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

A few Wisconsin bands you should see this summer, for WORT-FM

A quick look at Tenement, Kiazma, and a few other exciting Wisconsin acts playing in and around Madison this summer.

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Jon Mueller on bringing Death Blues to an end

The experimental project closes up with a June 10 show at the Shitty Barn in Spring Green.

Madison calendar, June 4 through 10

Rooftop Cinema, The Frequency's 7th anniversary, Day Creeper, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.

Madison bands head west for second Bluelight festival

The event in Highland, Wisconsin also features Kevin Greenspon and other touring artists.

Residential: Mal-O-Dua’s Cedric Baetche and Chris Ruppenthal

“It’s a French guy and an American guy playing Hawaiian music, and somehow it’s a hit in Madison.”

Sarah Neufeld on “the air and the hair and the friction”

The violinist opens for St. Vincent on Tuesday at the Orpheum Theatre.

The Hussy on “Galore,” for WORT-FM

Madison's Heather Hussy and Bobby Hussy discuss branching out on their fourth album.

Mike Cammilleri on celebrating organ trios

The Madison-based jazz organist and his trio play Friday at Strollin’ Schenk’s Corners.

Madison calendar, May 21 through 27

Sepultura, The Hussy, St. Vincent, and more of the best stuff happening in Madison this week.

No more Art Paul Schlosser at the Comedy Club on State?

"People enjoy your music, but hearing it for hours as they stand in line draws complaints."