It was Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 the night Dr. Dog came to Turner Hall to show Milwaukee what they were all about. The crowd was an eclectic amalgamation of hipsters, older folks, and somehow a group of 18-year-old girls. The beer was cold and the air was steamy with the early scents of spring, summer and a hint of patchouli.
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What the band lacked in crowd size completely made up for in heart-pounding rock n’ roll.
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February 16th, 2017, the night Ben Folds brought a piano to Milwaukee. Ben Folds, formerly of Ben Folds Five graced The Riverside theater with just himself and a grand piano. If you aren’t familiar with who Ben Folds is, congratulations you probably aren’t a Millennial. Those of us that are familiar were treated to a very intimate show. The
Read moreLast night, Icelandic rock group Kaleo made their sequel appearance to a sold-out Turner Hall in a glorious way. Kaleo shatters everything you think you know about Icelandic music by ditching all the weird shit that made Bjork famous and in exchange giving us good old American style rock/blues. It’s clear who this band draws their influences from by creating their
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We all know that Summerfest is upon us, oh wait, you didn’t!? Well, remove yourself from the rock you’re living under and get your can koozies ready because the Big Gig is firing up tonight! This year’s line-up is chalked full of all the sweet sounds of Milwaukee has to offer and with those melodic waves come all the Milwaukee folk
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Last night Kurt Vile showcased himself in Milwaukee for the first time to a sold-out show at the Pabst. The crowd presence was an impressive amalgamation of all ages, each person packed together making the venue appear smokey. As Kurt Vile stepped on stage, an uproar of fan love flowed throughout the crowd. Opening with “Walking On A Pretty Day”
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Coming off their 8th studio album, Sonic Highways, Foo Fighters decided to give a little something back to the fans. The free five song EP features what we have all come to love and expect from Dave Grohl and the rest of the gang. Crunching hard rock riffs and melodic ballads, St. Cecilia feels like a real treat to those looking for their hard
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Coming off “The Heist” this rapper/producer duo is doing everything right to stay relevant. This new song “Growing Up (Sloane’s Song)” keeps with Macklemore’s style of Hip-Hop that reaches out and grabs you. An ode to Macklemore’s child, this touching song is something you should expect to hear much more of in the months to come. A smooth beat and
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In light of the new movie “Straight Out of Compton” featuring the rise of Dr. Dre’s prolific hip-hop group N.W.A., the doctor released his third studio album, “Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre”. This album features a collaboration of new beats and upcoming rappers that California is displaying recently. With songs such as Genocide, featuring Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar, showcasing the ever changing style of west
Read moreAs a veteran Summerfester I’ve been extremely disappointed with the “World’s Largest Music Festival” these last few years. Bands that played 45-minute sets, little to no encores, and some stages having the volume turned down, I’m looking at you Miller Lite Oasis, left a very unkind taste in my mouth. This year made me forget all of that in the
Read moreHaving recently discovered SomeKindaWonderful I have a whole new appreciation for mashup tracks. This song pits SKW’s new single “The Problematics” against Ratatat’s “Cream On Chrome.” The result ends up being an amazingly funky song to strut around too. The playful lyrics of SomeKindaWonderful paired with Ratatat’s guitar riffs creates this fantastic song for those late night summer cruises. SKW
Read moreMajor Lazer just released their third studio album, ‘Peace Is The Mission,’ this week. The trio founded by Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Jillionare, compiled a nine-track LP setting a standard for Trap and EDM artists worldwide. This bass heavy album, featuring the hit single, ‘Lean On,’ featuring DJ Snake and MØ is just a sample of the various guests on
Read morePeople of the internet haven’t been know for being the most intelligent group, but that doesn’t mean artists can’t reap the benefits. Playing off the hype that people didn’t know who Paul McCartney is, Pegboard Nerds saw the potential for a massive trap hit. By sampling Kanye West’s, “Diamonds from Sierra Leone” and Jennifer Lawrence’s part in “The Hanging Tree”
Read moreSonic Highways sets another standard for the Foo Fighters. The album was recorded in 8 different cities, creating 8 different but similar sounding songs. After 20 years, Dave Grohl has set a formulaic sound for his band. From the brooding grunge rock riffs, to the acoustic melancholy ballads, the Foo Fighters stand out from most bands. Although this album doesn’t
Read moreRaz Simone – Cognitive Dissonance FREE album for download and stream Alright, alright, alright as promised I said I’d be posting links for free music. Just so happens my first post is a whole album. Available for both streaming and download I proudly present Seattle based rapper Raz Simone. This extremely honest and soulful self produced album has completely blown
Read moreWhats going on all you rocking, head bobbing, molly popping folks! I’m a new blogger here for Breaking and Entering here to share with you awesome music, movies, and pop culture goodies. Not just that of Milwaukee, but nationwide as well, hell maybe even worldwide. I’m an avid music fan thats always on the prowl for some new tunes to
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