Max Ink Radio

Fang Von Rathenstein, aka Ty Christian, is singer for the most metal band on Earth, Lords of the Trident. Ty stops at nothing talking about the 2024 tour of Japan which included foods not fit for radio, his house full of bidets, and upcoming Euro tour. Guests: Lords of the Trident , Ty Christian

Magic Conch bassist Mark and drummer Andrew stop by to talk new music and show in the Madcity, plus, how they've stated together as a tri-city, tri-state band. Guest: Magic Conch

Lakewaves Trio is synthesizer wizard Graham Marlowe's band of local jazz greats spilling out an experimental, structurally improvised music fulfuilling the notions of modern new-age music. Lakewaves Trio is a quartet for this show featuring drummer Will Bailey, bassist Mamo Aumanstal, and guitarist Bruce Wassterstrom. Guests: Graham Marlowe , Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal , Will Bailey , Bruce Wasserstro...

ART House 360 's  Jessica Lanius  and in-residence artist  Gina Cornejo  talk about Theatre Lila's new show "Planets as Stars" coming up in Verona. Guests: Jessica Lanius , Gina Cornejo

Madison supergroup VO5 is celebrating it's 20th year with a celebration concert at Atwood Music Hall on November 15th and founding members John Feith and Gail Campbell are in the studio talking about early band history, memories and the extravaganza show featuring past members, guests, string section, added horns.... listen for details. Guests: John Feith , Gail Campbell

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer grew up on blues and Southern rock and is known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and spontaneous live jams. Bo is in the studio tonight with his band BAMM for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Bo is joined by keyboardist Mark Goodden, drummer Dyan White, and bassist Pete Koconis (violinist Tomek not present) Guest: Bo Messer

Just back from Scotland from a tour with her band Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets, Beth talks about bringing fans on tour, solo shows and upcoming Flannel Fest. Guests: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets , Beth Kille

Madison hard rock legends Badwolf are releasing a new album "The Dotted Line" after many years of hiatus and one-off reunions. After peforming at Kenny "Gonzo" Keith's celebration of life they decided to write new music and book shows. Charles Thomas, Wade Otis, Rob Jolin and John Richardson are in the studio for their first interview since reuniting. Guests: Badwolf , Charles Thomas , Wade Otis ,...

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Lily Slay is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with solo acoustic performance of song from her catalog and in-depth interview and tales from her musical journey to Wisconsin! Guest: Lily Slay

Teri Barr calls in from the Madison premier of the film, "No Packers No Life." Director Craig Benzine, who also wrote three of the songs in the film, including the one we shared for the first time on Max Ink Radio tonight, "Men of Action" by his band Driftless Pony Club. (He's originally from Marshall and formed the band in 1999 at UW-Madison.) Guest: Teri Barr

Susan Masino is an author and rock and roll historian, who has written six books, including Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy-My Life and Times with AC/DC, Van Halen, Kiss...Famous Wisconsin Musicians with a foreword written by Les Paul, The Story of AC/DC-Let There Be Rock, which is now in 11 languages, Family Tradition-Three Generations of Hank Williams, AC/DC FAQ with a foreword written by Chad Smith of th...

Marrying wandering melodies and twisted words, Madison Uphoff, 21, is a Wisconsin-born folk artist. Her debut album, ‘Holding Pattern’, written and recorded in Los Angeles, was released in May of 2024. Interested in exploring the cultural goings-on and her own related misgivings, she’s set to record a 4-track-cassette-recorded EP in 2026. Guest: Madison Uphoff

Madison singer-songwriter Chloe Louise performs 6 songs and talks about her music, new songs, challenges, stand-up comedy and more! Guest: Chloe Louise

Madison singer/songwriter and non-profit guru  Jeff Burkhart  is in studio to premiere a new song, talk about upcoming shows... and he brought his guitar to play a few songs live on Max Ink Radio! Guest: Jeff Burkhart

Megatone Studios owner Paul Schluter . You may remember Paul as the guitarist in legendary bands like Last Crack, Magic 7, Muzzy Luctin or from his current bands like 90s cover band Foo Foo Doll or shredding solos in his wife’s band, The Elizabeth Mary Band..... Paul has Megatone Studio news and some new music. Guest: Paul Schluter

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Robbie Sender performs solo acoustic and sings from the heart and talks about the struggle of addiction and the triumph of redemtion. Guest: Robbie Sender

Catch John, Gordy and Rökker debating the merits of the Disney-made Star Wars. Then, it's previews of this weekend on Max Ink Radio (Oct 12 2025) highlighting Megatone Studios' owner Paul Schluter, Madison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart, and Live from the Madcity with Milwaukeean Robbie Sender. Rökker premiers new music from Jeff Burkhart and a clip from last week's performance by Horace Greene....

Tony Castaneda has been a fixture of the Madison music and activism scene for more than 20 years. A former radio host and social justice activist, Tony is the percussionist and frontman of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band, who have been getting Madison in a jazzy mood since 1998. Tony Castaneda is in the studio to talk about his current musical ventures, weekly residency at the Cardinal Bar, and...

Criminologist, producer, best-selling author, and serial killer expert Dr. Scott Bonn has profiled, corresponded with, and interviewed some of the most infamous killers of all time including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. Scott provides insights into the motivations, fantasies, and compulsions of infamous serial killers and explains the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths. Guest: Dr. Sco...

If Prince was from Oshkosh and joined a jam band it would be called Horace Greene. Tony, Sam, Todd and Austin are in the WMDX studio with interview and performance including their new single, Cream. Guest: Horace Greene

Madison experimental Grindcore duo The Central's Frankie Furrillo is talking band history, new recordings and show at the Gamma Ray Bar . Guest: Frankie Furrillo

Terry Talbot is in the studio with Jane while Rökker jumps into the control room, it's Freaky Friday! Terry has great stories from Madison's past and has a big surprise about his gallery. Guest: Terry Talbot

Madison singer/songwriter Chakari Daezhare sings six songs plus in-depth interview. All of the songs Chakari performs are with produced backing tracks with a full band and her own backing vocals which were recorded on her phone in the bathroom! Don't miss this special performance of Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Guest: Chakari Daezhare

Madison's legendary punk band The Skintones are performing a flurry of shows this fall into winter and drummer Tony Leskinen and singer and guitarist Peter Ress are in the studio and on the phone to tell us about the band and upcoming shows. Guests: Skintones, The , Pete Ress , Tony Leskinen

Madison mural painter and artist Audifax is talking about going to Spain to pursue street and mural painting and coming back to Madison to continue her community work and murals around Dane County. Guest: Audifax