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Best Indie & Rock from September 20 - November 20

in Madison

Mother Mother at The Sylvee

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Cavetown at The Sylvee

Cavetown

Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and this year!

Barenaked Ladies at Overture Hall

Barenaked Ladies

Canada's finest purveyors of bouncy pop-rock are heading out for a handful of shows in 2024. The multiple Juno Award-winning band never fail to deliver hook-laden goodness, from their iconic single 'One Week', to the theme tune for TV's The Big Bang Theory, and their live shows are always fantastic fun.

Badflower at The Sylvee

Badflower

Badflower is gearing up for their upcoming "No Place Like Home" tour this fall, accompanied by support from Missio on all dates and Slothrust at select shows. Originating in Los Angeles in 2014, Badflower comprises singer/guitarist Josh Katz, lead guitarist Joey Morrow, bass guitarist Alex Espiritu, and drummer Anthony Sonetti. The masters of alternative rock, grunge, and punk often tackle heavy themes such as mental health, addiction, and societal issues in their music, and now you get to see them live!

Cold War Kids at The Sylvee

Cold War Kids

Alternative rockers and indie darlings Cold War Kids are heading out on a new tour in 2024, with pop duo Hovvdy and indie pop artist Joe P on select dates. Known for their jangling guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, CWK cite influences as far-ranging as Fiona Apple to Led Zeppelin, which all come together in a blues-rock-infused jam fest.

Lake Street Dive at Breese Stevens Field

Lake Street Dive

This Boston-formed country band has been winning over music fans with their diverse style since winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006 and self-financing the recording of their debut album 'In This Episode'. With their key influences in classic pop and swing era jazz, they often cite The Beatles as their main inspiration.

Ben Folds at Orpheum Theatre

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

Two Door Cinema Club at The Sylvee

Two Door Cinema Club

One of British music's bright young things, Two Door Cinema Club's brand of melodic indie pop has proven popular with critics and the public alike. Formed in 2007, and composed by members Alex Trimble, Sam Halliday and Kevin Baird, the band have released a collection of albums. Following the release of 2022's album 'Keep Smiling', and the recently released new single, the Irish trio are returning to the road with support from Joywave and Daywave on selected dates.

Reverend Horton Heat at High Noon Saloon

Reverend Horton Heat

This psychobilly band from Texas have established themselves as one of the most popular underground acts in America. Their sound is self described as "Country-fed punkabilly." Their music is a mixture of country, punk, big band, swing, and rockabilly, all played loud and energetically with lyrics that are often very humorous.

Declan Mckenna at The Sylvee

Declan Mckenna

British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna is back in North America, playing a huge tour throughout summer and fall! Having exploded onto the scene in 2015 in his native England after winning the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition, both of the indie-rock musician's first two albums went on to hit the US Heatseekers Top-10 charts. His energetic, enthralling live show and mature lyrics have seen him dubbed "the voice of a generation", despite still being just 24 years old.

The Marcus King Band at The Sylvee

The Marcus King Band

Still in his 20s, Marcus King has already been tapped as the next great guitarist by The Washington Post. With his intricate story-telling and stellar virtuosic talent on the guitar, this youngster and his band head out on another North American tour. Catch the talented South Carolina native when he brings his upbeat Americana to you!

Say Anything at The Sylvee

Say Anything

Indie-rock group Say Anything is going on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their 2004 breakthrough album '...Is a Real Boy'! Making stops across the country, including Oklahoma, Minneapolis, Cincinnati and many more. Here's your chance to join the celebration as they dive back into the past.

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