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The Hop! The flag! Rethinking 794! The Milwaukee Public Museum! More ridiculous controversies!
Ridiculously brief updates on 8 ridiculous Milwaukee controversies of 2025
The Hop! The flag! Rethinking 794! The Milwaukee Public Museum! More ridiculous controversies!
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Hop! The flag! Rethinking 794! The Milwaukee Public Museum! More ridiculous controversies!
Seriously, that's it. Okay, okay, and a little more info from a press release.
Here’s when Milwaukee will release its “Vision Report” for former Northridge Mall site, and that’s it
Seriously, that’s it. Okay, okay, and a little more info from a press release.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Seriously, that's it. Okay, okay, and a little more info from a press release.
'Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist' is the December 18 selection for the Lion's Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club.
Spotify, Liz Pelly’s ‘Mood Machine,’ and human connection as algorithm antidote
‘Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist’ is the December 18 selection for the Lion’s Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
'Mood Machine: The Rise Of Spotify And The Costs Of The Perfect Playlist' is the December 18 selection for the Lion's Tooth + Milwaukee Record Music Book Club.
The week/weekend ahead…
Milwaukee Record Recommended Events: December 15-21, 2025
This week/weekend in Milwaukee events: Bert LauderdALE, Chris Isaak, Queen Quail, Demolition Man, more.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The week/weekend ahead…
Enjoy a new video for Fuzzysurf's 2022 holiday single "Cheer Up Snowflake (It's Christmastime)."
Stuff your stocking with a new video for Fuzzysurf’s power pop holiday banger
Last week, the band put a bow on its most accomplished year yet by releasing a visual pairing for its 2022 seasonal single.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Enjoy a new video for Fuzzysurf's 2022 holiday single "Cheer Up Snowflake (It's Christmastime)."
It will be Mr. Roll's first Summerfest appearance. Tyler Hubbard will open.
Jelly Roll will headline Summerfest on July 4
Tickets to Jelly Roll’s show at Summerfest go on sale Friday, December 19 at 10 a.m.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It will be Mr. Roll's first Summerfest appearance. Tyler Hubbard will open.
Good morning
December 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Good morning
The year in random photos! And yes, the Boat makes a lot of appearances. R.I.P. Boat.
The year (2025) in random Milwaukee Record photos
The year in random photos! And yes, the Boat makes a lot of appearances. R.I.P. Boat.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The year in random photos! And yes, the Boat makes a lot of appearances. R.I.P. Boat.
Listen/watch the lead single off Brave You's forthcoming release.
Brave You preps for new EP with “HYENAS” music video
Listen/watch the lead single off the synth-punk project’s forthcoming release.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Listen/watch the lead single off Brave You's forthcoming release.
“This name change strengthens our ability to show up authentically and inclusively for everyone in our community.”
Girls Rock MKE will change name to Let’s Get Loud MKE in 2027
“Inclusivity has always been central to our work. Our name now aligns with who we’ve been for years.”
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“This name change strengthens our ability to show up authentically and inclusively for everyone in our community.”
As we mourn the places we lost, we ask that you also think about the places you love and would hate to lose.
Some restaurants, bars, and breweries Milwaukee lost in 2025 (and a plea to help in 2026)
As we mourn the places we lost, we ask that you also think about the places you love and would hate to lose.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As we mourn the places we lost, we ask that you also think about the places you love and would hate to lose.
Hold the ketchup and hold the applesauce—the potato pancakes at The Brick Pub & Grill are not only original, they're wonderful.
Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The Brick Pub & Grill in Glendale has heartwarming history, terrific sides
Hold the ketchup and hold the applesauce—the potato pancakes at The Brick Pub & Grill are not only original, they’re wonderful.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Hold the ketchup and hold the applesauce—the potato pancakes at The Brick Pub & Grill are not only original, they're wonderful.
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Drinking drinks and eating food and listening to a barbershop quartet sing Christmas songs in the Streets of Old Milwaukee last night was magical. One more year.
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Drinking drinks and eating food and listening to a barbershop quartet sing Christmas songs in the Streets of Old Milwaukee last night was magical. One more year.
Gold Rush Chicken vs. The Newport! Oriental Theatre vs. The Boat! More!
Things get interesting in Round 3 of our Best Milwaukee Thing of 2025 Bracket
Vote! Vote as often as you like! Just vote! And may the Best Milwaukee Thing win!
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Gold Rush Chicken vs. The Newport! Oriental Theatre vs. The Boat! More!
Very sorry to hear about the devastating fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego. Here's our fish fry visit from 2019.
262 Friday fish frys and counting: Bass Bay Brewhouse (Muskego)
“Does clam chowder count as an appetizer?”
milwaukeerecord.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Very sorry to hear about the devastating fire at Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego. Here's our fish fry visit from 2019.
