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December 20, 2017

Holiday season got you down? Dismayed at the crass commercialism that dominates this time of year? Can't think of anything to get your family, so, with mere days to go, you're considering faking an illness and ...

Beat the wintertime blues with Nice FM’s retro-tastic “Night Swim” compilation

December 19, 2017

Winter in Wisconsin may not be as brutally cold as it has been in the past (thank you, "non-existent" climate change), but it's still winter. A long, slushy slog of short days, wind chills, and elusive parking ...

MKE SEX: Let’s talk about menstrual cups

Lucky Tomaszek

December 15, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Dear MKE SEX, I’m looking at getting myself a Diva Cup for a solstice gift, but I have a few questions. First, how long do they last? I always thought they were pretty indestructibl...

Talking about (and listening to) the best Milwaukee music of 2017

December 14, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Here’s who’s playing Milwaukee Psych Fest VI (so far)

December 13, 2017

Much like the annual Milwaukee Film Festival, is it too early to get excited for the annual Milwaukee Psych Fest? No. It is never too early to get excited for the annual Milwaukee Psych Fest. Returning for its ...

There’s going to be a rally to condemn that shitty city contractor with a KKK sticker on his cooler

December 9, 2017

In case you missed all the recent shitty hubbub, here's a quick rundown: Controversy erupted last week when a photo of three pistol-packing, limp-dicked contract workers from American Sewer Services—on a job si...

Abby Jeanne, GGOOLLDD among Radio Milwaukee Music Award winners

December 8, 2017

Following weeks of voting, band campaigning, and DJ deliberation, 88Nine held its 10th annual Radio Milwaukee Music Awards ceremony at its Pittsburgh Avenue headquarters Thursday night. Between performances by ...

Let’s talk about Alpine Valley, Pokemon Go, and Shake Shack

December 7, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Sylvan Esso will play two shows at Pabst Theater in July

December 5, 2017

Can Milwaukee claim Sylvan Esso? If you're a weary internet commenter who gets bent out of shape every time we write about an artist who grew up outside the city limits ("Actually, Juiceboxxx is from Mequon,") ...

MKE SEX: “How feminist sex-toy stores changed the business of pleasure”

Lucky Tomaszek

December 1, 2017

broadstreet.zone(49071); Random Person: You're a what educator? Me: Sexuality. RP: You work in a sex store? Me: Sex *toy* store. RP: What kinda place is that? Me: It's a nice place, actually. We...

Monster Pizza MKE is closed, Oakland and Locust down to only four pizza places

November 30, 2017

Back in January, Milwaukee heralded the opening of Monster Pizza MKE. Finally! Pizza in the Oakland and Locust area! Big pizza! Our First Impression verdict at the time: Though Oakland Gyros isn't at risk of a...

Milwaukee’s (and probably Earth’s) premier Chumbawamba tribute band is calling it quits…again

November 29, 2017

In July, Milwaukee Record posted an article entitled "Milwaukee’s (and probably Earth’s) premier Chumbawamba tribute band is calling it quits." The final show mentioned in the post was eventually cancelled, for...

Pabst Theater has added a second “Weird Al” show, so we shouldn’t give up on humanity just yet

November 29, 2017

UPDATE: Due to overwhelming demand, Pabst Theater has added a second "Weird Al" show, proving not EVERYTHING is horrible and that we shouldn't give up on humanity just yet. This show is scheduled for Monday, Ap...

City Lounge is celebrating a certain movie by transforming itself into “The Dagobahr”

November 27, 2017

A long time ago (April 2016), in a galaxy far, far away (Cudahy), gold record-certified rapper Bubba Sparxxx performed at City Lounge. During the show, Milwaukee Record spies managed to have a good time listeni...

Brenner Brewing Company to close this weekend

November 20, 2017

Milwaukee is in the midst of a craft brewery boom. Brenner Brewing Company was one of the first microbrewies to help get the ball rolling. Sadly, Brenner Brewing is now the first in the well-populated guild of ...

Post Animal (that band with Steve from ‘Stranger Things’ on guitar) is no longer playing at Cactus Club tonight

November 18, 2017

Way back in January, an icy Monday night in Milwaukee was livened up with news that Post Animal was playing a show at Cactus Club. Why was that such a big deal? Well, the Chicago-based psych-rock sextet feature...

Okay, let’s talk about the “Taylor Swift and neo-Nazis” thing

November 16, 2017

Every Wednesday at noon, Ryan Schleicher, Evan Rytlewski, and Matt Wild take to the WMSE airwaves to discuss all things Milwaukee. This half-hour fun-fest is called The Disclaimer, so named because none of the ...

Jens Lekman will play The Back Room @ Colectivo February 9