Jakob Heinemann Quartet makes their Madison debut at Arts+LiteratureLab this Sat, Apr 13. Grant writes that the post-minimalist chamber group 'creates in-studio recordings that sound like they're living in the open world' on their latest record, OPACITY.

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In Pleasure Practices, Sami Schalk writes about finding joy in being alone.

'Intentionally getting alone time where you can just be—not be productive, just be—is a great way to allow yourself reflection, self-exploration and, of course, pleasure.'

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'As a standalone record, 'Music For Low' is a gripping affair. As a tribute, it's exceptionally and unexpectedly moving,' writes Music Editor Steven Spoerl on multi-instrumentalist Vincent Presley's latest limited-run album.

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Longtime Madison music fixture Kevin Willmott II plans to open a new venue, Gamma Ray Bar, in the old Frequency space on West Main Street, Andy Moore reports:

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Photo by Steven Spoerl.

Jakob Heinemann Quartet makes their Madison debut at Arts+LiteratureLab this Sat, Apr 13. Grant writes that the post-minimalist chamber group 'creates in-studio recordings that sound like they're living in the open world' on their latest record, OPACITY.

tonemadison.com/articles/jakob…

Nothing has really filled the void left by the Frequency's closing in 2018, and so far all the signs for this project are really encouraging

Longtime Madison music fixture Kevin Willmott II plans to open a new venue, Gamma Ray Bar, in the old Frequency space on West Main Street, Andy Moore reports:

tonemadison.com/articles/kevin…

Photo by Steven Spoerl.

Music Editor Steven Spoerl takes a stroll through the expansive history of lyrical references to Wisconsin and what those lyrical connections can illustrate in our latest Microtones.

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Our more extensive coverage of the 2024 Wisconsin Film Fest kicks off today with jesse “soft j” raub's reading of the William Castle camp-horror classic THE TINGLER (1959). Its two screenings on Fri, Apr 5, at 6 and 8:15 p.m. include its original 'Percepto' gimmick.

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Ena Sendijarević's enchanting existential comedy TAKE ME SOMEWHERE NICE (2019) premieres locally on April 8 at Flix Brewhouse Madison as part of the Wisconsin Film Fest. Jason Fuhrman writes that the film offers a gently absurdist look at contemporary Balkan society.

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STRING THEORY: THE RICHARD DAVIS METHOD (2024) documentary premieres locally at Wisconsin Film Fest on Sunday, April 7. Edwanike Harbour corresponded with director Michael Neelsen as well as Catherine Harris and Peter Dominguez of the Richard Davis Foundation.

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Artist Rachel DL 🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸 continues to document accessibility issues with Metro Transit stops—some new, from last year's redesign, and some old, like snow removal.

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'LIGHT NEEDS & botanical shorts,' screening at the Wisconsin Film Fest on April 6, features filmmakers like Jesse McLean and Magdalena Bermudez using their medium not just for artistic musing but for translation—mapping plant consciousness, Max writes.

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.The Katlin is Now's new music doc, MELOMANIAC (2023), screens locally as part of Wisconsin Film Fest on Sat night, April 6. Steven Spoerl personally reflects on the film's merits, subject focus of indie-rock show recorder Aadam Jacobs, and music documentation itself.

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As Wisconsin's April 2 presidential primary approaches, how willing are voters to send a message to President Joe Biden that enabling Israel's genocidal assault on Gaza is unacceptable?

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With two misleadingly worded questions on the April 2 ballot, Wisconsin Republicans are trying to 'cut everyone else out so they can have the final say in how well-resourced (or poorly resourced) an election is,' writes Christina Lieffring

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.Emmet Cohen Trio plays @cafecodamadison multiple times this weekend. Music Editor Steven Spoerl tackles Cohen's illustrious discography and position within contemporary jazz ahead of what promises to be an extremely memorable run of shows.

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Radu Jude's newest film, DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH FROM THE END OF THE WORLD (2023), premieres locally on April 6 and 7 at Wisconsin Film Fest. The dense and winding work satirizes but also winces at the western world's crumbling institutions, digital versatile disc, jr. writes.

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.Joanna Arnow's keenly original debut feature, THE FEELING THAT THE TIME FOR DOING SOMETHING HAS PASSED (2023), premieres locally at the Wisconsin Film Fest on April 5 and 6. Grant talked with Arnow about her deadpan, comedic portrayal of BDSM (and more).

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Our more extensive coverage of the 2024 Wisconsin Film Fest kicks off today with jesse “soft j” raub's reading of the William Castle camp-horror classic THE TINGLER (1959). Its two screenings on Fri, Apr 5, at 6 and 8:15 p.m. include its original 'Percepto' gimmick.

tonemadison.com/articles/screa…