Life & Leisure

STRIPWAX: The Great Slaughter of 2012
STRIPWAX

The Great Slaughter of 2012

Ty Segall Band's "Slaughterhouse" is a "heavy, unholy racket" that will have you searching Segall's back catalogue for more noisy goodness.

Threads: Stay Holiday Chic for the Fourth
Threads

Stay Holiday Chic for the Fourth

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, TCD helps you find that graceful balance between red, white and blue without going over the top.

VIDEO: Milwaukee Abides at Lebowski Fest
VIDEO

Milwaukee Abides at Lebowski Fest

Cathedral Square Park in Milwaukee was home to white Russians, Creedence tunes, Walters, Maudes and Dudes last Friday night. Video by Garrett Katerzynske.

Come one, come all: Summerfest is for everyone
Come one, come all

Summerfest is for everyone

Many summer festivals play to a specific audience, but not The Big Gig. Summerfest's all-inclusive attitude is what makes it great.

TCDIY: Hipsters and Hot Sauce
TCDIY

Hipsters and Hot Sauce

In this week's TCDIY, take the time to make a spicy, homemade hot sauce and a custom tee for that special someone.

Threads: Hot Shorts: 2012 Swimwear Trends
Threads

Hot Shorts: 2012 Swimwear Trends

Kevin Little breaks down evolving trends in men's swimwear.

PODCAST: “Animal House” Revisited
PODCAST

“Animal House” Revisited

Mark Metcalf talks about playing Douglas C. Neidermeyer in "Animal House" with a fan of the film and friend of the podcast.

Jaill Breakout: Milwaukee band poised for big year
Jaill Breakout

Milwaukee band poised for big year

On the heels of the release of "Traps," TCD sat down with Jaill at the Exclusive Company to discuss the album, Sub Pop Records, and taco-fueled release shows.

Scenes from LEGO KidsFest

Scenes from LEGO KidsFest

Brian Jacobson visits the Frontier Airlines Center for the celebration of a little building block, complete with a giant LEGO Hulk.

Live in Milwaukee: 10 local bands to see this summer
Live in Milwaukee

10 local bands to see this summer

Live music is everywhere this time of year, and Sahan Jayasuriya looks at 10 up-and-coming local acts to see live in the Brew City this summer.

Threads: “Worn to be Wild”: Road tested, runway ready
Threads

“Worn to be Wild”: Road tested, runway ready

From practical beginnings to fashion icon, the history of the leather jacket is on display at Harley-Davidson Museum's "Worn to be Wild."

STRIPWAX: FOTL’s bold “Plot Against Common Sense”
STRIPWAX

FOTL’s bold “Plot Against Common Sense”

Jeff Moody calls Future of the Left's "The Plot Against Common Sense" the band's "most adventurous and diverse recording to date."