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COLUMN: 5 records to help you survive the winter

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 17 7:10 p.m.

These are some albums I return to for comfort each winter.

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Local live music this week: festivities after finals

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Dec. 14 11:12 a.m.

Check out these live performances to wind down from finals.

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Another Round to perform self-arranged holiday a cappella Friday

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, Dec. 10 12:56 p.m.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

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COLUMN: 10 of my favorite albums of 2025

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Dec. 10 9:46 a.m.

These 10 albums stood out to me above all else in 2025.

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Spotify Wrapped: What the IDS arts desk was listening to in 2025

By Arts Desk · Tuesday, Dec. 9 9 a.m.

After a disappointing 2024 wrapped, the arts desk reflects on this year's.

Straight No Chaser returns to IU on ‘Holiday Road’ tour

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Dec. 8 2:32 p.m.

The a cappella group founded at IU will perform its holiday show Dec. 11.

Local live music this week: holiday shows galore

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Dec. 7 5:55 p.m.

With the holidays coming up, there are plenty of live music options to celebrate.

Singing Hoosiers embody holiday spirit in ‘Holiday Chimes’ concert

By Abby Whited · Sunday, Dec. 7 4:35 p.m.

The Singing Hoosiers presented their “Holiday Chimes” concert Saturday.

Local live music this week: ringing in the holiday season

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 30 5:59 p.m.

Ease back to Bloomington from Thanksgiving break with live music opportunities.

BDMC’s second annual Battle of the Bands turns random pairings into winning teams

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, Nov. 19 12:40 p.m.

The Bloomington Delta Music Club hosted its second annual Battle of the Bands Saturday.

COLUMN: How movies curated my playlist

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Nov. 17 2:53 p.m.

Five songs from movies that transformed my playlist.

Local live music this week: country with a hint of emo music

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 16 3:51 p.m.

Escape the stress of this last week of school with live music.

Local live music this week: bar shows and Battle of the Bands

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Nov. 9 10:13 p.m.

Escape the cold with bar shows this week.

COLUMN: 'Everybody Scream’ for Florence + The Machine’s 6th studio album

By Lexi Bunting · Sunday, Nov. 9 3:19 p.m.

“Everybody Scream’ is an honest look at womanhood, grief and more.

Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ opera to premiere Saturday at IU

By Abby Whited · Friday, Nov. 7 11:33 a.m.

The opera will open Nov. 8 at the Musical Arts Center.

The Bluebird: How a deli became the heart of Bloomington’s music scene

By Stella Klaus · Thursday, Nov. 6 12:25 p.m.

The Bluebird offers many opportunities for new musicians to get their start.

Local live music this week: Bar shows and country music

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Nov. 3 7 a.m.

More live music opportunities this week with lots of country music coming up.

Fans praise ‘Mitski: The Land’ film after screening at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Steven Leatherwood · Sunday, Nov. 2 11:26 a.m.

Mitski’s concert film captured the attention of local Bloomington fans on Saturday.

Singing Hoosiers to perform ‘Carry On’ fall concert Saturday

By Abby Whited · Friday, Oct. 31 9:47 a.m.

The Singing Hoosiers will perform their first concert of the school year Saturday.

Local live music this week: scary good sounds in Bloomington

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Oct. 26 1:20 p.m.

Live music opportunities this week give you the opportunity to get out for Halloween.

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COLUMN: 5 records to help you survive the winter

Local live music this week: festivities after finals

Another Round to perform self-arranged holiday a cappella Friday

COLUMN: 10 of my favorite albums of 2025

Spotify Wrapped: What the IDS arts desk was listening to in 2025

Straight No Chaser returns to IU on ‘Holiday Road’ tour

Local live music this week: holiday shows galore

Singing Hoosiers embody holiday spirit in ‘Holiday Chimes’ concert

Local live music this week: ringing in the holiday season

BDMC’s second annual Battle of the Bands turns random pairings into winning teams

COLUMN: How movies curated my playlist

Local live music this week: country with a hint of emo music

Local live music this week: bar shows and Battle of the Bands

COLUMN: 'Everybody Scream’ for Florence + The Machine’s 6th studio album

Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ opera to premiere Saturday at IU

The Bluebird: How a deli became the heart of Bloomington’s music scene

Local live music this week: Bar shows and country music

Fans praise ‘Mitski: The Land’ film after screening at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Singing Hoosiers to perform ‘Carry On’ fall concert Saturday

Local live music this week: scary good sounds in Bloomington

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