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Rezz brought her unique bass and trance production to a packed Majestic Theatre this past Thursday. The Canadian born producer, on tour after releasing her first album, Mass Manipulation, in August, proves that electronic shows are taking stage production to new levels.
The only person who could possibly feel themselves while wearing a sweater in the balmy heat of this confused Wisconsin weather is none other than empowering Midwest-raised rapper, Lizzo. Entering the stage wearing a fuzzy red heart on her chest, she went full-force from the beginning to end of her set, belting near-flawless anthems of feminism and body positivity.
With the last week of class coming to an end and finals creeping in, I’m sure everyone is relieved to get some well-deserved time off. Now you may be thinking, “What in the world am I supposed to do with all this free time now that I’m not drowning in assignments?” The answer is go to as many concerts as is physically possible.
Cosigns from major artists are an invaluable way to garner attention from massive audiences. Maggie Rogers is one of the latest to receive the praise of a star in the music industry—when Pharrell stumbled across her last year, her videos went viral. This led her to release an EP of folk-inspired synth-pop with a tinge of tropical bliss. The way she melds such abstract sounds into an immersive scene so seamlessly is a testament to her vision as a musician. –Logan Rude
After the lull of an average school and work day, fans of all ages gathered together at the Majestic Theatre on a seemingly quiet Tuesday night for Cold War Kids, an alternative, indie-rock band that is most notable for their hit, “First.” Shivering from both the chilling weather and anxious excitement, I stood in line for the doors to open at 7 p.m. There was a small crowd beside me making small talk and shivering; all of us were different, yet all of us were fans, and together, we were all unaware of the bold and lively dynamic that awaited inside the theater.
Immediately as the four-piece band stepped onto the stage and dove into their set, you wouldn’t realize that The Griswolds’ indie rock beats originated 9,000 miles away in Sydney, Australia.
What would you get if you mix the vocal range of James Brown, the energy of André 3000, and the emotional deep south blues of B.B. King? Look no further than Earl St. Clair’s debut EP, “My Name is Earl.” Despite being one of Def Jam’s newest artists on the rise, Earl St. Clair seems to have already perfected his craft, creating music that can compete with the best in the industry. After dropping out of college, Earl began his career as a producer and singer/songwriter, eventually finding himself working with some of hip hop’s biggest names, such as Rick Ross and Machine Gun Kelly. It wasn’t long, though, before Earl’s talents were noticed by Def Jam and he ended up signing a record deal with a label in 2016. Despite this background in hip hop, Earl’s music has its roots in blues, soul and funk. Most of the tracks on the EP sound like they could have been pulled straight from the 70s, yet Earl manages to add a modern twist that keeps them fresh and relatable to a new generation of listeners.
Big Gigantic and Brasstracks performed back-to-back nights this past Sunday and Monday evening at the Majestic Theatre.
If you were lucky enough to have The Japanese House on your radar, hopefully you got a ticket to their show at Bottom Lounge in Chicago’s West Side last Saturday.
Like the terms and services agreement on the iTunes Store, a disclaimer: I’ve been reporting on the Minnesota-based indie pop band Hippo Campus for over a year-and-a-half. Call me mundane and monotonous, but repeated coverage and concerts provides the chance to see how the group has changed since the release of their first two EPs in 2015.
With the release of Process, Sampha, the rising British star who has been working in the shadows for so many years, has finally come to the forefront. His tender voice cries out vulnerable lyrics so raw and honest, they shatter our hearts as if they were made of glass.
Maybe I’m just a sucker for a quiet banjo and a British accent, but up on the balcony section of High Noon Saloon, above a canopy of stringed lights on a Thursday night, London-based folk band Bear’s Den reminded me just how possible it is to smile and shed a tear at the same time. I have been a fan of Bear’s Den for quite some time; I saw them open for Mumford & Sons at the Marcus Amphitheater in 2014. I remember my mom quietly tapping along to their set and then turning to me at the end to say, “That was just so beautiful.” That’s the thing about Bear’s Den—their gentle energy is powerful enough to captivate an audience of any size, be it a huge amphitheater or a tiny Madison bar, and that was proved to me yet again Thursday.
Shade Trees, the latest project by 18-year-old Madison rapper Trapo, could possibly be the project that puts Madison on the map in the world of hip-hop.
Thursday night marked the beginning of Live From the Nest: a set of live, stripped-down performances from Madison musicians held in the Daily Cardinal office and streamed live on Facebook.
I’m a music history buff, or a music history nerd if you prefer. There’s an allure to learning about past musical events that make you wish you were there when they occurred. The experience of seeing The Ramones or Talking Heads play CBGBs, or experiencing the Belleville Three spin Techno in Detroit in the 80s, would be amazing to witness as both events shaped their respective genres. However, we view those events as important in hindsight. We now know that the Ramones proved that Rock doesn’t need fancy guitar licks and long tracks to have power. And we now know that the Belleville Three helped shape EDM into the powerhouse it is today.
Camilla Staveley-Taylor loops her vocals to a song off The Staves' new EP Sleeping in a Car.
British sisters The Staves harmonized as if they were born to sing together at their visit to the Majestic Theatre Wednesday.
Year after year, Freakfest has been one of Madison’s biggest events. The huge Halloween festival has hosted major artists from different genres including Cage the Elephant, Mac Miller and Timeflies. This year, hip-hop had a unprecedented presence at the festival.
One of the best things about concerts is discovering new artistry and the potential that lies in the next best thing. Autograf reminds me of the self-preservation that comes with making and crafting an exquisite piece of work. Their music is much more than instrumental; something about their music touches the soul.
Nearly two years after first appearing on the scene, Australian solo artist D.D Dumbo (Oliver Perry) launches his debut album Utopia Defeated in an electrifying fashion. Normally known for his one-man band performances, D.D Dumbo takes a new approach on Utopia Defeated, incorporating a symphony of instruments ranging from tambouras to bassoons, while still staying true to the folk-pop fusion showcased in his 2013 self-recorded EP Tropical Oceans. What we are left with is a well-balanced, worldly album filled with catchy rhythms, powerful vocals and an introspective atmosphere.
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