Max Ink Radio

For 100 years, the Madison Symphony Orchestra has enriched Wisconsin's cultural landscape with world-class performances and community engagement. On Max Ink Radio, board member Derek Smith and French horn player Emma Potter discuss the orchestra's remarkable history, the leadership of Maestro John DeMain, and the free Centennial Festival celebrating a century of music. The weekend includes local m...

Rap J is a hip-hop artist from Milwaukee – and about to play his first show in Madison at the Rigby, next Saturday, May 16. But, Rap J doesn’t just bring the music – he is on a mission to prove talent can be “limitless.” And he shows it while performing from his wheelchair. Rap J was born with cerebral palsy. He joins us by phone to share his inspiring story. Guest: Rap J

Jenny is a gymnastics coach from North Dakota. Mason plays with bricks and builds stone walls. Jenny moved to Madison to start a career in music and Mason tore down those walls to give a voice to the Outlaw Country music in his head. Then, Jenny met Mason. Mason and Jenny dated. Jenny and Mason formed a duo called Outlaw and a Lady and later added guitarist Jayme Poster on electric guitar. Jenny m...

Mac O'Brien was scheduled to play at Whiskey Jacks on State Street and she walked over to the Max Ink Radio studio with her guitarist Scott G to chat with us, premier her new song Alien and play one of new new songs live... Addicted to Pain. Guest: Mac OBrien

Madison's own UFOs The Earthlings will be performing live at Contact Modality XPO on Saturday, May 2nd in Delavan, Wisconsin. Find more information and tickets at ContactModalitiesXPO.com Mention use kewords "Max Ink Radio" for a discount Guest: Elliot Gilfillan

Tim Consequence and Matt Viper stop by Max Ink Radio to talk about their history, music catalog and re-releases of their surf-punk farfisa driven music. Guests: Tim Consequence , Matt Viper

Clutch recording studio owner Brian Liston is a multi-tasking synth wizard and Joey B. Banks is the drummer's drummer! Together they perform their unique music and groove out in the Max Ink Radio studio as performers on Live from the Madcity. Guests: Joey B. Banks , Brian Liston

Cece Erling is 12, but don't let that fool you. She handles her own in an interview with Rökker and performs one of her new songs live during her debut appearance on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Cece Erling

Paul Filipowicz is back with a new album and he stops into the studio to talk about the album and some if his rich music history in the Wisconsin, Chicago and beyond. Guest: Paul Filipowicz

Early 90s Racine, Wisconsin band Fruit Salad achieved some success then vanished. Members surfaced in bands like Natty Nation, Prophets of Rage, Dub Foundation or the Aerospace industry. After 30 years the funky reggae rock fusion trio have reunited as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie, Paule Willis, and Chad Hanstedt are in the studio performing and interviewing on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radi...

Souteastern 90s band Fruit Salad takes a 30 year hiatus and now they are back as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie and Paule left Racie and Fruit Salad years back and now they've reunited with their old guitarist Chad to form this new band. Guest: Jah Boogie

At 50, Brota Oroian had to re-invent himself, so he went on vacation..... to Thailand to visit the homeland of his mother. After a fun time with the family, Brota went on a journey to learn the secrets of Thai cooking from the source. He did. And it was really good. Bro-Thai sauce. Listen to Brota's adventure Guest: Brota Oroian

Hailing from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, high school power-trio Candy Cigarette journey to the Madcity to perform songs from their upcoming album. The band features identical twins with Isaac (bass) and Lucas (guitar) Deitz along with drummer Evan Sterken... and they brought along their Dadager, Tom Deitz, for a great time in our studio. Guests: Tom Deitz , Candy Cigarette , Isaac Deitz , Lucas Deitz ,...

The Piano Gal, Marta Hansen, stopped into Max Ink Radio with new music from her upcoming "Mom Rock" cover album, and a ukulele in tow to perform one of the songs live. Guests: Marta the Piano Gal , Marta Hansen

Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by to talk about the annual music festival and venue registrations. Guest: Meri Rose Ekberg

Mane Thompson is just 14 years old, but at 6'4" many forecasted his calling in sports, but Mane followed his heart into music and performance. Check out Mane's first appearance on radio Live from the Madcity on Max Ink. Guest: Mane Thompson

Madcity Party Bus has been rocking Madison's Streets with a fleet of vehicles for any event. Owner George Chaconas tells stories and details from his years of owning Madcity Party Bus. Guest: George Chaconas

John got busted for growing weed and spent nine years in the the pokey and used the time to hone his writing and performance skills and now John Gay is a full time musician releasing music and playing gigs nearly every weekend. Hear his journey and songs Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio Guest: John Gay

Keegan, Maya and Owen stop into Max Ink Radio on their way to a show in the Madcity to check out a few songs from their new album. Guest: Charlieboy

Madison All-stars Generation Jones have a new album coming out later this year, and the first few tunes are just being released. MAMA Lifetime Achievement inductee Michael Massey and Kyle Henderson from the 80s wonderband The Producers stop into the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Guests: Michael Massey , Kyle Henderson

Milwaukee's rebel country rockers God's Outlaw make the journey to Madison to perform and interview on Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Playing songs from their new album "Tales Of The Hardway", singer and acioustic guitarist Big Brian Smith, picker and slide guitrarist Eric "E-man", and upright bassist Jason "Sawboss" Kloss rip it up with a brilliant performance. Guests: Eric Bulgrin , Jas...

Dana Perry moved to Madison because of the vibrant and inviting original music scene. More than a decade later she is exective director of the Madison Area Music Association, music director at Cargo Coffee East, an instructor at Girl's Rock Camp. Dana Perry premieres a new song and chats about upcoming releases and shows. Guest: Dana Perry

Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham is in the studio to talk about the annual statewide high school garage band competition Guests: Rockonsin , Dennis Graham

Ultimate Arts Tattoo has been a part of the Madison community since the lae 80's when it started out next to the Harmony Bar. After purchasing the shop more than 2 decades ago, owner Stripe has relocated the shop. Learn the history, inspirations, community involvement and mission of Ultimate Arts Tattoo. Guest: Stripe

Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain calls in to talk about the upcoming event on May 1-3, 2026 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Telepathy, UFO's and Harmonic Ascension are all part of the conversation. Guest: Melissa Cain