Allen Halas is the kind of creator who doesn’t wait for permission. As the founder of Breaking and Entering Milwaukee and host of Hustling Sideways. He’s been documenting the local music scene while building a platform. That lifts new artists out of the noise. We talk about the Midwest’s overlooked creative heartbeat. From Milwaukee’s DIY grind to the quiet evolution happening in hip hop, punk, and indie rock.

This conversation hits everything from the collapse of industrial America. To AI’s role in the next era of art. Allen breaks down how to build something real when algorithms reward the fake. Why failure, community, and imperfection matter more than chasing trends. It’s a love letter to the working-class artist, and the Midwest creative. Anyone trying to make something that lasts longer than a click.

Where to Find Allen Halas?

🌐 Website: breakingandentering.net

📚 Work: 🎧 Breaking and Entering Milwaukee / Hustling Sideways

https://linktr.ee/HustlingSideways

📲 Social: @AllenHalas