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Erin Wolf
88Nine Music Director / On-Air TalentHometown:
West Bend, Wisc. (Milwaukeean since the late ’90s)
First concert:
CHICAGO with my parents at Summerfest in the early ’90s.
Favorite place to take a visitor in Milwaukee:
Any spot along Lake Michigan — trails, parks, etc.
How/why you got into radio:
I majored in print journalism but was definitely obsessed with radio since a young age. After graduation, I began volunteering as a DJ at 91.7 FM WMSE and haven’t left the industry, since. My favorite thing about community radio is how supportive it is of the local scene. Hit me up if you’re a local musician with a new song, EP, album, etc.
Comfort drink:
Cold months = hot cider. Warm months = sport tea.
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One of Milwaukee's rising artists joined us for State of Sound's live show in June and stuck around to break down her track "Free Space."
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The Milwaukee hyperpop artist talks about making dance-able tracks that are just as likely to strike an emotional chord.
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Tim Showalter talks with us about doing things on his terms, the "magic" of Cactus Club, and sort of accidentally becoming a painter/actor.
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The Milwaukee musician's new single borrows the name of the annual illuminated attraction to share a tale of a relationship flickering out.
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The Milwaukee band's lead singer and guitarist talks about their song, "Loblolly," and how expectations of adulthood don't always match up with the experience.
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Owner Kelsey Kaufmann talks about the massive undertaking to balance nearly 150 years of history with the needs of all music lovers in Milwaukee.
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The lead single off Lenderman's upcoming album, "Manning Fireworks," has us eagerly awaiting the chance to hear the entire project.
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Founding member Taylor Rice talked to us about their "very democratic band" and how the pandemic amped up their appreciation for each other.
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There's no reason to fear "Got to Be Mine" from the lupine-named artist, who enlisted Evangeline for this delightfully fun (and flute-y) jam.
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The Milwaukee singer-songwriter shares his tireless approach to ensuring that the music he makes finds the right audience.