Music
In the groove
At a time when streaming dominates the music industry, many people are rediscovering (or discovering) the magic of vinyl records. In 2016, Guy Hankel of Madison Public Library decided it was time to restart the library’s own vinyl collection. Read more
Jul 4, 2024
Kiki Confidential
Q&A with Kiki Schueler of the famed and beloved Kiki’s House of Righteous Music. Read more
Jul 3, 2024
House music
Kiki’s House of Righteous Music, located in Kiki Schueler’s basement, will mark its 400th show on July 21. The intimate space is adored by musicians and viewers alike. Read more
Jul 3, 2024
Feelin’ 33
Having fun with classical from Bach to present day is the hallmark of Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. The chamber group is back for its 33rd season. Read more
Jun 6, 2024
Dessa, Fantastic Cat to headline 2024 Orton Park Festival
The Minneapolis singer, rapper and writer has recorded with the Minnesota Orchestra, written for The New York Times, and produced a podcast for the BBC, not to mention performing twice in the old Isthmus newsroom on State Street. Read more
May 31, 2024
Jamming with strangers
Why would a performer put together three hours of music with players he won’t see until the day of a show? “It’s as exciting as all get out,” explains Ben Majeska. Read more
May 6, 2024
Revolutionary Monteverdi
Monteverdi was a Renaissance maverick, and the beginning of opera is accredited to him. Madison Bach Musicians will perform his groundbreaking sacred work ‘Vespers’ of 1610. Read more
May 5, 2024
8:00 AM
Alvvays show up for Madison
The show was the Canadian indie-pop quintet’s fifth stop on their 18-city spring U.S. tour, and it marks their first concert in Madison since they performed for the post-COVID UW-Madison Homecoming show in 2022. Read more
Apr 26, 2024
11:30 AM
Rapid rise
The Sun Prairie duo combines sweet melodies and darkly humorous lyrics. Read more
Apr 11, 2024
12:00 PM
Nur-D, Sierra Green to headline 2024 Marquette Waterfront Festival
Michael McDermott, Trapper Schoepp, Anna Vogelzang, Don't Mess With Cupid also join the June 8-9 east side bash. Read more
Apr 2, 2024
2:30 PM
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 'Harmony in Black' album is the first of a series focusing on composers of color
There are few contemporary musical voices as expressive as those of William Banfield and Patrice Rushen. The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra plays works from both on Harmony in Black, the first of a five-part series on Albany Records. Read more
Mar 21, 2024
12:00 PM
Chakari Daezhare is finding her voice
Chakari Daezhare has been creating songs at a blistering rate. Last year, she released two EPs as well as a couple of singles. Then, in early January, she dropped her first full album. Read more
Mar 10, 2024
8:00 AM
AtwoodFest
7/27-28, Atwood Avenue. Click through for schedule. Read more
Jul 27, 2024Jul 28, 2024
Jul 27, 2024
10:00 AM2:00 PM
ChamberFest
Children's concert with works by Joplin, Vivaldi & more, 11 am; "More-Than-Human: Chamber Music Inspired by the Natural World," noon. Free/donations. Read more
Jul 27, 2024
11:00 AM
Token Tekno
Electronic music fest for all ages, with Angel Alanis b2b Maria Goetz, Geto mark, Dexagon, Elmo, Eman, Hypnoassassin, Hysteria, Axion, JP Blanchet, Rainbow, Softcore Mikey, Thrasher, Rapture, plus cookout, graffiti wall, games. Free/donations Read more
Jul 27, 2024
12:00 PM9:00 PM