Max Ink Radio

Max Ink Radio is Wisconsin’s local music radio show originating in Madison and featuring music, interviews, performances, and premieres of Wisconsin artists. Every Saturday from 6pm to 9pm (CST). Listen to music made right here in Wisconsin! Listen Live: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am Saturday Sunday

Ethical Trade Co takes gift shopping for the holidays to the Next Level

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, prodcuts and more. Stop into Ethical Trade Co at 1904 Winnebago Street, on the second floor Open from 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday thru Saturday Ethical Trade Co is closed December 24th thru Jan. 2nd Shop online anytime at EthicalTradeCo.com Goods for a better world. Guest: James Ferrett

12-14
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12 y/o Paige Keber premieres new song and performs Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

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. Guest: Paige Kleber

12-14
29:25

Madison Uphoff accepts the fate of Four Corners on Max Ink Radio

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

12-14
51:25

Joey’s Song founder Michael Gomoll on music legends and epilepsy research

Joey's Song founder and Freezing Man Festival creator Michael Gomoll is in the studio with Rökker and Jane talking about the upcoming Freezing Man Festival at the Sylvee Theater in Madison on January 9-10 in 2026. Guest: Mike Gomoll

12-07
12:06

Gamma Ray Bar getting AED with owner Kevin Willmott II

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. Guest: Kevin Willmott II

12-07
14:47

High school rockers No Limit are Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

Midwestern alt-rock band No Limit was formed when young Madison area musicians from Monona Grove High School and Columbus High School came together at the Madison Music Foundry, a rehearsal studio and music lesson complex. Now independently writing, recording, and performing on their own, No Limit is releasing their first full length record. Here in the studio to talk about their new EP, the band and perform songs live is Isaac, Aiden, Huck and Jordan of No Limit. Guests: No Limit, Huck Gladuestolz, Isaac Peck, Aiden Fieweger, Jordan Moorad

12-07
51:22

Max Ink Radio #251129B

Rob Roberts spinning Wisconsin-made music Guest: Rob Roberts

11-30
56:28

Magic Conch share their all-knowing sea shell of wisdom on Max Ink Radio

Magic Conch bassist Mark and drummer Andrew stop by to talk new music and show in the Madcity, plus, how they've stated together as a tri-city, tri-state band. Guest: Magic Conch

11-23
11:43

Unleashed in Japan with Lords of the Trident’s Ty Christian

Fang Von Rathenstein, aka Ty Christian, is singer for the most metal band on Earth, Lords of the Trident. Ty stops at nothing talking about the 2024 tour of Japan which included foods not fit for radio, his house full of bidets, and upcoming Euro tour. Guests: Lords of the Trident, Ty Christian

11-23
16:16

Melting brains with Lakewaves Trio on Max Ink Radio

Lakewaves Trio is synthesizer wizard Graham Marlowe's band of local jazz greats spilling out an experimental, structurally improvised music fulfuilling the notions of modern new-age music. Lakewaves Trio is a quartet for this show featuring drummer Will Bailey, bassist Mamo Aumanstal, and guitarist Bruce Wassterstrom. Guests: Graham Marlowe, Mason "Mamo" Aumanstal, Will Bailey, Bruce Wasserstrom

11-23
50:39

“Planets as Stars” creator Gina Cornejo talks premiere at Theatre Lila

ART House 360's Jessica Lanius and in-residence artist Gina Cornejo talk about Theatre Lila's new show "Planets as Stars" coming up in Verona. Guests: Jessica Lanius, Gina Cornejo

11-09
12:57

VO5 celebrating 20 years of turning everyone back to Disco!

Madison supergroup VO5 is celebrating it's 20th year with a celebration concert at Atwood Music Hall on November 15th and founding members John Feith and Gail Campbell are in the studio talking about early band history, memories and the extravaganza show featuring past members, guests, string section, added horns.... listen for details. Guests: John Feith, Gail Campbell

11-09
13:18

Madison jammers BAMM are on fire on Max Ink Radio

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Bo Allen Messer grew up on blues and Southern rock and is known for his soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and spontaneous live jams. Bo is in the studio tonight with his band BAMM for Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio. Bo is joined by keyboardist Mark Goodden, drummer Dyan White, and bassist Pete Koconis (violinist Tomek not present) Guest: Bo Messer

11-09
48:20

Beth Kille back from Scotland and headed for Flannel Fest

Just back from Scotland from a tour with her band Gin Chocolate and Bottle Rockets, Beth talks about bringing fans on tour, solo shows and upcoming Flannel Fest. Guests: Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets, Beth Kille

11-02
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Madison hard-rock legends Badwolf on the hunt again on Max Ink Radio

Madison hard rock legends Badwolf are releasing a new album "The Dotted Line" after many years of hiatus and one-off reunions. After peforming at Kenny "Gonzo" Keith's celebration of life they decided to write new music and book shows. Charles Thomas, Wade Otis, Rob Jolin and John Richardson are in the studio for their first interview since reuniting. Guests: Badwolf, Charles Thomas, Wade Otis, Rob Jolin, John Richardson

11-02
12:23

Milwaukee’s Lily Slay tames the Madcity Dragon

Milwaukee singer/songwriter Lily Slay is Live from the Madcity on Max Ink Radio with solo acoustic performance of song from her catalog and in-depth interview and tales from her musical journey to Wisconsin! Guest: Lily Slay

11-02
50:12

Author Susan Masino’s book “The Story of AC/DC – Let There Be Rock” being released as audiobook

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 Central magazine in 90s and later co-created the 94.1 JJO’s Local Stage radio show. Guest: Susan Masino

10-19
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Teri Barr at premiere of “No Packers No Life” movie with director Craig Benzine

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.) Guest: Teri Barr

10-19
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Singer/Songwriter Madison Uphoff ascending in the Madcity on Max Ink Radio

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. Guest: Madison Uphoff

10-19
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Chloe Louise is Live From The Madcity on Max Ink Radio

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

10-19
50:52

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