Rock

STRIPWAX: The Hives return, but don’t call it “Garage Rock”
STRIPWAX

The Hives return, but don’t call it “Garage Rock”

"Lex Hives" is "pretty much what rock and roll is supposed to be." The high-energy Swedish band (incredibly!) will be playing at Summerfest on Friday, June 29.

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.

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.

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."

PODCAST: Another side of Summerfest
PODCAST

Another side of Summerfest

Dave "Punky" Wastak has a wealth of stories to share after spending years working behind the scenes at Summerfest.

Festival Season: Four days at Bonnaroo
Festival Season

Four days at Bonnaroo

Patti Wenzel and her 18-year-old daughter spent four days in the Tennessee sun at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

STRIPWAX: Get OFF!
STRIPWAX

Get OFF!

Clocking in at just under 18 minutes, Jeff Moody says the new OFF! elpee is a raw and ferocious reminder that rebellion ain't just for kids anymore.

TCD Bonnaroo: An adventure in the making
TCD Bonnaroo

An adventure in the making

Follow what happens when a 40-something mom and her 18-year old daughter hit the road for Bonnaroo.

STRIPWAX: “Urban Turban” needs more funky nuggets
STRIPWAX

“Urban Turban” needs more funky nuggets

Jeff Moody reviews Cornershop's "Urban Turban" with the help of Swami George.

Summer Camp: The Kickoff of Summer Festival Season
Summer Camp

The Kickoff of Summer Festival Season

A Caribbean-hot weekend at the Summer Camp Music Festival kicks off summer festival season. Photo slideshow and recap by Angela Morgan.

What to expect when you’re expecting Primus

What to expect when you’re expecting Primus

Jeff Moody runs down your need-to-know for a two-set Primus concert at the Rave/Eagles Ballroom.

STRIPWAX: A little less clowning from Guided By Voices
STRIPWAX

A little less clowning from Guided By Voices

The "classic lineup's" second album this year, "Class Clown Spots a UFO," offers a more even tracklist than GBV's last effort.