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Del Water Gap gives energetic, personal performance at High Noon Saloon

By Hope Karnopp | Apr. 7

The intimate venue allowed Del Water Gap to speak directly to the crowd through personal lyrics and engage them with a confident stage presence.  

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Khruangbin shines at The Sylvee

By Pranav Volety | Mar. 10

Fusion band Khruangbin released the sequel to their chart-topping EP Texas Sun with the follow-up Texas Moon and kicked their nation-wide tour off with a visually and sonically jaw-dropping set Friday, March 4 at The Sylvee.

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Still Woozy sells out the Sylvee

By Hannah Ritvo | Mar. 3

Sven Gamsky of Still Woozy danced all around the stage all night long, along with an extremely dedicated crowd. 

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Hippo Campus gives a hard-to-forget first performance on new tour

By Hope Karnopp | Feb. 24

Hippo Campus’ pure talent shone through at The Sylvee, and they indulged the crowd by returning to some of their iconic songs from a golden era of indie rock. 

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The Greeting Committee quietly rocks Der Rathskeller

By Hannah Ritvo | Feb. 10

Indie rock band The Greeting Committee began their Dandelion tour at Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union. 

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‘Good to be back’: Pop band Surfaces surprised me

By Hannah Ritvo | Dec. 18

On their “Good to be Back tour” SURFACES stopped in at the Majestic Theatre on November 18. 

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Madeon takes on Madison

By Noa Chamberlin | Oct. 14

Hugo Pierre Leclercq, better known by his stage name Madeon, performed at the Sylvee Theater on Thursday, September 30 as part of his “Good Faith Live” Tour.  

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Summer Salt proves summer isn’t over just yet at the Majestic

By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 13

Summer Salt brought smiles to the Majestic, where they charmed the crowd with beachy songs and energetic guitar solos. 

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Elevated Confessions, Julien Baker at the Majestic

By Cailyn Schiltz | Oct. 7

Julien Baker captivated the Majestic with her confessional songs elevated by a full band. 

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Waxahatchee brings peaceful ambience to the Sylvee

By Emily Knepple | Sep. 23

With roses wrapped on microphone stands and a sweet, cloud-filled blue sky backdrop, Waxahatchee took the stage at the east side venue. 

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Japanese Breakfast, Luna Li rock the Majestic with pure joy

By Seamus Rohrer | Sep. 23

The complementary styles of Japanese Breakfast and Luna Li lead to a memorable night at the Majestic.

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Freakfest canceled again

By Addison Lathers | Sep. 17

Freakfest will be canceled again this year as city officials cite rising COVID-19 cases.

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Bartees Strange tears up the Terrace

By Amelia Zollner | Sep. 17

Strange’s genreless, or maybe genre-full, performance held the audience captive Sunday night. 

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Shows to get excited about this fall

By Seamus Rohrer | Aug. 18

The Madison concert scene will return in full force this fall. 

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Artists grapple with new reality as tours turn digital

By Emily Knepple | Aug. 20, 2020

COVID-19 forces creatives to be unique in how they keep connected with fans and stay relevant in testing times.

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A Music Trilemma: Is more the merrier?

By Emily Knepple | Nov. 14, 2019

The World War Joy tour came to Madison, showing three widely different acts that prove there may be more to personal taste when it comes to music.

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Arts Preview: November events to be thankful for

By John Everman | Nov. 7, 2019

The Daily Cardinal highlights a handful of amazing events and shows coming to town this month!