Local Review: J-Funk – Mad Honey - SLUG Magazine

Local Review: J-Funk – Mad Honey

Posted on November 30, 2017 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

J-Funk = Flying Lotus + Danger Mouse + J Dilla … read more

Local Review: Isaac Haas – Going Up

Posted on January 8, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Graffiti, artwork and doodles cover the interior of an elevator in the Mosse Humanities Building. The elevator travels between the ground floor level and the upper floors of the building, where many aspiring artists and the department of art studios and are found. ©UW-Madison University Communications 608/262-0067 Photo courtesy: Jeff Miller

The EP is six tracks long, and a great showcase of Haas’ talent as a musician. Each track is unique, but blends together to create a larger work, making Going Up as a whole quite successful. … read more

Local Review: J.M.P. – Crooked Smile

Posted on March 1, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

J.M.P. = Andre 3000 + 2 Chainz … read more

Local Review: John Atkinson / Sabriel’s Orb – John Atkinson / Sabriel’s Orb

Posted on October 4, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

John Atkinson / Sabriel's Orb | John Atkinson / Sabriel's Orb | Whited Sepulchre

John Atkinson / Sabriel’s Orb = Dedekind Cut + Oto Hiax … read more

Local Review: Janie Jones – Deadline

Posted on December 6, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Janie Jones = Paul Baribeau + Mischief Brew … read more

Local Review: Jake Haws – Good Grief

Posted on February 28, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jake Haws = Charlie Brown + James Taylor … read more

Local Review: Jazz Jagz – Grim Reaper Tunes

Posted on April 5, 2019 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jazz Jagz | Grim Reaper Tunes | Cthonic Records

Jazz Jagz = Homeshake + Jerry Paper … read more

Local Review: Jupassa – Attack of the Red Dinosaurs

Posted on September 10, 2004 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jupassa Attack of the Red Dinosaurs Kitefishing Family Jupassa = Edward Scissorhands + Ray Bradbury If Mogwai were approached about concocting the soundtrack for The Nightmare Before Christmas Part II: Jack Gets Funky Fresh with Kwanzaa, this is what they might come up with. Trip-hoppy electronica skips rope with quirky guitar breaks and odd

Local Review: Invisible Rays – Black Hole Dynamo

Posted on January 19, 2005 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Invisible Rays Black Hole Dynamo Shit Hot Records Invisible Rays = Melvins + War of the Worlds + Thee Soda Jerks Invisible Rays, formed from members of Ogden nemeses The Debonairs and The Igniters, strip down to drums, keyboards and bass; nakedly harking back to a dirtier, dronier version of Girls Against Boys mixed

Local Review: IPX – Stay Tuned …

Posted on February 20, 2005 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

IPX Stay Tuned … Sickboy Records IPX = Taking Back Sunday + Saves the Day IPX spin out a golden emo web that catches you in its glossy threads despite yourself. Watertight songwriting and early twenties angst juice up strong chord progressions. Pop-punk spread over emo vocals instantly makes a Popeye out of an

Local Review: Jesse Michael Garcia – A Man Of Action

Posted on April 16, 2005 (August 16, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Jesse Michael Garcia - A Man Of Action album artwork

Jesse Michael Garcia A Man of Action Jesse Michael Garcia = Christian Johanssen + Mr. Rogers Jesse Michael Garcia. A man of action. An earnest man. A man who likes to write music, play guitar and sing. A man who wants a contract when he plays the Urban Lounge. Try to understand; he’s been burned

Local Review: Iota – Three Tons

Posted on June 7, 2005 (July 14, 2025) by Asha Pruitt

Iota, who, again, just to drive the point home, should be signed to Small Stone, combine the fast, catchy stoner fury of such luminaries as Fu Manchu … read more