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Surfin’ the Turf

Surfin’ the Turf

A skateboarder-organized bid to resurrect the Turf skatepark has taken Milwaukee by storm. Tonight, the Cactus Club hosts a benefit show in their honor.

Support your local noisemakers

Support your local noisemakers

The Borg Ward was created with concepts of sustainability and shared responsibility at its core.Three years later, the collective is thriving in Walker's Point.

For the love of Buzzo, go see Helms Alee tonight if you know what’s good for you

For the love of Buzzo, go see Helms Alee tonight if you know what’s good for you

If Fan-Belt goes down in history for one thing, let it be that it got you out to this show.

Stripwax: Les Savy Fav –It’s A Like Affair
Stripwax

Les Savy Fav –It’s A Like Affair

September marks the end of summer, and the release of TONS of new music. It makes the transition a bit more bearable.

Review: Gospel Gossip @ Cactus Club
Review

Gospel Gossip @ Cactus Club

Two KISS references and a Preacher reference! This review *is* about Gospel Gossip, right?

Paul Collins:  A True King
Paul Collins

A True King

I do not have enough kind words for the gracious Paul Collins. The self-proclaimed King of Power Pop is full of life, enthusiasm, and talent to boot.

The Ian Olvera Beat

The Ian Olvera Beat

Ian Olvera & the Sleepwalkers swing through Milwaukee this Saturday at Club Garibaldi's with a new album in tow after a week of mini-touring alongside the legendary Paul Collins' Beat.

Stripwax: !!! Is All About The Groove
Stripwax

!!! Is All About The Groove

!!!'s latest elpee "Strange Weather, Isn't It?" comes full force and flexes some pretty strong dance-rock muscle.

Review: The AFrames’ opening shot in the upcoming Seattle Invasion
Review

The AFrames’ opening shot in the upcoming Seattle Invasion

Milwaukee's getting lots of visitors from the Pacific Northwest in the next couple weeks. DJ recaps the AFrames and previews Unnatural Helpers and Helms Alee.

Conrad Plymouth: More MKE Than EC
Conrad Plymouth

More MKE Than EC

Christopher Porterfield of Conrad Plymouth has Linneman's to thank for his musical transition from Eau Claire to Milwaukee and returns to the source to release a new LP on local Ten Atoms Records tonight.

WMSE’s Radio Summer Camp Symposium: FREE on Saturday
WMSE’s Radio Summer Camp Symposium

FREE on Saturday

After showcasing the best of Milwaukee's local scene, WMSE strives to make the local scene even better with a ton of fascinating panel discussions.

The Scarring Party Loses Teeth, Adds New Album

The Scarring Party Loses Teeth, Adds New Album

Milwaukee macabre-makers, Scarring Party releases their new album at Turner Hall Ballroom tonight. And yes, it is Friday, the 13th.