BY: Claire Borgelt On Double Bind, Madison-based Midwest emo group Excuse Me, Who Are You? delivers a perfect blend of powerful vocals, glistening, instrumentals and intimate, confessional lyricism. Since 2021, the intensity of their live performances and their commitment to …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Andreia Lamos Brighton-based rock outfit Tigercub has taken the modern alternative scene by storm. Their most recent album, The Perfume of Decay, introduces a darker, moodier edge to the glittering guitar-driven instrumentals and expansive vocal delivery …

BY: Claire Borgelt  PHOTO: Claire Borgelt Since 2013, Boston-based indie rock project Horse Jumper Of Love has delivered a sleepy, searching brand of slowcore. We met up with frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos in Austin to discuss the group’s latest singles, “Gates …

BY: Claire Borgelt  Photo via Double Double Whammy New-York based singer-songwriter Allegra Krieger has mastered the art of candid confession. A combination of floating cadence, pensive acoustic guitar and cuttingly honest lyricism, her third album,  I Keep My Feet on …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo via Get Better Records Frida Kill is a brilliantly fierce feminist garage rock group from New York. Their debut album, Kill! Kill! combines frank, fiery lyricism with explosive guitar-driven instrumental for a modern take on the …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Lexi Spevacek Psymon Spine is a Brooklyn-based five piece group who has perfected a unique blend of psych pop, dance and post-punk. Their most recent album, Head Body Connector, eschews tradition and temporality, highlighting the hypnotic …

BY: Claire Borgelt Photo: Lexi Spevacek Amiture emerged as a solo project in 2021, featuring the fierce electronic work of Jack Whitescarver. However, the introduction of heavy, hazy guitar tracks from Coco Gaupil on their intense sophomore album, Mother Engine …

BY: Claire Borgelt PHOTO: Lexi Spevacek Since making their debut in 2015, Sextile’s sharp, synth-fueled sound has transformed them into a magnetic force in today’s LA underground scene. Their most recent album, Push, features fresh punk influences that put a …

BY: Claire Borgelt Every spring, thousands of live music lovers descend upon the city of Austin, TX for performances from some of the year’s best up-and-coming musical acts. South by Southwest provides a unique chance for artists of all types …

BY: CLAIRE BORGELT & AMANY KHREIS MADISON, Wis. — WSUM-91.7 FM Madison Student Radio has partnered with WUD Music to take over Memorial Union Terrace for Snake On The Lake Fest, a free outdoor music festival on September 15 from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.

By: Claire Borgelt Every month, WSUM puts together a list of the latest releases from the Madison area and broader state of Wisconsin. Check out what’s new in the local scene below! VomBom, Night of the Bloodsuckers (EP) Madison’s masters …