Music

Review: Lorde Reigns
Review

Lorde Reigns

The pop sensation closes out Milwaukee’s outdoor music season in style.

Rock Roundup: Spoon Brings Un-Fussy Rock to Riverside Theater
Rock Roundup

Spoon Brings Un-Fussy Rock to Riverside Theater

The Austin natives take their summer album to a cooling Midwest, Club Garibaldi prepares to host a Brooklyn gem.

Rock Roundup: The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists
Rock Roundup

The Black Keys, Rock Music’s Arena-packing Purists

The Ohio natives evolve, but stay true to their bluesy roots

Music: The Call From Yellow Phone
Music

The Call From Yellow Phone

This weekend’s Yellow Phone Music Conference will showcase up-and-coming bands, with advice from top pros in the industry.

Rock Roundup: The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Rock Roundup

The Return of Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

A huge influence on Dylan and others, the legendary folk singer comes to town.

Classical: From Turkey With Love
Classical

From Turkey With Love

Turkish-American composer Kamran Ince has a long association with Milwaukee. Present Music presents an all-Ince show Saturday.

Music: Alpine Valley For Sale at $8.4 Million
Music

Alpine Valley For Sale at $8.4 Million

Famed music venue, 37 years old, nation’s second largest amphitheater, has hit hard times.

Rock Roundup: The Dutchess and the Duke’s Strange Journey
Rock Roundup

The Dutchess and the Duke’s Strange Journey

The Pacific Northwest duo have reunited -- yet again -- playing their dark folk music at the Cactus Club.

“The Dude” Does Double Duty

“The Dude” Does Double Duty

Jeff Bridges and The Abiders charm a crowd at the Pabst.

Rock Roundup: Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?
Rock Roundup

Is Alejandro Escovedo the Ultimate Survivor?

A key rock innovator since the 1970s, he headlines a week that also features Jeff Bridges and the Abiders

Rock Roundup: Red Headed Stranger No More
Rock Roundup

Red Headed Stranger No More

Willie Nelson & Family sell out two nights in a week that includes metal-influenced Spanish guitar (Rodrigo y Gabriela) and a 19-member collective (The Polyphonic Spree).

Music: State Fair Has a Conniption Fit
Music

State Fair Has a Conniption Fit

Milwaukee heavy metal band Conniption wows the crowd with high-energy set.