William Lundquist

As the 62nd Grammy Awards Sunday evening came to a close, Billie Eilish’s rise to stardom had never been more apparent. Eilish, only 18 years old, came away with five awards, including the four biggest awards for Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Album of the Year. In doing...

The self-proclaimed “greatest boy band since One Direction,” aka Brockhampton, took the music world by storm with their trilogy of albums, Saturation I, II and III. The group was riding high on a nationwide tour when they suddenly decided to drop one of their key members, Ameer Vann, and cancel the rest of the tour....

Three alternative rock bands from the Midwest — Campdogzz, Meat Wave and Cursive — proved the underground rock scene in Madison is still alive and well. Listening to three bands perform at High Noon Saloon Friday for a dedicated crowd of mostly middle-aged adults revealed there are more ways to enjoy a Friday night than listening...

On Friday, I saw Kamasi Washington and Butcher Brown at The Sylvee for my first ever jazz concert. This was a new experience for me, as I’d only ever been to rap shows before. While the atmosphere of the crowd was older and less diverse than what I was used to, the music performed on...

The Willy Street Fair is truly a sight to behold and one of Madison’s greatest treasures. Located on the blocks of Williamson Street, the fair brings people together of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy food, music, dance and much more. With more than 175 vendors, the fair offered a great economic opportunity not only...

Having completed a huge stage in their renovation process, The Barrymore Theatre, located on Madison’s East Side, is gearing up to open their doors for a packed season of events, not just limited to music. Their ongoing fundraising campaign, The “Chair-ity Campaign,” provides funding for many improvements in the theater. The first and most obvious...

Everything about the Orton Park Festival screams local. Sponsored by the Marquette Neighborhood Association, the festival returns for a 53rd year with a wide variety of both vendors and musicians from the Madison area. The shady oaks of Orton Park provide a beautiful setting for families and people of all ages to enjoy the festivities,...