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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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Madison band Histo’s new video lets loss lead to hope

“Glad You Got Away” makes a case for keeping your head down.

A few of Madison’s finest fall listens

From experimental jazz to emergent MCs to ambient music.

“World Of Tomorrow’s” third chapter revels in unexpected destinations

Don Hertzfeldt’s latest addition to his humanist sci-fi series is now available on Vimeo.

Disq is playing two virtual sets over Halloween weekend

The Madison band is set to perform as a key part of two wildly different events.

Sylvan Esso to deliver a pre-election drive-in concert at the Alliant on October 24

The electronic pop duo encourages attendees to get out and vote.

Soot throws spirited aggression in the face of “pandemic angst”

The Madison punk duo discuss their self-titled debut release.

Missing that mad dash forward: a movie theater appreciation

Five writers share experiences and thoughts on the value of the cinema amid the pandemic.

Skating into summer

How skateboarders in Madison can cope with quarantine and support social justice movements.

A powerful moment at the Capitol during the George Floyd protests

Protestors gathered on Tuesday night to continue demanding justice as a storm moved into Madison.

Who’s streaming in Madison

An ongoing resource dedicated to tracking livestreams from local musicians and artists.