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Diversity in the Workplace
Local metal thrashers Architects of the Aftermath release a new CD on Saturday at Club Garibaldi.
Apr 29th, 2010 by Brian WhitneyChampioning 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?
Apr 27th, 2010 by DJ HostettlerLiving Deliberately at the Jazz Estate
Brian heads out for a Change of Scenery Night.
Apr 15th, 2010 by Brian WhitneyF***Face
Kathy Nichols recounts the history of one of Milwaukee's scariest 90s bands--coming back this July!
Apr 13th, 2010 by Kathy NicholsUSE IT!
Bands and promoters! Submit your shows to the TCD/Fan-Belt events calendar. Who can argue with free promotion?
Apr 6th, 2010 by FanBeltMilwaukeeThank You, Friend
Terry Hackbarth of The Nice Outfit and Trolley shares his memories of his friend, the late Alex Chilton.
Apr 2nd, 2010 by FanBeltMilwaukeeWelcome Back, Fan-Belt
Milwaukee's best local music blog is back! DJ Hostettler delivers the Mission Statement.
Apr 1st, 2010 by DJ HostettlerSmart Studios & Milwaukee
Kathy Nichols visits the filming of a documentary on Smart Studios, the legendary Madison studio that has produced loads of Milwaukee albums.
Mar 31st, 2010 by Kathy NicholsLet’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."
Mar 31st, 2010 by Brian WhitneyCultural 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?
Mar 25th, 2010 by DJ HostettlerDJ’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).
Dec 26th, 2009 by DJ HostettlerSkirting 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.
Sep 16th, 2009 by DJ Hostettler