INTO THE MUSIC
Whether you're a musician or a fan, a writer or an instrumentalist, MUSIC is our common denominator. On INTO THE MUSIC, darn near all we discuss is music. Join us for insightful discussions with interesting guests as we journey INTO THE MUSIC.
Episodes
Los Straitjackets guitarist Eddie Angel returns to Into The Music to talk about the band's brand new album, Somos Los Straitjackets. This is Los Straitjackets' first album of all original material since 2012's Jet Set and it's one of the best albums they have released in their thirty-plus year history. Top to bottom, it's one of the best releases of 2025 and it has all the warmth, he...
Randy McStine is, simply put, a musical powerhouse. Not only is he a respected solo artist with thirteen albums to his credit, but over the past several years he has been playing alongside Steven Wilson in Porcupine Tree and in Wilson's own band. Add to that the three incredible and inventive albums he's released with Marco Minnemann and you have a rock solid musical legacy that is only going to ge...
Music6S is a nonprofit organization whose mission is "to provide music education and performance opportunities to military personnel, veterans, firefighters, police officers, and medical professionals—helping them find healing, connection, and creative expression through music." Those who serve us on the frontlines and as first responders encounter a good amount of trauma inducing situations and Mu...
Eric LaBrosse is the owner of Cherry Pit Studios in the Milwaukee suburb of Menomonee Falls, WI. He's grown his business over the years having started in his parents' basement to now owning the facility outright. Over time Cherry Pit's reputation for clean, quality recordings has grown and is now one of the go-to studios in SE Wisconsin. On this show we discuss his philosophies on recording an...
Into The Music listeners are by now well acquainted with San Diego's award winning surf band, The Tourmaliners. Guitarist Deven Berryhill returns to the podcast to talk about a special retro-styled single they've recorded with vocalist Kela Sako. When we say retro-styled, we're not kidding! Two songs—Rosie and the Originals' "Angel Baby" from 1960 and Kyu Sakamoto's "S...
The Wisconsin music scene is rife with outstanding original music across a number of genres. On this episode of Into The Music, we're sampling some of those releases by Wisconsin artists like Brad Bordini, Tyler Sj, Eric W. Krueger & The Sheesh, Willy Porter, Ben Mulwana, David Fry, Johnny Cee, Carmen Nickerson, The Brothers Gunn as well as Australia's The Outback Surf Squad and the premiere of...
Over the past two years, Into The Music has grown to become a staple in many music fans' regular podcast listening. On this week's show, Brad Bordini steps into the host's chair to interview Rob about the state of the podcast, his own background in music, how listeners can help support and grow Into The Music, and even the annual Holiday Extravaganza show. So join Brad and Rob and go behind th...
The Swongos (Thomas Mangelsen - guitar, Lisa Mangelsen - bass, Brian Liggett - drums) are a surf band from NW Wisconsin (what?!) with a twist. Make that many twists. The foundation of their music is surf, but from there they add layers of exotica, spy, psychedelic rock, metal, alternative, and even jazz (thanks to vibes player Thomas Mattioli) for sonic creations that can be described best by just looking at...
Aubrey Marie is a young lady with a very bright future ahead of her in music and life. In the latter half of 2024, she dropped her debut album, Where's My Wizard Of Oz, at the age of 13 and almost instantly was getting recognised for her composing and vocals. Want proof? How about being a finalist in two categories for the 2025 WAMI Awards as well as garnering airplay across the state. Coming from a mus...
Meet The Seavers is perhaps the most unique musical act in NE Wisconsin and the bio on their website states They don't fit in and they like it that way. Their music has been dubbed "New Avant Garde Swing" and when you give it a listen you understand almost immediately why. However, that description doesn't mean it isn't accessible to the general listening public. Jace K. and Dorothy ...
Mile #12 of the annual Mile Of Music Festival in Appleton, Wisconsin takes place July 31 through August 3 this year. One way to build your excitement for it is to watch the new documentary from PBS Wisconsin, Mile Of Music. Colin Crowley is the lead producer of the documentary and he's here to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the show and how it will put you right in the middle of the festival...
Steve March-Tormé and Michael Murphy return to Into The Music to introduce you to the title character of their new album, Dalton Diamond. This is an album just over four decades in the making having originated in a West Los Angeles bedroom as the idea of Steve along with his friend, Craig Copeland. In the mid 1980s, nine of the album's were written by Steve and Craig and two additional songs that round ...
When it comes to genuine old school R&B, soul, and funk, Minor Worries has it covered. Singer Josh J'Clef Guy and saxophonist Malcolm Deon Blakley, Jr. have joined forces with guitarist Pat Stillman, drummer Justin Christensen, and bassist Andrew Bader of The Swingin' Royals to create a band that will have you groovin' from beat number one. On this show we get the scoop on how they came to...
There's no shortage of talent when it comes to jazz in NE Wisconsin and The Chalk Down Trio is proof of that. Guitarist Alec Riegsecker, bassist Andrew Wilson, and drummer Ryan Thomas are three very talented young men that have jelled together to make music that bridges the jazz and funk realms. What makes them the musicians they are is their willingness to be open to what older, more seasoned jazzers i...
In 2024 violinist/vocalist Kate Stenson and pianist/vocalist Jennifer Harlee put together a band that has a combined 190 years experience between the five members and it is something special. Wine On Fridays is an all female band and plays a wide variety of music styles and, as is evidenced by their debut album, all of it meshes together for a great listening experience. Over the years, Kate and Jennifer hav...
In the Wisconsin music scene, Ben Mulwana is as unique as they come. His roots are in Uganda and you hear those roots in much of his music, however the soulful and heartfelt delivery of his songs will have most listeners captivated. To call Ben a singer-songwriter is almost too little. He's an expressive artist who draws on both the commonalities and differences in culture to create songs that listeners...
Milwaukee based band Blame It On Cain has a long history of creating great straight up rock & roll. Over the years their sound has evolved from leaning toward power pop to tricked out tunes that balance melodic lines with bite. Steve Draganchuk is the band's guitarist and he's on hand to give us the band's history and even share a glimpse of what's to come from Blame It On Cain in the...
Alex Drossart and Sam Farrell have their hands in a lot of musical doings and they're having a blast! Both are members of Hang Ten, a popular laid back pop band, and they are instrumental in operating their studio they've dubbed The Hangar. Add to that their resumés that include playing alongside names like Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, Steve Porcaro, Freedy Johnston, and Wayne Newton. They've acco...
Greg Koch is undeniably one of the best guitarists on the planet today. He's well versed in a plethora of styles that he doesn't just play technically well, but with feeling and touch that leaves the listener in awe. His knowledge of guitars and who knows how many influential guitarists from a breadth of genres is deep. Very deep. His videos on YouTube, especially the ones he does for Wildwood Guit...
One can't overstate how important Marc Golde and Rock Garden Studio have been not just to the NE Wisconsin music scene, but to the state scene overall. Marc has garnered multiple WAMI Awards over the years as a producer, musician, and studio owner and all are well deserved. He has rightfully earned the praise of countless musicians who have had the good fortune to record at Rock Garden, share a stage wi...
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