Music

COLUMN: Despite its energy, Pixies’ “Doggerel” is stale, uninspired

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, Oct. 6,2022 1:28 p.m.

The band’s eighth studio album overall is their fourth since their reunion in 2003.

COLUMN: The quintessential fall playlist for sad girl autumn

By Charlotte Jones · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2022 2:39 p.m.

Ten songs for frolicking in a dying corn field and making apple pie.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater to host Amethyst House fundraiser with Kevin Morby on Oct. 12

By Taylor Satoski · Tuesday, Oct. 4,2022 1:59 p.m.

All proceeds will go to Amethyst House.

COLUMN: Behind the pink print: Nothing is funnier than @iubarbz

By Charlotte Jones · Sunday, Oct. 2,2022 2:18 p.m.

The IU meme account brings the student body together over the rap artist Nicki Minaj.

John Mellencamp to kick off 2023 tour at IU Auditorium

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Sept. 29,2022 9:32 p.m.

Mellencamp will perform Feb. 5-6 in support of his "Live and In Person” tour.

COLUMN: Djo’s sophomore album ‘Decide’ is an expertly produced odyssey about change

By Chloe Fulk · Thursday, Sept. 29,2022 11:33 a.m.

The actor and singer’s new album was well worth the wait.

Singer-songwriter Conan Gray, Kacy Hill to perform at IU Auditorium Oct. 1

By Erin Stafford · Thursday, Sept. 29,2022 11:12 a.m.

Conan Gray kicked off the tour for his latest album in September.

Latin touring bands to perform at the Bishop Bar Oct. 8

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2022 5:41 p.m.

Little Jesus and Divino Niño play genre-defying music.

COLUMN: Maya Hawke’s ‘MOSS’ shines brightest in its risks, rarely takes them

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, Sept. 27,2022 4:43 p.m.

The "Stranger Things" star begins to prove herself in her second studio album.

29th annual Lotus Festival brings Bloomington together to enjoy music and community

By Tory Basile · Monday, Sept. 26,2022 4:17 p.m.

People from around the world gathered to share music and culture over the weekend.

COLUMN: What reporting on the Lotus Festival taught me as a journalist

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Sept. 26,2022 1:49 p.m.

I’ve often received a piece of advice that I sought to defy this weekend.

People of Lotus: Meet two performers of the 2022 music and arts festival

By Haripriya Jalluri · Sunday, Sept. 25,2022 7:30 p.m.

International artists from around the world showcased their culture through music.

Lotus in the Meadow kicks off weekend of events

By Ellie Albin and Haripriya Jalluri · Friday, Sept. 23,2022 5:33 p.m.

Latin fusion group Matixando closed opening night on the autumn equinox at Dunn Meadow.

COLUMN: 'Girl Of My Dreams' is the lesbian pop album we’ve been waiting for

By Charlotte Jones · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2022 10:23 a.m.

Singer-songwriter Fletcher creates a narrative of the lesbian experience in her debut album.

Blackbear cancels 2022 Block Party concert

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Sept. 19,2022 9:57 p.m.

The singer continues to struggle with medical issues.

29th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival to kick off Sept. 22

By Tory Basile · Monday, Sept. 19,2022 3:43 p.m.

The weekend-long festival will offer musical performances, art activities and family-friendly events.

COLUMN: Lake Street Dive brings a fresh sound to classics on ‘Fun Machine: The Sequel’

By Grant Wheeler · Monday, Sept. 19,2022 3:41 p.m.

The EP features the work of Carole King and The Cranberries, among others.

COLUMN: Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold the Girl’ is a new definition of pop

By Charlotte Jones · Sunday, Sept. 18,2022 5:34 p.m.

Its commercial deviation from her debut album proves her mettle as a pop artist.

COLUMN: Highly Suspect remains consistent with newest album ‘The Midnight Demon Club’

By Grant Wheeler · Sunday, Sept. 11,2022 2:52 p.m.

The band’s fourth studio album was released Sept. 9.

Local band Too Many Cooks releases rock single 'stairs' Aug. 13

By Taylor Satoski · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2022 5:49 p.m.

The song is country rock, but the band spans multiple genres.

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