FEATURE: Why You've Never Seen Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Even for a Norman Lear production, the largely forgotten Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman was a radical departure from the 1970s television norm, but the show's uncompromising nature isn't what consigned it to eventual obscurity.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Gary Numan (Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee)

Looking to continue his recent comeback, electronic music pioneer Gary Numan comes out swinging with an energetic, career-spanning set at the Turner Hall Ballroom. 

Read my full review here.

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (04/02/14)

Here's the playlist for this week's editions of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "En Nueva York", featuring boogaloo and Latin soul. If you dig it, be sure to also find the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album
Pete Rodriguez Y Su Conjunto - Micaela - I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Asi)
Pete Rodriguez Y Su Conjunto - El Hueso - I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Asi)
Rafael Cortijo & Ismael Rivera - Arrecotin-Arrecotan - Big Bad Boogaloo: Latin Boogaloo From The Big Apple
Jack Costanzo & Gerrie Woo - Jive Samba - Big Bad Boogaloo: Latin Boogaloo From The Big Apple
Pucho And The Latin Soul Brothers - Aye Ma Ma - Saffron And Soul
Pucho And The Latin Soul Brothers - Caravan - Saffron And Soul
El Gran Combo - Bomba Pa Rosa Y Jose - Pata Pata Jala Jala Boogaloo
El Gran Combo - Pata Pata - Pata Pata Jala Jala Boogaloo
Willie Colon - Quimbombo - El Malo
Willie Colon - Skinny Papa - El Malo
Iko Iko - Snowstorm In The Jungle - Snowstorm In The Jungle
Bobby Quesada And His Band - Bataola Boogaloo - Long Live Boogaloo
Monguito Santamaria - Boogaloo Sabroso - Long Live Boogaloo
Ray Barretto - El Nuevo Barretto - Acid
Ray Barretto - The Soul Drummers - Acid
The Lat-Teens - Solo Para Ti - Buena Gente (Good People)
The Lat-Teens - Soulful Thing (Cosa Llena De Alma) - Buena Gente (Good People)
Joe Bataan - It's A Good Feeling (Riot) - Riot!
Joe Bataan - What Good Is A Castle - Riot!
Bobby Marin - Cisco Kid - Dean Rudland Presents: Let's Boogaloo!, Vol. 6
Ocho - Mamey Colorao - Dean Rudland Presents: Let's Boogaloo!, Vol. 6
The Revolution Of St. Vincent - The Little You Say - Holy Grail Tropical Funk 45 (Single)
St. Maarten's Rolling Tones - It's A Feeling - Holy Grail Tropical Funk 45 (Single)
Ghetto Brothers - Got This Happy Feeling - Power-Fuerza
Ghetto Brothers - Viva Puerto Rico Libre - Power-Fuerza

CONCERT REVIEW: Purling Hiss, Technicolor Teeth, Dogs in Ecstasy & Platinum Boys (The Cactus Club, Milwaukee)

An all-killer, no-filler bill featuring Philadelphia rockers Purling Hiss and an impeccable selection of local talent makes for a memorable night of music at the Cactus Club.

Read my full review here.

PLAYLIST: Mondo Radio (03/26/14)

Here's the playlist for this week's edition of Mondo Radio, which you can download or stream here. This episode: "Ghost in the Machine", featuring downbeat, ambient techno and more. If you enjoy it, be sure to also connect with the show on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter!

Artist - Song - Album
Gil Scott-Heron And Jamie Xx - I'm New Here - We're New Here
Gil Scott-Heron And Jamie Xx - My Cloud - We're New Here
Mo Kolours - Brixton House - Mo Kolours
Mo Kolours - Mike Black - Mo Kolours
Toro Y Moi - Cola - Anything In Return
Toro Y Moi - Touch - Anything In Return
Flying Lotus Feat. Niki Randa - Hunger - Until The Quiet Comes
Flying Lotus Feat. Laura Darlington - Phantasm - Until The Quiet Comes
Cuttooth Feat. Bridie Jackson - Peace - Cuttooth
Cuttooth Feat. Hitomi - Old Tape Machine - Cuttooth
Night Owl Committee - Kalimbas - Night Owl Committee EP
Night Owl Committee - Contender Agent - Night Owl Committee EP
Joey Miserable And The Worms - Rockin' Is Our Bizness - Joey Miserable And The Worms
Zachary Wilson - Endless Breakfast - Endless Breakfast
Zachary Wilson - Reflection Pool - Endless Breakfast
Cyberchump - Flutter And Flow - Flutter And Flow
Cyberchump - China Dreaming - Flutter And Flow
Brian Eno - The Real - Drums Between The Bells
Brian Eno - The Airman - Drums Between The Bells
Glass Boy - L. Ron Hubbard's Rocking Horse - Jenkins
Glass Boy - Danish Lakes - Jenkins
Cock & Swan - Animal Totem (Chants Remix) - Recess Tangle, Vol. 2
Cock & Swan - Melt Down (Korma Remix) - Recess Tangle, Vol. 2
Corporate Control - You Used To Dream - Ten Dry Nails
Corporate Control - Arkham - Ten Dry Nails
Lee Rosevere - Phase Of Prisms - Backtime
Lee Rosevere - Above The City, Under The Stars - Backtime
Chrome Sparks - Send The Pain On - Sparks EP
Chrome Sparks - Luna Luxor - Sparks EP