Music

Deeper perspectives on Madison-area music: shows, new releases, and big-picture issues facing the music community.

Gel Set’s Laura Callier on aggression and growing as a producer

The Chicago electronic outfit plays July 1 at Mickey’s ahead of a new album, “Human Salad."

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Madison calendar, June 25 through July 1

Jenny Zigrino, Black Poets Society, Nervosas, and more of the best stuff happening in Madison this week.

Low announces Sept. 18 show at the High Noon

The mighty Duluth trio is set to play Madison a week after releasing a new album, "Ones And Sixes."

Automatically Yours on their short, gentle existence

The Madison band, formed just last year, band plays its final show on June 26 at Mickey’s.

“‘Do you wanna be my friend?” The explosive weirdness of a San Diego music scene

The documentary "It's Gonna Blow: San Diego's Music Underground 1986-1996" screens Monday at the High Noon.

Madison calendar, June 18 through 24

Drainolith, the Isthmus Jazz Fest, Iceage, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.

Video debut: Stephanie Rearick, “The Book”

The Madison songwriter embarks on a playful book-making project in the first video from her new album.

Podcast: Johannes Wallmann on his new albums and more

The UW-Madison jazz chair discusses two very different recordings and looming changes to higher education in Wisconsin.

Lord Of The Fly on embracing change and leaving audiences with questions

The Madison rapper and songwriter opens for Kate Tempest on June 15 at the High Noon.

Madison calendar, June 11 through 17

Kate Tempest, Lily Tomlin, Waterfront Fest, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.