Matilda (Emily Condon) bounces about Lane’s house taking life in stride while she battles an extended case of the mopes. She recently lost both her parents and has found herself a Brazilian transplant in America doing the thing she hates worst for a day job, cleaning. “Laughter cleans the insides,” Matilda announces halfway through our... Continue Reading →
Lasting Impression, Lost Letters, Luxi
She's on her second long-play and fly as ever. Milwaukee's own Luxi dropped Lost Letters last November. Her sound brings dreamy, synthy, mod-y all together with a cool intensity despite its down tempo pitch. Check this clip of Luxi doing the honors for Buhu Band and Dramatic Lovers at Cactus Club back in October, a... Continue Reading →
Sit Modern, Walker’s Point, BC Modern
Stylish and aged Italianate architecture lines 5th Street, an element that allows this backwater strip to keep any shred of its historic charm. Although this part of Walker's Point now finds itself more done-up into high maintenance redevelopment by the day, the craggy corners hang on. Faded murals commemorate the recent disappearance of old standbys... Continue Reading →
Connoisseur Culture: Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern
Taking a seat at the marblesque horseshoe dining counter that centers the culinary action of Uncle Wolfie's, it felt like the place made its home on the corner of Vine and Hubbard for years. In actuality, they've only been open a couple hours during their soft launch. Set to open this Monday, Uncle Wolfie's a... Continue Reading →