Tone Madison
802 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Deeper conversations about arts and culture in Madison.
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What's driving the Willy Street Co-op's new union
September 05, 2019 19:43The successful organizing drive reveals cracks in the Madison grocery institution's work culture.
Podcast: Grief and taxidermy with Kristen Arnett
September 05, 2019 16:05The author joins us to discuss and read from her debut novel, "Mostly Dead Things."
Madison calendar, September 5 through 11
September 04, 2019 10:42“My Life As A Dog,” Hadiza, and more events of note in Madison this week.
The Ali Muldrow pile-on was power defending itself
September 03, 2019 09:35A bogus controversy enables Madison to dodge real discussion about police and racism in schools.
Mr. Chair makes like a swirling cloud
September 02, 2019 09:38The Madison-based quartet celebrates the release of a triple album on September 5 at the Majestic.
Madison calendar, August 29 through September 4
August 28, 2019 09:41The return of Mills Folly Microcinema, “Suburbia” at UW Cinematheque, OUT at Communication, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Victor Castro takes sheets to the streets for a "not-grumpy" Climate Strike statement
August 27, 2019 09:17The Madison-based artist explains his plans for the local edition of the worldwide protest event on September 20.
Butt-rock and nu-metal at Taste Of Madison: A data analysis
August 26, 2019 10:20We crunched the numbers on WJJO's weirdly repetitive stage.
Podcast: Jacki Whisenant and Rob Lundberg's "Not To Scale"
August 22, 2019 14:40The two multi-media artists explore bugs and dams in a joint show at the Overture Center, up through September 1.
Madison calendar, August 22 through 28
August 21, 2019 14:47A reunion set from El Valiente, Momentum Urban Arts Fest, “Brigsby Bear,” and more events of note in Madison this week.
A chorus of catharsis on We Should Have Been DJs' "Side A"
August 20, 2019 16:23The Madison band plays on August 31 at the Terrace.
Cinematheque's fall 2019 lineup builds bridges between Madison and Chicago
August 19, 2019 09:29Highlights include the Chicago Film Society's international selections, the Milwaukee-shot "Give Me Liberty," Kiarostami's "Koker Trilogy," and a month-long celebration of documentarian Julia Reichert.
Podcast short: Labrador's sharp and disappointed pop
August 16, 2019 15:59Members Hannah Baker and Lawrence Gann catch up with us about the Madison band's development.
The stylish streets of Mineral Point
August 16, 2019 10:31In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.
Four Star Video Heaven plans to stay open and move this fall
August 14, 2019 18:49The long-running Madison institution has started a crowdfunding campaign to help it relocate.
Madison calendar, August 15 through 21
August 14, 2019 10:19BingBong at Eken Park Fest, a stacked Hot Summer Gays finale, and more events of note in Madison this week.
When police unions poison the public debate
August 13, 2019 13:42In the wake of a horrifying mental-health incident, the Madison Professional Police Officers Association offers vile and boorish rhetoric.
The Central cracks open a crystal of strange, heavy sounds
August 12, 2019 13:53Abrasion and melody combine on the Madison duo's new album, "Van Dyke Browne's Crystal."
Announcing the Half-Stack / Tone Madison stage at the 2019 Willy Street Fair
August 08, 2019 20:30The lineup includes Dash Hounds, KASE, and Labrador.
Podcast: Bail and the bigger picture in Dane County
August 08, 2019 16:15A conversation with Jessica Williams of the Free The 350 Bail Fund.
Madison calendar, August 8 through 14
August 07, 2019 15:05SistaStrings at the Madison New Music Festival, John Wiese at Arts + Literature Lab, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Guest column: What Madison needs to know about Freedom, Inc.
August 06, 2019 15:16The non-profit's work reflects an essential understanding of how interpersonal violence is intertwined with systemic violence.
Jimmy Anderson doesn't owe Robin Vos an explanation
August 06, 2019 08:00The disabled legislator's fight for basic accommodation is all too familiar.
Even Furthur marks the 25th anniversary of an essential Wisconsin rave
August 05, 2019 14:23Kurt Eckes reflects on the festival's roots, its future, and Daft Punk.
Replace "Nails' Tales" with an even bigger "Nails' Tales," you cowards
August 05, 2019 09:11Let us learn to embrace the hideous football obelisk.
In "per se per form," everyday objects take center stage
August 01, 2019 20:31Rebecca Vickers and Elissa Rae Ecker's show runs through August 17 at Arts + Literature Laboratory.
Madison calendar, August 1 through 7
July 31, 2019 15:06Nectar at the High Noon, new songs from Solid Freex, “Lady Bird” on the Terrace, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Announcing the inaugural Infamous Local Fest
July 29, 2019 18:19Half-Stack Sessions and Tone Madison team up for a weekend of music and workshops from September 20 through 22.
The metal newcomers of Corridoré build a cathartic vision
July 29, 2019 09:52The Madison band celebrates its self-titled debut album on August 3 at BarleyPop Live.
A brief history of Ryley Walker tweeting about Madison
July 26, 2019 11:11In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.
Podcast short: When "public art" overlaps with "street art"
July 25, 2019 11:00City of Madison arts administrator Karin Wolf discusses her latest piece for Our Lives Magazine.
Join us for a show from John Wiese on August 10 at Arts + Literature Laboratory
July 24, 2019 16:16The accomplished experimental musician and sound artist returns with local support from Erik Kramer and Jeremy Van Mill.
Madison calendar, July 25 through 31
July 24, 2019 14:40John Carpenter’s “The Fog,” Crucible’s new “low-sensory” dance night, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Klack gives you what you need, if you need a triumphant EBM throwback
July 22, 2019 10:16Madison-based electronic musicians Eric Oehler and Matt Fanale reflect on their duo's surprise success.
A Forward view from a soccer newcomer
July 19, 2019 10:46In Microtones, our newsletter-first column.
Podcast: Jim Whiteside's poems of spectral intimacy
July 18, 2019 11:00The poet discusses his work in an interview co-produced with The Adroit Journal.
Madison calendar, July 18 through 24
July 17, 2019 15:13Black Midi, “The Fate Of Lee Khan,” experimental music at the Tip Top, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Gender Confetti's first album fights for all the liberation
July 17, 2019 13:43The Madison queer-punk duo celebrates the release, "We're Gay," on July 20 at The Wisco.
Rhiannon Giddens, Steve Earle among the highlights in Stoughton Opera House's 2019-20 season
July 16, 2019 14:24The historic venue's upcoming calendar also includes return visits from Kaki King and Richard Thompson.
Pitching a $400 tent on State Street
July 16, 2019 10:16L.L. Bean's insensitive marketing display highlights the two realities of downtown Madison.
T.L. Luke's unexpected liftoff
July 11, 2019 09:00The Madison-based artist discusses how her work has changed, and the process of making a living from it.
Let Noxroy play the Large Hadron Collider, you cowards
July 10, 2019 16:52A brief reflection on Bon Iver's visit to CERN.
Madison calendar, July 11 through 17
July 10, 2019 14:23The original “Mad Max,” Omar-S, and more events of note in Madison this week.
Chris Bucheit aims for instrumental simplicity on "Guitar Music"
July 09, 2019 14:05The Major Vistas guitarist releases a five-song solo EP.
Join us for Communication's one-year anniversary celebration
July 08, 2019 15:44The fundraiser on July 19 and 20 features music from Julian Lynch, a kids' show, and visual art.