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Photos: Orville Peck Brings the Man Turned Mule Tour to The Sylvee

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Orville Peck performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as part of his Man Turned Mule Tour. (Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration)

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Orville Peck has a baritone built for songs about leaving town. At The Sylvee in Madison last night, the masked country singer put that voice to work telling a story about starting over. With Abbie Callahan opening the night, Peck’s Man Turned Mule Tour drew heavily from his latest album, a record that turns the hardest year of his life into country songs with room for both grief and a good punch line.

Released in September, Mule traces the year Peck got sober. Its prologue, which played before he began singing, imagines a funeral for the man he had been. Emmylou Harris, Noah Cyrus and Allison Russell sing on the recording, and their harmonies give that opening a solemnity that carries into songs like “Rehab Blues.” The record’s humor comes through elsewhere in the set, particularly in the bluntly titled “You’re an Asshole, I Can’t Stand You (and I Want a Divorce).”

Peck gave the new material plenty of room while reaching back to the songs that established his sound. “Turn to Hate” and “The Curse of the Blackened Eye” arrived early, while “Daytona Sand” closed the main set. The Magnetic Fields’ “Papa Was a Rodeo” fit right into Peck’s world of lonesome cowboys, while “Maybe This Time” brought a bit of Cabaret to a country show.

Peck saved “Dead of Night” for the encore. After a set that spent so much time with Mule, ending with the first song on his debut album, Pony, brought the night back to the spare, lonely sound that made his baritone so recognizable in the first place.

Dan DeSlover was at The Sylvee to photograph the show for The Early Registration. Check out his photos from Orville Peck’s Madison stop below.

  • Orville Peck performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as part of his Man Turned Mule Tour. (Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration)
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Photos: Trippie Redd Brings the Non-disclosure Agreement Tour to The Sylvee

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Trippie Redd performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of his Non-disclosure Agreement Tour. (Photo by Deanna Glatczak/The Early Registration)

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Trippie Redd brought his Non-disclosure Agreement Tour to The Sylvee on Tuesday, November 3, giving Madison a stop on the opening stretch of his latest headlining run. With K Suave, BalloutDaDon, Gigi Holland and Goldie also on the bill, the night put the Ohio rapper at the center of a full evening of hip-hop.

Few artists from rap’s SoundCloud generation have a voice as immediately recognizable as Trippie’s. His strained melodies and rough-edged delivery make heartbreak sound as forceful as a boast, moving between vulnerability and aggression without treating them as separate worlds. It’s an approach that leaves room for both the melodic pull of “Taking a Walk” and the heavier attack of “Dark Knight Dummo.”

The Madison date arrived behind NDA, adding a new chapter to a career that first broke through with 2017’s A Love Letter to You. Across that mixtape series and albums including Life’s a Trip and Trip at Knight, Trippie has built a catalog that stretches between rap, R&B and rock, with his voice providing the connection.

That range is central to his appeal: the big hooks invite a shared release, while the more bruised material gives the bravado an emotional foundation. Nearly a decade after his breakthrough, those competing impulses remain the most compelling part of his music.

Photographer Deanna Glatczak was at The Sylvee to capture the night for The Early Registration. Check out her photos from Trippie Redd’s Madison stop below.

  • Trippie Redd performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as part of his Non-disclosure Agreement Tour. (Photo by Deanna Glatczak/The Early Registration)
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Photos: ALLEYCVT Brings Her Bass Music World to The Sylvee

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ALLEYCVT performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 23, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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A little melody makes the heavy stuff hit harder. That balance sits at the center of ALLEYCVT’s music, pairing pop sensibilities with the weight of dubstep. On Friday, the producer and singer brought that combination to The Sylvee in Madison, headlining a bill featuring Flozone, Muxia and Phrequency.

Born in Virginia and now based in Los Angeles, ALLEYCVT approaches electronic music with a songwriter’s instincts. Her sound makes room for emotion alongside the bass, drawing on influences including Flux Pavilion, Zeds Dead and Subtronics. A formative experience seeing GRiZ helped shape her interest in bringing those musical worlds together.

That creative identity extends to her visual aesthetic, which mixes cyberpunk imagery with psychedelic influences. It’s a fitting framework for an artist whose work connects melodic accessibility with the more abrasive edges of bass music.

