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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 Tattoo.

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.

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!

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.

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. Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have partnered for the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year includes […]

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 by Robert J) celebrates […]

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 from West Allis to […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 great stories […]

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.

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, local music, and produces […]

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.  Now, Alyssa and her […]

Madison rockers Sean Michael Dargan Trio are back on Max Ink Radio performing songs from their catalog and talking about upcoming shows and new album.

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.

Gin Mill Hollow co-founder, singer and guitarist Dan Plourde along mandolinist Joshua “Juice” Giudice are in the studio to premiere new music from the americana-fusion band.

Los Angeles rock band Shiver has Madison roots and singer Justin Blair is home visting for the holidays and has some new songs to premier.

Where can you buy goods made around the globe knowing your purchase is making a difference? It’s Ethical Trade Co in Madison. Ethical Trade Co is a local non-profit whose product sales help end modern slavery by creating more opportunities for the Artists. Co-founder James Ferrett stops into the studio to talk about new location, […]

James Ferrett

Rising Madison singer/songwriter Paige Kleber comes into the studio to premiere her new song “Give in and Cry” and peform other songs from her catalog plus a Christmas song for the holidays.

Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff peforming Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with in-depth interview.

Gamma Ray Bar owner Kevin Willmott II is on the phone from behind his bar talking about acquiring an AED device, the importance of CPR training and hosting Rökker and Ironplow and Last Crack on the one year anniversary of his sudden cardiac arrest on-stage.