Max Ink Radio is local music broadcast across Wisconsin AM/FM radio stations, stream, app and podcast on the Civic Media broadcast network. Each Saturday and Sunday from 6pm CST to Midnight Max Ink features music, interviews and performance from Wisconsin based artists.
08/12/2025
Eken Park Festival is this Saturday, August 16th in Madison and organizer Charlie McNulty was in studio to talk about highlights for the festivals' 9th year.
➡️ And coming off a terrific performance at the awards show:
is joining us LIVE IN THE STUDIO TONIGHT!
Don't miss what is sure to be an outstanding hour of music and stories.
We're live at 6 pm, and Meggie joins us from 8-9.
Find us on-air at @92.7wmdx in Madison or on the stream or app!
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06/26/2025
A great article for Max Ink and Civic Media featuring Kat and the Hurricane!
The band plays the Pride Picnic in Sheboygan on Saturday, headline Pride Oshkosh on Sunday.
And some of what they told us about being on the road may surprise you. But it leads to an important discussion!
Listen or read more here👇
"Recognizing Kat and the Hurricane for the music and its message of Pride; plus, how this Madison-based band is finding -- perseverance pays off:"
The q***r and trans band plays Pride shows across Wisconsin including Oshkosh this weekend; plus, recognizing their music and the message
06/22/2025
In case you missed it: Travis Agnew joined us live in the studio to share his powerful songs and stories Saturday night.
➡️ IF YOU MISSED IT, you can catch the full hour again tonight from 8-9 (show starts at 6 pm).
❤️ We are still in awe of his performance, including the song from this video (as first shared during the Madison Area Music Association Awards Show a week ago).
It was inspired by students at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, following the tragic shooting there.
Hear the story straight from Travis on Max Ink Radio at maxinkradio.com or your local Civic Media radio station: civicmedia.us
A Journey through grief on the road to healing. A healing art and music project in response to the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madis...
06/22/2025
You may have heard Travis Agnew and his "Light in the Darkness" song he shared at the Madison Area Music Association Awards Show -- written with Abundant Life Christian School students in Madison following the shooting there.
He joins us live from 8-9 tonight to share more music and stories.
It will be a really special hour!
06/21/2025
Who runs the show tonight?
GIRLS!
Teri, Jane, and Chloe are here and want you to join us live now!
We are featuring a wrap on the Madison Area Music Association Awards Show AND the upcoming AtwoodFest event in July -- so much fun ahead...
06/21/2025
Happy , wherever you may be!
➡️ holds a record for the most music events - find those near you today; plus, how Heid Music is an example where music connects and inspires.
(for and ):
Wisconsin holds a world record for the most Make Music events and how to find those planned near you on June 21
06/16/2025
Teri Barr co-hosted the Madison Area Music Association's MAMA Award show last night at the Atwood Music Hall. Rökker was on hand greeting guests, giving hugs and grabbing selfies!
Max Ink Radio was awarded "Radio Station of the Year" and Teri Barr was awarded "On-Air Personality".
We are thrilled and honored to be recognized for our efforts to promote Wisconsin music.
We had tons of fun hanging at the afterparty at The Green Room Public House
Thank you to our broadcasters 92.7 WMDX and Civic Media.
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Live Music Day 1
Saturday, July 26th
Clyde Stubblefield Stage Presented by The Bur Oak and Weichert, Realtors- Lakepoint
12:00 PM Rare Element
1:45 PM The Big Payback
3:30 PM Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal
5:15 PM Phat Phunktion
8:00 PM VO5
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Saturday, July 26th
Luther Allison Stage Presented by The Alchemy Cafe
AtwoodFest Convergence - parades converge at Luther Allison Stage at 11:45 AM
12:00 PM Mama Digdown's Brass Band
1:30 PM Ted Hefko and The Thousandaires
3:15 PM David Newbould
5:00 PM Julian Primeaux
6:45 PM Automatic Lover
8:30 PM Mr. Blotto
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Saturday, July 26th
Sugar Maple Stage Presented by The Lauer Realty Group
12:00 PM Soul Impressions
1:45 PM Dogtown Hollow
3:30 PM Headin' Home
5:00 PM Admiral Radio
6:30 PM American Scarecrows
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Live Music Day 2
Sunday, July 27th
Clyde Stubblefield Stage Presented by The Bur Oak and Weichert Realtors Lakepoint
12:00 PM Steely Dane
2:00 PM Kelsey Miles
4:00 PM Parker Barrow
6:00 PM The Brothers Allmanac - A Midwest Tribute to The Allman Brothers
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Sunday, July 27th
Luther Allison Stage Presented by The Alchemy Cafe
12:00 PM One Beer Please
2:00 PM Wonderfunk
4:00 PM Jeremiah Jams Band
6:00 PM Adem Tesfaye Band
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Sunday, July 27th
Sugar Maple Stage Presented by The Lauer Realty Group
12:00 PM Paige Kleber
1:45 PM The Lower 5th
3:30 PM Mean Mary James
5:00 PM The Mark Hembree Band
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Maximum Ink music magazine has been publishing a monthly print magazine since 1996.
In 2011, Maximum Ink launched an internet radio station with the name Max Ink Radio. The station featured many dj’s and shows and after 7 years of broadcasting Max Ink Radio went into hiatus due to music licensing challenges in the internet radio industry that made it very hard for any small stations to operate.
Max Ink Radio broadcasts Saturday and Sunday (repeat) from 6-9pm on TALK 92.7 FM Madison and TALK 101.7FM Milwaukee as well as streaming online at www.talk927fm.com. Max Ink Radio is a local radio music show in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin area with hosts Jimmy K and Rökker.
The show features plenty of local music from past and present artists as well as interviews, show previews, and much more! Archives of every show are posted the Monday after the show on www.maxinkradio.com along with interviews and Rökker’s Closet.
Rökker is publisher of Maximum Ink music magazine and the creator of Rökker Vodka, Rökker Rye Whiskey, and Rökker Realty. Rökker is also a drummer and has played in many bands in the Madison music scene in his 30+ years in the music biz including The Sequentials, Cornerstone, Jim May Band, Bradley Fish’s Electrifried Band.
Jimmy K is an underground radio legend in Madison. After hosting many shows on a plethora internet radio stations Jimmy K pioneered Max Ink Radio as it’s first and only program director. Currently Jimmy K owns Hotel K pet sitting and dog walking.