MyStage Daily Music Brief

Sunday, April 12, 2026
232 items scanned across 53 sources · Top 25 curated
6 Reddit r/folk
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Am I actually not ready, or is this just Imposter Syndrome?

Singer-songwriter shares struggles with balancing daily posting on social media with original music production, questioning readiness for professional release. They initially self-produced music but found it rushed, seeking professional production.

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8 Reddit r/folk
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The Cuckoo - Trad.

A traditional folk song titled "The Cuckoo" has been shared on the Reddit platform r/folk, with the content available for public viewing.

9 Reddit r/folk
15

[Folk] Caravan

A music caravan is being organized in the UK, featuring folk artists, with the event set to take place in the coming months. The caravan will travel to various locations, stopping at folk festivals and events along the way. Tickets for the caravan are expected to sell quickly.

11 WI Local East Side Vibes
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JULIET IVY – ‘COSMIC WINK’ REVIEW

Indie Pop Rock artist Juliet Ivy releases her new single "Cosmic Wink", which has been reviewed by music blogger on their blog East Side Vibes. The blogger expresses enthusiasm for discovering new emerging artists in the genre.

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15 WI Local Shepherd Express
5

Gut Funk? Can Supplements Help?

Dr. Katherine Bayliss discusses the use of supplements to support the microbiome, including prebiotic and probiotic supplements, in an effort to address gut funk.

16 WI Local Shepherd Express
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Cesar Chavez Drive to be renamed after abuse allegations, up for Common Council vote

The Cesar Chavez Drive in Milwaukee is set to be renamed following abuse allegations, with the proposal currently up for a vote by the Common Council.

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17 WI Local Shepherd Express
5

'Dynamite': James Carville’s Shocking Prediction — and Warning of Terrifying Trump Reaction

James Carville predicts Donald Trump will likely ruin the GOP's chances of maintaining its majority in the House of Representatives, according to a recent statement.

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18 WI Local Shepherd Express
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Judy Blume: A Life, by Mark Oppenheimer

Judy Blume, bestselling author of books like "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," helped establish a new genre of realism for young people, according to a new biography.

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19 WI Local Shepherd Express
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How to Build a Haunted House, by Caitlin Blackwell Baines

Art historian Caitlin Blackwell Baines shares her guide to building a haunted house, citing her own experiences feeling a "weird presence" in certain places, despite never having seen a ghost.

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20 WI Local Shepherd Express
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Brew City Buzz, Events Happening April 9-April 15, 2026

414 Day brings lots of activities to Milwaukee, but that's not all that's happening this week, according to the Brew City Buzz.

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21 WI Local Shepherd Express
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Shepherd Express Marks 414 Day with New Merch Line

The Shepherd Express has launched a new merchandise line to celebrate its 414th day, with a portion of sales going towards supporting local journalism, and customers can enter a drawing to win a free t-shirt.

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22 WI Local Madison365
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Mingos add midfielder Joshua Bolma

Forward Madison FC has signed midfielder Joshua Bolma for the 2026 season, pending league and federation approval. Bolma, 23, is a native of Accra, Ghana.

23 WI Local Madison365
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Commutations are back. Here’s what incarcerated people and their loved ones should know.

Gov. Tony Evers is reviving Wisconsin's commutation process, allowing prisoners to apply for sentence shortening for the first time in 25 years.

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25 WI Local Madison365
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Quichua artist Julio Cachiguango brings the Andes to Art House 360 with monthlong residency

Quichua artist Julio Cachiguango is set to bring the Andes to Art House 360 with a monthlong residency, where he paints without a preconceived plan, allowing the canvas to guide his creative process.

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