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Rainbow Kitten Surprise is, unsurprisingly, the cat’s pajamas
By Joyce Riphagen | Jan. 9, 2023Alternative rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise blows fans away during an electrifying show at the Sylvee.
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Modest Mouse floats on to the Sylvee
By Jackson Baldus | Dec. 13, 2022The 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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Five Finger Death Punch, Brantley Gilbert rock the Alliant Energy Center
By Jackson Baldus | Dec. 6, 2022The Alliant Energy Center was a popular destination for Madisonians looking for a night out on Friday, Dec. 2. The arena was nearly full by the time the show kicked off, with seats packed all the way to the back of the venue. The double-feature tour that passed through Madison brings together two unassuming acts — bro-country star Brantley Gilbert and metal legends Five Finger Death Punch.
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise (finally!) returns to Madison
By Joyce Riphagen | Nov. 30, 2022Alternative indie-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise will return to Madison for the first time since 2019, performing a sold out show at the Sylvee on Sunday.
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It’s Magdalena Bay’s Mercurial World, we’re just living in it
By Ella Cunz | Nov. 16, 2022Synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay brought the crowd with them on a journey into their surreal hyper-online multiverse of secrets on Nov. 6. Originally from Miami, the group is now based in Los Angeles, where they have gained a cult-like following from fans captured by their mixed media approach to creating.
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Carly Rae Jepsen really is ‘So Nice’
By Ella Cunz | Nov. 15, 2022On Nov. 4, Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen stopped in at the Sylvee for one of the last nights of her “The So Nice Tour.”
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Dead Horses gently liquidates the hearts of their audience
By Ace Filter | Nov. 15, 2022Ducking into the lowly-lit stage room of the Bur Oak a couple weeks ago, I was greeted by a comfortable small stage with chairs and tables. I could feel the intimacy of the space when I first walked in, which was daunting at first.
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Yes brings the legacy of progressive rock to the Orpheum
By Hope Karnopp | Nov. 14, 2022“What is prog rock?”
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Noah Kahan’s folk-infused indie tunes sell out the Sylvee
By Sylvia Miller | Nov. 14, 2022The rain didn't keep a soul home on Friday, Nov. 4. Instead, fans swarmed the sold-out Sylvee to hear singer-songwriter Noah Kahan and his opener Adam Melchor. Madison was the 13th stop on Kahan's “Stick Season Tour,” which follows the mid-October release of his third and most popular album to date, "Stick Season."
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Coming soon to campus: Drugdealer and Sammy Rash
By Jackson Baldus | Nov. 4, 2022Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music is offering a variety of exciting concerts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Union South this month. In the past, artists featured in this concert series included 100 Gecs and Fun. This is a great opportunity to find an artist to brag about seeing live “before they were big.” The shows are available for free to all Badgers hanging out at Union South on Nov. 11 and 18.
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Soccer Mommy picks up the Majestic, drives it home
By Diti Belhe | Nov. 3, 2022On a weekend with no shortage of things to do in Madison, the scene outside the Majestic on Saturday was still bustling. Fans, a mixture of college-aged kids and adults, some clad in costume, some not, lined up outside the theater to see Soccer Mommy perform.
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King Princess ‘f—ing loves Madison’
By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 25, 2022Madison’s queer community doesn’t often get a chance to convene, and LGBTQ+ individuals remain far outnumbered even in Wisconsin’s most progressive city. Thus, when genderqueer King Princess stopped at the Sylvee on their “Hold on Baby” Tour, queer individuals were offered a unique opportunity to celebrate the rock icon and their community all night long.
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The Wrecks bring wild energy to sold-out Majestic show
By Hope Karnopp | Oct. 25, 2022“I heard you guys go hard,” CARR said during her opening set at The Wrecks’ Wednesday night show at the Majestic Theatre.
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Joel Ross brings his good vibes to Memorial Union
By Kai Wen Li | Oct. 23, 2022Presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate, Chicago-born vibraphonist Joel Ross and his quintet Good Vibes performed on Oct. 16 in Memorial Union's intimate Play Circle. The ensemble features tenor saxophonist Sergio Tabanico, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall, pianist Jeremy Corren, drummer Jeremy Dutton and, of course, vibraphonist Joel Ross himself.
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Alvvays and Slow Pulp grace the stage at Memorial Union
By Jackson Baldus | Oct. 19, 2022The fact that Slow Pulp and Alvvays’ concert occurred as planned is remarkable, considering the bands faced an accident on the way to Madison and a last-minute venue change because of the weather. The show was planned to take place on the Terrace, but was moved indoors to Shannon Hall. Understandably, the performance started an hour late, yet the bands were still determined to deliver a top-notch performance despite the unfortunate circumstances around their first tour stop.
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CHAI and JENNY123 teach Sett-goers the intergalactic groove, preach “Neo-Kawaii” philosophy
By Hannah Ritvo | Oct. 16, 2022Stepping into Union South on Friday night was a one-way ticket into an intergalactic universe where an assortment of astronauts, ravens and an extravagantly pink quartet pranced around. On Oct. 7, CHAI and JENNY123 enchanted the Sett stage, delivering one of the most unforgettable shows I’ve had the privilege of seeing to a small, blessed audience.
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Duckwrth, the sparkly-shoed enchanter
By Jeffrey Brown | Oct. 10, 2022LA singer-songwriter Duckwrth had The Majestic in a trance with his groove, grace and overwhelming charm.
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Together Pangea shows fans How to DYE at the High Noon Saloon
By Jane Houseal | Oct. 9, 2022Together Pangea rocked the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, Sept. 25, as they concluded the Midwest leg of their 2022 How to DYE tour. They featured two openers: self-proclaimed indie surf rock band CAVVES and solo artist Baby Tyler.
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The Head and the Heart rock the sold out Sylvee
By Claire Zimmerman | Oct. 8, 2022Every night I’ve spent at the Sylvee has been memorable, so it was no surprise The Head and the Heart’s Oct. 3 show added to my long list of great live music experiences in Madison.
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15 ways to enjoy performing arts in Madison in the end of 2022
By Breanna Bylak | Oct. 7, 2022The performing arts community in Madison is full and flourishing. From theater to dance to improv, there is something for everyone in downtown Madison. Below are 15 local venues and groups that students, staff, community members and more should be looking forward to:
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