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SHAWNDELL MARKS – Punk Ballads

On 18 Dec 2020, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

SHAWNDELL MARKS – Punk Ballads The videos that accompany the songs can be viewed here. The EP can also be streamed here. Read another review: Shawndell Marks – Broken Dam Shawndell Marks does not outwardly appear

THE MIDNITE RUM ORCHESTRA – Voodoo Shakedown

On 11 Oct 2020, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

THE MIDNITE RUM ORCHESTRA Voodoo Shakedown (2020 Self-Release) Two Madison music legends combine forces “We do more more than just play drums,” says Tony Cerniglia when asked about the instrumentation on the debut album by the

How to Submit Music for Review – Updated

On 31 Dec 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

Please send materials to: Local Sounds Magazine, 3921 Anchor Dr, Madison, WI 53714

THE MASCOT THEORY – Live at Clutch Sound Studios CD & DVD

On 07 Nov 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

THE MASCOT THEORY – Live at Clutch Sound Studios CD & DVD (2019 Stone After Stone) Copies of Live at Clutch Sound Studios can be picked up at Flannel Fest, taking place in Madison at the

NESTER – Scale the Walls

On 04 Nov 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

NESTER – Scale the Walls (2019 Self-Release) The Release event for Scale the Walls is Saturday, November 9th at the Venue on Winnebago St. Heavy Looks will open and DJ Millbot will close. Physical copies will

MR. CHAIR – Nebulebula

On 03 Sep 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

MR. CHAIR – Nebulebula (2018 Self-Release) The CD/triple vinyl Release event for Nebulebula is Thursday, September 5th at the Majestic Theater. According to the calendar listing featured guests will include: Charles Lazarus, trumpet; Dequadray James White, voice;

Two From T Burns

On 02 Aug 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

Local Sounds Magazine has been following the music of T Burns for a decade or so now. The man’s been prolific, however and we missed getting his 2018 release on record. So here it is, a

LO MARIE – Le Reve

On 02 Aug 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

The album art and the art for the single releases is by Megan Bloesch You can hear several of the single releases and purchase Le Reve here . LO MARIE – Le Reve (2019 Self-Release) If

MARK CROFT – Southbound Walking Northward

On 30 Jul 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

MARK CROFT – Southbound Walking Northward (2019 Mere Poet) You can purchase Southbound Walking Northward here. It’s been a while since Mark Croft has put out some new original material. 2013 saw his live recording Live

DISTANT CUZINS – Songs About Girls

On 28 Jul 2019, In CD Reviews, by Rick Tvedt, No comments

DISTANT CUZINS – Songs About Girls (2019 Self-Release) The CD Release Event for Songs About Girls is August 4th at the High Noon Saloon. Also on the bill are Rockonsin 2019 champions Quick & Painless and