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Aaron Grych

A lover of all things local, Aaron Grych is a musician, nonprofit professional, and proud Wisconsinite. He is the founder of the band Quokka and runs the Madison Music Radar page. He believes in the power of community, Steely Dan, and a good patty melt.

Aaron's Latest Articles

Professional black-and-white photo of a long-haired and bearded man smiling widely as he plays an electric bass guitar on a stage. He wears glasses, denim overalls over a white t-shirt, and leans back into the bass groove he's playing.
Creating a music community on the isthmus with “Evan’s style”
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April 2, 2026

Musician and arts organizer Evan Fernandez discusses the importance of managing the HQ practice space for local bands and his own ensemble, The Porch Flowers.

A custom collage graphic shows a cork bulletin board with five Polaroid-type photos pinned to it in two horizontal rows. Each Polaroid image represents a song or album cover art from a Madison band. The title of "RELEASE RADAR" appears above the board in a large, brown, outline lettering.
Madison acts rivetingly ring in 2026
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March 4, 2026

Five local bands offer new songs and projects, and capture a hopeful feeling in the new year.