Milwaukee Record is se7en
On April 7, 2014, Milwaukee Record became a thing. The brainchild of out-of-work writers Matt Wild and Tyler Maas (that's us), the website was meant to provide the city with irreverent local music and culture c...
You can tailgate (in pods) at American Family Field beginning next week
After suffering a whole week of no tailgating at American Family Field during Milwaukee Brewers home games, it's time to suffer no more: Yes, tailgating is back, baby, beginning with next week's series against ...
“I’m ready to get to work on day one.” Jill Underly elected Wisconsin state superintendent
Jill Underly was elected Wisconsin's new State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Tuesday's 2021 Spring Election. Underly, the soon-to-be-former superintendent for Pecatonica Area School District, defeated...
Shout-out to the old Chancery on Downer, which has been empty for 14 years
On March 31, 2007, the Chancery closed its doors on Downer Avenue. The space that the popular restaurant had occupied, 2575 N. Downer Ave., has been empty ever since.
Yep, it's been empty for 14 years. Fourt...
Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers is open on the East Side and it’s good
Back in February we hipped you to a place called Louie's Char Dogs & Butter Burgers, opening soon at 2336 N. Farwell Ave.—a.k.a. the little strip mall on the East Side where Blockbuster used to be. Well, th...
Aaron Rodgers begins his ‘Jeopardy!’ guest-hosting gig tonight
After months of anticipation and tired "Who/What is..." jokes, the moment has arrived: Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers will begin his two-week, 10-episode Jeopardy! guest-hosting gig tonight. FINALLY....
Tron Jovi delves into dubstep on ‘Bass + Frequency Studies In Dub, Chapter One’
Martin Defatte wears a lot of different hats in the Milwaukee music scene. The versatile and multi-talented Cream City creator is a web developer (who has designed websites for area institutions like Cactus Clu...
Hey! Here’s the schedule for the 2021 Traveling Beer Garden
Hey! Do you like drinking? Do you like drinking in parks? Then you're in luck, because Milwaukee County Parks' ever-popular Traveling Beer Garden is returning for 2021. YES.
The beer/park extravaganza will o...
In case you blinked last week, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (March 28-April 3)
Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a “renaissance” or a “reinvention.” Or maybe it’s a “reboot” or a “reimagining,” like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...
Milwaukee Record’s “Pretty Good Online Auction” returns April 7-14
Last September, Milwaukee Record’s "Pretty Good Online Auction" found dozens of people placing bids on more than 100 items from a wide range of local businesses, with proceeds being split evenly between our pub...
My First Band: Mikey Erg (The Ergs!, Worriers, The LLC)
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Mikey Erg has been in A LOT of bands. Frankly, it might be easier to list projects he hasn't been involved with, but listeners likely know the hardworking drummer, guitarist, and vocal...
Matt And Kristin Talk About MKE And WI Stuff #2: Vaccinations, MKE Health Dept.
If you don’t follow As Goes Wisconsin on your favorite social media platforms, go ahead and change that now. The brainchild of Wisconsin-born writer/comedian Kristin Brey, As Goes Wisconsin examines the many, m...
Those scooters are coming back
Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week. Let's keep it real short and sweet...
• Those dockless electric scooters are c...
Brett Newski writes book, enlists Barenaked Ladies co-founder Steven Page for “I Should’ve Listened To Ferris Bueller”
There's nothing unusual about a new Brett Newski song. Hell, the hard-working alt-rock troubadour has released eight singles in 2021 alone. What is unusual is a new Brett Newski song that doesn't come complete ...
A century of sliders: Celebrating White Castle’s 100th anniversary at the only one in Wisconsin
There is little awareness of the presence of royalty driving to and through Kenosha. The journey to Wisconsin's only White Castle (11730 75th St., 262-857-2500) is littered with billboards propagating an ongoin...
Prepare for another Brewers season with a decade worth of Opening Day tailgating videos
Today marks another Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers. A lot has changed since the last true Brew Crew home opener in 2019. The team was playing at Miller Park, for example. That stadium was packed to the g...
Okay, place your bets
It's officially spring and it's officially April, which means only one thing: IT'S TIME TO OFFICIALLY PLACE YOUR BETS ON WHEN THE MARCUS CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE SNOW PILE WILL MELT THIS YEAR.
You know it an...
Carryout Chronicles: Hungry Sumo Sushi Bar
It’s an unprecedented and incredibly difficult time for restaurants right now. Wanting to highlight local establishments who are keeping food quality high while also keeping its customers and employees as safe ...
Wisconsin’s mask mandate is dead. Again.
In a 4-3 decision on Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked Gov. Tony Evers from issuing new public health emergencies—and with them, new mask mandates—without the approval of the state Legislature. Wis...
Milwaukee Music Roundup: March 2021
Looking for new music? Looking for new Milwaukee music? Then look no further than our monthly Milwaukee Music Roundup. (Want to hear us discuss a few selections on WUWM’s Lake Effect? Click HERE.)
LPs AND EPs ...