Big Beat MKE Returns for 2026 With a New Venue and Format!
Milwaukee’s premier beat battle returns for year seven at a new location!
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B&E Weekly Jams:
With Valentine’s Day coming and going, there’s lots of love songs in the mix. There’s new music from Cullah, Lake Drive, Super Ego Beats and many more as well.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 2/10 – 2/16/26
The latest edition of B&E Weekly Jams delivers another stellar lineup of new music, complete with everything from indie rock to hip hop and everything in between. This week, we’ve got new music from the Known Moons / Barely Civil split EP, tracks from Alley Eyes, Wanhunnit, YBN Kenny and many more.
Read moreVIDEO: The Cream City Sessions: Jorge Vallentine (Premiere)
Singer-songwriter Jorge Vallentine joins us for this edition of the series, performing a diverse set of solo semi-acoustic music.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Rap J
As part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series—which aims to preserve an archive of performances while providing access to those unable to attend in person—this recording showcases the energy that defines the artist-run space.
Read moreINTERVIEW: David Lopez
Multi-talented artist David Lopez discusses his journey in the Milwaukee music scene, the evolution of his label Passion Park Entertainment.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 2/3 – 2/9/26
Accept no substitutes! We’ve got the latest in Milwaukee music right here.
Read moreINTERVIEW: James Ashen
Producer and beat battle veteran James Ashen shares talks about his history in production and his plans for the future.
Read moreINTERVIEW: October’s Exit
The young punk band discusses their early experiences in performing, the challenges they faced, and their aspirations for recording music.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 1/27 – 2/2/26
This week, we’ve got new music from Dae Flywalker, Destinee Lynn, PM Dessy and more, plus a preview of this Friday’s show at The Cooperage!
Read moreINTERVIEW: H.Kain
H.Kain reflects on the evolution of his music style, the importance of life experiences in songwriting, and his collaborations with other artists.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Breakup Tour
The latest video from Milwaukee’s Cactus Club captures Breakup Tour’s electrifying live performance from January 8th, 2026, as part of their ongoing Cactus Nights video series. This recurring initiative aims to preserve an archive of events at the artist-run venue while extending community access to those who can’t experience shows in person at their Bay View performance space. Check out
Read moreEmo Homies: EPISODE 53: OUR MYSPACE TOP SONGS FT. BEN FROM FREE FRIENDS
What would your top song on Myspace be? Amber and Ben from Free Friends discuss this topic, Amber’s favorite cover song (ever), and so much more in this episode! Definitely a great conversation that you don’t want to miss!
Read moreINTERVIEW: Dead Ba$$
Producer Dead Ba$$ discusses his unique approach to music production, balancing family life with his creative endeavors, and more.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 1/20 – 1/26/26
Discover the latest edition of B&E Weekly Jams, highlighting new music from Milwaukee alongside standout releases and fresh albums you need to hear right now.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Heezy The Artist
reflects on the challenges of maintaining a consistent social media presence and the desire to release music more frequently going into 2026.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Brave You (Release Show)
The latest video from Cactus Club in Bay View captures Brave You’s release show performance from January 8, 2026, as part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series. This features the set from their “Hyenas” release show. Check it out here!
Read moreINTERVIEW: Form
They discuss the band’s formation out of the ashes of Mud Dog, their creative process, influences, and memorable live shows
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 1/13 – 1/19/26
We’re well into 2026 now, and it feels like the holiday lull is finally making way for new music. This week’s B&E Weekly Jams showcases a dynamic mix of talent from across the city.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Johnny Franchino
Multi-faceted artist Johnny Franchino shares his story, from his early influences and performing with The New Grey and experiences in hip hop to his current projects, including the Aesthetix series.
Read moreAUDIO: They Want Blood – “They Want Blood”
Separate from Guerrilla Ghost, Tron Jovi’s beats hit hard as always, with a glitchy warmth to it and elements of drum and bass along the way.
Read moreVIDEO: Cactus Nights: Gold Steps
The latest Cactus Nights video features a captivating live set from Gold Steps, recorded on December 5th on a show with Hit The Lights. Part of the venue’s ongoing Cactus Nights video series, this performance recording helps preserve the rich archive of events at this artist-run music venue while extending access to those who couldn’t experience the show in person.
Read moreEmo Homies: EPISODE 52: NEW CONNECTIONS FT. ENOMA FROM HAUNTER
Amber sits down with Enoma, the guitarist of the band, HAUNTER, and they talk about HAUNTER’s debut EP, GAMEBOY, the importance of building connections, and more!
Read moreINTERVIEW: SD Produces
SD Produces shares his journey as a music producer, spanning from his early experiences with FL Studio, his transition to Logic, and his comfort zone as a beatmaker and engineer.
Read moreB&E Weekly Jams: 1/6 – 1/12/26
Kicking off the first playlist of the new year, this week’s B&E Weekly Jams brings a fresh mix of voices and styles. From Oh Geeez Not Again to Camb, Faded Francis and more, there’s a big mix of music to check out this week.
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