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Max Ink Radio
by Rökker and Jane Lowy
Max Ink Radio is Wisconsin’s local music radio show originating in Madison and featuring music, interviews, performances, and premieres of Wisconsin artists. Live from the Madcity is a one-hour live performance and interview segment. We bring artists into the WMDX studio on State Street in Madison and they perform live on the air. Every Saturday 6pm to 9pm (CST). Listen to music made right here in Wisconsin!
Episodes
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The Middle Live on Max Ink Radio: Milwaukee Hard Rock with Something to Say
Forged in Milwaukee’s local bars and taverns, The Middle brings its rugged hard-rock sound to Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Formed in 2024, the four-piece features vocalist Nigel, guitarist Steve Draganchuk, bassist Dave Smid and drummer Rich Seegert—musicians whose paths have crossed…
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Max Ink Radio #261003
Max Ink Radio with Rökker & Jane spinning local MP3's and interviews with John Stanislawski and Joe Marsden.
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Inside Robotic Heart: Joe Marsden on Guitar Influences, Grief, AI and Big Brother
Madison guitarist and songwriter Joe Marsden joins Max Ink Radio to discuss Robotic Heart, his third album, blending heavy guitars, progressive arrangements and deeply personal songwriting. Marsden traces his musical journey from playing trumpet in school to discovering guitar at 13, and reflects...
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Beyond the Music: Mona Augustin’s Journey from Haiti to Madison
Haitian-American musician, composer and artist Mona Augustin joins Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio for a live performance and conversation about music, community and a life shaped by both personal expression and service to others. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Mona began writing songs at...
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Halloween Bash at Mad Farm Moto 10/9-10
John Stanislawski stopped by the studio to talk about the 3rd Annual Halloween Bash at Mad Farm Moto in Brooklyn, WI on October 9-10. Hear about all the features including Live Music, late-nite rave, immersive art, food trucks and more!
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Milwaukee radio legend Bob Reitman talks about upcoming tribute show and new album of poetry
Bob Reitman has been one of Milwaukee radio’s defining voices for more than six decades. He began at WUWM in 1966 with a poetry program called *Sense Waves*, then became a pioneering free-form FM DJ at WQFM in 1974, where he introduced Milwaukee audiences to artists including Bruce Springsteen…
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Mathew Haeffel brings his boys from Milwaukee to peform Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio
Milwaukee native Mathew Haeffel is an independent songsmith who’s logged more than 1,500 live shows since 2002, building a sound around soulful vocals, rhythmic guitar and thoughtful storytelling. Mathew’s latest album, Tenacity, feels like the perfect title for an artist who’s spent more than…
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Miss Christine on Queer Joy tour of midwest stop by Max Ink Radio
Bassist, singer-songwriter and bandleader Christine Moad brings a fearless mix of indie rock, blues, soul and punk attitude to the stage as Miss Christine. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Christine toured internationally and worked as a Nashville session bassist before releasing the albums...
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Warner E. Hodges International All-Stars are coming to AtwoodFest
Warner E. Hodges is a founder of Jason & The Scorchers, was in Drivin’ and Cryin’ and played in Dan Baird & Original Sin in his 5 decades of rock n’ roll. Catch Warner E. Hodges International All-Stars coming to AtwoodFest Saturday, July 25th on the Sugar Maple Stage at 8:15 PM. Warner has great...
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The Band Feel coming to AtwoodFest
The Band Feel is closing AtwoodFest on Sunday, July 26 at 6pm and founder/guitarist Tyler Armstrong of The Band Feel calls into the Max Ink Radio studio to talk about his beginnings, passion of vintage guitars, history of the band their new album “What Of Now”, and settling a bet between Rökker…
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Madison Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years with Max Ink Radio
For 100 years, the Madison Symphony Orchestra has enriched Wisconsin’s cultural landscape with world-class performances and community engagement. On Max Ink Radio, board member Derek Smith and French horn player Emma Potter discuss the orchestra’s remarkable history, the leadership of Maestro…
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Addicted to Pain - Mac O'Brien performs new song on Max Ink Radio
Mac O’Brien was scheduled to play at Whiskey Jacks on State Street and she walked over to the Max Ink Radio studio with her guitarist Scott G to chat with us, premier her new song Alien and play one of new new songs live… Addicted to Pain. Jane, Scott G, Teri Barr, Rökker, Mac O’Brien Mac O’Brien...
