Music

Black Voices: 'Spotify Wrapped' is a stolen idea

By Maria McComish · Thursday, Dec. 15,2022 12:51 a.m.

The new Spotify Wrapped format was later revealed to be stolen from an intern.

COLUMN: SZA’s 'SOS' encompasses every emotion

By Lainee Kirk · Wednesday, Dec. 14,2022 11:47 a.m.

R&B artist SZA’s new album reaffirms her role as an artist to be celebrated.

Bloomington house venues collaborate for benefit show to help unhoused community

By Taylor Satoski · Monday, Dec. 12,2022 9:19 p.m.

The first annual Bloomington Care Package Concert took place on IU’s campus.

Bloomington’s Street Pennies celebrate first anniversary at The Bluebird

By Taylor Satoski · Monday, Dec. 12,2022 11:35 a.m.

The blues band first performed at a house show and now regularly headlines at The Bluebird.

Indiana band Northwest’s new bedroom pop album discusses heaven and life transitions

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Dec. 8,2022 1:07 p.m.

The band originated in Chesterton, Indiana, and regularly performs in Bloomington.

Local music scene: Dec. 8-14

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2022 2:29 p.m.

Local concerts and karaoke nights will commence throughout the week.

COLUMN: half•alive refines their intricate sound on ‘Conditions Of A Punk’

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2022 1:31 p.m.

The band’s second full-length album follows its preview, released in February.

COLUMN: Spotify Wrapped (IDS Arts Desk Version)

By Arts Desk · Tuesday, Dec. 6,2022 9:18 a.m.

The IDS arts desk shares its top artists, songs and more from this year.

Student vocal ensemble, NOTUS, to join Singing Hoosiers in annual ‘Chimes of Christmas’ concert

By Gino Diminich · Friday, Dec. 2,2022 1:47 p.m.

The ‘Chimes of Christmas’ will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

COLUMN: Weyes Blood paints celestial soundscape on ‘And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow’

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, Dec. 1,2022 5:38 p.m.

The singer’s fifth studio album is airy and heartfelt, using consistency to its advantage.

Local music scene: Dec. 1-7

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Dec. 1,2022 4:04 p.m.

Bars will host local and touring musicians while the weather turns cold.

Scout Gillett, Kay Krull perform heartfelt folk-rock sets at The Orbit Room

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Nov. 17,2022 12:52 p.m.

The folk singers performed with southern rock voices.

COLUMN: MGMT throws back to psychedelia-inspired experiment on ‘11.11.11’

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, Nov. 17,2022 12:45 p.m.

The live album was recorded at the Guggenheim as part of an exhibit in 2011.

Local music scene: Nov. 17-23

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Nov. 16,2022 8:12 p.m.

Touring bands from multiple states will perform in Bloomington.

COLUMN: Run the Jewels hosts Latin American producers, artists on ‘RTJ CU4TRO’

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, Nov. 15,2022 2:58 p.m.

The rap duo opened their work up to remixes to mixed effect.

The Bloomington Chamber Singers to present ‘American Choral Gems’ Nov. 12

By Olivia Leake · Saturday, Nov. 12,2022 12:43 p.m.

The performance will feature choral pieces from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Local music scene: Nov. 10-16

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Nov. 10,2022 4:19 p.m.

Bloomington bars and house venues host local and touring musicians.

Jacobs School of Music to premiere ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Nov. 11

By Gino Diminich · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2022 3:24 p.m.

Student tickets for “Hansel and Gretel” are available for $10.

COLUMN: YouTuber Matt Watson’s debut album ‘SEE YOU THERE’ shows promise, lacks vigor

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 12:24 p.m.

The “SuperMega” co-host has been making comedic music for YouTube since 2014.

COLUMN: ‘Sexy:’ indie pop’s hottest girl album of 2022

By Charlotte Jones · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 12:19 p.m.

Pop duo Coco & Clair Clair expand on their playgirl aesthetic with their sophomore album.

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