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Fort Atkinson based singer/songwriter Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity performing songs from her past catalog and a few new ones. Dain DiMattia accompanies Katie for an acoustic duo peformance. Guests: Katie Scullin , Dain DiMattia

Gin Mill Hollow co-founder, singer and guitarist Dan Plourde along mandolinist Joshua "Juice" Giudice are in the studio to premiere new music from the americana-fusion band. Guests: Dan Plourde , Joshua "Juice" Guidice

Los Angeles rock band Shiver has Madison roots and singer Justin Blair is home visting for the holidays and has some new songs to premier. Guest: Justin Blair

Where can you buy goods made around the globe knowing your purchase is making a difference? It’s Ethical Trade Co in Madison. Ethical Trade Co is a local non-profit whose product sales help end modern slavery by creating more opportunities for the Artists. Co-founder James Ferrett stops into the studio to talk about new location, prodcuts and more. Stop into Ethical Trade Co at 1904 Winnebago Stre...

Rising Madison singer/songwriter Paige Kleber comes into the studio to premiere her new song "Give in and Cry" and peform other songs from her catalog plus a Christmas song for the holidays. Guest: Paige Kleber

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff peforming Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with in-depth interview. Guest: Madison Uphoff

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II is on the phone from behind his bar talking about acquiring an AED device, the importance of CPR training and hosting Rökker and Ironplow and Last Crack on the one year anniversary of his sudden cardiac arrest on-stage. Guest: Kevin Willmott II

Joey's Song founder and Freezing Man Festival creator Michael Gomoll is in the studio with Rökker and Jane talking about the upcoming Freezing Man Festival at the Sylvee Theater in Madison on January 9-10 in 2026. Guest: Mike Gomoll

Midwestern alt-rock band No Limit was formed when young Madison area musicians from Monona Grove High School and Columbus High School came together at the Madison Music Foundry, a rehearsal studio and music lesson complex. Now independently writing, recording, and performing on their own, No Limit is releasing their first full length record. Here in the studio to talk about their new EP, the band...

Rob Roberts spinning Wisconsin-made music Guest: Rob Roberts

Rob Roberts is spinning local, Wisconsin-made music and Teri Barr speaks with Craig Bauman of People Brothers Band on their annual band/fan trip Jam for Jamaica. Rob Roberts Guests: Craig Baumann , Rob Roberts , Teri Barr

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