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Outlaw and a Lady - newleyweds Jenny Lupien and Mason Meyer are live on Max Ink Radio
Jenny is a gymnastics coach from North Dakota. Mason plays with bricks and builds stone walls. Jenny moved to Madison to start a career in music and Mason tore down those walls to give a voice to the Outlaw Country music in his head. Then, Jenny met Mason. Mason and Jenny dated. Jenny and Mason...
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Milwaukee's Rap J proving talent can be limitless on Max Ink Radio
Rap J is a hip-hop artist from Milwaukee – and about to play his first show in Madison at the Rigby, next Saturday, May 16. But, Rap J doesn’t just bring the music – he is on a mission to prove talent can be “limitless.” And he shows it while performing from his wheelchair. Rap J was born with...
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Play Machine: Synth wizard meets drum master Live on Max Ink Radio
Clutch recording studio owner Brian Liston is a multi-tasking synth wizard and Joey B. Banks is the drummer’s drummer! Together they perform their unique music and groove out in the Max Ink Radio studio as performers on Live from the Madcity. Guests: Brian Liston, Joey B. Banks
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20 Years of The Pistols at Dawn on Max Ink Radio
Tim Consequence and Matt Viper stop by Max Ink Radio to talk about their history, music catalog and re-releases of their surf-punk farfisa driven music. Jane, Matt Viper, Rökker, Tim Consequence Guests: Matt Viper, Tim Consequence
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The Earthlings are peforming at Contact Modality XPO
Madison’s own UFOs The Earthlings will be performing live at Contact Modality XPO on Saturday, May 2nd in Delavan, Wisconsin. Find more information and tickets at ContactModalitiesXPO.com Mention use kewords “Max Ink Radio” for a discount Jane, Rökker, Elliot Gilfillan Guests: Elliot Gilfillan
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Peace Love Hope make music from Fruit Salad Live on Max Ink Radio
Early 90s Racine, Wisconsin band Fruit Salad achieved some success then vanished. Members surfaced in bands like Natty Nation, Prophets of Rage, Dub Foundation or the Aerospace industry. After 30 years the funky reggae rock fusion trio have reunited as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie, Paule Willis…
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Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Paul Filipowiscz back with new album on Max Ink Radio
Paul Filipowicz is back with a new album and he stops into the studio to talk about the album and some if his rich music history in the Wisconsin, Chicago and beyond. Jane, Paul Filipowicz, Rökker Guests: Paul Filipowicz
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12 y/o Cece Erling performs new song live and interviews on Max Ink Radio
Cece Erling is 12, but don’t let that fool you. She handles her own in an interview with Rökker and performs one of her new songs live during her debut appearance on Max Ink Radio. Jane, Cece, Rökker, Genya,and daughter Guests: Cece Erling
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High schoolers Candy Cigarette smoke Max Ink Radio with live performance
Hailing from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, high school power-trio Candy Cigarette journey to the Madcity to perform songs from their upcoming album. The band features identical twins with Isaac (bass) and Lucas (guitar) Deitz along with drummer Evan Sterken… and they brought along their Dadager, Tom...
