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Podcast: Columnists Hughes, McCarthy discuss presidential debate

Podcast: Columnists Hughes, McCarthy discuss presidential debate

September 28, 2016

Assistant Opinions Editor Mike Cummings moderates post-debate discussion between Morgan Hughes and Ryan McCarthy, addressing professionalism, presidential qualification and the impact of debates...

Watsky to play The Rave Nov. 4

GM Powell, Radio Assistant Music Director September 27, 2016

Just before leaving for the European leg of his tour, Watsky sits down with the New Music Monday crew to talk about everything from collaborations to narwhals.  Take a listen!

Tacocat. Photo via: facebook.com/tacocatband

Tacocat grooved to their feminist tunes at Cactus Club

Lily Wellen, Radio General Manager September 25, 2016

Tacocat was at Cactus Club last night. And no, there were no tacos or cats involved. It was instead a feminist punk band that rocked Milwaukee. The venue of Cactus Club occupies a smaller space,...

Heat Death breathes life into shaky night

Heat Death breathes life into shaky night

Jimmy Drenovsky, Assistant Publicist September 24, 2016

“The band cancelled their tour” is never something you want to hear when you’re planning on going to a show. “The band cancelled their tour and never told us” is something you definitely...

Jake Bugg Thrills at Pabst Theater

Jake Bugg Thrills at Pabst Theater

GM Powell, Assistant Music Director September 21, 2016
The Pabst Theater was alive with sound and excitement Tuesday night as Jake Bugg took the stage. The 22-year-old singer songwriter is on the American stretch of his world tour supporting “On My One”, his new album.
Photo via: facebook.com/riotfest1

Riot Fest day three recap

Matt Froelich and Maggie O'Keefe September 20, 2016

Today proved the statement that good things can never last, as it was the last day of the glorious Riot Fest 2016. Today we had the chance to see all-girl rock band Sleater-Kinney, one of the first shows...

Al’s Run tops one million dollars for hospital: Participants share stories

Sophie Bolich, News Reporter September 20, 2016
Monica Geiser, a freshman in the College of Health Sciences, ran Al’s run for the first time this year in support of her cousin, who had leukemia and was treated at Children’s Hospital.
New Music Monday (From Down Under): Ball Park Music

New Music Monday (From Down Under): Ball Park Music

Gabrielle Powell, Assistant Music Director September 19, 2016
When Ball Park Music launched into the stratosphere of Australia’s music scene in 2011, no one could have predicted the extended success they would have. Their early work attracted the attention of Australian alternative station Triple J and they later toured to support the likes of Jungle Giants and Boy & Bear.
Photo via: facebook.com/riotfest1

Riot Fest Day 2 Recap

Matt Froelich and Maggie O'Keefe September 18, 2016

Another day has come and gone for Riot Fest, and so has another lineup of incredible artists. The second day of Riot Fest showcased pop punk favorites Motion City Soundtrack and Brand New as well as indie...

Trampled by Turtles

Trampled by Turtles: a Shell of a Good Time

Cecilia Anderson September 18, 2016

Trampled by Turtles paid a visit to Milwaukee at The Riverside Theater this last Friday. After Marquette Radio’s ticket give-away raffle was a success, I had the chance to go and see “one of the most...

Riot Fest stage. Photo via: facebook.com/riotfest1

Riot Fest Day 1 Re-Cap

Matt Froelich and Maggie O'Keefe September 18, 2016

Riot Fest is hailed as one of the best alternative/punk festivals in the midwest, and the festival is now in full swing. Acts on the first day ranged from the energetic progressive rock sounds from bands...

Tech N9ne on stage with an excited fan. Photo via: therave.com

Tech N9ne returns to the Eagles Ballroom with Three New Singles

Matt Froelich, Radio Publicist September 14, 2016

Last Friday Tech N9ne returned to The Eagles Ballroom on his The Calm Before The Storm Tour. Along for the ride were guest artists Krizz Kaliko, Starrz and JL. After the tours guest artists took the...

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