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Steven Spoerl

Tone Madison’s Music Editor from 2020-2025. Writer. Photographer. Musician. Steven created the blog Heartbreaking Bravery in 2013 and his work as a multimedia journalist has appeared in Rolling Stone, Consequence, NPR, Etsy, Maximumrocknroll, and countless other publications.

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Steven's Latest Articles

(Update: canceled) Chika to headline Black Arts Matter Festival

The 2022 Black Arts Matter Festival will take place from March 23 to March 26 at Wisconsin Union Theater.

Able Baker storms back into the spotlight with two new singles

Tim Anderson's project connects on a staggering 1-2 punch.

Madison music recommendations for a peculiar Bandcamp Friday

What we're listening to, and a platform's crossroads.

“Better Out Than In” finds Julia Blair coming into full focus

One of central Wisconsin’s most visible musical multihyphenates discusses her debut solo LP.

Paul Mitch’s “Echoes & Shadows” is an act of personal cartography

The Lost Lakes musician discusses his solo debut, his cancer diagnosis, and the importance of perception.

Scammy NFT site sweeps up some Madison musicians

HitPiece's short-lived beta version draws the ire of local artists.

Re-mapping the local music ecosystem

How the COVID-19 fallout has continued to affect local musicians.

Keeping Madison’s music writing vital

A look back at what Tone Madison's music writers accomplished and a look ahead to what's in store for 2022.

Madison’s musical odds and ends of 2021

A look back at the standalone singles, compilations, covers, and other oddities that made 2021 a vital year for Madison music.

Rest of the best: Tone Madison’s 2021 song picks, pt. II

A look back at great songs from records that didn't appear in our top 20.