Ex Hex, the latest project from versatile underground rock veteran Mary Timony, is playing the High Noon Saloon on April 11. Ahead of that, we sat down with Tone Madison contributor Grant Phipps to talk about some of Timony’s earlier work, with projects including Autoclave and Helium. While Ex Hex’s muscular power-pop is as good […]
A spring show mish-mash
On this week’s podcast short, Shaun Soman and Scott Gordon trade notes on upcoming Madison shows from Black Belt Eagle Scout, Paul Dietrich, Girlpool, and other touring and locally based acts. Keep up with more of our events coverage at tonemadison.com/calendar. Give the podcast a listen here, or subscribe to the Tone Madison podcast on Apple Podcasts. If […]
Podcast short: Renovating and cooperating on Winnebago
A new venue called The Winnebago opened up recently on the near-east side. Reid Kurkerewicz, who reported on the story, also came to it with a unique perspective on cooperative decision-making, a concept The Winnebago has been experimenting with. Kurkerewicz sat down with host and producer Shaun Soman to discuss the ups and downs of […]
Podcast short: At capacity
We’re changing up the Tone Madison podcast feed, bringing you short episodes every other week between our usual, longer episodes. On this short, Tone Madison editor Scott Gordon and contributor/producer Shaun Soman discuss the confusion over Art In’s capacity limits and the upcoming album from producer/DJ Sage Caswell, who spins Saturday, February 16 at Robinia […]
MG&E to Lower Rates Next Year
Wisconsin consumers may greet an unfamiliar sight next year: lower electricity rates. Madison-area electric bills are set to go down a little bit next year under a new settlement negotiated between Madison Gas and Electric and several local non-profits. The settlement follows a similar agreement reached in May between the Citizens Utility Board […]
