CONCERT REVIEW: Thom Yorke & Oliver Coates (The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee)

Fresh from the release of his well-recieved new Suspiria score, mercurial Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke brings an eclectic set of solo material to the Riverside Theater.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Too Short, Geto Boys & Michel'le (The Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee)

Stalwart MC Too Short assembles a revised slate of rap staples for his return to the Miller High Life Theatre, but largely sticks to the same old-school script as last time.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Eleanor Friedberger, Pill & Greatest Lakes (The Back Room/Colectivo, Milwaukee)

Despite being pressed for time, Eleanor Friedberger still makes the most of her truncated set during this confusingly overstuffed show at Colectivo's Back Room. 

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CONCERT REVIEW: Diaspora Arkestra (Washington Park Bandshell, Milwaukee)

Washington Park's beautiful bandshell hosts an eventful evening with the Diaspora Arkestra, an Afrocentric local supergroup assembled by Radio Milwaukee's Tarik Moody.

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CONCERT REVIEW: The Richard Lloyd Group & Sleepersound (Shank Hall, Milwaukee)

Founding member of Television Richard Lloyd brings a tight, eclectic set of music to the Shank Hall stage, but neglects to mention anything about his brand new memoir.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Janelle Monáe (BMO Harris Pavilion/Summerfest, Milwaukee)

Riding high off the release of her sensational new record Dirty Computer, Janelle Monáe stuns an already-adoring Summerfest crowd with a high-caliber performance.

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Taking the Miller Lite Oasis stage in support of their brand new album Head Over Heels, electro-funk duo Chromeo is greeted by a small but supportive audience.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Midge Ure & Paul Young (Shank Hall, Milwaukee)

U.K. new-wave stars Midge Ure and Paul Young come together to take the stage at Shank Hall, collectively covering several decades worth of memorable pop music.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Weather Warlock & Fire Heads (High Dive, Milwaukee)

Guided by local meteorological conditions, the mechanical Weather Warlock leads an all-star band, including his creator Quintron, through an expansive, psychedelic set.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Kid Koala's Vinyl Vaudeville (Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee)

Celebrating the release of the Floor Kids video game soundtrack, Canadian turntablist Kid Koala transforms the Turner Hall Ballroom into a colorful, cartoonish spectacle.

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CONCERT REVIEW: They Might Be Giants (The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee)

They Might Be Giants bring over three decades worth of their kooky alternative rock to the Pabst Theater, up to and including their typically eccentric new album I Like Fun.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Nightmares on Wax & Air Credits (The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee)

Quickly outgrowing the cozy confines of the Back Room, Nightmares on Wax's exciting appearance is relocated to the Pabst, much to the delight of his many Milwaukee fans.

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CONCERT REVIEW: All Messed Up 8 (Day 2) (Linneman's Riverwest Inn, Milwaukee)

As fun and chaotic as ever, Milwaukee's long-running randomized musical experiment, All Messed Up, returns to Linneman's Riverwest Inn for its eighth unpredictable year.

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PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (02/07/18)

Here's the playlist for this week's special International Clash Day edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Radio Clash", featuring hits, deep cuts and rarities from the only band that matters. If you dig it, be sure to also follow the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album

The Clash - Clash City Rockers - The Clash

The Clash - Complete Control - The Clash

The Clash - Capital Radio One - The Essential Clash

The Clash - Police & Thieves - The Essential Clash

The Clash - Pressure Drop - Super Black Market Clash

The Clash - 1-2 Crush On You - Super Black Market Clash

The Clash - Safe European Home - The Story Of The Clash, Vol. 1

The Clash - Tommy Gun - The Story Of The Clash, Vol. 1

The Clash - Last Gang In Town - Give 'Em Enough Rope

The Clash - Drug-Stabbing Time - Give 'Em Enough Rope

The Clash - Groovy Times - The Singles

The Clash - Bankrobber - The Singles

The Clash - We Are The Clash - Cut The Crap

The Clash - Paul: On Reggae & Working With Mikey Dread - Rockers Galore

The Clash Feat. Mikey Dread - Rockers Galore - Rockers Galore

The Clash - The Guns Of Brixton - London Calling

The Clash - Revolution Rock - London Calling

The Clash - Where You Gonna Go (Soweto) - The Vanilla Tapes

The Clash - The Man In Me - The Vanilla Tapes

The Clash - The Crooked Beat - Sandinista!

The Clash - The Magnificent Seven - Sandinista!

The Clash - Know Your Rights - Combat Rock

The Clash - Ghetto Defendant - Combat Rock

The Clash - English Civil War (Live) - Clash On Broadway

The Clash - I Fought The Law (Live) - Clash On Broadway

The Clash - Spanish Bombs (Live) - Live At Shea Stadium

The Clash - Clampdown (Live) - Live At Shea Stadium

The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go (Live) - From Here To Eternity Live

The Clash - Straight To Hell (Live) - From Here To Eternity Live

The Clash - The Call Up - Hits Back

The Clash - Radio Clash - Hits Back

CONCERT REVIEW: GGOOLLDD (Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee)

Riding high off the release of their new EP, Teeth, GGOOLLDD greets the new year with a relentless cheeriness, an emotion which feels oddly out of place at the end of 2017.

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