With three supporting acts joining the Madison bill, Friday’s show gave local electronic music fans a full evening of reasons to get to The Sylvee early.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was there to capture the night. Check out his photos of ALLEYCVT at The Sylvee below.

  • ALLEYCVT performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 23, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.
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Check Out Our Photos of Sleeping With Sirens’ Concert at The Sylvee in Madison

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Sleeping With Sirens performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during the band’s An Ending in Itself Tour. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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Sleeping With Sirens brought their An Ending in Itself Tour to The Sylvee on Wednesday, giving Madison a midweek dose of post-hardcore alongside support from Rain City Drive and Shyeye.

Led by Kellin Quinn, the band has spent more than 15 years building a sound around the interplay between vulnerability and volume. Quinn’s unmistakable voice remains central to that identity, pairing soaring melodies with the heavier edges that helped make Sleeping With Sirens a staple of the Warped Tour generation.

The Madison stop arrived during a new chapter for the group. Their eighth album, An Ending in Itself, reunites Sleeping With Sirens with Rise Records and finds them working with producer Will Yip. Its themes of hardship, hope and perseverance extend the emotional directness that has connected the band with listeners since its earliest releases.

That history gives this tour a connection to several eras of the band’s career, from the breakthrough of Let’s Cheers to This to the direction of their latest material. With Rain City Drive and Shyeye rounding out the bill, Wednesday’s show brought three acts to The Sylvee for an evening centered on heavy guitars and melodic hooks.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was at The Sylvee to capture the night for The Early Registration. Check out his photos from Sleeping With Sirens’ Madison stop below.

  • Sleeping With Sirens performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, during the band’s An Ending in Itself Tour. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.
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Photos: Wheeler Walker Jr. Gets Filthy on His Farewell Stop at The Sylvee

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Wheeler Walker Jr. performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, October 19, 2026, during his Pullin’ Out: The Farewell Tour. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

There are country shows you can bring your mother to, and then there’s Wheeler Walker Jr. Last night, the latter brought his Pullin’ Out: The Farewell Tour to The Sylvee in Madison, with opener Colton Bowlin on the bill and very little left to the imagination. Even the tour’s title offered a pretty good indication of where the evening was headed.

For anyone unfamiliar with the man behind the cowboy persona, Wheeler Walker Jr. is the creation of comedian Ben Hoffman. That context helps explain an act whose commitment to country music is matched by its commitment to saying things that would make a radio programmer reach for the emergency mute button. Think of Steel Panther’s gleefully obscene approach to rock, transported to the honky-tonk.

Walker’s opening three songs moved from an invitation to sit on his face to oral sex to an encounter with a redneck. There was apparently no need for a gradual introduction to the material.

That opening stretch also provides a useful explanation of the joke. Wheeler takes the swagger and sexual innuendo familiar to country music and pushes them well past the point of suggestion. The punch lines arrive wearing a cowboy hat, and subtlety has already left the building. Anyone expecting a conventional farewell filled with sentimental reflections would have needed to adjust those expectations early.

Bowlin handled opening duties before Walker’s headlining set, giving the Madison bill a second name worth knowing. But the evening’s defining subject was the outrageous character at its center and just how far Hoffman was willing to take him.

With a farewell tour called Pullin’ Out, a tasteful goodbye was always going to be a long shot.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was at The Sylvee to capture the night for The Early Registration. Check out his photos from the show below.

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Paris Paloma Brings The Fatal Flaw Tour to Madison: See Our Photos

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Paris Paloma performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as part of her The Fatal Flaw Tour. (Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration)

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British singer-songwriter Paris Paloma brought her haunting melodies, powerful storytelling and emotionally charged music to The Sylvee in Madison on Tuesday, as part of her The Fatal Flaw Tour. Joined by special guest Susannah Joffe, the rising alternative artist arrived in Wisconsin amid a breakthrough period in her career, bringing a sound that blends indie folk, dark pop and cinematic production with deeply personal themes.

Paloma first gained widespread attention with her viral single “Labour,” a feminist anthem that became a cultural phenomenon and helped introduce millions of listeners to her distinctive voice. Her 2024 debut album, Cacophony, further established her as a compelling storyteller, exploring themes of womanhood, identity, love and power through poetic lyricism and atmospheric arrangements.

