Music - March 17, 2008
Milwaukee's musical IPO
Started 10 years ago in Los Angeles, International Pop Overthrow has become the world's best power pop music festival. Now, the event -- which has expanded to include gigs in other cities like New York and Liverpool, England -- adds Milwaukee.
Tags: IPO, International Pop Overthrow, David Bash, Linneman's, Knit Delicate, Trolley, Certain Stars, Spill, The Lackloves, The Pugilists, Jetty Boys

Music - Sept. 11, 2007
The week in local music: Sept. 11, 2007
Lots of good stuff happening this weekend -- especially at the Bay View Bash. Check it out.
Tags: wmse, local music podcast, sleeping in the aviary, evan christian, testa rosa, knit delicate, bay view bash, rush-mor records

Music - Aug. 24, 2007
Creative office sparks Longacre
Even at work, Damian Strigens can't stop joining bands. Strigens is often doing triple-duty in Milwaukee bands. His latest is Longacre, which releases its debut CD this week.
Tags: testa rosa, knit delicate, claire chin, strigens, hanson dodge, longacre

Music - March 19, 2007
Addictive "Pressed" heralds Jordan's return
Melodic and poppy but with a satisfying slate of crunchy, jangly and twangy guitars, “Pressed” is an addictive mix of power pop and garage rock with alt.country overtones. It's the work of long-lost Milwaukee music veteran Charles Jordan.
Tags: Soda, Maki, Weatherhead, Charles Jordan, Strigens, Nerve Twins, Knit Delicate, Foundation, Sparklehorse, Cracker, Urbitzondo