The Night Painters, Raddish, Bear in the Forest
Gamma Ray Bar 121 W. Main St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
courtesy The Night Painters
A close-up of The Night Painters in front of a mural of flamingos.
The Night Painters
If you’re looking for some Monday concert action, this early showcase is a good intro to Madison’s indie scene. The Night Painters have persisted through various life changes since forming in 2018, and in 2024 released their latest album, Fence of Perfect Lines, a set of gently rocking new songs. Since August, Raddish has been releasing the glossy and danceable songs from its new EP, Daisy; the end of the story, “Chipped Tooth/Daisy,” is out Dec. 6. Bear in the Forest is the musical outlet of singer-songwriter Alberto Kanost, who moved to the Madison area to study in the First Wave program at UW-Madison.