Weathering the Storm: An Alternative to the Election

The 2016 Presidential Election seemed like a nightmare that would never end. There was constant banter between candidates (some more mature than others), crazy accusations being made and overall, nonstop conversation about Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton. It felt like it was an unavoidable topic that came up on every TV station that you turned […]

5 Things You Can Do Instead of Worrying About the Future of Our Country

Recently something happened in our country that shook the foundation of everything we know. Most of us have been left feeling shell-shocked regardless of what our political beliefs are and frankly, it’s not a fun feeling. Not at all. Instead of sinking into existential dread, here are five things you can do instead of worrying […]

Democrats React to Trump Victory at Milwaukee Election Party

Hundreds of Hillary Clinton supporters who gathered inside J & B’s Blue Ribbon on Bluemound Road for her election night party on Tuesday sat nervously staring at the televisions and their smartphones. “I think that it’s just really shocking that I’m seeing him leading in states that were for the most part democratic,” Democratic voter […]

Don’t Resist: Give BABYMETAL’s Metal Resistance a Listen

BABYMETAL’s sophomore album, Metal Resistance, was released this past April 1, 2016 but it sure wasn’t a joke. I haven’t stopped listening to it yet. If you are unfamiliar with BABYMETAL, they are a fusion of slamming heavy metal and Japanese idol music.  It is an unlikely combination that is easy to fall in love […]

Rest in Peace: Yellowcard Says Farewell to Milwaukee

After a triumphant 20 years, modern-day rock veterans Yellowcard decided to call it quits. There wasn’t any rockstar drama or a traumatic event, they just thought it was time to preserve their legacy as it stands. With ten albums and over two decades of touring under their belts, it’s no question whether or not they’ll […]

Pop Punk Never Says Die! Set Your Goals Shines at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago

In case you were wondering, pop punk is still very much alive. It has reared its beanie-clad, crewneck-with-pizza-grease-stains-wearing self from the early 2000’s and rattled every drop of sweat and lyric out of the sad, ‘I hate this town/my significant other dumped me’ kids – from the 30-year-old bearded man in his red and black […]

Review: The Book of Mormon Just as Boisterous the Second Time Around

The Book of Mormon cast captivated the audience Sunday night throughout a two-and-a-half hour performance, delivering every witty line with spontaneity during their last show here in Milwaukee, with laughter erupting after each one. During their five day stay from October 25, 2016 through October 30, 2016 (the fifth stop of the show’s second national […]

Repair Yourself With This First Aid Kit: Swedish Singers You Should Know

The Swedish duo Klara and Johanna Soderberg are also known as First Aid Kit. These sisters from Stockholm are celebrated for haunting melodies and beautiful harmonies. The music can make you can visualize the women strolling through a foggy forest or waiting near the sea for someone to come back who has been lost. The […]