Music
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Hedi LaMarr
Why is the city of Madison spending $14,000 on a ‘regional music brand?’
A local marketing firm will develop a ‘music brand’ for Madison under a proposal the city council passed on Sept. 16.
John Urban
The Mascot Theory’s latest album grapples with life and death
The Madison band is prepping to perform songs from its most ambitious and personal album to date, ‘Cosmic Hit and Run,’ Oct. 5 at Atwood Music Hall.
Sep 26, 2025
Peter Rodgers
Madison’s classical scene embraces the new yet upholds tradition
Big changes are coming in Madison’s classical landscape. Even Beethoven’s Fifth gets a makeover.
Sep 4, 2025
Dogtown Hollow releases its second EP
Dogtown Hollow offers a fresh take on Americana. While the band members include many members from the 2000s Madison band Jim James & the Damn Shames, the sound has matured.
Aug 14, 2025
Sharon Vanorny
Dan Walkner’s new album is ‘Easy Going’
Dan Walkner’s new album, ‘Easy Going,’ is fueled by his memories of growing up in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Aug 3, 2025
Hot Like Mars, Ratboys to headline 2025 Orton Park Festival
The festival runs from Friday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 31, with night one serving as family night featuring the annually anticipated apparance of Cycropia dance troupe. This will be the 60th annual episode of the party.
Jun 23, 2025
Tommy Washbush
Office of rock
Don’t be misled by the location of Wilder Deitz’s School for Creative Music. He has turned a former therapy office near the Dane County airport into a collection of cozy practice spaces.
Jun 10, 2025
Zak Stowe
From Mozart to Motown
A new Madison-penned opera. One of the best-selling rock albums of all time. And Beethoven’s Fifth. Who could ask for more?
Jun 6, 2025
6:00 AM
Alysse Gafkjen
I’m With Her delves into connection, remembrance and what lies ahead
The group's sophomore album ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ released May 9, flirts with folk, bluegrass and Americana in a manner both fresh and timeless.
May 30, 2025
11:00 AM
MNA/Leslie Amsterdam
Yuma Abe, Gully Boys, Miles Nielsen headline 2025 Marquette Waterfront Festival
Two music stages featuring an eclectic mix of local acts combined with regional, national and even international performers.
Apr 16, 2025
5:00 PM
Beau Meyer
Upcoming at the UW-Madison School of Music: Sondheim and Bach
Sondheim’s A Little Night Music is a perfect choice for the Opera’s spring production. And upcoming in April the School of Music welcomes cellist/composer Andrew Yee.
Mar 11, 2025
2:00 PM
Kent Sweitzer
Two orchestras, two choirs, one massive ‘Passion’ from Madison Bach Musicians
“Technically, the Passion should fall apart, but it doesn’t,” says Trevor Stephenson, Madison Bach Musicians’ artistic director.
Mar 10, 2025
8:00 PM
Jess Michaels
The Lilies of the Midwest usher in St. Patrick’s Day
On March 16 the Lilies will host a St. Patrick’s Day dance party and album release at the Bur Oak. Cat’s Ceili is the name of the new album.
Mar 9, 2025
8:00 AM
