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Even to those who swear off “boy-meets-girl” lyrics, love is the most obvious and most easily dumbed-down subject in all of songwriting. But Magnetic Fields leader Stephin Merritt has counted on it as an inexhaustible, 360-degree pivot for cleverness. Last year, the always-sullen-seeming Merritt declined to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his three-CD magn […]

Calcination, noun: the conversion into oxides or ashes by heating or burning. It’s an appropriate description of Scout Niblett’s sixth album, an act of slow, musical self-immolation. While minimal instrumentation and powerful lyrics have always been Niblett’s thing, Calcination is without doubt her darkest, most disturbing, collection yet. With only distorte […]

It's not always easy for a young singer-songwriter who's new in town to find a way into the Madison music scene. Just ask Anna Vogelzang.

Throughout it all, music is there to comfort, inspire and rock you to the core. Check out these upcoming shows and you'll see what I mean.

Welcome to the 37th podcast/download I’m co-hosting with Ryan Schleicher at 91.7 WMSE. Muzzle of Bees + 91.7 WMSE Podcast :: Volume 38 Ray Wylie Hubbard – “Whoop & Holler” / Titus Andronicus – “Joset of Nazareth’s Blues” / Laterns – “Midnight Psalms (Alright!)” / Blind Pilot – […]

Muzzle of Bees is proud to present some upcoming shows in Milwaukee and Madison, including two showcases celebrating our 5-years blogging, which is basically just an excuse to throw a party with some of our favorite bands. Come out and see some amazing music with us! On Friday, February 19th we’ll be at the High [...]

A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction's groundbreaking.

Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.

The Chemistry Behind the Ultimate Natural High Few experiences in life can compare with the feeling of being newly in love. In that juicy, adrenaline-laden stage of the relationship, the mere thought of your new-found lover creates feelings so intense and passionate that it’s nearly impossible to concentrate on anything else. Seemingly every minute of the [. […]

Madison has a rich and deep music performance history. The Steve Miller Band, Garbage, The Original Funky Drummer Clyde Stubblefield, even Otis Redding’s death has a Madison tie. One of the biggest strengths that Madison also offers is a history of great recording studios. 608 recently sat down with Jake Johnson and Bill Maynard from [...]

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Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog made their way through Madison last night to play to a sold out show at the High Noon Saloon.  The band ripped through most of the material from their last two releases and even debuted a few new songs from their upcoming spring 2010 release tentatively titled “Shame, Shame”.   One the [...]

April Gertler - He Wanted To Expose Them (2007)Warpaint - Billie Holiday (mp3): I'm not sure if it's the inexplicable spelling, the Smokey Robinson lyrics, the gentle acoustic strum, the Xanax haze, the stretch to falsetto harmony, the feathered reprise. But there is nothing you could do to tear me away.

Fred Muram - Adam [from "Kissing The Ceiling"] (2008)Karyn Ellis - Low (mp3): This song cues a light Ella Fitzgerald influence. It nods coyly to sadness while entertaining (with a snap and a yelp) an honest question. Why so low? It seems impossible in a world blossoming cliches like rainbows, guitar melodies, skyways, horn sections, friends splashi […]