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.
Aug 22nd, 2010 by DJ HostettlerLollapalooza Hangover
Between the sweltering crowds and Lollapalooza's notoriously muddy sound, it's hard to tell which bands put on a good show. Kevin braved the heat last weekend and offers his picks from Lolla 2010.
Aug 12th, 2010 by Kevin MuellerTorche at the Borg Ward
As I pogoed with abandon to "Across the Shields," I thought back to Jeb's Lightning Bolt review and thought, "man, it must have been a lot like this." Nope--apparently, this was hotter.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by DJ HostettlerCuz It’s Hot…
Reunited: this Sunday's Sextreme Ball brings together Belgian techno/house favorites Lords of Acid and My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult at the Rave.
Jul 23rd, 2010 by Kathy NicholsCap’n Jazz Reunion Show at the Bottom Lounge
90's legends Cap'n Jazz shared the stage with Gauge last Saturday at Chicago's Bottom Lounge for a sold-out reunion show.
Jul 22nd, 2010 by Erin WolfZola Jesus at Stonefly
After Saturday's show, Jeb Ebben struggles to find the words to describe Zola Jesus's captivating performance.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Jeb Ebben2010 Pitchfork in Review
Humid, cool, anticipatory, inspiring and (at times) boring and cliche, this year's Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago had it all. Kevin Mueller lets us shadow.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Kevin MuellerBand of Horses at the Rave
On the heels of a hotly anticipated album, Milwaukee fans swelter under the spell of Ben Bridwell and company.
Jul 19th, 2010 by Brian JacobsonLightning Bolt at Studio Deep End
Jeb Ebben and 200-some other people somehow managed to find the Lightning Bolt show on Friday. Here's what he had to say about it.
Jul 18th, 2010 by Jeb EbbenLiars at Turner Hall
How do Liars, who reinvent themselves with each album, create a cohesive live show? Jeb Ebben investigates.
Jul 17th, 2010 by Jeb EbbenFan Belt @ Summerfest – Modest Mouse, Miller Lite Oasis, Saturday, July 3
I’ve come to think of Modest Mouse as an excellent studio band, but not the greatest group to see live. By the end of “Bury Me With It,” I began to rethink my position.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff MoodyDevo, Miller Oasis, July 4
In 1978, Devo invaded my childhood television set wearing yellow jumpsuits and deconstructing classic rock. 30 years later, they still have "Something for Everybody."
Jul 7th, 2010 by Jeff Moody