Music - July 15, 2009
Phalen's "Middle West" is a regional rock manifesto
From the opening harmonica blast of "Until the Clouds," it's clear that Will Phalen & the Stereo Addicts' new disc, "Middle West," is appropriately titled. The record's following nine tunes continue to mine the no-nonsense spirit and rock and roll music of the Midwest.
Tags: Will Phalen, Stereo Addicts, Middle West, Decibully

Music - May 26, 2009
Gig roundup: Decemberists roll into the Riverside
If you notice that the guy on your volleyball team or the girl in the next cubicle is smiling a lot this week or has a spring in his/her step, you may want to ask the following question: Are you going to see The Decemberists? The pride of Portland visits town for a sold-out show Friday night at the Riverside Theater and the anticipation is growing for fans -- particularly those who witnessed the band's previous visits at The Pabst.
Tags: decemberists, riverside theater, yeah yeah yeahs, spinal tap, will phalen, third eye blind, de la buena, the delta routine, club garibaldi, cactus club

Music - April 12, 2009
Banshee is off to the races
Back in February, OnMilwaukee.com told you that Banshee Music -- the music branding and publishing firm that grew out of GMR Marketing in New Berlin -- is creating a soundtrack to the biggest event in the world of horse racing: The Kentucky Derby. Now, the Derby is only a couple weeks away and "Party Up at the Downs: The Official Party Playlist of the Kentucky Derby, Vol. 1," is ready. The 135th Run for the Roses takes place May 2 at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
Tags: Banshee Music, Party Up at the Downs, Kentucky Derby, Will Phalen, My Old Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, John Canaday