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This Way for the Gas: Diversity in the Workplace
This Way for the Gas

Diversity in the Workplace

Local metal thrashers Architects of the Aftermath release a new CD on Saturday at Club Garibaldi.

Radio Milwaukee: Championing Milwaukee Music “Like No Other?”
Radio Milwaukee

Championing Milwaukee Music “Like No Other?”

Exiting 88.9 Music Director claims they are "the only [station] that gives Milwaukee artists significant, meaningful airplay." Um...whaaat?

This Way for the Gas: Living Deliberately at the Jazz Estate
This Way for the Gas

Living Deliberately at the Jazz Estate

Brian heads out for a Change of Scenery Night.

Bands of Future Past: F***Face
Bands of Future Past

F***Face

Kathy Nichols recounts the history of one of Milwaukee's scariest 90s bands--coming back this July!

TCD/Fan-Belt Events Calendar: USE IT!
TCD/Fan-Belt Events Calendar

USE IT!

Bands and promoters! Submit your shows to the TCD/Fan-Belt events calendar. Who can argue with free promotion?

Thank You, Friend

Thank You, Friend

Terry Hackbarth of The Nice Outfit and Trolley shares his memories of his friend, the late Alex Chilton.

Cultural Zero: Welcome Back, Fan-Belt
Cultural Zero

Welcome Back, Fan-Belt

Milwaukee's best local music blog is back! DJ Hostettler delivers the Mission Statement.

Bands of Future Past: Smart Studios & Milwaukee
Bands of Future Past

Smart Studios & Milwaukee

Kathy Nichols visits the filming of a documentary on Smart Studios, the legendary Madison studio that has produced loads of Milwaukee albums.

This Way for the Gas: Let’s Get Dressed
This Way for the Gas

Let’s Get Dressed

In his inaugural column, Brian Whitney gives his take on the state of Milwaukee music: "like that kid in college who goes to all his classes in his pajamas."

Cultural Zero at the Milwaukee Mad March Music Mini-Movie Festival

Cultural Zero at the Milwaukee Mad March Music Mini-Movie Festival

The inaugural event showcases a diverse cross-section Milwaukee musicians and filmmakers. Who comes out on top?

Cultural Zero: DJ’s Top 10 Albums of 2009
Cultural Zero

DJ’s Top 10 Albums of 2009

Of course, every year, the problem for me is that I barely listen to 10 new albums every year, because most of what gets pushed on us by Pitchfork and other useless music blogs makes me want to set the Internet on fire (seriously, the next person who tells me Grizzly Bear is good is getting slapped on the head).

Cultural Zero: Skirting Death with IfIHadAHiFi (Pt.6)
Cultural Zero

Skirting Death with IfIHadAHiFi (Pt.6)

In final entry, the band takes a realistic view of its cross-country tour that allowed for travel, friends, adventure and music in front of people who appreciated it.