BY: CHARLIE FINGER What is it with Riot Fest booking all these bands at these specific times on this specific weekend?  It’s ridiculous.  Unrelated, but I FULLY blamed the guy …

BY: ANNA THOMPSON The first thing you need to know about the Father John Misty/Head and The Heart show at the Sylvee is that it was five hours long. The second is that I invented a game to play in between sets called “Find Guys Who Look Like Father John Misty At The Father John Misty Show,” which we gave up almost immediately because it was way too easy.

BY: CAMILA TRIMBERGER I only knew three things about indie-folk band Big Thief before walking into their sold-out show at the Sylvee. First, that their latest album was extremely well received at WSUM, that TikTok had a lot to say about the studio version of “Vampire Empire” and that they were led by MJ Lenderman (which I wasn’t even right about, sorry Adrianne Lenker).

By: Quentin Holle Yves Tumor is enveloped in mystery. Nearly nothing is known about the frontman of the band beyond weird stories and unreliable information directly from the mouth of the lead singer.

By: Abbey Handel Audience members light up the Sylvee during, “I Just Wanna Shine” Fitz and Tantrums got to experience the sub-zero temperatures of Madison, WI on February 3rd …

Author: Michael Santos The Atmosphere show last Wednesday brought me back to the Sylvee for the third time since it opened this year, and the expansive new venue coupled with …

Author: Dan Doherty Ghost is known for their onstage presence and performances, and boy, did they live up to the hype and their reputation. Last Saturday, 11/3/18, Ghost performed at …

Author: Jordan Madden Madison’s Majestic Theatre staged a show-stopping night of pulse, light, and song. New England native tUnE-yArDs performed an electrifying set, as did the opening artists, none other …

Author: Joe Mitchell Last Monday, The High Noon Saloon in Madison hosted rock group Joyce Manor. The night was kicked off by the first opener Peach Kelli Pop, whose dynamic …

Author: Julia Zeimentz Rapper Skizzy Mars brought a burst of energy to The Majestic Theatre in Madison this past Tuesday. The show opened as the anxious crowd awaited Mars’ arrival …

Authors: Allison Hartwig and Hannah Goldberg St. Lucia brought the energy to stage on Thursday at the Barrymore Theatre, bringing old favorites and new music of their newly released album, …

Author: Jordan Madden   The retrospective and glowing authenticity of Natalie Prass at High Noon Saloon on Thursday invited listeners to explore their minds, worlds, and hearts. Natalie Prass photo …