Max Ink Radio

The Mascot Theory are releasing their latest album "Cosmic Hit and Run" and before it hits the street they are performing songs live in the WMDX Studio on State Street for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with Rökker, Teri Barr and Jane Lowy. Catch singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland talking about the inspiration for hte ablum: the passing of his father and the diagnosis of a potentially life th...

Local Madison drummer Big John Smolak spent 2023 in the hospital when his diabetes went haywire. Big John talks about his health journey, obtaining a prosthetic to get back to work and playing drums, and the upcoming fundraiser for Big John at the Crucible nightclub in Madison on the east side on Sunday, September 14th from 2-7pm with local bands Motherhive, Static Affliction, Ironplow, and Abaddo...

Singer/songwriter and electric folker from Monroe, Wisconsin Melissa Kieler peforms her songs solo on her Nord keyboard. Inspirational and slightly intense, Melissa's voice is amazing. Guest: Melissa Kieler

Aaron Weber of the Aaron Weber Group is in the studio talking his Client Appreciation Party at the Mad Farm Moto & Music in Brooklyn, WI featuring bands, food, obstacle course and more! Free and open to the public, find more at  MoveToMadison.com . ps. We also checked to see if Aaron is still wearing different socks. He is, photo proof below! Guest: Aaron Weber

Renee Aldana is a mulit-media journalist who recently moved to Madison to work for the Channel 27 Newsteam. Originally from Los Angeles, Renee graduated from Michigan State and we get to hear about covering sports, fav restaurants, and covering news in the Madcity. Guest: Renee Aldana

Mac OBrien is busting out of the Nashville box with her brand new songs, new attitude, new look and new band members! Find more information at Mac Obrien's website Guest: Mac OBrien

John Masino has been playing music in Madison and beyond for more than 5 decades with bands like Punch, John Masino Band, Clear blue Betty and many more. We discuss his first concert, Jimi Hendrix, his band history all the way back to early 70s, and his new album "To The Stars and Back". John Masino is performing live from the WMDX Studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin . Guest: John Mas...

Sturgeon Bay's Wagon Roots make the trip down from Door County to perform Live in the Madcity and talk about their music, Door County, Upright Bass, Steel Bridges and more! Guests: Michael Bleck , Jen Polster

Rob Roberts spinning local, Wisconsin-made music on Max Ink Radio Guest: Rob Roberts

Perry Stephen Polito has been playing in Madison bands since the early 70s with his first band Shock, and later Falcon thru the 80s. after a lengthy hiatus to start a family, Perry came back to the music scene founding his own band Mars Hall . Perry is in the WMDX studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin to perform Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio . Guest: Perry Stephen Polito

Madison based ska-fusion band One Beer Please founder, trombonist and vocalist Steven Beda stops in the WMDX studio to hang out with Max Ink Radio and talk Trombones, band history, and upcoming show and premiere a new song. Guest: Steven Beda

John & Gordy in the Morning producer Dom Lee comes in on a Saturday to hang out with the Max Inkers and show us some morning show magic tips! Dom jumps on a mic with us to tell us his backstory, hobbies, and why he loves Madison! Guest: Dom Lee

The Stolen Sea's founder and singer/songwriter Nate Meng is our guest on Live from the Madcity for a performance and interview. Guest: Nate Meng

The 9th annual Eken Park Festival takes place on Madison's northeast side on Saturday, August 16th from 11am to 8pm and features music, food, beer, kids fun and more. Organizer Charlie McNulty is in the studio with highlights. Guest: Charlie McNulty

By day, Jessica Lanius is Artistic Director for Theatre Lila in Verona. And afterhours, Jessica is the Co-founder of western Dane County's newest art facility, ART HOUSE 360. ART House 360° is not just a movement for greater wellbeing, connection, and artistic expression through the arts but on August 14th ART House 360 celebrates moving into the material world with a ribbon cutting after renovati...

Bear In The Forest is the musical soulcraft of a man known simply as Bear—a wandering troubadour whose songs shimmer with mysticism and memory. Born in New Orleans, raised amongst the lake and seasons of Milwaukee, and now rooted in Madison, Bear weaves his story through melody, lyric, and atmosphere. A classically trained violinist, choir-honed vocalist, and self-taught guitarist, Bear’s sound is...

Madison native Travis Agnew is a singer|songwriter who draws from his diverse travels across the U.S. and beyond to craft music that blends alt-country, folk, rock, blues, and reggae. A story teller at heart, Travis was inspired by the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School late last year and felt compelled to support the community in light of the tragedy. Travis collaborated with talen...

Madison-based Kat & the Hurricane received 5 awards this year from the Madison Area Music Association and frequently tour the country but face issues along the way as an All-Queer-Trans indie pop band and tell us how they are working to be part of the solution. Kat Rhapsody, Alex Nelson and Benjamin Rose are on the phone with Teri, Rökker and Jane. Guests: Kat Rhapsody , Alex Nelson , Benjamin...

The Lower 5th founding members Luke Jorgersen, Cory Swadley, and Paul Metz started working together in 2010 to write and perform songs that drew from and built on their eclectic musical roots. With the addition of Audrey Pescitelli (Bass), Jeremy Henning (Trombone & Guitar) and Michael Buerger (Trumpet) The Lower 5th has grown to become a band of power house musicians and leave it all on the s...

Austin Galante is a music producer, vocalist, director, cinematographer, and actor. Austin has worked on songs featuring major recording artists, worked at major motion picture studios while living in LA, and has 25 music videos and one feature film to his credit. Make that 2 feature films. Austin is releasing his second feature film “Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road” and will premiere at the Ma...

Total Life Fitness founder Luke Briggs spent 8 years as an in-person personal trainer boutique gym in the Madison area. In 2020, Luke decided to branch out and start his own business, Total Life Fitness. Luke talks about his fitness program and background. Guest: Luke Briggs

Marta is a songwriter, vocalist, and pianist. She has been performing in the Madison area for many years and has been nominated for both MAMA and WAMI awards. Marta is piano technician and is the owner of The Piano Gal Shop in Sun Prairie. Marta writes about complex issues and has finished production of a video for her song “Bang Bang” that deals with the sobering thought of school shootings from...

Madison based singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart is Live in the Lair to perform his songs and tell his story. Guest: Jeff Burkhart

High Noon Saloon released their Summer Patio series featuring free, live music. Music programmer Joe Burbach is in to talk about the series and highlights. Guest: Joe Burbach

Lake Geneva native now Nashville recording artist Genevieve Heyward speaks with Rökker from backstage in Iowa on her way to a few shows across Wisconsin including Madison, Milwaukee and Appleton. Guest: Genevieve Heyward