Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 19, 2005
Milwaukee Seen: Jan. 19, 2005
The brains behind the politically infused local clothing line -- with such T-shirts reading "Don't F*ck with Wisconsin -- has also written a play. Check out Ben Turk's "Bring the War Home" or tsunami relief concerts at the Miramar Theatre this weekend.
Tags: Ben Turk, Tracy Doyle, tsunami relief concerts, binki tunny, Dropmore Scarlet, Koala, Eric Blowtorch, Marashino, Harvey Taylor, James Tony Finlayson, Fair Webber, The Moxie Chicks, John Calarco, Two of One, Sandy Weisto

Music - July 8, 2003
New Blind Nationals: When bad things happen to good bands
Don your flak jacket and prepare to meet the villains of the Milwaukee music scene. They are the New Blind Nationals, a rock and roll quintet whose origins are based in chaos.
Tags: Menlo, Kirschling, Nationals, Sparkler, Koala, Strangest, Capital

Music - May 23, 2003
Koala hopes success brings them full circle
As Koala prepares to release its full-length debut disc on Milwaukee's Sparkler Records, the guitar rockers play a gig Sat., May 24 at Vnuk's in Cudahy.
Tags: koala, menlo, sparkler, vnuk's

Music - Jan. 27, 2003
Milwaukee music fans will discover Strangest Places
Milwaukee's Strangest Places has been around for a few years now, but is their latest disc, the accomplished "Very Loud Thoughts," released on the local Sparkler Records imprint, that will likely introduce the band to many Milwaukeeans. We recently chatted with Strangest Places about the band, the record, recording at WMSE and about participating in Sparkler Records.
Tags: Menlo, Sparkler, Strangest, Capital 8, Koala, Hanke