Max Ink Radio

Rökker & Jane are spinning local, Wisconsin-made music with an interview of recent MAMA Lifeteime Achivement winner Robert J. Robert speaks with MIR’s Teri Barr on his award and the 10 year anniversary of the MAMA Cares fund. Soundcheck Entertainment and WAMI have partnered for the 2nd annual Battle of the Bands. This year includes […]

Sat Feb 14, 2026

1:52:32

Robert J has been rocking Madison’s music scene for more than 40 years as a solo artist as well as bands like the Moon Gypsies, Rowdy Prairiedogs. Recently, the MAMAs have recognized his career with their Lifetime Achievement Award. MAMA Cares (a fund to help musicians in crisis which was founded by Robert J) celebrates […]

Guest: Robert J Conaway

Sat Feb 14, 2026

12:17

Michael Grassman of Soundcheck Entertainment has partnered with the Wiconsin Area Music Industry to bring the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands to Madison for a semi-final showdown featuring 9 bands at the Bur Oak and the Finals in March at Rally Point Station in Occonomowoc. Michael is on the phone from West Allis to […]

Guest: Michael Grassman

Sat Feb 14, 2026

12:11

John Nelson grew up as the Butcher’s kid and his father along with his uncles fueled his passion for music growing up. John is releasing a new album “Choice Cuts” and is in the Max Ink Radio studio to perform new songs and talk about his music.

Guest: JOhn Nelson

Sat Feb 14, 2026

48:55

Gentle Brontosaurus is releasing a new album titled “Three Hares” and celebrating with a party at the Crystal Corner Bar on February 14th. The band comes to the studio to chat on Max Ink Radio.

Guest: Gentle Brontosaurus

Sat Feb 7, 2026

8:52

Find out about Maya of ModernArte and her 14 piece ensemble playing “Love Songs For Everyone” at Lucille restaurant just off the Capitol Square in Madison on February 11th.

Guest: ModernArte

Sat Feb 7, 2026

12:14

Whitney Mann was a rising country artist and left it behind for an oridnary life in Fort Atkinson. Now, Whitney is back with a new passion and will release her songs this summer. But First, we get to hear them on Max Ink Radio as Whitney Mann is Live from the Madcity.

Guest: Whitney Mann

Sat Feb 7, 2026

51:15

Shortwave Records is hosting a music showcase on February 7, 2026 at the Crystal Corner Bar with bands from the label. Founder Eric Hartz and members from his band The Flavor That Kills stop into Max Ink Radio to talk about the show and archiving local band recorings.

Guest: Eric Hartz

Sat Jan 31, 2026

14:09

Chad Vader became an early viral video series on YouToube in 2006 and winning the George Lucas Fan Film Award. Now, 20 years later creator Aaron Yonda of Blame Society Films is in the studio to talk about creating a newly updated series and a gofundme campaign to raise production funds. Plus some great stories […]

Guests: Aaron Yonda, Chad Vader

Sat Jan 31, 2026

11:38

Becca Murray is a rising singer/songwriter in Madison who decided to branch off on her own to write, record and perform her own music. Becca is a currenbtly a member of accomplished bands like 90 Proof and Atomic Blonde, but the Wildflowers allow Becca to blossom in a new garden.

Guest: Becca Murray

Sat Jan 31, 2026

49:36