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Listen to Kavon Cortez-Jones’ poem, “A Love Letter To Milwaukee”

April 12, 2018

Kavon Cortez-Jones loves Milwaukee. The poet (pictured third from left) and lifelong resident calls the city the “Paris of the Midwest” in his book, Club Noir. Cortez-Jones’ debut release is bursting with refer...

Meet Knaaves and watch the “January” lyric video

Tyler Maas

April 12, 2018

Despite having just four shows to their credit, it hasn't taken Knaaves very long to make a name for themselves in Milwaukee. The metal-leaning hardcore outfit boasts former Enabler bassist Amanda Daniels and m...

Axe throwing bar, AXE MKE, will open in June, is taking reservations now

Matt Wild

April 12, 2018

Axe throwing and alcohol—it's a match made in 2018 bar-gimmick heaven. And hey! There's an axe throwing joint opening soon on the East Side—June, to be exact. Yes, the much-anticipated AXE MKE, coming to 192...

Milwaukee neighborhood posters, ranked

Tyler Maas

April 11, 2018

On top of being known as the "City Of Festivals" and "Cream City," Milwaukee has been aptly called "A City Of Neighborhoods." While enclaves like Bay View, Walker's Point, and Third Ward are well-known neighbor...

Midwest Gaming Classic powers up with new events, new location

Matt Wild

April 11, 2018

"The Midwest Gaming Classic is a trade show, but we're really a social trade show. It's less about finding out about products, and more about coming to the show and finding people." So says Dan Loosen, co-or...

Weird Al Week ends with recaps of the two Weird Al shows at Pabst Theater

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 11, 2018

Hey! Welcome to (the end of) Weird Al Week! For a full week, Milwaukee Record filled your feed with fresh, funny, and slightly fanatical Al-related materiel. It all led up to the two Weird Al shows at Pabst The...

Riverwest Film & Video documentary premieres at Wisconsin Film Festival

Tone Madison

April 11, 2018

The following piece by Reid Kurkerewicz was originally published on Tone Madison under the headline "Filmmaker Emir Cakaroz on being a fly in the soup." Emir Cakaroz is a Milwaukee-based filmmaker and UW-Mil...

On The Record Episode 126: Milwaukee Day

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 11, 2018

Since beginning as a joke among friends who realized Milwaukee's 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14), "Milwaukee Day" has turned into a full-fledged holiday. In the ei...

Boone & Crockett will close in Bay View April 16, open in Walker’s Point by the end of the month

Tyler Maas

April 10, 2018

In January, a 21,000 square foot Harbor District building at 818 S. Water St. was sold to a group of investors with intentions of opening a multi-use facility to accommodate a variety of businesses. The longtim...

Andy Noble will open brick-and-mortar We Buy Records in Riverwest this summer

Catherine Jozwik

April 10, 2018

This summer, Riverwest will be getting a new brick-and-mortar record store that will mainly sell vinyl priced $10 and under. Milwaukee collector Andy Noble, owner of online store We Buy Records, recently ann...

Here’s the setlist from Monday’s ridiculously self-indulgent Weird Al show at Pabst Theater

Matt Wild

April 10, 2018

If there was any doubt that "Weird Al" Yankovic's Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour would be anything other than, well, ridiculously self-indulgent (and amazing), Monday's show at Pabst Theat...

A comprehensive guide to Milwaukee Day events and deals

Tyler Maas

April 9, 2018

It’s been less than 10 years since a group of friends realized Milwaukee’s 414 area code had a striking resemblance to the numerals in April 14 (or 4/14) and turned that laughable coincidence into a full-blown ...

Weird Al’s Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour: What we’re hoping to hear

Milwaukee Record Staff

April 9, 2018

Hey! Welcome to Weird Al Week! For a few more weekdays, Milwaukee Record will be filling your feed with fresh, funny, and slightly fanatical Al-related materiel. It all leads up to the two Weird Al shows at Pab...

You can help “NBA Milhouse” get courtside seats for a Bucks playoff game

Tyler Maas

April 9, 2018

After an up and down season that included the firing of Jason Kidd, Giannis Antetokounmpo earning a spot in the All-Star Game's starting lineup, and Brandon Jennings being re-signed for some reason, the Milwauk...

Ministry gets political, busts out the inflatable Trump chickens at Turner Hall

Cal Roach

April 9, 2018

"Al Jourgensen and Ministry are the undisputed kings of Industrial music," says the event description for the band's Sunday night show at Turner Hall Ballroom. It is a difficult statement to argue against. Thou...

The Decemberists face the awful at Riverside Theater

Matt Wild

April 9, 2018

"There are white supremacists in the White House! You have a douchebag for a governor!" Aaaaand that's how you start your set if you're The Decemberists and you're playing a sold-out Riverside Theater on a S...

Watch Zed Kenzo’s new “Touchdown” music video

Tyler Maas

April 8, 2018

Since returning to Milwaukee more than three years ago, Zed Kenzo has quietly been putting together material for a true blue full-length project, but only allowing listeners to peek behind the creative curtain ...

Milwaukee Record turns 4 today! Thanks for making that possible

Tyler Maas

April 7, 2018

Today is Milwaukee Record's fourth birthday. Yes, on April 7, 2014, two Milwaukee writers without jobs (or seemingly any other options at the time) each chipped in about $700 of their own money to launch a new ...

Chiropractic treatment is the best kind of crack

Tyler Maas

April 6, 2018

In the fairly short existence of Milwaukee Record, I’ve made a point to chronicle foolish adventures that have damaged my spirit, tested my eating endurance, and depleted both my physical and emotional well-bei...

222 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Joe’s K Ranch (Cudahy)

Caleb Westphal

April 6, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here. How can I have gone a whole year of writing this column and not once gotten a fish fry in Cudahy...

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