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(03/31/20 10:37pm)
To help out sex workers, a community struggling more than ever due to the coronavirus, local rock musician Byrne Bridges sent out an open invitation to musicians across the Midwest to submit an original song for a musical fundraising project. There was only one rule: Every song needed to be recorded while in quarantine.
(03/26/20 12:36am)
When local musician Byrne Bridges found out her upcoming concert had been canceled due to coronavirus concerns, she said she was disappointed for about 12 hours. But when the reality set in that live music everywhere was being canceled for the sake of public health, her mentality quickly shifted.
(03/24/20 7:54pm)
Now that Indiana has joined Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, Louisiana and Kentucky in enacting a mandatory shelter, it doesn’t look like the prolonged boredom of social distancing is coming to an end any time soon.
(03/22/20 6:25pm)
As the coronavirus evolved from a slight concern to a global pandemic, local dreamhop musician Emily Plazek didn’t know what to do with the panic growing inside her. It wasn’t until her mother reminded her to channel her feelings into music that she sat down at the piano and wrote “Pandemic,” a song inspired by her response to the crisis that reexamines her thoughts on death.
(03/12/20 1:51am)
The band Hey Hey's performance at Bear's Place has been canceled, owner David Grates said.
(03/11/20 7:54pm)
Indie rock band Yolkdrop released its music video for its song “Simulation’s Had Enough” on Tuesday on Youtube. The Bloomington-themed video captures the essence of the local house show scene, Yolkdrop bassist Grant Mitchell said.
(03/06/20 3:40am)
Four single piano notes broke the silence in the Unitarian Universalist Church sanctuary, where 40 people gathered Tuesday night to rehearse for their upcoming concert. They were soon followed by the soft entry of baritone voices.
(03/04/20 3:32am)
As a National All-American track and field athlete, Chrisjaan LeMann Smith said he learned the true meaning of endurance. It wasn’t until after he blew out his knee that he realized he could transfer the tenacity he learned from track to being a music manager.
(03/03/20 2:42am)
Luxury cars. Designer clothes. An entourage.
(02/27/20 10:17pm)
Chicago-based rock duo OHMME kicked off its U.S. tour at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Bishop Bar with an abundance of electric guitar and vocal harmonies so synchronized they seemed computerized.
(02/25/20 11:43pm)
In celebration of art, music, creativity and silliness, Landlocked Music is looking for a winner for its coloring contest. The record store will award the winning artist two tickets to see Bonnie Prince Billy and Jonathan Richman in concert March 5 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
(02/25/20 12:03am)
Some bands bring the heat in the studio, but are lackluster live. Huckleberry Funk is not one of those bands, manager Chrisjaan LeMann Smith said.
(02/23/20 9:19pm)
In her life and in her music, Emily Plazek is many people at once. In reality, she’s a yoga instructor, a businesswoman who started a music consultation business and “Millaze,” a local dreamhop singer-songwriter who debuted songs from her album “Teaser vs. Warning” in a performance 8 p.m. Friday in the Blockhouse Bar.
(02/19/20 1:24am)
The message of Stone Belt’s biennial “I Am You” variety show is multifaceted, much like its performers. Visibility, courage and empowerment are all central themes of "I Am You." The show, which will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 21-22 at the Ted Jones Playhouse, will showcase the talent and experiences of people with disabilities.
(02/14/20 1:31am)
Goblin showtunes. Morning-after songs. Maybe some Pagan chants.
(02/12/20 11:43pm)
Bob Boilen has shared his office desk with Taylor Swift, Adele, Macklemore, Chance the Rapper and Lizzo. An IU student could be next.
(02/12/20 11:33pm)
This Valentine’s Day, Bloomington band Fat Pockets will perform at 9 p.m. at the Bluebird Nightclub and will sing about every phase of love, from makeups to breakups to sex.
(02/11/20 12:31am)
For Middle Way House, “Wrapped In Love” is a mantra. It's a way to support survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, it's a clothing line for trees and, this Valentine’s Day, it's a musical celebration.
(02/09/20 5:44pm)
After technical difficulty-related delays and more than an hour of opening acts, the crowd at the Bluebird Nightclub was getting impatient. At three separate times, they started chanting the name of the group they were really waiting for — “Bone Thugs! Bone Thugs! Bone Thugs!”— with each round of shouts gaining more traction.
(02/04/20 11:18pm)
The Bloomington Music Expo is coming Friday and Saturday to the Monroe Convention Center, bringing with it an extensive market of vinyl records and a lineup of live music acts.