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Susan Masino is an author and rock and roll historian, who has written six books, including Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy-My Life and Times with AC/DC, Van Halen, Kiss...Famous Wisconsin Musicians with a foreword written by Les Paul, The Story of AC/DC-Let There Be Rock, which is now in 11 languages, Family Tradition-Three Generations of Hank Williams, AC/DC FAQ with a foreword written by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Secrets of The Universe - Universal Laws, Past Lives, Ghost Adventures and More. 

But before all that, Susan Masino created Rock C...

Madison singer-songwriter Chloe Louise performs 6 songs and talks about her music, new songs, challenges, stand-up comedy and more!

Marrying wandering melodies and twisted words, Madison Uphoff, 21, is a Wisconsin-born folk artist. Her debut album, ‘Holding Pattern’, written and recorded in Los Angeles, was released in May of 2024. Interested in exploring the cultural goings-on and her own related misgivings, she’s set to record a 4-track-cassette-recorded EP in 2026.

Susan Masino is an author and rock and roll historian, who has written six books, including Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy-My Life and Times with AC/DC, Van Halen, Kiss...Famous Wisconsin Musicians with a foreword written by Les Paul, The Story of AC/DC-Let There Be Rock, which is now in 11 languages, Family Tradition-Three Generations of Hank Williams, AC/DC FAQ with a foreword written by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Secrets of The Universe - Universal Laws, Past Lives, Ghost Adventures and More. 

But before all that, Susan Masino created Rock C...

Teri Barr calls in from the Madison premier of the film, "No Packers No Life."

Director Craig Benzine, who also wrote three of the songs in the film, including the one we shared for the first time on Max Ink Radio tonight, "Men of Action" by his band Driftless Pony Club.

(He's originally from Marshall and formed the band in 1999 at UW-Madison.)

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Robbie Sender performs solo acoustic and sings from the heart and talks about the struggle of addiction and the triumph of redemtion.

Megatone Studios owner Paul Schluter. You may remember Paul as the guitarist in legendary bands like Last Crack, Magic 7, Muzzy Luctin or from his current bands like 90s cover band Foo Foo Doll or shredding solos in his wife’s band, The Elizabeth Mary Band..... Paul has Megatone Studio news and some new music.

Madison singer/songwriter and non-profit guru Jeff Burkhart is in studio to premiere a new song, talk about upcoming shows... and he brought his guitar to play a few songs live on Max Ink Radio!

Catch John, Gordy and Rökker debating the merits of the Disney-made Star Wars.

Then, it's previews of this weekend on Max Ink Radio (Oct 12 2025) highlighting Megatone Studios' owner Paul Schluter, Madison singer/songwriter Jeff Burkhart, and Live from the Madcity with Milwaukeean Robbie Sender.

Rökker premiers new music from Jeff Burkhart and a clip from last week's performance by Horace Greene.

Plus, previews of upcoming shows with clips from Harmonious Wail, the Jimmys, Mac Obrien, and Becca Murray.

If Prince was from Oshkosh and joined a jam band it would be called Horace Greene. Tony, Sam, Todd and Austin are in the WMDX studio with interview and performance including their new single, Cream.

Criminologist, producer, best-selling author, and serial killer expert Dr. Scott Bonn has profiled, corresponded with, and interviewed some of the most infamous killers of all time including Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer.

Scott provides insights into the motivations, fantasies, and compulsions of infamous serial killers and explains the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths.

Tony Castaneda has been a fixture of the Madison music and activism scene for more than 20 years. A former radio host and social justice activist, Tony is the percussionist and frontman of the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band, who have been getting Madison in a jazzy mood since 1998.

Tony Castaneda is in the studio to talk about his current musical ventures, weekly residency at the Cardinal Bar, and upcoming projects.

Madison singer/songwriter Chakari Daezhare sings six songs plus in-depth interview. All of the songs Chakari performs are with produced backing tracks with a full band and her own backing vocals which were recorded on her phone in the bathroom! Don't miss this special performance of Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

Terry Talbot is in the studio with Jane while Rökker jumps into the control room, it's Freaky Friday!

Terry has great stories from Madison's past and has a big surprise about his gallery.

Madison experimental Grindcore duo The Central's Frankie Furrillo is talking band history, new recordings and show at the Gamma Ray Bar .

The Mascot Theory are releasing their latest album "Cosmic Hit and Run" and before it hits the street they are performing songs live in the WMDX Studio on State Street for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with Rökker, Teri Barr and Jane Lowy.

Catch singer/songwriter Erik Kjelland talking about the inspiration for hte ablum: the passing of his father and the diagnosis of a potentially life threatening brain condition.

Madison mural painter and artist Audifax is talking about going to Spain to pursue street and mural painting and coming back to Madison to continue her community work and murals around Dane County.

Madison's legendary punk band The Skintones are performing a flurry of shows this fall into winter and drummer Tony Leskinen and singer and guitarist Peter Ress are in the studio and on the phone to tell us about the band and upcoming shows.

Local Madison drummer Big John Smolak spent 2023 in the hospital when his diabetes went haywire. Big John talks about his health journey, obtaining a prosthetic to get back to work and playing drums, and the upcoming fundraiser for Big John at the Crucible nightclub in Madison on the east side on Sunday, September 14th from 2-7pm with local bands Motherhive, Static Affliction, Ironplow, and Abaddon's End.

Renee Aldana is a mulit-media journalist who recently moved to Madison to work for the Channel 27 Newsteam. Originally from Los Angeles, Renee graduated from Michigan State and we get to hear about covering sports, fav restaurants, and covering news in the Madcity.

