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The Soweto Gospel Choir performs Oct. 18 at the IU Auditorium. The choir's performance showcased freedom songs connected to both South Africa’s apartheid regime and America’s civil rights movement.

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

Oct 19, 2022 4:38 pm

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

Professor of Jazz Guitar Dave Stryker plays the musical role of jazz legend Wes Montgomery during the tribute concert dress rehearsal taping Oct. 17, 2022. The footage will be used in a documentary celebrating the legacy of Montgomery.

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

Oct 19, 2022 9:44 am

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

The Matriarch performed their EP, unreleased originals and a cover at Blockhouse Bar Oct. 15, 2022. Nic Siemer and The Croakes opened for the event.

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

Oct 16, 2022 2:26 pm

“Welcome to The Matriarch” promotes growth and respect.

Indie musician Kevin Morby and his band performed Oct. 12, 2022, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. New York folk artist Cassandra Jenkins opened the show.

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

Oct 13, 2022 2:47 pm

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

Bloomington band Six Foot Blonde performs Oct. 31, 2021, at the Bluebird. Bloomington is home to a wide array of music events throughout the year.

Local music scene: Oct. 13-Oct. 19

Oct 13, 2022 9:00 am

The Bloomington music community has a wide variety of genres.

The Beths' third album, "Expert in a Dying Field," was released Sept. 16, 2022.

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

Oct 11, 2022 11:01 am

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

Willow's <COPINGMECHANISM> was released Oct. 6.

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

Oct 10, 2022 2:53 pm

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

Local band The Matriarch released their first EP, "Welcome to The Matriarch," on Oct. 8. The EP is about empowerment of growth and is full of emotion.

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

Oct 9, 2022 6:08 pm

The Matriarch’s first EP is full of emotion.

Members of IU's vocal ensemble group, NOTUS, are seen standing outside for a group photo. NOTUS is the only university-based group in the United States that exclusively studies and performs choral arrangements written after 1900.

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

Oct 6, 2022 4:57 pm

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

Pixies released their new album "Doggerel" on Sept. 30, 2022.

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

Oct 6, 2022 1:28 pm

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

COLUMN: The quintessential fall playlist for sad girl autumn

Oct 5, 2022 2:39 pm

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

Kevin Morby, indie folk artist, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 2022, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. All proceeds will go to Amethyst House.

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

Oct 4, 2022 1:59 pm

All proceeds will go to Amethyst House.

Nicki Minaj is seen edited onto a photo of IU's campus. Edited photos of Minaj have become a niche favorite for followers of the @iubarbz Instagram account.

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

Oct 2, 2022 2:18 pm

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

Singer-songwriter and Indiana native John Mellencamp announced his "Live and In Person 2023" tour Thursday. The tour will kick off Feb. 5-6 at IU Auditorium.

John Mellencamp to kick off 2023 tour at IU Auditorium

Sep 29, 2022 9:32 pm

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

Djo's sophomore album "Decide" was released Sept. 16, 2022.

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

Sep 29, 2022 11:33 am

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

Singer-songwriter Conan Gray will perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at the IU Auditorium as a part of his Superache Tour.

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

Sep 29, 2022 11:12 am

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

Chicago-based Columbian band Divino Niño will perform at the Bishop Bar on Oct. 8. The band makes genre-defying music.

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

Sep 28, 2022 5:41 pm

Little Jesus and Divino Niño play genre-defying music.

Maya Hawke released her second album, "MOSS," on Sept. 23, 2022.

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

Sep 27, 2022 4:43 pm

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

Amman & Ayaan Ali Bangash perform as part of the 29th annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival on Sept. 24, 2022. They both play the sarod — a staple in Indian music.

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

Sep 26, 2022 4:17 pm

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

Audience members TJ Bloomfield and Adriana Caro-Gomez dance to the rhythm of traditional Middle Eastern music Sept. 23, 2022 during the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival. Members of Salaam, an Arabic band, have performed across the nation spreading a message of peace.

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

Sep 26, 2022 1:49 pm

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

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