, soul-crushing, and spiritually draining. Worst of all, Milwaukee's winters can be extremely boring...but ...
Nathaniel Heuer gets a little help from his friends on new Name Hymn songs
Milwaukee music aficionados know Nathaniel Heuer from his work with moody chamber-folk outfit Hello Death. They also know Heuer from his voice—baritone, emotional, unmistakable. Interestingly, that voice barely...
Slamhaus and Abbi Minessale look back and lament on “Acid Rain”
Last year, we introduced you to Slamhaus—the creative clearinghouse of Milwaukee musician Nick Amhaus—by way of the project's wonderful and wide-ranging collection of quickly composed songs on I'm Trying. The u...
The NBA’s new Michael Jordan Trophy for MVP was made in Milwaukee
Last week, the NBA unveiled its six new end-of-season trophies to recognize top performers, each named to honor "the league pioneers who helped define the standards of excellence that these trophies represent."...
We made this recipe that was published in the Milwaukee Journal in 1926
As the holidays approach, the stress begins to build in regard to what you'll be bringing to the abundance of gatherings on your seasonal social calendar. Do you risk the judgement of your grandparents and the ...
Only 16 homegrown stars remain in our Wisconsin-Born Celebrity Bracket
And then there were 16! What started as a star-studded field of 64 Wisconsin-born celebrities has been reduced to a quarter of its original size. Round 2 featured a few landslides by favored famous folks, some ...
My First Band: Julia Blair (Dusk, Holy Sheboygan!)
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This week's guest is Julia Blair. In addition to being a member of two long-running and accomplished Wisconsin bands in the form of Dusk and Holy Sheboygan!, Blair released her excelle...
Caley Conway inhabits, expands classic Joni Mitchell song on ‘Only A Dark Cocoon’ EP
Caley Conway is difficult to pin down. Over the course of nine years the ever-busy Milwaukee singer-songwriter has explored the spaces between folk, jazz, rock, and post-rock. She's released numerous records an...
Ladybird rides the rails in “Lounge Car Love Song”
With the holiday season in full swing, millions of Americans are subjecting themselves to the indignities of air travel. Security theater! Endless delays! Cramped seats! Endless delays! Want to know a better wa...
Fa-La-La-La-Lambeau: A Packers-themed holiday playlist
It’s that special time of year when we’re all absolutely inundated with holiday music. Everywhere we turn, yuletide ditties by Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Wham!, Elvis, Michael Bublé, and many other dollar-ch...
Milwaukee Record’s 25 most-read articles of 2022
Even though more than two weeks still remain in 2022, we feel it's time to look back at the year that was. Earlier this week, we did that by highlighting some of our favorite local music (and music videos) of t...
Trolley’s Terry Hackbarth goes solo with “Never Really Found You”
It's been nearly seven years since veteran Milwaukee power-pop group Trolley released its last album, Caught In The Darkness. And though those seven years have been peppered with a few singles ("I'll Never Tell...
You have fewer than 50 days to help name Milwaukee’s professional soccer team
Among the best (and most-read) things to happen in the city this year was the unexpected announcement back in October that Milwaukee will be getting a new USL Championship team. For those who aren't aware, the ...
Here’s the full vendor lineup for our N/A Day “Dry January” Beverage Festival
On Saturday, January 7 from noon to 4 p.m., Milwaukee Record will host the second annual N/A Day at The Cooperage. The "Dry January Beverage Festival"—which is sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company, Lagunitas, ...