How’s your vinyl collection doing? If you’re a fan of vintage music in Milwaukee, you have no doubt combed Milwaukee independent record stores looking for some of the classics that you can enjoy at home — scratchy sounds, feedback hiss and all! But how many really rare LPs do you have in your collection? You […]

Before you buy a microphone, it’s helpful to know the basics of how they work. It can also help when troubleshooting issues such as feedback and the wrong “sound.” Here’s a breakdown of what goes into these devices that amplify the sound of your voice. Types of Microphones There are three primary types of microphones: […]

If you have electronics, computers, musical instruments, video games or other items of value and you need to convert them to quick cash, you may be considering a pawn shop exchange store. Here are a few basics about how pawn shops work, how pawn shop loans work, and why you might want to consider a […]

Drummers are the unsung heroes of the music world, dutifully keeping the beat in the background while the guys up front grab all the glory. But there are some drummers who have really managed to distinguish themselves over the years as men at the top of their craft. Here, then, are the ten greatest drummers […]

Got old video game controllers lying around? When new game systems come out, most people toss their old controller — but some diehards keep everything. At this point, though, there’s a chance that the game system those controllers belong to doesn’t work anymore, or that the games you used to play are long gone and […]

At $60 a pop, new video games are a bit on the expensive side. But they’re nothing compared to some of the games on this list. These are older video games that have somehow become collectors’ items. Usually, the explanation is that the game is rare, due to a limited production run or limited availability, […]

The guys up front. Sometimes they carry the band, sometimes the band carries them, but they always represent what the band is all about. The front men are the faces of the band — the first name everyone knows. It can mean eternal glory or shame, depending on the band’s fortunes. Here are ten of […]

Shop Records Online Perhaps you have some old records lying around that have seen better days. Or maybe you picked up some vintage classics at a garage sale on the cheap. But now you want to restore them to their former glory without accidentally destroying them or paying a fortune to fix them. Here’s what […]

Who wouldn’t love almost two weeks of nonstop music? That’s what we’ll get at 2017 Summerfest in Milwaukee. How can you make the most of your experience, whether you come for the whole June 28 to July 9 event or just for a day? We highly recommend getting a quick education on the headliners. Sure, […]

An Xbox 360 is a cool system and it has a cool look to match. Its streamlined appearance is meant to evoke a futuristic feel and preview all the excitement of playing Xbox 360 games. What’s even cooler is all the ways you can modify the Xbox 360 case to make it even more fun […]