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Milwaukee’s longest-running(?) experimental electronic gathering returns for a landmark moment. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, MELT marks 15 years of boundary-breaking sound, ritual energy, and underground community with a full-scale anniversary convergence at CANNI — stretching both indoors and outdoors, heated by fire and subwoofers built to shake the cold out of the city.

Founded in 2011 by electronic artist THE DEMIX, MELT has grown from an elusive DIY series into a cornerstone of the Midwest’s electronic underground. Known for its experimental atmospheres, forward-thinking lineups, and mythic sense of experience, MELT has spent fifteen years pushing beyond the typical show format — creating portals rather than parties.

This anniversary event honors that legacy while opening a new chapter. This convergence features a stacked lineup of regional artists across techno, experimental, ambient, noise, bass, and genre-breaking electronics. Join us for a winter ritual where heat, rhythm, and community collide.

THE DEMIX // Tunnel // XEXYZ // They Want Blood (Tron Jovi, Mad Static) // Barry Paul Clark //
Thomas Wincek // Lorna Dune // Ipaghost // Mosh Wah's Palace // Piledriver // Speaker Kreatures Sound

Join Burning Red: A Tribute To Taylor Swift - the Ultimate Live Band Taylor Sing-Along Party! A show BY Swifties and FOR Swifties, Burning Red plays the hits and fan favorites from every single Taylor era so you can Shake it Off to the songs you know All Too Well. Grab your friends and capture those photos in screaming color in our free Swiftie-themed photobooth. Take the moment and taste it with a Taylor-inspired cocktail and mocktail menu! A night with Burning Red will leave you wonderstruck all the way home🫶.

Dearly Beloved...The Prince Experience returns to the Pabst Theater for an electric night of classics from The Purple One! Gabriel Sanchez fronts the country’s most dynamic Prince Tribute Band that has been packing dance floors for over ten years.

As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities. Now boasting over 2 billion global streams across platforms, the band first began building their devoted fanbase with independent albums SEVEN + MARY(2013) and RKS (2015). On September 26, the band released their most collaborative and quintessentially Rainbow Kitten Surprise album yet, bones. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Jay Joyce (Cage The Elephant, Orville Peck, Lainey Wilson), the record is both an incredible return to form and a distinct elevation from their previous releases, earning praise from the Los Angeles Times, PAPER, Billboard, and more. This came on the heels of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s first album in six years, LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX, released in May 2024. Produced by Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves) along with Konrad Snyder (Noah Kahan) and lead singer Ela Melo, the record was met with critical praise from Billboard, Consequence, Paste, and more.

With a career defined by innovation and soul, Miguel continues to captivate audiences around the world. Since winning the GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song with his chart-topping hit “Adorn” in 2013, he’s remained one of the most forward-thinking and genre-defying artists. From the triple-platinum rise of “Sure Thing” to its viral rebirth more than a decade later, Miguel’s music has continued to transcend generations. Both Wildheart (2015) and War & Leisure (2017) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, proving that influence isn’t measured in years but in impact. With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the CAOS Tour, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.

102.9 THE HOG presents HOG Fest is coming to Fiserv Forum on Thursday, March 5. Featuring Three Days Grace, I Prevail, Sleep Theory, and Funeral Portrait — one night of wall-to-wall rock energy you can’t miss. Tickets are on sale now!

Global power metal giants Sabaton have announced a massive 31-date North American tour set for early 2026. The announcement follows the band’s extensive 2025 international run and coincides with rising anticipation for their album LEGENDS. Known for their explosive stage presence and signature blend of history and heavy metal, Sabaton will deliver an epic live experience for fans of all ages.

The tour comes on the heels of the release of their latest single, “Crossing The Rubicon,” a high-powered collaboration featuring Jonny Hawkins and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More. The track is currently hitting rock radio, while the original version will appear on LEGENDS, marking Sabaton’s debut release with Better Noise Music.

Bass music powerhouses LEVEL UP and ZINGARA are joining forces for the Parallel Spirits Tour kicking off at the top of 2026. The two groundbreaking artists will bring their other worldly sounds and visuals to cities across the U.S., offering fans an unforgettable cosmic experience. LEVEL UP’s heavy-hitting, boundary-pushing sets meet Zingara’s cinematic, bass-driven storytelling, blending dubstep, future bass, and emotive anthems into immersive live journeys. Together, they create a stage experience where sound and spirit collide, inviting fans in to a shared world of energy, emotion, and movement.

R&B singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist announced her 2026 HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY TOUR, in support of her highly anticipated album “HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY".

HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY is Mariah’s critically-acclaimed fourth studio album and debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and no. 11 on the Billboard 200 during the first week of release, earning the new project the distinction of being the highest debut on either chart in her career. Release week also marked three hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 for the album including “Burning Blue,” charting at #29, the Kali Uchis-featured “Is It a Crime?,” charting at #59 and “Sacrifice” a new blossoming Hot 100 hit charting at #88.

Mariah’s explosive year began early, when “Burning Blue” topped the Apple Music chart and earned a Top 25 placement on the Billboard Hot 100. Its provocative music video further stirred the conversation around Mariah’s return, and views have soared past the 25 million mark.