Music

COLUMN: Kacey Musgraves’s ‘star-crossed’ has strong lyrics, weak sound

By Alex Hardgrave · Monday, Sept. 27,2021 4:31 p.m.

The album sounds more like background music, not an instant classic.

Bob Dylan will perform at IU Auditorium Nov. 7

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Sept. 27,2021 4:25 p.m.

Dylan will perform as part of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” world tour.

COLUMN: 13 Taylor Swift songs you should give a second chance

By Ellie Albin · Tuesday, Sept. 21,2021 1:16 p.m.

You may have overlooked them before, but these T-Swizzle songs deserve more love.

COLUMN: Lil Nas X details queer experience on debut album ‘MONTERO’

By Erin Stafford · Monday, Sept. 20,2021 8:54 p.m.

The album was released on Friday.

COLUMN: Celebrate Broadway’s return to the stage with five must-listen cast albums

By Lauren McLaughlin · Monday, Sept. 20,2021 5:22 p.m.

Broadway shows returned to New York City this month for the first time since March 2020.

Bloomington arts adjust to loosening restrictions, eager for audience support

By Haripriya Jalluri · Sunday, Sept. 19,2021 7:24 p.m.

The increasing vaccination rate encourages the arts community, but they also fear more variants.

COLUMN: Rolling Stone’s updated greatest 500 songs list falls flat

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Sept. 16,2021 4:38 p.m.

I’m not sure why we’re ranking anything anymore.

COLUMN: LANY’s new album, ‘gg bb xx’ is predictable, disjointed

By Alex Hardgrave · Thursday, Sept. 9,2021 4:35 p.m.

It was a letdown after their 2021 album, “mama’s boy.”

COLUMN: The surreal feeling of going to a concert again

By Alex Hardgrave · Monday, Sept. 6,2021 5:39 p.m.

Phoebe Bridgers started her “Reunion Tour” Friday in St. Louis.

“Coming back strong”: Lotus organizers rise above challenges planning in-person Lotus festival

By Nadia Scharf · Thursday, Sept. 2,2021 10:50 p.m.

The festival will be Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 featuring four nights of performances.

COLUMN: Art is more complicated than “good” or “bad”

By Noah Moore · Tuesday, Aug. 31,2021 6:12 p.m.

Value is subjective and often quite personal.

COLUMN: My official ranking of songs I’ve heard in back to school ads

By Alex Hardgrave · Thursday, Aug. 26,2021 9:24 p.m.

Many back-to-school ad songs are actually good, not cheesy.

COLUMN: Lizzo’s “Rumors” speaks louder than haters in lyrics, chart numbers

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Aug. 25,2021 8:37 p.m.

The song is currently number 4 on the Billboard Top 100.

COLUMN: “Solar Power” illuminates Lorde’s new energy

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, Aug. 22,2021 7:50 p.m.

Lorde allows us to grow up with her in the introspective album.

Charli XCX headlines Block Party concert for Welcome Week

By Haley Miller · Sunday, Aug. 22,2021 6:11 p.m.

Singer Alex Banin and local band Manic Pixie also performed at the Union Board event.

COLUMN: Looking back on summer’s top hits

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, Aug. 18,2021 1:08 p.m.

Artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo dominated summer charts.

IU vocal coach Tislam Swift to perform at People’s Park on Thursday

By Julianna Wigsmoen · Wednesday, June 2,2021 6:54 p.m.

Tislam Swift will perform “Souls of Black Folks: The Sequel” from 4:30-6 p.m.

Three Bloomington bands to compete in final round of Battle of the Bands on Thursday

By Emma Uber · Wednesday, June 2,2021 3:41 p.m.

The bands will perform live at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater with a limited in-person audience.

Church hosts virtual concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

By Emma Uber · Thursday, May 20,2021 2:52 p.m.

The concert features local performers, including Jenn Cristy and King Bee and the Stingers.

Nine bittersweet songs for the class of 2021

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, May 13,2021 7:13 p.m.

The perfect playlist for grads reflecting on college and what lies ahead.

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