Music

Local band Matixando to play in People’s Park concert series June 16

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, June 9,2022 7:34 p.m.

Matixando has performed at Lotus Festival, the Black y Brown Festival and the Festival Latino.

COLUMN: 10 bright songs that sound like summer

By Tory Basile · Thursday, June 9,2022 7:14 p.m.

Consider adding these 10 breezy tracks to your seasonal playlist.

COLUMN: 070 Shake’s ‘You Can’t Kill Me’ is an original hip-hop experiment

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, June 7,2022 1:31 p.m.

The haunting, unexpected sound on the rapper’s sophomore synth-pop album sticks with listeners.

Clubfest to bring folk, rock artists to Granfalloon Festival June 3

By Taylor Satoski · Thursday, June 2,2022 6:42 p.m.

The Bluebird, The Bishop Bar and The Orbit Room will feature different musical artists.

Witness Protection to play in People’s Park concert series June 9

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, June 2,2022 6:16 p.m.

The rock group will be the fifth performance in the series.

Rock artist Brandon Tinkler to perform June 3 at the IMU Centennial Patio

By Grant Wheeler · Tuesday, May 31,2022 6:03 p.m.

The set will feature Americana and rock ‘n’ roll.

COLUMN: ‘Carry Me Home’ proves Mavis Staples is still fresh 50 years later

By Grant Wheeler · Sunday, May 29,2022 6:16 p.m.

The singer’s collaboration with Levon Helm is a powerful and weighty live set.

Granfalloon Festival to return to Bloomington June 1-5

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Sunday, May 29,2022 1:58 p.m.

The mainstage concert will feature Japanese Breakfast, Car Seat Headrest and NNAMDÏ.

Outdoor concert series in People’s Park to return Thursday evenings

By Grant Wheeler · Thursday, May 26,2022 5:42 p.m.

Solomon Keim is scheduled to perform at 4:30 p.m. on June 2.

COLUMN: ‘Harry’s House’ is a glittery, intimate release by Harry Styles

By Tory Basile · Monday, May 23,2022 5:50 p.m.

The pop idol’s third studio album is his most ambitious yet.

COLUMN: The Black Keys return to form on ‘Dropout Boogie’

By Grant Wheeler · Monday, May 23,2022 5:49 p.m.

The duo’s 11th album brings them back to their classic sound.

Bloomington Early Music Festival to celebrate women through concerts, education workshops

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Sunday, May 22,2022 5 p.m.

This annual festival will explore the role of an under-represented group in early music-making.

The Matriarch releases first original rock song ‘Best Wishes’

By Taylor Satoski · Wednesday, May 18,2022 12:38 p.m.

The band works to give opportunities to women and non binary people in the music industry.

Judy Collins to perform May 19 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Tuesday, May 17,2022 2:41 p.m.

Collins’ discography consists of 36 studio albums, nine live albums and numerous compilation and holiday albums.

Spring Festival Concert: Peace, Love, Joy event to premiere May 18

By Tory Basile · Tuesday, May 17,2022 2:38 p.m.

The concert will feature performances by Sylvia McNair, Bloomington Peace and Sing for Joy! Choirs.

COLUMN: 'Dance Fever' urges listeners to be free in music

By Taylor Satoski · Monday, May 16,2022 8:13 p.m.

The album incorporates royalty, religion and relationship issues.

COLUMN: Kendrick Lamar branches out on ‘Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers’

By Grant Wheeler · Sunday, May 15,2022 6:09 p.m.

The Compton rapper’s fifth studio album gets heavy, featuring a fresh sound.

Tango with Winnie to bring live music, events to Bloomington this week

By Lexi Lindenmayer · Wednesday, May 11,2022 2:47 p.m.

Tango with Winnie will participate in “Milonga at the FAR” on May 13.

Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies, to perform at the BCT

By Sami Sharfin · Tuesday, April 26,2022 1:25 p.m.

Page will perform music from both his solo career and his BNL years.

Burning Couch Festival celebrated indie, rock, rap artists April 23

By Taylor Satoski · Sunday, April 24,2022 4:29 p.m.

Rock and indie artists played throughout the day and hip-hop artists played at night.

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