The audience was quiet and waiting around slowly anticipating Two Door Cinema Club’s premiere MKE’s show at Pabst Theater. Being hump day, you can tell people were tired and very little low energy after the week. Suddenly, an insane light show started to happen. EDM pump up music started playing, making me and everyone else confused of where they were.
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My dad used to tell me “back in his day” (the ’80s) at concerts and weddings him and his friends would mosh to songs like the Violent Femmes’ “Blister in the Sun.” I always could picture this, but last night the image of this came to life at Turner Hall. Twin Peaks, hailing from Chicago (the drummer wore the Cubs shirt
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photo courtesy of Kelsea McCulloch / Pabst Theater Group On Wednesday, March 22nd, Andrew McMahon returned to Milwaukee at The Pabst on his Zombies in America tour. Accompanied by Atlas Genius and Night Riots, it was an emotional, colorful, and alt-rock fused event that won’t soon be forgotten. The night was kicked off by California-born Night Riots, whose raw lyrics
Read moreI read the other day that Deafheaven has faced grief over the vocalist being too attractive. Ok, I kind of get it. George Clarke–save some beauty for the rest of us, please? This criticism, among many other ones Deafheaven has faced from metal “purists,” is the reason the metal scene in general sometimes turns me off. The instinct to bash
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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
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For a band who’s 26, AFI have had one hell of a career. Starting off hardcore which saw them blowing the roof out of basements to turning into horror punk which started building their fanbase to new heights. It was the 2000s which saw them riding the emo craze. Guy liner and frontman, Davey Havok’s insane hair styles everywhere. That’s
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There’s something special about seeing a band whose song names alone are enough to scare someone. Mayhem, one of the most iconic black metal bands in history, played at Turner Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. With songs such as “Deathcrush,” “Chainsaw Gutsfuck” and “Necrolust,” it leaves you wondering,”Am I bad person for listening to this?” Not in the slightest. This
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Growing up in a music-loving household, I was introduced and fell in love with the voice and sound of alternative-rock at a young age, particularly Death Cab for Cutie. The soft hurt and beauty always found a way to chill my bones, (and still does to this day). Fast forward a few years, to a chilly January evening as I
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To me, The xx were nothing more than generic indie pop. Sure, they had some good tracks like Intro and Angels but the rest were simply uninspired and boring. That is until I heard their 3rd album’s lead single, Hold On. Impressed, I decided to give I See You a listen. I am glad to say The xx start out
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It’s been three years since You Me At Six’s last album, Cavalier Youth, which found huge success but was ultimately their most forgettable album to date. While sounding great all thanks to producer Neal Avron, it overdid the whole radio friendly sound. It wasn’t what fans expected especially after an album as dark as Sinners Never Sleep. Fast forward to
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When GGOOLLDD hit the stage on Friday night at a sold out Turner Hall Ballroom, there was a feeling that you weren’t just watching a band. This felt like a spectacle. Friday night was GGOOLLDD’s first (announced) show in Milwaukee since Summerfest earlier in the year, so there was good reason for the added hype. There was some hearsay about
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L-shaped Tetris blocks hang from the ceiling. A disco ball sparkles in The Riverside Theater sky. Cacti placed around the stage. It is unclear what is about to take place, but the audience will soon see they are in for a treat. Glass Animals returned to Milwaukee for their “How to be a Human Being” tour centered around their latest album
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Talk about jump-starting the old Cadillac. Taking Back Sunday continue to evolve with their seventh album, Tidal Wave. First off, not only is this a damn good rock album but it is undoubtedly the best album in their discography. It has everything you want in a TBS album. Atmosphere, good old fashion rock and roll, throwback, and of course the
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After the massive success of Bad Blood (More notably, the single Pompeii) Bastille are finally back with the anticipated follow up Wild World. First off, the first single Good Grief is a bit of a grower and honestly not a choice as a single. Of course you can’t let one song kill your excitement and boy, this album does not
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A common question comes up for music lovers; Where would your dream concert be? Most say huge venues like Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall or Red Rocks. What they should say instead is a coffee shop, specifically Milwaukee’s Prospect Ave. Colectivo Coffee. This place is something everyone should take on at some point in their life, because seeing
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With the bleachers full well before their 10:15 start time, it was evident that Death Cab for Cutie hasn’t lost any support in the decade since the band’s Atlantic Records debut, “Plans” took them from indie rock darlings to mainstream stardom. On stage, it was also very clear that the band had not lost a step, either. With some
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On Wednesday night, thousands of Milwaukeeans dusted off their dancing shoes for another year of Summerfest, but Fitz and the Tantrums were already in prime form. Headlining the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse, the band hit the stage with their modern take on new wave, indie, and everything in between. With perfect weather, The Big Bang, and plenty of liquid encouragement being consumed,
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The first concert I ever went to was at The Rave when I was in seventh grade. I was seeing the Honda Civic Tour with Panic! At the Disco, The Hush Sound, Phantom Planet and Motion City Soundtrack. I was so excited because all of these bands I listened to 24/7 and were basically my life in my middle school
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Performing electronic music live can often be tricky to pull off effectively. The notion of pre-programmed sound in a “live” setting almost sounds counter-intuitive, and more importantly, can look stagnant if done poorly. On Wednesday night at the Pabst Theater, Purity Ring did electronic in the most entertaining way possible. In a word, the show was a spectacle, to say
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Milwaukee welcomed English Alternative band The 1975 back to the Rave/Eagles Club on May 24 for the FM 102.1 Big Spring Show. Enthusiastic fans formed a line stretching all around the building hours before the show even began. The 1975 has been touring internationally for their latest album, succinctly named I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So
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Yikes…Justin might just be human after all. The man could do it all but after the bore that was Part 2 of The 20/20 Experience I found myself skeptical. Sure, double albums tend to have tons of filler but could his prime be behind him? After listening to Can’t Stop The Feeling I’m afraid it might be true. The song
Read moreHallelujah! Panic! At The Disco have released their (Well actually his) fifth studio album titled “Death Of A Bachelor”. Does this album hold up to their past wonderful albums (Yes, even Pretty. Odd. Fight me) or does it fall flat? Not only does it hold up but it is their best and most fun album since “A Fever You Can’t
Read moreAfter four long years we finally get a taste of Adele’s upcoming album, 25, and it’s…stale. First off, I don’t think it’s bad. Not at all but the internet seems to have lost it’s shit more than all the Hotline Bling vines. It could be the overhype that killed it for me but I can’t help but think that
Read moreThe fact that Neck Deep are as popular as they are now is fascinating. Only three years after forming they are currently signed to Hopeless Records and played the main stage at this year’s Warped Tour. Damn….personally I didn’t get it. Besides a handful of songs, I merely thought of them as The Story So Far wannabes who
Read moreLike a fine wine, Estates get better with each new release. With two EPs, a split with Our Lady, and an album, this leads us to their finest album yet titled, It’s Great To Be Alone. Possibly the best album in Milwaukee’s emo revival scene. On to the review! Tuesday So already I’m completely hooked by this fast opener. The
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