Press release: Streetcar to feature extended service New Year’s Eve; two upcoming Holidays on The Hop dates remain featuring live music and free holiday cookies
The Hop announces holiday hours for Christmas and New Year’s
Streetcar to feature extended service New Year’s Eve; two upcoming Holidays on The Hop dates remain featuring live music and free holiday cookies.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Press release: Streetcar to feature extended service New Year’s Eve; two upcoming Holidays on The Hop dates remain featuring live music and free holiday cookies
“Right now we are getting through the holiday season, but we need this to be successful so we are able to stay open."
American Science & Surplus is still open, needs you to drop by
“I think a lot of people are under the impression that we closed. Our foot traffic has gone down significantly since October 1.”
milwaukeerecord.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“Right now we are getting through the holiday season, but we need this to be successful so we are able to stay open."
Talking new Milwaukee music from Diet Lite, The Steph Lippert Project, Tyler Chicorel, and Guerrilla Ghost.
Talking new Milwaukee music with WUWM’s Lake Effect (December 2025)
Talking new Milwaukee music from Diet Lite, The Steph Lippert Project, Tyler Chicorel, and Guerrilla Ghost.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Talking new Milwaukee music from Diet Lite, The Steph Lippert Project, Tyler Chicorel, and Guerrilla Ghost.
More miserable news.
The National Cafe has closed
“It is with great sadness and utter heartbreak that we announce the sudden closure of The National Cafe, our beloved Walkers Point breakfast and lunch spot.”
milwaukeerecord.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
More miserable news.
Press release: "I am very sad to hear that Beans & Barley will be closing its doors next month. The restaurant has been a fixture of Milwaukee's East Side for decades and will be sorely missed."
Alderman Alex Brower: Difficult times for small local businesses
“I am very sad to hear that Beans & Barley will be closing its doors next month. The restaurant has been a fixture of Milwaukee’s East Side for decades and will be sorely missed.”
milwaukeerecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Press release: "I am very sad to hear that Beans & Barley will be closing its doors next month. The restaurant has been a fixture of Milwaukee's East Side for decades and will be sorely missed."
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"Best" part of doing local end-of-year lists: totally forgetting a really, really good record. This year, it's Sex Scenes and their terrific EVERYTHING MAKES ME SICK. I was CONVINCED it came out in 2024, but nope, it was May 2025. A big miss for me, but a GREAT record.
Everything Makes Me Sick, by Sex Scenes
9 track album
sexscenes.bandcamp.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Best" part of doing local end-of-year lists: totally forgetting a really, really good record. This year, it's Sex Scenes and their terrific EVERYTHING MAKES ME SICK. I was CONVINCED it came out in 2024, but nope, it was May 2025. A big miss for me, but a GREAT record.
This week on WMSE's Local/Live: Dryhouse Ruins!
WMSE’s Local/Live: Dryhouse Ruins
Local/Live airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This week on WMSE's Local/Live: Dryhouse Ruins!
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This is our 12th (!) year-end roundup, and I think it's our strongest yet. It felt like we got back to being "ourselves" in 2025; interestingly, that was largely due to the fantastic work of folks not named Matt or Tyler. Look for even more folks in 2026!
Milwaukee Record’s 25 favorite Milwaukee Record stories of 2025
Remembering Bob Uecker, our inaugural Morgan Park Picnic, getting a Big Mac and a fish fry with Don Gorske, the Boat, much more.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This is our 12th (!) year-end roundup, and I think it's our strongest yet. It felt like we got back to being "ourselves" in 2025; interestingly, that was largely due to the fantastic work of folks not named Matt or Tyler. Look for even more folks in 2026!
Remembering Bob Uecker, our inaugural Morgan Park Picnic, getting a Big Mac and a fish fry with Don Gorske, the Boat, much more.
Milwaukee Record’s 25 favorite Milwaukee Record stories of 2025
Remembering Bob Uecker, our inaugural Morgan Park Picnic, getting a Big Mac and a fish fry with Don Gorske, the Boat, much more.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Remembering Bob Uecker, our inaugural Morgan Park Picnic, getting a Big Mac and a fish fry with Don Gorske, the Boat, much more.
Hear a song from the project that features members of Lost Orange Cat, Whiskey Of The Damned, Adorner, and Erotic Adventures Of The Static Chicken.
Come “Face To Face” with TNGNT’s new single
Hear a song from the project that features members of Lost Orange Cat, Whiskey Of The Damned, Adorner, and Erotic Adventures Of The Static Chicken.
milwaukeerecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hear a song from the project that features members of Lost Orange Cat, Whiskey Of The Damned, Adorner, and Erotic Adventures Of The Static Chicken.