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Bro-Thai Saucepreneur Brota Oroian stops in with chips on Max Ink Radio
At 50, Brota Oroian had to re-invent himself, so he went on vacation….. to Thailand to visit the homeland of his mother. After a fun time with the family, Brota went on a journey to learn the secrets of Thai cooking from the source. He did. And it was really good. Bro-Thai sauce. Listen to…
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New band Peace Love Hope premiere new song on Max Ink Radio
Souteastern 90s band Fruit Salad takes a 30 year hiatus and now they are back as Peace Love Hope. Jah Boogie and Paule left Racie and Fruit Salad years back and now they’ve reunited with their old guitarist Chad to form this new band. Rob Roberts, Paule, Chad, Jah Boogie, Rökker Guests: Jah Boogie
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14 year old songwriter Mane Thompson debut radio performance on Max Ink Radio
Mane Thompson is just 14 years old, but at 6’4″ many forecasted his calling in sports, but Mane followed his heart into music and performance. Check out Mane’s first appearance on radio Live from the Madcity on Max Ink. Jane, Tasha, Lorenzo, Rökker, Mane Guests: Mane Thompson
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Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by Max Ink Radio
Make Music Madison director Meri Rose Ekberg stops by to talk about the annual music festival and venue registrations. Jane, Meri Rose, Rökker Guests: Meri Rose Ekberg
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Marta Hansen premieres new "Mom Rock" cover album on Max Ink Radio
The Piano Gal, Marta Hansen, stopped into Max Ink Radio with new music from her upcoming “Mom Rock” cover album, and a ukulele in tow to perform one of the songs live. Jane, Marta Hansen, Rökker Guests: Marta Hansen, Marta the Piano Gal
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John Gay's musical journey is Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio
John got busted for growing weed and spent nine years in the the pokey and used the time to hone his writing and performance skills and now John Gay is a full time musician releasing music and playing gigs nearly every weekend. Hear his journey and songs Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio…
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Madcity Party Bus arrives on Max Ink Radio with owner George Chaconas
Madcity Party Bus has been rocking Madison’s Streets with a fleet of vehicles for any event. Owner George Chaconas tells stories and details from his years of owning Madcity Party Bus. Jane, George Chaconas, Rökker Guests: George Chaconas
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God's Outlaw tells "Tales of the Hardway" on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio
Milwaukee’s rebel country rockers God’s Outlaw make the journey to Madison to perform and interview on Live From the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Playing songs from their new album “Tales Of The Hardway”, singer and acioustic guitarist Big Brian Smith, picker and slide guitrarist Eric “E-man”, and...
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Madison All-stars Generation Jones premiere new music on Max Ink Radio
Madison All-stars Generation Jones have a new album coming out later this year, and the first few tunes are just being released. MAMA Lifetime Achievement inductee Michael Massey and Kyle Henderson from the 80s wonderband The Producers stop into the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Jane, Michael...
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La Crosse's Charlieboy with new music on Max Ink Radio
Keegan, Maya and Owen stop into Max Ink Radio on their way to a show in the Madcity to check out a few songs from their new album. Jane, Maya, Owen, Rökker, Keegan Guests: Charlieboy
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New band Barby Lane is on fire in the Madcity on Max Ink Radio
A new all-star band is on the rise in Madison and their name is Barby Lane. Featuring singer and guitarist Adem Tesfaye, drummer Michael Haefner, bassist Michael Sommer and guitarist Richard Stanek. Catch this amazing performance and interview with lots of fun moments! Jane, Michael Sommer, Adem...
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Telepathy and Aliens with Melissa Cain, Contact Modalities XPO founder
Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain calls in to talk about the upcoming event on May 1-3, 2026 at the Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Telepathy, UFO’s and Harmonic Ascension are all part of the conversation. Contact Modalities XPO founder Melissa Cain Guests: Melissa Cain
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Ultimate Arts Tattoo owner Stripe suggests the best place to get poked in the Madcity
Ultimate Arts Tattoo has been a part of the Madison community since the lae 80’s when it started out next to the Harmony Bar. After purchasing the shop more than 2 decades ago, owner Stripe has relocated the shop. Learn the history, inspirations, community involvement and mission of Ultimate Arts...
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Rockonsin's Dennis Graham talks 2026 Highschool Garage Band Competition
Rockonsin founder Dennis Graham is in the studio to talk about the annual statewide high school garage band competition Jane, Dennis Graham, Aaron Weber, Rökker Guests: Dennis Graham, Rockonsin
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Dana Perry premiering new music on Max Ink Radio
Dana Perry moved to Madison because of the vibrant and inviting original music scene. More than a decade later she is exective director of the Madison Area Music Association, music director at Cargo Coffee East, an instructor at Girl’s Rock Camp. Dana Perry premieres a new song and chats about...
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Taylor Schereck rips it up on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio
Taylor Schereck is in the studio with new songs and fun stories for an interview and performance on Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Jane, Rökker, Aaron Weber, Taylor Schereck Guests: Taylor Schereck
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Max Ink Radio #260214
Rökker & Jane are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music with an interview of recent MAMA Lifeteime Achivement winner Robert J. Robert speaks with MIR’s Teri Barr on his award and the 10 year anniversary of the MAMA Cares fund. Madison Legend Robert J Conaway Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have...
