FAR EASTBOUND (AND NOT SO DOWN): A MADISON MUSICIAN PERFORMING IN ASIA
Brett Newski is a Madison musician who, upon his band The Nod ceasing operations this summer with a great show opening for Flatfoot 56, ended up on the other side of the world in Asia performing concerts and traveling with just his guitar and few belongings. You can follow his wanderings and ad
Review: Jeremiah Nelson – Drugs to Make You Sober (2011)
The harsh winter can do a number on brittle bones. Autumn’s visual warmth is long gone save the stalwart conifers, leaving fireplaces and holidays to look forward to. Ironically winter’s the season of comfort, where nostalgia and friends circle the wagons around one another in order to see the n
INTERVIEW: JEREMIAH NELSON (MADISON)
Aside from Julian Lynch and Zola Jesus, Madison’s most talked about musician since last fall has been Jeremiah Nelson. Before his Drugs to Make You Soberwas released, then-leafless trees were rustling throughout Wisconsin with whispers of how good it was. March 26th rolled in with the album d
FESTIVAL REVIEW + PHOTOS: SXWI BRINGS MADISON TO SXSW 2011
They came by car loads and U-Hauls, traversing state border after state border with acoustic guitars in tow, leaving a frosted Wisconsin for heat and sunshine during spring break. In Austin, you could locate them by the distinct smell of Janesville’s Blue Farm and Watertown’s Detjen’s Meats-or
INTERVIEW: F.STOKES
Friday, October 15th at 9 PM for $5Majestic Theater, 115 King Street, Madison, Wisconsin F.Stokes with Action HeroIce MantisStink TankJ.DanteDJ Vinnie Toma and Radish F.Stokes, a Chicago native, is returning to Madison where, years ago, the city gave him a strong following and passion he l
REVIEW: ANNA VOGELZANG – SECRET CEDAR ROOM EP (2010)
The transition between city and slow-going urban went rather quickly; from downtown Chicago to Madison. Up until this August, decisions on where I live are generally taken based on two factors: food and music. Chicago? Music, home food. Milwaukee? Brats, the Rave and Turner Hall. Lyon
REVIEW: GAYNGS – RELAYTED (2010)
Alors the City of Love is world renown for pure, unbridled ecstasy and creativity oft of the sexual variety. The streets are full entranced lovers along the river, and les bacs (record stores) are full of the likes of Charlotte Gainsbourgs and Sebastien Telliers. T