Burlington indie rockers Madaila, led by Mark Daly, saw early success with albums like The Dance and Traces before Daly decided to disband in 2018. He later relaunched Madaila as a solo project, releasing new music like 2021’s Good Lord Nancy. Daly then formed “Madaila 2.0” with new members like guitarist Jer Coons and bassist Josh Weinstein. The revamped band is set to debut at the Foodaroo festival in Middlebury on August 11 and release a new album, The Suite, on October 18. The music promises a blend of acoustic and electronic elements.

Meanwhile, Waterbury nonprofit TURNmusic is celebrating 10 years with a mini music festival on July 19 and 20 featuring a mix of artists including Lovecraft, Willverine, Jane Boxall, Jo Bled, and Toussaint St. Negritude. The festival aims to showcase a diverse range of musical styles.

On the local scene, photographer Luke Awtry captures the lively atmosphere at Little Gordo Creemee Stand in Burlington on a hot day, where people enjoy ice cream and good music in a fun, social environment. The stand serves as a popular late-night hangout spot in downtown Burlington.