Music - Jan. 18, 2008
The Delta Routine paradox
The Delta Routine takes pieces of the past -- a bit of the Rolling Stones, a hint of The Who -- and transforms their inspiration into a more modern take on the rawness of the gritty genre.
Tags: the delta routine, up and under pub, nick amadeus, lewis gatford, kyle ciske, mike hoffmann, donna, violent femmes, the verve pipe, independent music awards

Music - June 18, 2007
Milwaukee cowpunks EIEIO unveil long-overdue third CD
Long before Wilco and Neko Case and even long before Uncle Tupelo and The Jayhawks, there were Rank & File and EIEIO. Dubbed cowpunks, EIEIO mixed country twang with punk edge to create high-energy Midwestern rock and roll.
Tags: EIEIO, cowpunk, alt.country, Frontier Records, Mike Hoffmann, Gorsuch

Music - June 11, 2007
The Pinwheels lay low but keep the music coming
You won’t see The Pinwheels listed among those playing gigs at local clubs and you won’t hear them on the radio much, but Roy Anderson and Michael Kloman can’t be described as hobbyists.
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Music - Jan. 17, 2007
Bryan Cherry Band sounds wise beyond its age
The Bryan Cherry Band is still young; so young that guitarist Sean Williamson says the band was still in its infancy in July. Hearing the band's deft blend of folk, blues and rock and roll, it's amazing to think these musicians have only been playing together for a year.
Tags: Bryan Cherry, Linneman's, Mike Hoffmann, Paul Biemann, Warpdrive, Sean Williamson

Music - May 23, 2006
Moffitt's "Stolen" could make her a star
The "Stolen EP," released this week, was produced by the Burst Collective's Daniel Holter. Fueled by Moffitt's warm voice and acoustic guitar, the five-song set is tender and passionate and is the kind of folk-infused pop that made Jewel a star.
Tags: Moffitt, Burst, Holter, Stolen EP, Mike Hoffmann