Music

COLUMN: The most showstopping performances of the 2025 VMAs

By Abby Whited · Tuesday, Sept. 9 8:35 a.m.

Tate McRae, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat and Sabrina Carpenter all gave stunning performances.

Bloomington Jazz Orchestra concert highlights Indiana composers

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Sept. 8 6:50 p.m.

The Bloomington Jazz Orchestra held a concert Sunday at Switchyard Park.

COLUMN: Hayley Williams is the biggest star at this bachelorette party bar

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Sept. 4 11:46 a.m.

Hayley Williams’ “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” contains some of her best work yet.

COLUMN: There’s more to ‘Man’s Best Friend’ than meets the eye

By Briana Pace · Wednesday, Sept. 3 5:36 p.m.

"Man’s Best Friend” is a heartbreaking album about how men treat women: like dogs.

COLUMN: Audrey Hobert’s ‘Who’s the Clown?’ is a breath of fresh air

By Abby Whited · Wednesday, Sept. 3 11:41 a.m.

The pop musician's debut album is comical, witty and vulnerable.

COLUMN: Taylor Swift’s engagement shows healing and true love

By Briana Pace · Thursday, Aug. 28 9:25 a.m.

The musician shared her engagement via Instagram on Tuesday.

COLUMN: It is, actually, a good summer for music

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Aug. 17 7:47 p.m.

New mainstream hits may be rare this season, but there are plenty of quality songs.

COLUMN: Tyler, the Creator urges listeners to dance in newest album

By Lily Saylor · Friday, Aug. 8 2:51 p.m.

“DON’T TAP THE GLASS” is the artists’ ninth studio album.

COLUMN: 5 songs to add to your summer road trip playlist

By Lily Saylor · Saturday, June 21 10:02 p.m.

These tunes will make long hours in the car fly by.

COLUMN: Addison Rae reaches for the stars on debut record

By Abby Whited · Monday, June 16 12:59 p.m.

Addison Rae released her debut album “Addison” on June 6, 2025.

COLUMN: Swift summer: Lyrical storytelling, original recordings and ‘Folklore’ 5 years later

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, June 8 12:22 p.m.

July 24 will mark the five-year anniversary of Taylor Swift’s “folklore.”

‘She Shreds’ exhibition celebrates Indiana guitarists

By Violet Kingsbury · Wednesday, June 4 4:13 p.m.

“She Shreds” exhibition showcases influential Indiana guitarists covering decades worth of music.

COLUMN: My most anticipated summer music releases

By Abby Whited · Monday, June 2 5:35 p.m.

Lorde, Addison Rae and Indigo De Souza are all releasing new projects this summer.

COLUMN: 10 songs to add to your summer playlist

By Lily Saylor · Friday, May 9 8:46 a.m.

From Sublime to Mac Miller, these songs are essential to listen to during hot summer days.

COLUMN: Revisiting Fiona Apple’s ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’ after its 5th anniversary

By Abby Whited · Tuesday, April 29 12:53 p.m.

“Fetch the Bolt Cutters” is Apple’s resounding testimony of long-stifled truth.

‘Excitement, personality, charisma’: IU Soul Revue to perform concert Saturday

By Lily Saylor · Thursday, April 24 7:28 p.m.

The concert will feature performances of funk, soul and R&B songs.

COLUMN: Internet sensation Brittany Broski releases debut single ‘The Sun’

By Lily Saylor · Tuesday, April 15 11:54 a.m.

“The Sun” reflects a new era of Broski’s career.

‘What does it feel like to grow’: Girls Rock Bloomington challenges kids to write a song

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, April 9 8:48 a.m.

The group’s work will be compiled in a zine.

‘It’s just part of what I am’: Music lovers unite at biannual Bloomington Music Expo

By Lily Saylor · Sunday, April 6 5:17 p.m.

The expo featured thousands of CDs, cassettes, memorabilia and more.

Musician Mark Bingham talks Orbit Room residency, the music industry and showing up

By Lilly Luse · Friday, April 4 12:09 p.m.

The Bloomington musician, composer and producer reflects on a 60-year career.

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