Music - April 28, 2008
IPO explodes into Milwaukee
International Pop Overthrow was launched in 1998 in Los Angeles as a showcase for the best power pop bands in the country. Now, it lands in Milwaukee for the first time.
Tags: David Bash, IPO, Liverpool, trolley, paul wall, the nice outfit, the lackloves, international pop overthrow, power pop, linneman's

Music - Dec. 6, 2006
Ferry cross the egg nog
Well, OK, it will only be Dec. 8 when Detroit power pop trio The Singles play at Points East Pub, but the band's "Baby It's Christmas" will certainly get everyone in the mood for egg nog and yule log.
Tags: Singles, Little Man, Power Pop, Pugilists, Flamin' Groovies, Little Steven van Zandt, Points East

Music - May 19, 2006
Milwaukee's pop Shivvers get a new lease on life
Imagine writing a song so memorable that 20 years later a record label appropriates the title for its name. That's what happened to long-defunct Milwaukee band The Shivvers. With a retrospective CD out, the band is finding overdue success in America and abroad.
Tags: Shivvers, Eanelli, Hyped2Death, Teen Line, power pop, Starship, Zak's, punk, Jill Kossoris, Mike Pyle