Music

‘The Book of Mormon’ amuses, uplifts audiences at IU Auditorium

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, Jan. 19,2023 9:45 p.m.

The Tony award-winning musical came to IU on its national tour.

Be there, not square: local performances this week

By Charlotte Jones · Thursday, Jan. 19,2023 8 a.m.

Everything you need to know about the Bloomington scene this week.

Bloomington rapper Braydon Elgar stars on HBO Max’s ‘FBOY Island’

By Sophie Goldstein · Wednesday, Jan. 18,2023 6:58 p.m.

Elgar appeared on season two of the reality dating show.

COLUMN: Fresh finds: new music, TV and movies to ring in the new year

By Charlotte Jones · Monday, Jan. 16,2023 5:02 p.m.

Get out of last year’s content rut and start the new year with something new.

COLUMN: Vulfpeck’s whimsy reaches new heights on ‘Schvitz’

By Grant Wheeler · Friday, Jan. 13,2023 12 p.m.

The band’s sixth studio album was reportedly recorded in a sauna.

Student vocal ensemble, NOTUS, recently released second album ‘What is Ours: Music for an America in Progress’

By Gino Diminich · Thursday, Jan. 12,2023 6:39 p.m.

The second studio album was first released on Dec. 9, 2022.

Show up and show out: local performances this week

By Charlotte Jones · Wednesday, Jan. 11,2023 7:47 p.m.

Everything you need to know for upcoming performances this week in Bloomington.

COLUMN: 6 songs to capture the dreary essence of winter

By Erin Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 4,2023 5:35 p.m.

Try this mix of alternative music during the coldest months of the year.

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.

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