Aaron Weber of the Aaron Weber Group is in the studio talking his Client Appreciation Party at the Mad Farm Moto & Music in Brooklyn, WI featuring bands, food, obstacle course and more! Free and open to the public, find more at MoveToMadison.com.

ps. We also checked to see if Aaron is still wearing different socks. He is, photo proof below!

Singer/songwriter and electric folker from Monroe, Wisconsin Melissa Kieler peforms her songs solo on her Nord keyboard. Inspirational and slightly intense, Melissa's voice is amazing.

John Masino has been playing music in Madison and beyond for more than 5 decades with bands like Punch, John Masino Band, Clear blue Betty and many more.

We discuss his first concert, Jimi Hendrix, his band history all the way back to early 70s, and his new album "To The Stars and Back". John Masino is performing live from the WMDX Studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin .

Mac OBrien is busting out of the Nashville box with her brand new songs, new attitude, new look and new band members!

Find more information at Mac Obrien's website

Sturgeon Bay's Wagon Roots make the trip down from Door County to perform Live in the Madcity and talk about their music, Door County, Upright Bass, Steel Bridges and more!

Rob Roberts spinning local, Wisconsin-made music on Max Ink Radio

Perry Stephen Polito has been playing in Madison bands since the early 70s with his first band Shock, and later Falcon thru the 80s. after a lengthy hiatus to start a family, Perry came back to the music scene founding his own band Mars Hall. Perry is in the WMDX studios above State Street in Madison, Wisconsin to perform Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio.

John & Gordy in the Morning producer Dom Lee comes in on a Saturday to hang out with the Max Inkers and show us some morning show magic tips! Dom jumps on a mic with us to tell us his backstory, hobbies, and why he loves Madison!

Madison based ska-fusion band One Beer Please founder, trombonist and vocalist Steven Beda stops in the WMDX studio to hang out with Max Ink Radio and talk Trombones, band history, and upcoming show and premiere a new song.

The Stolen Sea's founder and singer/songwriter Nate Meng is our guest on Live from the Madcity for a performance and interview.

By day, Jessica Lanius is Artistic Director for Theatre Lila in Verona. And afterhours, Jessica is the Co-founder of western Dane County's newest art facility, ART HOUSE 360.

ART House 360° is not just a movement for greater wellbeing, connection, and artistic expression through the arts but on August 14th ART House 360 celebrates moving into the material world with a ribbon cutting after renovating a 1917 historic school house that will feature a rehearsal studio and performance venue. And Verona Mayor Luke Diaz will be there! This is a big deal, and here in the studio to tell us all a...

The 9th annual Eken Park Festival takes place on Madison's northeast side on Saturday, August 16th from 11am to 8pm and features music, food, beer, kids fun and more. Organizer Charlie McNulty is in the studio with highlights.

Bear In The Forest is the musical soulcraft of a man known simply as Bear—a wandering troubadour whose songs shimmer with mysticism and memory. Born in New Orleans, raised amongst the lake and seasons of Milwaukee, and now rooted in Madison, Bear weaves his story through melody, lyric, and atmosphere.

A classically trained violinist, choir-honed vocalist, and self-taught guitarist, Bear’s sound is both studied and wild—elegant in its composition yet raw in its feeling. His early artistry was sharpened within the First Wave scholarship program at the University of Wisconsin, where hip hop, spoken word...

Madison-based Kat & the Hurricane received 5 awards this year from the Madison Area Music Association and frequently tour the country but face issues along the way as an All-Queer-Trans indie pop band and tell us how they are working to be part of the solution.

Kat Rhapsody, Alex Nelson and Benjamin Rose are on the phone with Teri, Rökker and Jane.

Madison native Travis Agnew is a singer|songwriter who draws from his diverse travels across the U.S. and beyond to craft music that blends alt-country, folk, rock, blues, and reggae.

A story teller at heart, Travis was inspired by the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School late last year and felt compelled to support the community in light of the tragedy. Travis collaborated with talented artists, musicians and community members to write a song and create a video as part of that mission.

Marta is a songwriter, vocalist, and pianist. She has been performing in the Madison area for many years and has been nominated for both MAMA and WAMI awards. Marta is piano technician and is the owner of The Piano Gal Shop in Sun Prairie.

Marta writes about complex issues and has finished production of a video for her song “Bang Bang” that deals with the sobering thought of school shootings from a mother’s perspective.

Telling the story as only she can is Marta Hansen.

Total Life Fitness founder Luke Briggs spent 8 years as an in-person personal trainer boutique gym in the Madison area. In 2020, Luke decided to branch out and start his own business, Total Life Fitness. Luke talks about his fitness program and background.

Austin Galante is a music producer, vocalist, director, cinematographer, and actor. Austin has worked on songs featuring major recording artists, worked at major motion picture studios while living in LA, and has 25 music videos and one feature film to his credit.

Make that 2 feature films. Austin is releasing his second feature film “Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless Road” and will premiere at the Marcus Palace Cinema in Sun Prairie on June 7th.

The Lower 5th founding members Luke Jorgersen, Cory Swadley, and Paul Metz started working together in 2010 to write and perform songs that drew from and built on their eclectic musical roots. With the addition of Audrey Pescitelli (Bass), Jeremy Henning (Trombone & Guitar) and Michael Buerger (Trumpet) The Lower 5th has grown to become a band of power house musicians and leave it all on the stage with every performance. After the tragic loss of their Leader in 2018, Luke Jorgensen, the band committed to carry on in his honor an uplifting message of Hope and Togetherness that continues to resonate...

Lake Geneva native now Nashville recording artist Genevieve Heyward speaks with Rökker from backstage in Iowa on her way to a few shows across Wisconsin including Madison, Milwaukee and Appleton.