Music

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.

COLUMN: Maya Hawke’s album 'Blush' is coffee shop background music

By Charlotte Jones · Tuesday, Sept. 6,2022 4:33 p.m.

Her breathy vocals and fingerpicked guitar offer a perfect atmosphere for a local coffee shop.

COLUMN: ‘Midnights:' What we know (and still want to know) about Taylor Swift’s new album

By Charlotte Jones · Monday, Sept. 5,2022 4:40 p.m.

Swift announced at the VMAs that her tenth studio album will be released Oct. 21.

COLUMN: Ezra Furman storms ahead with grace and ferocity on 'All Of Us Flames'

By Grant Wheeler · Monday, Sept. 5,2022 4:39 p.m.

The singer-songwriter’s newest release comes on the heels of their work on “Sex Education.”

Local artist comments on the effects of societal, self-inflicted pressure in new song

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, Sept. 1,2022 9 a.m.

Michael Bruner released the single on July 27, 2022.

Demi Lovato dabbles in metal with their new album 'HOLY FVCK'

By Charlotte Jones · Tuesday, Aug. 30,2022 4:01 p.m.

Taking a more alternative musical stance, their vocals and lyricism shine bright.

COLUMN: A playlist of 10 songs to get you through the semester

By Charlotte Jones · Sunday, Aug. 28,2022 3:20 p.m.

College isn’t just a place. It’s a feeling, as cheesy as that may sound.

OPINION: Punk rock died, hyperpop gave it CPR

By Charlotte Jones · Thursday, Aug. 25,2022 10:49 a.m.

The controversial and creative hyperpop genre gives new meaning to the dwindling punk rock scene.

Orbit Room rock event to donate proceeds to local abortion resources

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, Aug. 24,2022 9 a.m.

The event will start at 7 p.m. on August 27.

Folk singer Sofia Talvik to perform Aug. 19 at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Tory Basile · Thursday, Aug. 11,2022 10:37 p.m.

The Americana Folk singer, known for her Swedish influence, is touring across the United States.

Bloomington Blues and Boogie Woogie Piano Festival to premiere Aug. 13

By Tory Basile · Wednesday, Aug. 3,2022 9:40 p.m.

A variety of world-class musicians and dancers will perform throughout the weekend.

Harlem Gospel Travelers to perform Aug. 3 at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, July 28,2022 5:55 p.m.

Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will start at 8 p.m.

Chicago-based band Broken Robots to perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Monday, July 18,2022 6:50 p.m.

General tickets cost $15 and student tickets cost $12.

King Margo to perform new single ‘Floodlights and Sequins’ July 15 at the Orbit Room

By Taylor Satoski · Friday, July 15,2022 8 a.m.

Tickets are available for $11 and table reservations are available for $20 on The Orbit Room’s website.

Local punk band Russian Cowboy to play in People’s Park July 21

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, July 14,2022 8:52 p.m.

The band’s second album, “A Slow Migration West,” was recorded at Russian Recording.

COLUMN: Kota the Friend makes subtle improvements to formula on “MEMO”

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, July 12,2022 9:45 p.m.

“MEMO” is his eighth studio album in four years.

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