Music
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Kindness in the midst of war
Madison musician Stuart Stotts created a moving tribute to kindness in the midst of war with his song “Lulilu.” His collaboration with Ukrainian singers makes best use of the possibilities of the internet. Read more
Allison Hade
Small room, big singer
When pop breakout Olivia Rodrigo announced a stop at The Rave, it was a big deal for Wisconsin fans. The 19-year-old singer and winner of the 2022 Grammy for Best New Artist could probably have sold out the Fiserv Forum twice over. Read more
Apr 20, 2022
Brent Nicastro
The War and Treaty, fourth stage set for 2022 La Fete de Marquette
A fundraiser for east Madison’s Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, La Fete returns to McPike Park July 14-17 after two summers off, with organizers promising a bash that’s “back and better than ever!" Read more
Apr 18, 2022
Ed Cooke
Gang of Youths brings a new maturity to The Majestic
Aussie powerhouse Gang of Youths incorporates new emotions and new sounds in their latest, “Angel in Realtime.” Isthmus talks with bassist Max Dunn in advance of the band’s April 21 appearance at The Majestic. Read more
Apr 18, 2022
Identity Media
Determined traveler
Madison-born emcee Brother Ali has been busy during the pandemic, with a new political-talk podcast, an online stage skills course and some new tracks. And he’s out on tour. Read more
Apr 13, 2022
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, Waco Brothers to headline 2022 Marquette Waterfront Festival
The 33rd annual "curtain-raiser" of the east Madison summer festival season brings two days of live music to Yahara Place Park. Read more
Apr 11, 2022
No choice but to create
A cancer diagnosis didn’t stop Paul Mitch from recording his album “Echoes & Shadows.” In fact, it made the recording all the more crucial. Read more
Feb 8, 2022
Ingrid Laas
Power and grace
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to help resuscitate a lost composition and mount its world premiere performance. Read more
Jan 9, 2022
8:00 AM
Louka Patenaude
Sonic sorcery
Longtime Madison musician Louka Patenaude has delivered a new album, “Testing Your Patience,” that covers Americana, country and his new preoccupation, bluegrass. Read more
Dec 14, 2021
12:10 PM
Warner Records
Fringe no longer
There’s been a flood of stellar performers from country’s “fringe” stopping in Madison. Americana acts were quick to return to the road when venues reopened — and Madison features many low- to mid-sized clubs that are eager supporters. Read more
Dec 13, 2021
11:00 AM
Cafe Coda
The little venue that could
Cafe Coda may first and foremost be about showcasing jazz, but founder Hanah Jon Taylor has other missions too. Read more
Dec 7, 2021
8:00 AM
What we listened to in 2021
From R&B to good old indie rock, our picks for five great albums that will make us remember 2021. Read more
Dec 4, 2021
8:00 AM
M.O.D. Media Productions
MAMAs get M.O.D.ern
The 2021 Madison Area Music Association awards show will be filmed in advance by M.O.D. Media Productions; a Milwaukee musician offers a free book filled with booking tips; and new music is out from The Midwesterners and Monica Martin. Read more
Nov 4, 2021
5:04 AM
