Music - Nov. 17, 2005
From the underground: Milwaukee's basement show scene
Basement shows. They're dark, over-crowded and sweaty, and whether you know it or not, Milwaukee's full of them. They're the furthest thing from a show at the Riverside, and for the people who host, play and attend these shows, they what are rock 'n' roll is really all about. Here is a window into that world.
Tags: basement shows, Bremen House, Punk Mahal, Temper Temper, Wolfbite, Milwaukee Venue Project, punk rock

Music - Oct. 3, 2005
EPs chart the course of Milwaukee band The Box Social
Formed just three years ago, Milwaukee quartet The Box Social has been providing a running commentary to listeners with a new EP each year, starting with 2003's "What, Too Soon?" The latest installment is "Blown to Bits," with five high-energy, pop-infused tunes.
Tags: Box Social, No Karma, Contraphonic, Ben Schulman, Michael Wojtasiak, Temper Temper, Five Mod Four

Music - April 7, 2005
SXSW lures Milwaukee bands
A musical treat, the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Tex. provides a buffet of performers in which fans indulge themselves. OMC caught up with two area performers to get their expectations and reactions of the festival.
Tags: South by Southwest Festival, Austin Texas, Temper Temper, Michelle Anthony, Andy Menchal

Music - March 21, 2005
Temper Temper launches debut CD here at home
Milwaukee bands are popping up all over these days. And you're more likely to meet some of them online or in a magazine than at a local club. That's the case with Temper Temper, who after releasing its self-titled debut this week, will spend more time on the road than at home.
Tags: Temper Temper, Jim Diamond, Mad Planet, Revelation Records