Rock

Profile: Tenement Is a Tale of Two Cities
Profile

Tenement Is a Tale of Two Cities

The band’s three members are based in Milwaukee and Appleton. And its sound is weirdly eclectic.

Review: Bastille Storms the Milwaukee Theatre
Review

Bastille Storms the Milwaukee Theatre

British electro-rockers bring big sound to the Pabst Group’s first production at the old Auditorium.

Music: The Sleazy Rock of Ramma Lamma
Music

The Sleazy Rock of Ramma Lamma

The Milwaukee band’s sleaze-riffic new album, Ice Cream, marries glam rock, punk and B movie themes. Yep, it’s fun.

Review: Lorde Reigns
Review

Lorde Reigns

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

Rock Roundup: Majical Cloudz and Lorde, a Peculiar Pairing
Rock Roundup

Majical Cloudz and Lorde, a Peculiar Pairing

Naked vulnerability in a cold bed of beats comes to the BMO Harris Pavilion

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.

Photo Gallery: WMSE’s 5th Annual Backyard BBQ
Photo Gallery

WMSE’s 5th Annual Backyard BBQ

91.7 FM once again sets the stage with local and national music in beautiful Cathedral Square.

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.

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.

Profile: The Curious Journey of Midwest Beat
Profile

The Curious Journey of Midwest Beat

Formed in Madison, now based in Milwaukee, the band specializes in what its members have dubbed “Angry Bubblegum” music.