Concerts - The Daily Cardinal

Portugal. The Man brought some of their new spirited vitality and buzz to the Overture Center.

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Portugal. The Man is electric, lights up the Overture Center

By Bremen Keasey | Feb. 14, 2018

In a dizzying and intense performance, Portugal. The Man rocked the sold-out Overture Center Sunday night.

Destroyer completely immersed the audience in their performance with haunting vocals and bouncing rhythms.

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Destroyer’s performance blends psychedelic instrumentals with haunting vocals

By Sammy Gibbons | Jan. 23, 2018

We all have that one relative: the scruffy-looking type who keeps to themselves at family gatherings and clearly doesn’t want to be there.

Lead vocalist of Whitney, Julien Ehrlich, crooned his signature falsetto at the Majestic Theatre on Wednesday.

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Whitney brings an intimate folk flavor to Majestic

By Sammy Gibbons | Nov. 30, 2017

While sporting flannels and hoodies, the hip musicians of Whitney transported audiences away from the thick air of the Majestic Theatre.

Noname kept the audience wanting more after performing a short but sweet set at Majestic on Monday.

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Noname’s infectious warmth overjoys Majestic crowd

By Sammy Gibbons | Nov. 22, 2017

The premature cold breezing through Madison seemed to subside as hip hop artist Noname graced the stage with her warm spunk at the Majestic Theatre on Monday.

Louis the Child expressed their thanks to the fans who have supported them.

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Louis the Child puts the ‘dance’ in electronic dance music with a passionate performance

By Brandon Arbuckle | Nov. 20, 2017

Louis the Child brought energy and positivity to their set at the Orpheum Friday night, with the end result being four hours of exceptional EDM. The first of three opening acts was Party Pupils, a Chicago-based house duo made up of singer Max and producer RyanEXOE.

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‘Like it was yesterday’: After two visits to Madison, Noname set to play at the Majestic

By Sammy Gibbons | Nov. 17, 2017

Chicago-based rapper Noname — despite her stage name — clearly made a name for herself in Madison, because she will return to a local stage Monday for the third time within a year.

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Kamasi Washington blows audience away with a transcendent performance

By Grace K. Wallner | Nov. 11, 2017

Kamasi Washington, a California based jazz saxophonist and composer, and his phenomenal band enchanted Madison with a beautiful performance of classic jazz woven into an aura of experimentation and spirituality.

Lead singer of Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, delivered an impressive performance at the Kohl Center on Tuesday.

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Foo Fighters give legendary sold out show at Kohl Center

By Edgar Sanchez | Nov. 9, 2017

The last time Foo Fighters played in Madison, George W. Bush was president, “Brokeback Mountain” won film of the year and I was somewhere navigating middle school.

Mayhem gave a theatrical performance at Majestic on Tuesday, complete with Satanic costumes and props.

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Mayhem bring theatrical black metal to Majestic

By Dylan Anderson | Nov. 9, 2017

Norwegian black metal moguls Mayhem put on a dramatic exhibit at the Majestic Theatre Tuesday night, playing the entirety of their highly influential 1994 debut album, De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. Known for using pseudonyms for their stage aliases, the active lineup featured one founding member, bassist Necrobutcher, who was absent from the group during the record’s production.

Slowdive's showmanship illustrated the benefits of listening to live music.

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Slowdive give full, immersive concert in first ever Madison appearance

By Dylan Anderson | Nov. 6, 2017

I was introduced to Slowdive by a close friend on a road trip more than two years ago. Zigzagging through the dry hills of southern California in May, I was intrigued by the group’s mellow psychedelia. My occasional listening and modest fanhood provided a gateway into the shoegaze genre, but my expectations for their live act were inadequate. Witnessing their profound showcase served to reinforce the value of seeing live music.

DJ Khaled's performance at the Kohl Center on Monday evening didn't live up to campus expectations.

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DJ Khaled brings hip-hop to Madison in an underwhelming hour-long performance

By Francisco Velazquez | Oct. 31, 2017

For the moment, we see some connection between the beat and body. How easily it becomes repetitive to know where music will transition for quick appraisal.

Speedy Ortiz performs gritty, indie rock to a subdued audience last Tuesday at High Noon Saloon.

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Speedy Ortiz, Tera Melos showcase quirks

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 26, 2017

Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Dupuis effused flower power on center stage Tuesday night. She wore a floral print top, a skirt and a flower pin in her hair, distancing her look from the dreary Madison weather.

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die gives a performance that doesn't quite satisfy.

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World Is a Beautiful Place band brings dynamic sound to High Noon Saloon

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 19, 2017

The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die took the flannel-clad audience at High Noon Saloon for a nonlinear journey through sounds from the last 20 years.

Canadian DJ Rezz brings trippy visuals and heavy bass to a sold-out show at the Majestic Theatre last Thursday.

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Rezz mesmerizes sold-out crowd at Majestic

By Erin Bates | Oct. 14, 2017

Rezz brought her unique bass and trance production to a packed Majestic Theatre this past Thursday.

Chicago-based quartet Bongripper emitted powerful reverberations, releasing a heavy dose of ceaseless noise upon their admirers at High Noon Saloon on Wednesday.

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Bongripper set High Noon Saloon ablaze with scorching riffs

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 13, 2017

A sea of heads fell forward and back rhythmically, worshipping the beat of the unrelenting crash cymbal.

Tanya Tagaq incorporates a variety of vocal noises inspired by Inuit vocal practices.

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Tanya Tagaq enthralls Memorial Union audience with diverse vocal techniques

By Dylan Anderson | Oct. 9, 2017

The layout of Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall, the venue of Tanya Tagaq’s Madison concert, necessitated audience members to sit down, and so did her performance.

COIN made their Madison debut at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday.

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COIN infect the Majestic crowd with rhythmic energy

By Jake Kay | Oct. 9, 2017

COIN put on an electrifying show last Sunday at the Majestic to an enthusiastic crowd comprised of both college students and community members.

Frankie Cosmos' High Noon Saloon performance on Sunday promoted affirmation and kindness, creating a sense of happiness and community among the crowd.

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Frankie Cosmos creates an atmosphere of love, openness at High Noon Saloon

By Emma Ryan | Oct. 2, 2017

When I think of Frankie Cosmos, I think of simplistic happiness and honesty, which is exactly what the Sunday night show at High Noon Saloon embodied.

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(Sandy) Alex G blends genres, performs fan-led encore

By Logan Rude | Oct. 2, 2017

As a horde of people crowded into the High Noon Saloon on Thursday night, it became quite clear that the night would be filled with sincere appreciation for the music. I soon found myself completely surrounded by denim-shirt-wearing, Pabst-Blue-Ribbon-holding music fanatics.

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Magic City Hippies return to Madison, energize crowd

By Bremen Keasey | Oct. 2, 2017

To say Magic City Hippies’ indie funk music is infectious to dance to is an understatement. Every member in the audience was up and dancing in Union South, from college kids to a 50-year old lady in the back.