Music

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

Johannes Wallmann to celebrate a new album Saturday at The Fountain

The UW jazz chair also has a big-band album on the way this year and is collaborating with Rob Dz.

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Podcast: Spencer Bible and Mike Pellino on Christian Dior’s visceral songwriting

The Madison duo embrace tenderness and rage on a new EP.

Madison calendar, May 14 through 20

George Clinton, Dan Deacon, the WORT Block Party, and more of the best stuff in Madison this week.

A Joel Shanahan moving-away guest mix

A sort-of farewell to a wonderful Tone Madison contributor and Madison music dude.

Song debut: Spires That In The Sunset Rise, “Schluss”

The Madison/NYC duo delve deep into woodwind-driven arrangements on their forthcoming seventh album.

Podcast: One year of the Yahara Music Library

Librarians Kelly Hiser and Guy Hankel discuss the challenges and lessons of the online local-music project.

Residential: House Of Love’s Wyatt Agard and Tim “Lovecraft” Thompson

"It's not a generic club promotion situation. We're obviously fans, and these are the parties we'd go to."

Madison calendar, May 28 through June 3

Emily Heller, Merchandise, World Party, and more of the best stuff happening in Madison this week.

Podcast: Kyle Motor on Rocket Bureau

The Madison musician discusses his power-pop solo project's new EP, "Low Times, High Anxiety."

Fete de Marquette electronic stage to feature Francois K, Claude Young

Several esteemed international DJ/producers join a slate of local and regional acts on July 10 and 11.