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(11/12/19 2:00pm)
Australian indie-film, “The Nightingale,” is a horrifying depiction of violence and vengeance, leaving the audience completely unsettled.
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Rex Orange County doesn’t run from reality on his new record, 'Pony'
(10/29/19 1:00pm)
Alex O’Connor —widely known as Rex Orange County— released his third studio album entitled Pony this past Friday, encouraging fans to recognize their own youth and remember it well.
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(10/22/19 3:14pm)
Big Thief is quickly becoming a quintessential modern indie rock band. With four albums released since 2016, they show no signs of slowing down.
Kero Kero Bonito shines bright, transforming Madison crowd
(10/21/19 1:00pm)
Kero Kero Bonito, an indie-pop trio from London, brought a bout of chaotic energy and angelic vocals to Madisonians on Friday.
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(10/21/19 1:00pm)
London indie-pop trio stopped by Madison last Friday night, gifting the locals with old and new tunes.
Lucy Dacus heads night of powerful female-led groups with Liza Anne, Sun June
(10/14/19 1:00pm)
I first discovered Lucy Dacus just over a year ago when she opened for The National summer 2018. The crowd whooped at the high points of her hit song “Night Shift” and cheered on the band during the powerful beat of “Timefighter.” I left the venue that night talking just as much about Dacus as the headliner.
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(10/14/19 1:00pm)
Indie-rock singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus headlined a concert of powerful voices and evocative lyrics with opening acts, Sun June and Liza Anne, at the Majestic Theater Friday night.
Five Best Albums for Fall
(10/11/19 1:00pm)
If you’re anything like me, you want every asset of your life to align with the season. Summer is full of trap music, electronic bops and even a little country. As the weather gets colder my music gets quiet, slow and a bit sad. Something about fall makes me less inclined to listen to new music, but rather indulge in nostalgia with old favorites. I cannot give a definitive answer of what makes an album “fallish,” but here are five that I will be listening to for the next few months.
Catfish and the Bottlemen show fresh nostalgic sound
(10/10/19 10:34pm)
Catfish and the Bottlemen brought the ballroom to life this past Friday as they headlined the Rave in Milwaukee. Touring for their new album The Balance the setlist illustrated their new sound, giving fans a sense of nostalgia as they showcased their past hits.
Ritt Momney flaunts indie, musical range at The Winnebago
(10/01/19 1:00pm)
Once you get past their name and acknowledge their adolescence, indie rock band Ritt Momney will blow your mind if you let them. A solo project of 19-year-old Jack Rutter, and revitalized as a result of heartbreak and Mormon mission woes, the group now consists of Rutter and three equally talented bandmates: Jonas Torgersen, Noah Hamula and Sam Olson.
Generationals offer up a slice of nostalgic, techy bliss
(09/24/19 1:00pm)
New Orleans indie-pop outfit Generationals performed at High Noon Saloon this past week with their low-key, Wednesday night set. The rustic brick walls lined with arcade games — think Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle pinball — of High Noon just sort of felt right alongside the minimalist, new wave vibe.
The perfect Badger checklist for the perfect school year
(08/20/19 4:15pm)
The Daily Cardinal Life and Style writers came together with the essential checklist to ensure an idyllic 2019-’20 school year in Madison. Ranging from top local food places to the Badger must-haves for a traditional Sconnie experience, this list will help you gear up for school and make the most of your Madison experience.
Explore the Art of Madison
(06/10/19 5:00pm)
A few of the Daily Cardinal’s Art staff and columnists offer incoming students places to explore the arts scene in Madison.
Superorganism wows at the Majestic with eccentric, captivating theatricality
(05/13/19 4:39pm)
Superorganism is a well-oiled machine (assuming in this metaphor that machines are coalitions of incredibly theatrical, talented and artistic people and “well-oiled” refers to their well-put-togetherness and not to the amount of oil on them). The quirky octet displayed their musicianship with a multi-faceted and highly entertaining show at the Majestic on May 1.
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(05/01/19 1:00pm)
Hippo Campus played at the Sylvee this past Friday night, blasting their indie rock tunes to a wild crowd.
Hippo Campus: Seductively sweet at the Sylvee
(05/01/19 1:00pm)
The Sylvee was beaming with swarms of Minnesota natives and indie rock fans to welcome Hippo Campus this past Friday night.
Madison prepares for first professional soccer game
(04/21/19 11:54pm)
Following the first-ever win in team history, Madison’s new professional soccer team is preparing to play their first home game Saturday.
UW-Madison graduate student shines spotlight on accessible, sustainable theater
(04/21/19 1:29am)
Cyra K. Polizzi is no stranger to the theater. But this is the first time they’re running the show with the creation of a sustainable, accessible, feminist theater practice — a space for creative exploration and activism.
Rebirthed band launches headlining tour in Madison, “Seasonal Depression” rocks the Slyvestic
(04/11/19 12:00pm)
With the recent spike in temperatures in the Midwest, it is no surprise that the recently opened outdoor venue, Sylvestic Theatre, started off their business venture with a performance from the local breakout band, “Seasonal Depression.”
‘Supermarket’: The psychologically gnawing debut novel from Bobby Hall
(04/09/19 2:00pm)
(Some spoilers are present in this review.)
