Oshkosh-based Chamber Singers to collaborate with Monroe Crossing for spring show, titled "The Bluegrass Mass", featuring sets steeped in Americana and folk music.
Maria Taylor releases her first solo album in seven years, "Story's End", a collection of moody vignettes that explore despair and hope. The album features spellbinding, blues-inspired compositions that capture hearts in their darkest moments.
Sparta has announced their new album "Cut A Silhouette", set to be released on May 29th via Equal Vision Records.
Rapper DC Maxwell has released a new song, "Half Real", featuring Bonnie "Prince" Billy. The track is part of Maxwell's latest project, described as "fresh" by fans on the r/indieheads community.
Indie band Super Sometimes is releasing a new album titled "Show the World What's Underneath" on May 15th.
Futurebirds release their new single "Sienna Life". The song is part of their upcoming project.
Local musician Evan Fernandez is creating a music community on Madison's isthmus by managing the HQ practice space for local bands, including his own ensemble, The Porch Flowers.
Radio Milwaukee's "Best new music" list features Slippers, whose music helps listeners find their inner child.
The Oshkosh Chamber Singers are collaborating with Monroe Crossing for their spring show, "The Bluegrass Mass."
The Bach Chamber Choir's Spring concert will open with the second movement from Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, the "Air on the G String."
Up North News has compiled a list of 8 Wisconsin music festivals to attend, including the Wisconsin State Fair, Summerfest, and the Eaux Claires Music Festival. The festivals showcase a range of genres, from rock to folk to electronic music.
Local musician Jim Phillips releases his debut album, "Volume One", a live music recording.
DJ Megadon & Spadez's "Two Man Power Trip" has been well-received in the Milwaukee music scene, with many praising the city's thriving underground music scene.
The Troggs recorded their biggest hit, "Wild Thing", in just one take on April 1, 1966, and it reached No. 1 in the U.S.
David Bowie released his debut solo single 60 years ago today, a song that sounded nothing like his future hits.
Sturgill Simpson has announced a 29-date "Mutiny for the Masses Tour" in support of his latest album under the pseudonym Johnny Blue Skies. The tour is set to take place in 2026.
A group of friends has released their first indie folk EP, which they produced and mastered themselves over the course of almost a year. The DIY album was recently released last month.
A new alt-country Spotify playlist has sparked debate on the genre's definition, with some questioning whether it's simply a mix of country and folk. The playlist, available on Spotify, has gained attention from users discussing its blend of styles. The discussion has led to a question about the genre's boundaries.
Milwaukee is set to welcome three new attractions this month: a vintage-inspired media store, albums, and books.
A 1971 folk song "The Man in the Mask" by Malvina Reynolds remains relevant today, with its themes of social commentary and critique of societal norms continuing to resonate with audiences.
A crucial collection of deep cuts from a revolutionary musical movement, "Fight The Fire: Digital Reggae, Conscious Roots and Dub in Nigeria 1986–91" has been released on Bandcamp Daily.
A country singer born in Arkansas 92 years ago is celebrated for their influence on the genre, helping bring it to a wide audience and inspiring the Beatles and numerous country groups.
A banjo player has been banned from performing at a music festival due to their age, with organizers citing a strict rule that prohibits performers under the age of 18 from taking the stage. The banjo player, who was 16 at the time, was reportedly disappointed by the decision. The festival's organizers maintained that the rule is in place to protect the young performers.
A Reddit user on the r/folk community has shared a folk song titled "Vemana 4 One real sapphire is enough," which questions the value of collecting multiple precious stones, suggesting that one genuine sapphire may be enough. The song's author, 0 Vema, expresses admiration for a verse that resonates deeply.
Musician Deathbed Pinky Promise releases original music on r/folk platform.
