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La Luz exudes sweet melodrama, bends rock music at High Noon Saloon

By Jacob Szczap | Oct. 3

All-women psychedelic surf rock band La Luz brings genre-bending rock to Madison, setting a unique tone for the audience. 

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Black Pumas hypnotize the Sylvee with psychedelic soul

By Rebekah Irby | Sep. 26

Neo-soul band Black Pumas brought down the house with psychedelic R&B beats at The Sylvee Sept. 13 — Friday the 13th — continuing their “Chronicles of a Diamond” tour.

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Noah Kahan’s postponed Alpine Valley show was worth the wait

By Anna Kleiber | Sep. 19

Nearly two months after the original concert date was postponed due to heavy storms, Noah Kahan took the stage at Alpine Valley Music Theater to give fans an authentic and moving show.

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What Madison students, residents can anticipate for the arts this summer

By Rebekah Irby and Bryna Goeking | Jun. 6

Some students may flock to their hometowns, but art remains strong in Madison this summer. 

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Alvvays mesmerizes Sylvee with indie-pop perfection

By Marit Erickson | May. 29

The Canadian indie-pop band captivated the crowd with dreamy visuals and synth sounds during their fifth stop in their U.S. Spring tour.

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Back in the driver’s seat: The Driver Era’s highly anticipated Madison gig

By Athena Kafkas | Apr. 26

The Disney channel superstar shows new colors as an alt rock band frontman.

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Peach Pit rocks Shannon Hall

By Marit Erickson | Mar. 13

WUD Music brought the Canadian indie band to Memorial Union with free entry for students. 

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Jon Batiste brings Bourbon Street to Madison for the Uneasy Tour

By William Folbe | Mar. 12

Five-time Grammy Winner Jon Batiste performed new and old songs during his Madison stop.

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‘A Very Darren Crissmas’ put a new spin on holiday classics

By Anna Kleiber | Dec. 15

On tour for his recent holiday album, “A Very Darren Crissmas,” Darren Criss brought some of his Christmas joy to Madison.

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Del Water Gap enraptures Madison’s indie pop scene

By Sreejita Patra | Nov. 27, 2023

The indie pop sensation delivered a performance his audience will never forget.

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Lil Yachty’s ‘The Field Trip Tour’ makes its stop in Madison

By William Folbe | Nov. 17, 2023

 Lil Yachty flexed his psych rock muscles while promoting “Let’s Start Here.” 

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Local band Boxing Day captivates indie music lovers

By Molly Sheehan | Nov. 10, 2023

Madison indie music band Boxing Day captivates DIY music lovers

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Chappell Roan’s queer pop party

By Sylvia Miller | Oct. 27, 2023

The Midwest Princess returns home.

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San Francisco’s DJ ZHU brings the Grace Tour to Madison

By William Folbe | Oct. 26, 2023

On tour promoting his new album “Days Before Grace,” DJ ZHU gives The Sylvee an unforgettable performance.

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Steve Lacy gives you the world

By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2023

Fousheé, Toro Y Moi and Steve Lacy gave remarkable performances during day two of the Chicago Re:SET concert series

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An insider’s look into music communities in Copenhagen

By Athena Kafkas | Oct. 5, 2023

We know Madison’s music scene is one to beat, but can it compare to a Eurodance empire?

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The Midwest Princess is Back

By Hannah Ritvo and Jane Houseal | Oct. 2, 2023

A Q&A with “slumber party pop girl” Chappell Roan