A fantastical escape
Examining the Wisconsin roots, popularity increase, and emotional utility of “Dungeons & Dragons.”
About Tone Madison
Music, culture, and strong points of view
Our focus is on journalism that treats culture in Madison as the complex subject it is—not as fodder for promotional fluff. We champion things we love, but we also ask annoying questions and throw the occasional brick.
Latest in Music
Blue County Pistol’s “Under Cold Country” is a perfect autumn listen
The band’s debut EP presents an intoxicatingly modest blend of indie-rock and folk.
Practicing in the margins
What happens to musicians’ rehearsal spaces as Madison redevelops?
Photography’s myriad costs produce a conflicted picture
Too many parts of an entire industry remain out of focus.
Latest in Film
“Kim’s Video” reaffirms the value of physical media in storytelling
David Redmon and Ashley Sabin’s new documentary about the storied video rental store premieres at Arts + Literature Laboratory on October 4 as a benefit for Four Star Video Rental.
Enter the glitchy, experimental world of Alex T. Jacobs’ video art
Catch the premiere of his new short “Hdyk,” starring Bianca Martin, at Project Projection at Arts + Literature Laboratory on September 20.
Tod Browning celebrated the “freaks” in his subversive silent and early sound cinema
“The Unknown” (1927) and “Freaks” (1932) screen in new restorations at UW Cinematheque on September 16 starting at 6 p.m.