Music

COLUMN: An in-depth look at Easter eggs in ‘Midnights’

By Charlotte Jones · Thursday, Nov. 3,2022 1:55 p.m.

From samples to pointed references to exes, Swift breathes new life into her old stories.

Local music scene: Nov. 3-9

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Nov. 2,2022 5:44 p.m.

Bars, theaters and house venues will host local and touring musicians.

COLUMN: Natalia Lafourcade returns with a quiet vengeance on ‘De Todas las Flores’

By Grant Wheeler · Monday, Oct. 31,2022 4:18 p.m.

The singer hadn’t released a full album of original music since 2015.

Indie punk pop EP ‘party at avery’s’ helps listeners through life transitions

By Taylor Satoski · Monday, Oct. 31,2022 9:59 a.m.

The six-song EP was released on Oct. 18.

Local music scene: Oct. 27-31

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2022 5:21 p.m.

With Halloween on Monday, costumes are encouraged at some events.

COLUMN: cleopatrick’s ‘DOOM’ briefly showcases a renewed and vital sound

By Grant Wheeler · Wednesday, Oct. 26,2022 2:57 p.m.

The duo’s newest EP brings minor but exceedingly promising changes.

COLUMN: Young the Giant neatly concludes a saga on 'American Bollywood: Acts III & IV'

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2022 4:42 p.m.

This release is the final two parts of a four-act album.

Girls Rock Bloomington to offer collaborative songwriting workshop for kids Oct. 26

By Tory Basile · Monday, Oct. 24,2022 4:48 p.m.

The local non-profit works to include girls, trans and non-binary youth in the rock music scene.

COLUMN: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ and the myth of perfectionism

By Ellie Albin · Sunday, Oct. 23,2022 4:40 p.m.

Taylor Swift’s vulnerability on her tenth studio album only strengthens her relatability.

COLUMN: The Arctic Monkeys continue to evolve with earnest grandeur on ‘The Car’

By Erin Stafford · Sunday, Oct. 23,2022 1:57 p.m.

The smooth falsetto of frontman Alex Turner coats "The Car" in silky soundwaves.

Local music scene: Oct. 20-Oct. 26

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2022 6:37 p.m.

House venues and bars will host musicians and bands across different genres.

The Soweto Gospel Choir brought electricity to the IU Auditorium Oct. 18

By Grant Wheeler · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2022 4:38 p.m.

Their concert tells of South African apartheid and America’s civil rights movement.

Jacobs Jazz Studies joins WTIU for jazz legend Wes Montgomery tribute concert

By Gino Diminich · Wednesday, Oct. 19,2022 9:44 a.m.

Jacobs participates in an upcoming documentary about Montgomery for his centenary in 2023.

Local musicians celebrate The Matriarch’s latest release, ‘Welcome to The Matriarch’

By Taylor Satoski · Sunday, Oct. 16,2022 2:26 p.m.

“Welcome to The Matriarch” promotes growth and respect.

Kevin Morby, Cassandra Jenkins perform emotional sets at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Oct. 13,2022 2:47 p.m.

Morby's performance was part of Amethyst House’s fundraising concert.

Local music scene: Oct. 13-Oct. 19

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Oct. 13,2022 9 a.m.

The Bloomington music community has a wide variety of genres.

COLUMN: ‘Expert In A Dying Field’: Happy and sad at the same time

By Charlotte Jones · Tuesday, Oct. 11,2022 11:01 a.m.

The Beths’ songs are upbeat, their lyrics are depressing and their third album is incredible.

COLUMN: ‘COPINGMECHANISM’ refines WILLOW’s sound, proves her mettle

By Grant Wheeler · Monday, Oct. 10,2022 2:53 p.m.

The singer-songwriter’s fifth solo album continues her push into punk rock territory.

‘Welcome to The Matriarch’ empowers listeners to grow and look forward

By Taylor Satoski · Sunday, Oct. 9,2022 6:08 p.m.

The Matriarch’s first EP is full of emotion.

Student vocal ensemble ‘NOTUS’ to bring recorded music to a new digital era

By Gino Diminich · Thursday, Oct. 6,2022 4:57 p.m.

Student vocal ensemble NOTUS will be recording in 360-degree sound for the first time at IU.

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