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December 20, 2022

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

December 20, 2022

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”

December 20, 2022

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

Brent Gohde

December 19, 2022

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

December 19, 2022

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

December 16, 2022

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!)

December 16, 2022

broadstreet.zone(81112); 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

December 16, 2022

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”

December 16, 2022

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

Jared Blohm

December 15, 2022

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

December 15, 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”

December 15, 2022

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

December 15, 2022

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

December 14, 2022

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, ...

Milwaukee Record’s favorite Milwaukee Record stories of 2022

December 14, 2022

Milwaukee Record launched on April 7, 2014. Since then, we've published more than 9,000 stories and reached millions upon millions of internet-weary eyeballs. As always, our output this year was all over the ma...

Have a very rockabilly Christmas with The Grovelers’ cover of “Sleigh Bell Rock”

December 14, 2022

When one thinks of Milwaukee bands most likely to release a Christmas song, one obviously thinks of The Grovelers. This is a long-running rockabilly/garage/punk band with album titles like Derelicts And Screw-U...

Milwaukee Record’s favorite Milwaukee music videos of 2022

December 13, 2022

Yesterday, we shared our favorite Milwaukee music of 2022; today, it's our favorite Milwaukee music videos 0f 2022. Settle in and enjoy some funny, weird, creative, and impressive clips. Collections Of Colonie...

Christmas cheer goes only so far in Ravi/Lola’s whimsical “Christmas Village Mouse”

December 13, 2022

It's been more than a minute since we heard from Milwaukee psych-pop band Ravi/Lola. Back in 2019, the group released the delightful Neighborhood Daydream—an album, we should mention, that contained a song dedi...

Milwaukee Record’s favorite Milwaukee music of 2022