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Strange Fruit music fest to explore race relations in Milwaukee and beyond

August 10, 2016

// Socially conscious protest music reaches back to the beginning of music itself, yet modern musicians have struggled with the form in the 21st century. Things have been changing, however, with music's emb...

The Fatty Acids’ Josh Evert embraces the environment in ‘Uncle Sam’s Club For The Agoraphobic’

Tyler Maas

August 10, 2016

// Though best known as the frontman of The Fatty Acids and drummer of Jaill, Josh Evert has ventured into unfamiliar territory and struck out on his own for his last two efforts. Seriously. In December, he...

Take a trip up north and stream The Blue Mooners’ funny, affectionate ‘Wildwood’

Matt Wild

August 9, 2016

// It's easy to forget that just outside the bustling megalopolis of Milwaukee exists a grand and beautiful state, full of pristine nature, gorgeous sunsets, and a good ol' fishin' hole or two. The Blue Moo...

Stairway to hell: ‘No Exit’ descends to Off The Wall Theatre

Jeff Grygny

August 9, 2016

// Anyone who has been in a toxic relationship—or even just stuck with a bad roommate—knows that it doesn't take rivers of fire or swarms of grinning demons to make you feel damned. No Exit, the classic exi...

All three Mitchell Park Domes will reopen by October

Matt Wild

August 9, 2016

// Milwaukee's long, dark, largely Dome-less night of the soul will soon be over: According to BizTimes, the two remaining Mitchell Park Domes are scheduled to reopen by the fall. The Tropical Dome is set f...

Milwaukee County is finally—finally!—considering a parking fee along the lakefront

Matt Wild

August 9, 2016

// Milwaukee is a city on the move. Every day brings new luxury apartments you can't afford, new increases in rent you can't afford, and other new developments you can't afford (though being white helps). L...

On The Record Episode 75: The Roast Of Milwaukee (at Club Garibaldi)

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 8, 2016

// To help kick off the 11th annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Record invited an impressive group of local comedians and media professionals to Club Garibaldi to make fun of our fair city. The sec...

Stream Ugly Brothers’ long-awaited album, ’16 Tiny Mountains’

Tyler Maas

August 8, 2016

// As ubiquitous has Ugly Brothers' name has become on show bills and festivals since the band's 2011 origin, the Riverwest folk project has released shockingly few songs. It's been two years since Ugly Bro...

Wisconsin’s most Googled “D-list celebrity” is Dustin Diamond, of course

Matt Wild

August 8, 2016

// For nearly 30 years, Dustin Diamond has been a thing. The curly-haired goof first wormed his way into our hearts in 1987 as Screech on Disney Channel's Good Morning, Miss Bliss. That show was quickly ret...

Deerhoof keeps the party going at post-Center Street Daze Mad Planet

Cal Roach

August 8, 2016

// Hours after most folks had stumbled home from the chaos of Center Street Daze on Saturday night, the party raged on indoors at most of the usual Riverwest venues. The Mad Planet after-show was the only e...

The Fatty Acids take on beauty standards, reality TV in “Little Brother Syndrome” video

Matt Wild

August 5, 2016

// "Some people hatchet tree trunks / Some people wipe out brutes / None of these things describe what we do." So go the opening lines to The Fatty Acids' frantic, delightfully self-flagellating song "Littl...

Marisa Lange celebrates a year of Sorry Not Sorry showcase

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2016

// Technically speaking, Marisa Lange has been doing comedy since the mid-'90s. Though her teenage flirtation with stand-up didn't last long, Lange eventually made her way back to the stage roughly two year...

Airo Kwil breaks barriers in “Run Away Now” music video

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2016

// Last year, Will Rose formally re-introduced himself as Airo Kwil (née Airhytmatic) with Dark Cinema, a full-length that showcased the rapper's distinct voice and his drumming acumen, which he does simult...

‘Lobotomy: The Musical!’ drills to the core of mental health issues

Tyler Maas

August 5, 2016

// After last winter's run of Spread The Nudes shows, it didn't take long for inspiration to strike writer Chris Holoyda again. Following one of the performances, a conversation with friends during a post-s...

The MexItalian Food Truck is so random, so awesome

Tyler Maas

August 4, 2016

// For a select few hours on sporadic weekdays, a few feet of sidewalk between the Piggly Wiggly and Home Depot parking lots on Chase Avenue becomes the site of something truly special. There, nestled tight...

Bodybuilders at the Wisconsin State Fair

Celebrate the first day of the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair with some bodybuilding videos

Matt Wild

August 4, 2016

Today marks the glorious first day of the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair. From August 4-14, thousands upon thousands of proud Wisconsinites will flock to the State Fair Grounds in West Allis to take in all the sight...

Latino Arts announces fall/winter exhibitions, performances

Tyler Maas

August 4, 2016

// Last year marked Latino Arts Inc.'s 30-year anniversary. Despite being around since 1985 (and formally taking root in Walker's Point in 1997), the invaluable outlet for showcasing the work of Hispanic ar...

Watch APRIME ponder an uncertain future in 3099’s “Ostinato” video

Matt Wild

August 4, 2016

// Longtime AUTOMatic emcee APRIME surprised Milwaukee hip-hop fans earlier this year with the unveiling of his solo side project 3099. Favoring a more R&B vibe than the golden-era hip-hop sound of AUTO...

People’s Books is closing

Matt Wild

August 4, 2016

// For the past 42 (!) years, People's Books Cooperative has been a breath of fresh, progressive-minded air in Milwaukee's ever-consolidating bookstore scene. Chris Chiu opened the shop in 1974 near the cor...

On The Record Episode 74: Milwaukee jazz with Jay Anderson

Milwaukee Record Staff

August 3, 2016

// Milwaukee isn't exactly known for its jazz, but the distinctly American genre actually has quite a long and impressive history in the city. With The Jazz Estate set to re-open soon, Caroline's thriving, ...

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