Music - Nov. 2, 2008
Intense Atmosphere at the Riverside
Despite 11 years of writing, touring and recording, Atmosphere still insists on a reaction. Indifferent about social acceptance, genre inclusion or industry approval, Slug (aka Sean Daley) is satisfied with pushing a reaction; adamant on an individual progression or evolution -- anything but complacency validates him internally.
Tags: The Exclusive Company, Atmosphere, Sean Daley, Slug, Anthony Davis, Ant, Riverside Theater, hip-hop

Dining - Oct. 1, 2008
Milwaukee's best atmosphere/vibe, 2008: Roots
Roots, in a word, is cool. Not in a turn-of-the-century historic sort of way, either. Rather, this Brewers Hill stand out exemplifies modern Milwaukee dining. Spacious and airy with lots of natural wood and beautiful ironwork, it's easy to see why OnMilwaukee.com readers voted it the city's best atmosphere/vibe.
Tags: roots, best of, vibe, atmosphere

Music - Jan. 25, 2008
Track Lacer leaps to "Motown of the South"
Although Milwaukee hip-hop veteran has moved to Atlanta, he's still tied to Milwaukee both musically and personally. We checked in with him.
Tags: Track Lacer, Tray Gee, UrbanVision, Antonio Reese, Mukarron The Don, Mella G, Hollyhood, Cincere, Ladi, N4, hip-hop, Tina Q., Element, Black Elephant, Lil Stan, Mr. Duck Walk Genesis, Wayno, KOK, Beat Brothers, The Talionic Cartel, R Money, Atmosphere, La

Music - Nov. 11, 2004
DJs Kid Cut Up, Why B master hip-hop mixes at bSide
Friday nights at the bSide are marked by DJs Why B and Kid Cut Up's innovative mixes. "I have no problem playing commercial music," says Cut Up, but both adhere to the idea that hip-hop is "more about how you play than what you play."
Tags: 5{y B, hip-hop, bSide, Chris Gerard, Tim Zick, No Request Fridays, indie, old school, funk, soul, rock, reggae, Atmosphere, Jay Z, John Swan, Fader Grimmlins, The Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Thai Joes, WNOV, Beat Junkies, Collect Callin' & Small B