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Madison queer indie pop band celebrates release of new EP

By Eliza Tool | Jan. 23

Madison based LINE debuted their sophomore EP “The Making Room” as a musical sanctuary where creativity and collaboration flourish.

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Q&A: Mason Ramsey is more than his Walmart origins in new album, tour

By Bryna Goeking | Dec. 3

The internet sensation-turned country star will headline the Majestic Theater Dec. 8.

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Breaking down the bold vibes of Cage the Elephant’s ‘Neon Pill’

By Arin Chandra | Nov. 26

Cage the Elephant’s newest album is another solid release from the band after a five-year hiatus. 

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Does the ‘Tortured Poet's Department’ deserve a Grammy? No

By Marit Erickson | Nov. 21

An Album of the Year win could push Taylor Swift into a creative stagnation.

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The Dare is bringing club back, and it’s sleazy

By Marit Erickson | Sep. 18

The Dare’s new album “What’s Wrong with New York?” could signal a club music Renaissance.

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Muna’s Katie Gavin goes solo with new sapphic single

By Lily Spanbauer | Sep. 12

Katie Gavin gives fans a taste of her upcoming solo record with her debut single “Aftertaste.” 

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For Clairo, third time’s the 'Charm'

By Tomer Ronen | Jul. 26

American singer-songwriter Clairo’s “Charm” is for the yearners.

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Charli XCX serves club, class in new album ‘Brat’

By Bryna Goeking | Jun. 17

Brat Fest may have left Madison, but “Brat” summer is just getting started.

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Jungkook commands our attention with ‘Golden’

By Zayna Quraishi | Nov. 16, 2023

The hit solo debut of the youngest member of BTS is chock-full of surprises.

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‘Barbie The Album’ featured in Strictly Discs sneak peek event

By Lillian Mihelich | Aug. 6, 2023

How Barbie reached Madison residents through song before the major 2023 “Barbie” motion picture hit theaters.

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‘Scaring the Hoes’ will not scare the hoes away

By Weronika Durachta | Jun. 28, 2023

JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown’s newest collaborative project will not scare you away

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"The Argument" by Fugazi is the best album you’ve never listened to

By Drake White-Bergey | Jan. 28, 2023

Fugazi’s latest — and let’s face it, probably last — album brought alternative rock to new heights when it was released in 2001, and nothing has come close to surpassing it.

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Ronboy evokes gloomy sadness with album release ‘Pity to Love”’

By Jackson Walker | Oct. 27, 2022

In her debut album, Ronboy shows she isn’t afraid to get emotional with tracks full of angst and sadness

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OFF! returns with a psychedelic blast of hardcore punk rock in “Free LSD”

By Drake White-Bergey | Oct. 6, 2022

Keith Morris & Co. evolve their sound to incorporate elements of sci-fi and psychedelic metal.

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Khruangbin and Vieux Farka Touré present ‘Ali,’ a celebration of life and a love letter to the art of the groove

By Jackson Baldus | Sep. 28, 2022

The long-awaited collaboration between modern psychedelic giants Khruangbin and Malian singer-songwriter Vieux Farka Touré is here, and it’s a must-listen for anyone looking for music that cleanses the soul.

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Duckwrth talks with the Daily Cardinal about new EP, tour

By Shane Fruchterman and Jackson Baldus | Sep. 27, 2022

Ahead of his tour stopping in Madison on Oct. 1 and his latest EP “Chrome Bull,” Duckwrth discusses his creative process, his roots and what his future holds.

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The Wrecks set to ‘get a little unhinged’ at the Majestic Theatre

By Hope Karnopp | Sep. 15, 2022

Despite the genre-bending band's many ties to Wisconsin, this will be their first time in Madison – and they are more than excited.