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Interview at Lollapalooza [ 19 Aug 2008 ]

A great interview of What Made Milwaukee Famous at the Lollapalooza festival earlier this month is available now, and you can watch the entire video here.

What Made Milwaukee Famous announce co-headlining tour [ 28 Jul 2008 ]

what made milwaukee famous / what doesn't kill us (bark71)Fresh off a well received and killer Bonnarroo performance, and an engaging UGO.com session, What Made Milwaukee Famous are joining Birmingham’s Wild Sweet Orange on the road. Having already played over 50 dates since the release of their record in March, What Made Milwaukee famous will be gearing up for their highly anticipated Austin City Limits festival appearance on September 26th. Tour dates can be found here.

Eating while touring [ 27 May 2008 ]

While What Made Milwaukee Famous tour the US with The Whigs and The Dead Trees, drummer/chef Jeremy Bruch created a video clip chronicling the band's attempts to find food on the road — including a hometown barbecue as their tour passed through Austin. Watch the clip on the Food Network blog.

Tour vlog [ 20 May 2008 ]

Watch the hilarious first installment of What Made Milwaukee Famous's tour vlog, up now on YouTube.

What Made Milwaukee Famous Member Races Across Scottish Highlands [ 06 May 2008 ]

WMMF's Drew Patrizi, with his brother and two friends from Austin, recently took part in the 2008 Drambuie Pursuit, a 100-mile race across the Scottish Highlands comprised of archery, speedboat racing, white-water rafting, dirt buggy racing, hill climbing and other feats of endurance. Drew's team ("On The Rocks") finished in an impressive 3rd place against 9 other teams, which included actors/brothers Jerry and Charlie O'Connell, and the 2007 Penthouse Pet of the Year, Heather Vandeven. The competition retraces the voyage of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who fled British capture in 1745 and left to his aides his secret recipe for the scotch-whiskey liqueur, Drambuie. Congratulations Drew!

Billy Joel [ 28 Apr 2008 ]

What Made Milwaukee Famous have just announced tour dates with the Whigs, starting in early May. They've also recorded a cover of Billy Joel's you may be right — listen to the cover and scan their tour dates over at Stereogum.

Encore broadcast of ACL performance [ 25 Apr 2008 ]

Tune your television knobs to your local PBS station this weekend to catch the re-airing of What Made Milwaukee Famous' Austin City Limits performance on 4/26. Details can be found here.

What Made Milwaukee Famous perform on NPR's World Cafe [ 09 Apr 2008 ]

WMMF's performance on WXPN's World Cafe will be broadcast tomorrow, April 10th! Find your local NPR station here, or learn more about World Cafe here.

What Made Milwaukee Famous video [ 24 Mar 2008 ]

The new What Made Milwaukee Famous video (for the song sultan) is up now on the MTVU Freshmen site, competing against four other videos to win video of the week (and be shown on MTVU). Vote now!

Morning Becomes Eclectic [ 10 Mar 2008 ]

If you missed What Made Milwaukee Famous' performance on KCRW's show Morning Becomes Eclectic, have no fear! The entire show and interview can be listened to and/or watched here.

Brilliant new video from What Made Milwaukee Famous [ 28 Feb 2008 ]

The new album from Austin-based What Made Milwaukee Famous hits stores next Tuesday, March 4th, but you can preview selected tracks and watch their brilliant new video (with a special guest star) for the song sultan here.

My Old Kentucky Blog interview [ 06 Feb 2008 ]

Check out today's post on the MOKB website, featuring an interview with Michael from What Made Milwaukee Famous, in which he talks about the recording of the new record, new band member Jason Davis, and his fondness for cheap wine.

Preview a track from the upcoming What Made Milwaukee Famous record [ 01 Feb 2008 ]

Recommended by Stereogum, check out the new track from the upcoming WMMF record, what doesn't kill us. Here's what Stereogum says: "Listen to those dramatic vocal soars (wait for the effect used on the first slow, less accompanied vocal part), moody but strong guitars (and keyboards), and those complex, whirlwind exit horns." Free MP3 download:  resistance st..

What Made Milwaukee Famous readies new album [ 24 Jan 2008 ]

After a busy 2007 playing dozens of tour dates (including some shows with Smashing Pumpkins), What Made Milwaukee Famous have returned to the studio and created another great record. Titled what doesn't kill us, the album will be out March 4th — look for a free MP3 from the record soon.

Watch WMMF performance on Fuel TV [ 15 May 2007 ]

What Made Milwaukee Famous recently did an in-studio session for the show The Daily Habit on Fuel TV — their performance will air May 23rd at 6pm and 9pm PST, and the following day at 12pm PST. Set your TiVos!

KCMP performance and interview available online [ 25 Apr 2007 ]

what made milwaukee famous / trying to never catch up (bark57)What Made Milwaukee Famous did an on-air performance and interview on Minnesota Public Radio station KCMP recently, and you can listen to it online here

Hear live version of Mercy, Me [ 27 Feb 2007 ]

A new track has been added to WMMF's ecard, mercy, me. The song was recorded live in the studio for Sony Connect, and it's an awesome version — have a listen, and check out the videos while you're there.

WMMF track chosen as the Alternative Press Ringtone of the Week [ 29 Jan 2007 ]

The Milwaukee track idecide has been chosen by Alternative Press as their AP Mobile Ringtone of the Week. More information can be found here.

What Made Milwaukee Famous on Austin City Limits [ 16 Nov 2006 ]

A special encore presentation of the WMMF performance on Austin City Limits (with Franz Ferdinand) will be shown November 25th. So while you're enjoying the long weekend, eating some leftover tofurkey, sit down and watch this great performance — details can be found here.

KEXP highlights What Made Milwaukee Famous performance [ 31 Oct 2006 ]

What Made Milwaukee Famous performed live on KEXP today (Halloween!), and they'll be featured on KEXP's "Live Performance of the Day". Visit the KEXP website to subscribe to their podcasts.

What Made Milwaukee Famous perform on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic [ 19 Oct 2006 ]

What Made Milwaukee Famous were asked to perform on Nic Harcourt's radio program, Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW this past week. The performance was videotaped, and can be watched online here. It's a great performance, and well worth watching, especially if you're still unfamiliar with this band's music.

WMMF listening party online [ 23 Aug 2006 ]

AOL is hosting a What Made Milwaukee Famous listening party online, where you can listen to the entire album, trying to never catch up. Have a listen!

Debut CD available from What Made Milwaukee Famous [ 17 Aug 2006 ]

At long last, the Barsuk Records debut from What Made Milwaukee Famous is here. Trying to never catch up is grabbing the attention of critics and new fans everywhere: "What Made Milwaukee Famous has a grasp on everything that's made rock so spectacular through the years." (Aversion)

New e-card from What Made Milwaukee Famous [ 14 Aug 2006 ]

Check out the new e-card from What Made Milwaukee Famous, featuring a live performance from their Austin City Limits appearance, and several tracks for you to sample. The new album will be out August 22nd.

Listen to a track from the upcoming What Made Milwaukee Famous record [ 05 Jul 2006 ]

We've posted a free MP3 download from the upcoming album from What Made Milwaukee Famous, trying to never catch up. The CD will be out August 22nd.

Barsuk signs What Made Milwaukee Famous [ 01 Jun 2006 ]

Barsuk is pleased as punch to bring you the debut record from Austin, TX band What Made Milwaukee Famous, who the Austin Chronicle have called "wistful and happy-go-lucky, brooding and slapstick, hopelessly sentimental and chronically enigmatic". Their debut album, trying to never catch up, will be out August 22nd.

 
 
 

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