Music

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

Residential: The New Breed Jazz Jam

"It's more spontaneous and makes you feel alive, and that's really the reason why you do the music, is those moments."

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Patrick Best and Mikel Dimmick of Spiral Joy Band

"That needs Tibetan bowl!"

Residential: DJ Phil Money

"If you want to hear me unfiltered, come to Natt Spil. If you want party rockin', come to Merchant."

Exit interview: Kathleen Baird of STITSR and Shockrasonica

A pivotal member of Madison's experimental music community prepares to move on.

Frank Productions staffer criticizes Orpheum/Live Nation deal on WORT

A war of words over "the Wal-Mart of promoters."

Johannes Wallmann readies his Sweet Minute Big Band

The jazz pianist and UW-Madison professor discusses his new project.

A photo shows musician Nick Moran standing with an upright bass and smiling, with his face angled a bit downward. Behind him is the open lid of a grand piano and a curtain.
The Strollin’ jazz series’ promising model

The new Madison jazz series offers both musical variety and an interesting approach to paying for it.

Rage, with more colors: Erik Stenglein of Northless

The Milwaukee metal band plays Mr. Robert's on July 25.

Why La Fete De Marquette’s electronic music stage matters

Don't take the electronic offerings at the east-side festival for granted.

Raised on “psycho clown music”: Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz

The band opens up this year's first Live On King Street show.