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Choice Cuts from The Butcher's Kid - Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio
John Nelson grew up as the Butcher’s kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album “Choice Cuts” and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music. Jane, John Nelson, Rökker Guests: JOhn Nelson
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Battle of the Bands coming to Madison
Michael Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment has partnered with the Wiconsin Area Music Industry to bring the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands to Madison for a semi-final showdown featuring 9 bands at the Bur Oak and the Finals in March at Rally Point Station in Occonomowoc. Michael is on the phone...
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Robert J receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Madison Area Music Association
Robert J has been rocking Madison’s music scene for more than 40 years as a solo artist as well as bands like the Moon Gypsies, Rowdy Prairiedogs. Recently, the MAMAs have recognized his career with their Lifetime Achievement Award. MAMA Cares (a fund to help musicians in crisis which was founded...
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Whitney Mann is back with new music on Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio
Whitney Mann was a rising country artist and left it behind for an oridnary life in Fort Atkinson. Now, Whitney is back with a new passion and will release her songs this summer. But First, we get to hear them on Max Ink Radio as Whitney Mann is Live from the Madcity. Jane, Whitney Mann, Rökker...
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ModernArte hosting "Love Songs For Everyone" at Lucille in Madison
Find out about Maya of ModernArte and her 14 piece ensemble playing “Love Songs For Everyone” at Lucille restaurant just off the Capitol Square in Madison on February 11th. Jane, Maya of ModernArte, Rökker Guests: ModernArte
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Madison's Gentle Brontosaurus releasing third album after six year break
Gentle Brontosaurus is releasing a new album titled “Three Hares” and celebrating with a party at the Crystal Corner Bar on February 14th. The band comes to the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio. Jane, Huan-Hua, Nick, Paul, Rökker Guests: Gentle Brontosaurus
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Becca Murray & the Wildflowers melt the studio with stunning performance on Max Ink Radio
Becca Murray is a rising singer/songwriter in Madison who decided to branch off on her own to write, record and perform her own music. Becca is a currenbtly a member of accomplished bands like 90 Proof and Atomic Blonde, but the Wildflowers allow Becca to blossom in a new garden. Jane, Becca…
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Chad Vader celebrating 20 Years with creator Aaron Yonda on Max Ink Radio
Chad Vader became an early viral video series on YouToube in 2006 and winning the George Lucas Fan Film Award. Now, 20 years later creator Aaron Yonda of Blame Society Films is in the studio to talk about creating a newly updated series and a gofundme campaign to raise production funds. Plus some...
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Madison Record Label Shortwave Records to host live showcase at the Crystal Corner
Shortwave Records is hosting a music showcase on February 7, 2026 at the Crystal Corner Bar with bands from the label. Founder Eric Hartz and members from his band The Flavor That Kills stop into Max Ink Radio to talk about the show and archiving local band recorings. Jane, The Flavor That Kills,...
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The adoption journey for Baby Engen is about overcoming challenges
On December 26th 2024 911 operator Alyssa Engen answered an emergency call from a frantic wife at a live music venue whose husband had just gone down while playing drums. And like that, Ayssa stepped into the moment to bring the impossible situation under control and start saving a life. Mine.…
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Morning Notes explores Madison's local music scene on WISC TV
Chris “Bubba” Hawbaker has been a photojournalist with WISC TV for 12 years. Chris works on news weekdays and plenty of weekends. Often he’s the man behind the camera asking the unheard questions that inspire the statements you see people give on the Channel 3 news. But Chris has another passion,...
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Katie Scullin is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio
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. Jane, Dain DiMattia, Katie Scullin, Rökker Guests: Dain DiMattia, Katie Scullin
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Max Ink Radio is Wisconsin’s local music radio show originating in Madison and featuring music, interviews, performances, and premieres of Wisconsin artists. Live from the Madcity is a one-hour live performance and interview segment. We bring artists into the WMDX studio on State Street in Madison and they perform live on the air. Every Saturday 6pm to 9pm (CST). Listen to music made right here in Wisconsin!
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Rökker and Jane Lowy
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