Arts Extract

Tone Madison writer Chris Lay digs into the strengths and weaknesses of a new documentary about Madison-born comedy legend Chris Farley. Read his review of the film here: http://bit.ly/1MYpZSD

Segment produced by Dylan Brogan for WORT-FM. The segment also aired on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

Madison trio Autographite combine spoken-word with avant-garde improvised music. Two members, spoken-word artist Daiquiri Rene Jones and producer Coby Ashpis, will be moving away soon, but they'll be playing one final show on Saturday, August 1 at Good Style Shop. Jones, Ashpis and guitarist Spencer Bible sat down with us this week at WORT-FM studios. Segment produced by Dylan Brogan. A shorter version aired this week on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

Two members of Madison metal outfit Zebras joined us at WORT-FM to discuss their new album, "The City Of Sun," and their upcoming July 15 show opening for Melt-Banana at the High Noon Saloon. Segment produced by WORT's Dylan Brogan. A shorter version aired July 18, 2015 on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

From the forthcoming album "The City Of Sun." More info: http://bit.ly/1KXV2vs

Ahead of his set this Friday at La Fete De Marquette's electronic stage, Madison-based DJ Jared Perez has made this effusive, house-heavy guest mix for Tone Madison.

Playlist:

Skit - Be True (Firecracker)

Peter Horrevorts, “Galapagos” (Kanzleramt)

Eliphino, “I Don't Care” (Hypercolour)

The Godson, “Analog Love” (Rush Hour)

Jimpster, “Dangly Panther” (Freerange)

Miss Patty, “Jam Session” (Sole Channel)

Neuroxyde, Doomwork, “Jazzy Stuff” (Starlight Unlimited)

Cheek, “Venus” (Pépé Braddock Remix) (Versatile)

Batida, “Puxa” (Beat Laden Remix) (Soundway)

General Ludd, “Woo Ha” (Mister Saturday Night)

Kyodai, “Breaking” (Local Talk)

Anthony Naples, “I’ll Still” (Rubadub)

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Trankilou, “Atom Funk” (Kif Recordings)

Percussions, “KHLHI” (Text)

Wendy Rene, “After Laughter” (Alkalino remix)

Little Roy, “Come As You Are” (Alkalino Rework)

Lord Nelson, “Shango” (Daniel Haaksman & DJ Beware Remix) (Soundway)

HP Stonji, “Don't Wait Until Dawn” (Spezialmaterial)

Gus Gus, “Polyesterday” (4AD)

Jared Perez, “Bkwrd Gecko”​

Madison-based musician Taralie Peterson, who performs in psych-folk duo Spires That In The Sunset Rise and solo project Tar Pet, talks with us ahead of her July 7 solo show at Mickey's. Segment produced by Dylan Brogan for WORT-FM. A shorter version aired July 2, 2015 on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

Tone Madison's Scott Gordon takes a quick look at a few adventurous, lesser-known musical bands and musicians coming to Madison this summer: Hanggai (July 30, Olbrich Park), Neurosis (August 2, Majestic Theatre), Gel Set (July 1, Mickey's Tavern) and Open Mike Eagle (July 24, The Frequency). Segment produced by Dylan Brogan for WORT-FM. This segment originally aired June 25, 2015 on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

Film writer Rob Thomas (The Capital Times, madisonmovie.org) joins Tone Madison's Scott Gordon to discuss recent developments in Madison's movie-theater industry, including the potential sale of the Sundance Cinemas chain and the recent opening of the amenities-heavy Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie. Segment produced by WORT-FM's Dylan Brogan. A shorter version of this segment aired June 18, 2015. on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.

Jazz pianist and UW-Madison jazz studies chair Johannes Wallmann joined Scott Gordon at WORT studios this week to talk about the two new albums he's releasing this year, and to offer frank commentary on running a jazz program as budget cuts and changes to tenure policies loom. A shorter version of this segment initially aired June 11, 2015 on WORT's In Our Backyard show. Segment produced by Dylan Brogan.

Scott Gordon takes a quick look at a few Wisconsin acts you should see in and around Madison this summer, including Tenement, Paint, Kiazma and Death Blues. Segment produced by WORT-FM's Dylan Brogan. Initially aired June 4, 2015 on WORT's In Our Backyard news show.