Brett Krzykowski
Director of Digital ContentHometown:
Cedarburg, WI
First concert:
Sigh … Michael Bolton. My mom and her friend wanted to see him at Summerfest. I was too young and too naïve to realize the Skyglider ride I received in exchange wasn’t worth having to answer this question in this manner for the rest of my life.
Best concert:
Ben Folds at the Rave, I think it was 2002. Just him and a piano, but when you have an insanely devoted following, you can have them sing horn parts and harmonies and provide just the best audience participation ever.
Favorite band/artist of all time:
Spoon. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem are a close second.
Favorite place to take a visitor in Milwaukee:
Central Waters’ Tap Room. It successfully combines the two necessary ingredients for a space like this: really good beer and a location built for a wildly different purpose than being a tap room.
What about you would surprise people:
I invented a drink. Captain Morgan + orange soda = Captain Creamsicle. Happened in the early 2000s at a house party, so I have witnesses. A cursory internet search revealed slight variations that also use orange juice. Unnecessary.
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The melodically emphatic musical nomads parked their van at Radio Milwaukee and delivered a blisteringly beautiful performance. -
The Milwaukee/Chicago-based band has more questions than answers in this track from their soon-to-drop EP. -
Cory Branan at X-Ray Arcade and The Happy Fits at the Rave top our list of concerts coming to the Milwaukee area over the next week. -
A.G. Schiano brought her project to our space between sold-out shows in Madison and cozied up the room with a warm, welcoming performance. -
The project led by Jack Antonoff has a new album set for May 22 and will bring it to Milwaukee a few months later. -
The project from Jorge Vallentine is comfortable in dark places, including this track that deals with the consequences of our decisions. -
A fierce believer in the power of rock 'n' roll, Weiner brought an approachable presence and a powerful message to this performance. -
The local organization shared 10 of the films that will screen during the 2026 event, including a few award-winners and returning favorites. -
Everyone is sharing their picks for this year's Oscars (aka "One Battle After Another" vs. "Sinners"), and we're not about to miss out. -
The soul/alt-R&B trio are back in Milwaukee with a fresh album that breaks new ground, and they'll play it live at the Vivarium this Thursday.
