WMP 150: Indie Rocking the Badger State: Frank Gappa’s Musical Journey
In this episode, we dive deep into the stories behind his latest album, “Let Me Show You My Jeans Jacket,” recorded at Silver City Studios.
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Too Much Effing Perspective: of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes – The Full Monty-Treal
Kevin bares all in this revealing chat about appearing on stage wearing nothing but a cummerbund.
Read moreWMP 149: From Struggle to Strings: Roger Lee’s Uplifting Musical Journey
Join us as we dive into Roger Lee’s inspiring story, from his battle with cancer to his growing presence in the Wisconsin music scene.
Read moreWMP 148: {ELSE}: Crafting Powerful Soundscapes – A Journey Through Hard Rock, Progressive, and Beyond
In this episode, Shane and Kent share their music origin story, starting from middle school orchestra to their current band setup.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: HIT SINGLE – Mr. Show’s Jill Talley
Jill tells us about the time the great John Candy took her and her Second City castmates out to dinner in Chicago.
Read moreWMP 147: From Germany to a Grammy Nomination: The Journey of Hans Christian
This week, we have a special guest joining us, Hans Christian from Alamed Music in Sturgeon Bay.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: SNL’s Bobby Moynihan – Inside Out, Too
Bobby reports to us LIVE FROM NEW YORK with stories about having pizza with Paul McCartney.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: Quick Taps – Jagging Off
You may or may not have Sympathy for the Devil after hearing first-hand tales about The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger from The Posies Ken Stringfellow, All Day Sucker’s Jordan Summers and Morty Coyle and outlaw guitarist Jesse Dayton.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: The dB’s Peter Holsapple – Slipping into REM at High Decibels
Peter turns the decibels up to 11 when he tells us about the time he was left behind at a gas station during a Hootie and the Blowfish tour
Read moreWisconsin Music Podcast Season 5 Intro
Welcome to the new season of the Wisconsin Music Podcast! In this special introductory episode, join us as we embark on an exciting journey filled with fresh starts and new adventures.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: Quick Taps – Po-Po Pitiful Me
Lyle Hysen and Jim Walters from Das Damen get pulled over and accused of smuggling human contraband.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: HIT SINGLE – Brian Wilson band member Nelson Bragg
In this one-story wonder, Nelson Bragg tells us about the time Brian Wilson went from Good Vibrations to “shitty vibrations.”
Read moreIn The Crates: Asher Gray
On this episode of In The Crates, Ben Slowey sits down with Asher Gray to discuss how he got his start, what ultimately led him on his journey to become a DJ, and the experience of playing out live.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: Collective Soul’s Ed Roland – How to Shine for the Green Bay Packers
The frontman tells us what freaky thing happened the night Lisa Marie Presley died while the band was recording their new album at Elvis’ Palm Springs home.
Read moreWMP #144: Robbie Hass – Frontman of Elmer and the Ceramic Trees
In this episode of the Wisconsin Music Podcast, host Zach Fell engages in an engrossing conversation with Robbie Haas, the lead vocalist of the local band Elmer and the Ceramic Trees.
Read moreWMP #143: The REZZONATORS: Rocking the Global Music Scene from Milwaukee
Known for their unique mix of catchy riffs and groove-laden soundscapes, this rock and roll powerhouse shares an insider’s view of their musical journey.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: Rock ‘n’ Roll Re-Creation: Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker
Carrie and Corin reflect on whether it’s better to get electrocuted than to cover your mic with someone’s sock.
Read moreWMP # 142: Exploring Wisconsin’s Vibrant Local Music Scene with Rob Marnocha
As the creative force behind ‘Into the Music’, Rob masterfully amplifies the unique voices of artists hailing mostly from Northern part of Wisconsin.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: Quick Taps – An OSHA of Emotion
Split a side laughing at this painfully funny Quick Tap (short episodes with short stories for short attention spans)
Read moreWMP #141: Exploring the Musical Landscape: MD McNally’s Journey from ‘The Marvelous’ to ‘Crimes’
We delve deep into the musical journey of MD McNally, tracing his evolution from the soft, psychedelic ballads of ‘The Marvelous’ to the dynamic fusion of folk and blues in his latest EP, ‘Crimes’.
Read moreIn The Crates: DJ Nic Stokes
Ben Slowey sits down with DJ Nic Stokes, who has multiple residencies in Milwaukee, including as an official DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks and UWM men’s basketball.
Read moreToo Much Effing Perspective: The Old Man’s Amy Brenneman – Running Away From Robert De Niro into the Lap of Jeff Bridges
Actor Amy Brenneman goes all method on us when she recounts her stories of Hollywood and Patti Smith.
Read moreThe Blaxploitation Podcast. Episode 4.
BLAX and Reason are back in the studio for episode four of the Blaxploitation Podcast.
Read moreWisconsin Music Podcast #140: Nuke Plant Chickens: All Originals and No Concessions
The band shares their exceptional journey, discussing their music inspirations, from King Gizzard and his Lizard Wizards to Black Sabbath.
Read moreThe Blaxploitation Podcast. Episode 3.
Hip Hop artist BLAX and music producer/engineer Reason talk shop, music and politics in anticipation to the release of the new album by BLAX titled “The Blaxploitation”.
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