“And yet                                                   If the world would shut up Even for a while Perhaps We …

Rejoice! After passive-aggressively checking WUD Music’s and the band’s own website for the last couple weeks, I was thrilled to hear that Bleached, a four-piece punkish-rock “girl band” (more on this later), is FINALLY coming to Madison. For …

When Justin Vernon comes to Madison this Friday, it won’t be to perform with Bon Iver, the solo passion project that cultivated a mythology out of the creation of an outstanding album, then expanded into a Grammy-winning mini-orchestra …

Riot Fest is potentially the most polarized festival out there. Walking into the grounds on Friday, the contrast between Hot Topic tweens with My Chemical Romance back patches and graying, chill punk dads was hilariously stark. The contrast between having …

SAVAGES are coming to town this Wednesday. They are an intense group of four women from London who play post-punk music that will rock your face off.  Nothing about them is unintentional; from the declarative, almost prophetic statements they post …

I had few expectations as I walked into the Majestic last night to see Cherub. First, I did not expect the lead singer to sound that great. Second, I did not think the crowd would be familiar with much …

Elephant Revival is a quintet of five incredibly multi-talented musicians, all contribute vocals and writing in addition to playing a wide range of instruments.  Sage Cook on banjo, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, bass and fiddle; Bridget Law on fiddle and …

If you’re a regular listener or follower of the show, you might have noticed that my voice is missing. I know this may disappoint the ladies–namely my mom, aunts, and grandma. Fear not, it’s only for the semester (thanks …

Cherub is a funky, 80’s pop-inspired duo made up of the likes of Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber. The two have had quite a run in the last year with the release of their first album, MoM & DaD, in …

This fall promises to be one of Madison’s most musically sound.  Read on to learn which shows to check out and where to find ‘em. THE FREQUENCY Waxahatchee w/ Screaming Females, Tenement, Tiny Daggers –Sept 23 Katie Crutchfield’s …

I considered starting this review with a summary of the play Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare and how this war drama holds greater implications and meaning for the punk of the same name I got to see perform …