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Ella Jane charms High Noon Saloon

By Lillian Mihelich | Mar. 2

Artist Ella Jane enchanted her dedicated fanbase with her performance and appreciation for their support.

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ is the MCU at its worst

By Spencer Ball | Mar. 2

Or: The unexpected virtue of the Phase 2 formula.

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flipturn: Unapologetic fun at the High Noon Saloon

By Jason Li | Feb. 23

Indie rock band flipturn from Fernandina Beach, Florida broke onto the scene at the High Noon Saloon on Feb. 17 and did what they do best: have fun. Unapologetically.

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Sweet but bitter: ‘The Wolves’ is an orange slice of life

By Breanna Bylak | Feb. 23

Talking about reality can be, like, really hard

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Oscar nominee ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ screams modern masterpiece

By Kennan Chojnacki | Feb. 16

Martin McDonagh’s latest drama film is a masterclass in excellent cinematography and compelling characterization.

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Fitz and The Tantrums whips the Sylvee into a frenzy

By Julia Wiessing | Feb. 11

Indie-pop band Fitz and The Tantrums captivated the crowd with raw charisma and words of inspiration.

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Adam Melchor loves Madison, Wisconsin

By Athena Kafkas | Feb. 9

The pop-folk artist returns to Madison for the third time in his second headline tour.

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'We Are Still Standing': 're:mancipation' and its reclamation of the Black American voice

By Kai Wen Li | Feb. 9

“re:mancipation,” at once punctual and unceremonious, ruminates on the quietudes of American racial violence while restoring agency to the Black voice.

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Arthurfest rocks the Nottingham with impressive indie lineup

By Drake White-Bergey | Feb. 3

The inaugural Arthurfest blew away expectations and raised the bar for Madison DIY music.

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The Cardinal sings the praises of this year’s Grammy nominees

By Tyler Katzenberger , Noah Fellinger , Gabriella Hartlaub , Kai Wen Li , Sylvia Miller , Paige Stevenson and Allie Armstrong | Feb. 2

The Daily Cardinal Staff shares its thoughts on the nominees for the 2023 Album of the Year at The Grammys.

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

By Drake White-Bergey | Jan. 28

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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Sip the ‘Gossip’: Måneskin’s new studio album “RUSH!” out January 20th

By Athena K. | Jan. 27

The Italian band returns with an eclectic, raunchy album complete with songs of love, loss and all the fun parts in between.

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Gambling on gold: Here are the nominees for best picture at the 95th Academy Awards

By Tyler Katzenberger , Athena Kafkas , Noah Fellinger , Alicia Zilch , Annika Bereny , Kai Wen Li , Spencer Ball and Kennan Chojnacki | Jan. 26

The Daily Cardinal staff review a few of the year’s most anticipated and acclaimed Best Picture nominees.

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Nick Seaver’s ‘Computing Taste’ pulls back the curtain on music algorithms

By Hope Karnopp | Jan. 12

“Computing Taste: Algorithms and the Makers of Music Recommendation” by Nick Seaver breaks down how the music industry thinks, including how engineers reject the “girl with headphones” cliché.

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise is, unsurprisingly, the cat’s pajamas

By Joyce Riphagen | Jan. 9

Alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise blows fans away during an electrifying show at the Sylvee.

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On the rise: Producer _09_9 Productions highlights personal growth, reflection in recent release "Seasons Change"

By Jackson Walker | Dec. 22

Graduating senior at UW says goodbye to past while embracing upcoming music career.

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The 2022 movie showdown

By Spencer Ball | Dec. 18

I went through films released this year, found spurious connections between them and pitted them against each other. Let’s go.

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Student feature film to premiere Thursday night at Union South

By Sylvia Miller | Dec. 14

The Badger Film Group made action-comedy “Watch Out” in an effort to raise filmmaking presence at UW-Madison.

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Modest Mouse floats on to the Sylvee

By Jackson Baldus | Dec. 13

The sold-out Sylvee was the place to be on Sunday night for fans of one of the defining acts in indie rock this century, Modest Mouse. The Grammy-nominated group is touring their latest studio album, “The Golden Casket,” which dropped last year. 

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Q&A: Director Sheldon Epps talks new book, career as a Black artist in theater

By Shu Lan Schaut | Dec. 12

In his new book, Sheldon Epps discusses his career highs and lows in the American theater as a Black man in a predominantly white industry.