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“I can just keep gathering things”: Bob Mould’s artistic renaissance

Punk's beloved alt-rock pioneer plays the Stoughton Opera House on October 16.

Luminous Veil’s new record is a technical accomplishment

The remote, collaborative black metal duo aim high on "Vespers For The Loom And Lain."

Mixed-use, grey box, overpriced, bingo!

A look behind a Madison development meme.

Johannes Wallmann is shown sitting at a grand piano, turned away from the keyboard to face the camera. He is wearing a blue dress shirt and the brightly lit interior of a concert hall is visible in the background.
Johannes Wallmann’s new record finds a subtle place for strings in jazz

The Madison-based pianist and composer's latest work, "Elegy For An Undiscovered Species," comes out on June 25.

A subdued but joyous Cool Building Day to you all

Celebrating the seventh anniversary of Dave Mustaine's oblivious Tweet about the Wisconsin State Capitol.

The mischief and moodiness of Shellac

The legendary noise-rock trio plays a sold-out show on March 13 at BarleyPop Live.

Madison calendar, January 31 through February 6

The eccentric videos of George Kuchar, boundary-pushing pop from Yves Tumor, music meets spoken word and comedy at Gender Fest, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, January 24 through 30

“The Wild Pear Tree” at UW Cinematheque, refreshing vocal jazz from Betsy Ezell, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, November 15 through 21

Kiernan Laveaux DJs at Robinia, Miyha kicks off a tour, “Koyaanisqatsi” gets a new score, and more events of note in Madison this week.

Madison calendar, October 11 through 17

The return of avant-garde duo Charalambides, new songs from Dash Hounds, “Zabriskie Point,” and more events of note in Madison this week.