# How Local Artists Get Discovered, with Allen Halas, music writer, radio host, and podcaster

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Podcast: [Your World of Creativity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809)
Published: 2026-05-18T06:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://markstinson.captivate.fm/episode/allen-halas-music
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## Resource

Today’s guest lives at the intersection of music, media, and the side hustle. If you’ve ever wondered how local scenes get discovered, how independent artists break through, or how creatives build meaningful work alongside a day job—this conversation pulls back the curtain. Allen Halas is a music writer, radio host, and podcaster based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He currently works for OnMilwaukee , the city’s largest digital media outlet, where he covers arts, culture, and music. He was previously heard on FM 102.1 as the host of Love Local Radio , championing homegrown talent and community voices. Allen's Website @AllenHalas on Instagram Allen's Facebook page LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenhalas/ Allen is also the founder of Breaking And Entering , a music platform he launched in 2014 that produces daily content spotlighting independent artists in the Milwaukee music scene. In addition, he co-hosts the Hustling Sideways podcast with Jim Love, where they explore the passion projects and side hustles of entrepreneurs balancing creative work with a traditional 9-to-5. 1) Falling in Love With the Local Scene Allen, you’ve built much of your career around spotlighting local and independent music. What first drew you to covering the Milwaukee music scene, and what keeps you invested in telling these stories year after year? 2) Breaking And Entering: Building a Platform From the Ground Up You founded Breaking And Entering in 2014 and have produced daily content ever since—no small feat. What did you learn early on about consistency, credibility, and community when building a media platform focused on independent artists? 3) From Radio Waves to Digital Media You’ve worked across radio, digital publishing, and podcasting. How has the shift from traditional radio to o…

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