Her latest album, The Fatal Flaw, released in 2026, marks another ambitious chapter in that journey. Featuring songs like “Miyazaki,” “Good Girl” and “Good Boy,” the project examines love, loss, vulnerability and self-discovery while expanding the cinematic sound that has become her signature. The album serves as the centerpiece of her biggest headlining tour to date, following a successful run supporting Florence + The Machine across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Tuesday’s performance at The Sylvee offered Madison fans an opportunity to experience Paloma’s evocative music in a live setting. Her songs move between delicate, introspective moments and powerful declarations of independence, creating a musical world where personal experiences and larger social conversations frequently intersect. With music that draws inspiration from mythology, literature and art, Paloma has developed a devoted following drawn to both her creative vision and the messages behind her work.

Opening the evening was Texas-raised, New York-based singer-songwriter Susannah Joffe, whose emotionally candid indie-pop music provided a fitting introduction to the night. Blending confessional songwriting with alternative-pop influences, Joffe has been building her own audience through songs that explore identity, relationships and the complexities of growing up.

Beyond the music, Paloma’s tour also carries a charitable component. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from every ticket sold supports organizations working to protect reproductive rights, further reflecting the social advocacy that has become closely associated with her artistry.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was at The Sylvee to capture Paris Paloma’s Madison performance. Check out our photo gallery from the evening below.

  • Paris Paloma performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as part of her The Fatal Flaw Tour. (Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration)
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Photos: Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE bring new music and a stage full of friends to The Sylvee

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Earl Sweatshirt performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, during his co-headlining Home on the Range Tour with MIKE. (Photo by Jacquelyn Smith for The Early Registration)

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Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE brought their Home on the Range Tour to The Sylvee in Madison on Sunday night, Oct. 11, delivering an evening of underground hip-hop, unreleased music and a finale that turned the stage into one big celebration.

The two acclaimed rappers have carved out their own lanes in hip-hop, earning devoted followings through introspective lyricism, experimental production and an approach to music that rarely follows conventional formulas. Together, they’ve developed a creative chemistry that was on full display in Madison.

Sunday’s performance leaned heavily into their latest collaborative project with Surf Gang, POMPEII // UTILITY, released in April. The ambitious 33-track double album features separate collections from MIKE and Earl Sweatshirt, both built around Surf Gang’s distinctive production. The duo performed a substantial portion of the new material, giving fans an opportunity to experience the collaboration in a live setting.

But the night wasn’t exclusively about music fans already knew. Both Earl and MIKE treated the Madison audience to unreleased tracks, offering a glimpse of what each artist might have coming next. For two rappers whose catalogs reward close listening and whose musical directions are often unpredictable, the previews added another layer of excitement to the evening.

Earl, who first gained recognition as a teenage member of Odd Future, has spent more than a decade establishing himself as one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful and unconventional voices. MIKE, meanwhile, has built his own reputation through deeply personal songwriting, distinctive flows and a growing influence on New York’s independent rap scene.

With Surf Gang’s Harrison and Cletus Strap also on the bill, the concert felt as much like a gathering of collaborators as a traditional co-headlining tour.

That spirit became especially apparent at the end of the night. Following a one-song encore, Earl and MIKE were joined onstage by members of Surf Gang, Cletus Strap and several others for an impromptu celebration. What began as a hip-hop concert ended as a full-fledged party, with the performers sharing the stage and enjoying the final moments together.

It was a fitting conclusion to an evening built around musical collaboration, friendship and creative freedom, and a reminder that sometimes the best moments of a concert happen when the performance gives way to simply having fun.

Photographer Jacquelyn Smith was at The Sylvee to capture Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE and the night’s festivities. Check out her photos from Sunday’s show below.

  • Earl Sweatshirt performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, during his co-headlining Home on the Range Tour with MIKE. The evening featured music from their recent collaborative project with Surf Gang, unreleased tracks and a celebratory finale. (Photo by Jacquelyn Smith for The Early Registration)
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MUNA Bring the Gets So Hot Tour to Madison: See Our Photos

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MUNA perform during their Gets So Hot Tour at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 10, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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Heartache has always had a place on the dance floor, and MUNA know how to get it there. The trio brought their Gets So Hot Tour to The Sylvee on Saturday, October 10, with Hemlocke Springs joining the Madison bill. It was a Saturday night appointment with a band whose pop instincts make even the complicated feelings sound inviting.

Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin have built a catalog that leaves room for vulnerability, humor and the pleasure of a big chorus. That balance is central to MUNA’s appeal: the songs give you something to move to, then leave you with a line worth thinking about on the way home.

Their fourth album, Dancing On The Wall, adds another dimension to that formula. Released in May, the record brings desire and anxiety into the same room, pairing the trio’s emotional candor with an increasingly dance-driven sound. It’s a natural next chapter for a group that can make longing feel both deeply personal and widely shared.

The Madison stop also belonged to a tour with a purpose beyond the music. A portion of proceeds supports The Ally Coalition’s work with LGBTQ youth and queer migrants across the United States, extending the band’s commitment to community beyond the stage.

Check out our photos from their night at The Sylvee below.

  • MUNA perform during their Gets So Hot Tour at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 10, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.
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Check Out Our Photos of Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail at The Sylvee

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Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail bring their co-headlining S&M Tour to The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 9, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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Some tour pairings practically make themselves. Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail brought their co-headlining S&M Tour to The Sylvee in Madison on Friday, October 9, joining two of indie rock’s most compelling songwriters on a bill that also featured Brennan Wedl. For fans of personal lyrics and guitars with a little bite, it was an easy date to circle on the calendar.

Behind the two names are Sophie Allison and Lindsey Jordan, artists whose music makes growing up sound as messy and complicated as it feels. Both have a knack for pairing an immediately inviting melody with a thought that takes longer to shake. Their catalogs make good company for each other, whether you gravitate toward Soccer Mommy’s understated delivery or Snail Mail’s sharper emotional edges.

The pairing also finds both artists well beyond their breakthrough years. Soccer Mommy’s Evergreen, released in 2024, and Snail Mail’s Ricochet, which arrived in March, provide the latest chapters in two careers that have continued to expand beyond their early indie-rock successes.

Allison’s Evergreen explores loss through direct, intimate songwriting, while Jordan’s Ricochet stretches toward bigger arrangements and questions about time, mortality and connection. Those concerns give the shared bill a natural through line: two distinct voices figuring things out, with plenty of room for a memorable guitar melody along the way.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was there to capture the Madison stop for The Early Registration.

Check out our photo gallery of Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail at The Sylvee below.

  • Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail bring their co-headlining S&M Tour to The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 9, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.
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Photos: Modest Mouse Brings Deep Cuts and New Music to The Sylvee

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Modest Mouse performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 29, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.

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There’s a lot more to Modest Mouse than “Float On,” and the band’s September 29 stop at The Sylvee offered a reminder of just how far that rabbit hole goes. With Caroline Rose opening the evening, the Madison show paired material from An Eraser and a Maze with a generous dive into the songs that helped build the band’s devoted following.

Led by Isaac Brock, Modest Mouse opened with “Dogbed in Heaven / Give It a Skeleton” before moving into “Black Cadillacs” and “Dance Hall.” That opening sequence established the evening’s approach: new music sharing space with familiar favorites, with little interest in taking the most obvious route through the catalog.

The newer material had a substantial role throughout the set. “Speak ’n Spell (Or Not),” “Absolutely Necessary Never” and “Picking Dragons’ Pockets” were among the selections from An Eraser and a Maze, giving the night a focus that extended beyond revisiting the band’s earlier records. For a group whose appeal has always rested partly on its willingness to get weird, that forward motion felt appropriate.

There was plenty for longtime listeners to dig into, too. “Broke” and “Breakthrough” reached back to the band’s early years, while “A Different City” and “Life Like Weeds” represented The Moon & Antarctica. Together, those selections traced the restless songwriting that made Modest Mouse compelling long before its breakthrough into mainstream radio.

The encore brought “Dramamine,” “3rd Planet” and “Spitting Venom,” closing with a trio that could make a convincing case for the band’s range all on its own. With “Float On” absent from the set, the Madison stop offered something more interesting than a countdown to the biggest hit: a chance to explore the corners of a catalog that still rewards getting a little lost.

Photographer Dan DeSlover was there to capture Modest Mouse’s return to Madison. Check out our photo gallery below for a closer look at the band’s night at The Sylvee.

  • Modest Mouse performs at The Sylvee in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 29, 2026. Photo by Dan DeSlover/The Early Registration.