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Luis Acosta Jr.

Luis Acosta Jr. is a freelance journalist based in Madison. While studying writing and rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, he served as a journalist and publisher for student-powered publications like The Racquet, Steam Ticket, and The Catalyst. You can find him obstructing traffic on his bike, breaking drum sticks in his home studio, and volunteering as an editorial board member for Communication Press.

Luis's Latest Articles

Madison New Music Festival offers more compositions about buildings and mood

By Luis Acosta Jr. ● Music ● July 28, 2021 April 25, 2022

The event will highlight notable works from a diverse selection of contemporary artists.

Kat And The Hurricane find joy in confidence

By Luis Acosta Jr. ● Music ● June 24, 2021 April 25, 2022

The versatile Madison pop trio discuss their latest record, “The Sorry EP.”

B-Luv paints a reflective picture on Defective Portraits

By Luis Acosta Jr. ● Music ● May 24, 2021 April 25, 2022

The Madison-based rap producer opens up about his formative years and his new instrumental record.

Hardface The Pilot’s kaleidoscopic world

By Luis Acosta Jr. ● Music ● March 8, 2021 April 25, 2022

The Supa Friends producer opens up about the creative process behind his debut solo album, “Behind Closed Doors.”

More Madison albums and EPs that stood out in 2020

By Luis Acosta Jr., Scott Gordon & Steven Spoerl ● Music ● December 15, 2020 May 24, 2022

Honorable mentions from the year in local music.

Tone Madison’s top 20 Madison records of 2020

By Luis Acosta Jr., Scott Gordon, John McCracken & Steven Spoerl ● Music ● December 14, 2020 May 24, 2022

The albums and EPs that did local music proud under the worst conditions.

Interlay burrows deep into post-punk on the “Cicada” EP

By Luis Acosta Jr. ● Music ● November 18, 2020 May 5, 2022

The Madison quartet formerly known as Wash explores broader soundscapes and themes of rebirth.