Rock

Stripwax: Nick Cave cools down
Stripwax

Nick Cave cools down

"Push the Sky Away" goes minimalist, which isn't Nick Cave's best move by a long shot.

Back in Your Head: Tegan and Sara return to the Pabst Theater
Back in Your Head

Tegan and Sara return to the Pabst Theater

The Canadian alternative pop duo returns to Milwaukee in support of "Heartthrob," a slick album that marks a new chapter without betraying their old sound.

Tame Impala: Far from loners at Turner Hall Ballroom
Tame Impala

Far from loners at Turner Hall Ballroom

The Australian psychedelic pop outfit made their return to Milwaukee, playing an impressive Turner Hall show Sunday.

Stripwax: Swami John and The Night Marchers go! (and go!)
Stripwax

Swami John and The Night Marchers go! (and go!)

The Night Marchers' second LP "Allez! Allez!" is as good as anything John Reis does. So it's extremely good.

Stripwax: Near-future twin pop superstars
Stripwax

Near-future twin pop superstars

Tegan & Sara's new album, "Heartthrob," puts them on the edge of mainstream success.

Stripwax: Can you even say “Pissed Jeans” on the air anymore?
Stripwax

Can you even say “Pissed Jeans” on the air anymore?

The noise rock band, touring the Midwest later this year, has a new record called "Honeys," a chaotic mix of tracks, good and bad.

Take One At ThirdCoast: Episode Three – Vic & Gab
Take One At ThirdCoast

Episode Three – Vic & Gab

Milwaukee's own songwriting sister duo Vic & Gab stopped in at the ThirdCoast Digest offices to play a few tunes.

Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers

Sahan’s Valentines Day Albummers

This quintet of cathartic records is perfect for anyone opposed to Valentine's Day on emotional grounds – or Valentine's Day-lovers with a weird sense of humor.

Backstage with Mark Metcalf: Andy Noble
Backstage with Mark Metcalf

Andy Noble

Mark talks to the longtime music-lover and DJ about his experiences in Milwaukee and his comprehensive, "trim" record collection.

The Vaccines set to take Turner Hall stage tonight

The Vaccines set to take Turner Hall stage tonight

The UK post punk revivalists make their Milwaukee debut tonight at Turner Hall Ballroom.

Stripwax: Louisville’s Neighbor brings the rock and/or roll
Stripwax

Louisville’s Neighbor brings the rock and/or roll

Louisville trio Neighbor strips it down and brings the rock and roll energy with their new album.

Yo La Tengo’s got it right again with “Fade”

Yo La Tengo’s got it right again with “Fade”

The New Jersey trio, still relevant and interesting after almost three decades, performs at Turner Hall Saturday.