Music

COLUMN: Dennis James haunts IU with Halloween organ playing

By Sophie Albert · Friday, Oct. 17,2025 6 p.m.

“Dennis James Hosts Halloween” featured a radio drama and silent film and organ performance.

Returning festival brings blues and boogies back to Bloomington

By Stella Klaus · Friday, Oct. 17,2025 11 a.m.

The festival gives young musicians an opportunity to learn about new music.

Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble celebrates Indigenous composers through jazz concert

By Samuel Cherchian · Thursday, Oct. 16,2025 3:26 p.m.

The ensemble honored Indigenous Peoples Day with pieces written by composers of Indigenous heritage.

‘L’Enfant et les Sortilèges’ opera brings childhood whimsy to Musical Arts Center

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Oct. 16,2025 9:46 a.m.

The opera will open at the Musical Arts Center on Friday.

BDMC: How a student community builds new bands and inspires musicians

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Oct. 13,2025 9 a.m.

Bloomington Delta Music Club offers a space for musicians to find like-minded people.

Local music to check out this week in Bloomington: A busy week of bar shows

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Oct. 12,2025 4:52 p.m.

Local live music happening around town Oct. 13-19.

‘Welcome back Treblemakers’: IU’s Another Round takes TikTok by storm

By Lily Saylor · Tuesday, Oct. 7,2025 2:45 p.m.

IU’s all-male a cappella group went viral for its “Birthday Sex” cover.

COLUMN: Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving’ is classy and agreeable

By Abby Whited · Monday, Oct. 6,2025 5:55 p.m.

Olivia Dean released her second studio album “The Art of Loving” on Sept. 26.

Local music this week: Comedy and music combined

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Oct. 5,2025 8:08 p.m.

Local live music happening around town Oct. 6-12.

COLUMN: ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is sonically enticing but lyrically abysmal

By Sophie Albert · Sunday, Oct. 5,2025 1:53 p.m.

Although Swift’s album has a refreshing sound, it’s hard to get through without cringing.

IU Brass Band presents outdoor performance with ‘Of Earth and the Eternal’ program

By Abby Whited · Saturday, Oct. 4,2025 4:44 p.m.

The IU Brass Band performed at the Conrad Prebys Amphitheater Oct. 3.

Local music this week: Jazz ensembles and bar shows

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Sept. 29,2025 9:57 a.m.

Local live music happening around town Sept. 29 - Oct. 5.

COLUMN: Taylor Swift needs to do better

By Sophie Albert · Sunday, Sept. 28,2025 7:03 p.m.

Despite having one of the biggest platforms ever, Swift refuses to use it meaningfully.

Love, drama and revolution: Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” to open at IU

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Sept. 25,2025 2:30 p.m.

The opera will open this weekend at the Musical Arts Center.

COLUMN: Lola Young is abrasive and honest in her newest album

By Lily Saylor · Tuesday, Sept. 23,2025 12:41 p.m.

“I’m Only F**king Myself” is Young’s third studio album.

Meet Opal, the Bloomington band bringing a fresh energy to classic rock

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Monday, Sept. 22,2025 5:30 p.m.

Formed through Bloomington Delta Music Club, the band is comprised of six IU students.

COLUMN: 5 albums to get you in the fall spirit

By Abby Whited · Monday, Sept. 22,2025 12:08 p.m.

These are the records I return to each autumn.

Local music this week: From culture to country

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Sept. 21,2025 7:31 p.m.

Local live music happening around town Sept. 23-28.

COLUMN: Ed Sheeran presses “Play” on a new era of music with latest album

By Miranda Miller · Thursday, Sept. 18,2025 1:21 p.m.

Sheeran closes his mathematics era and opens the stereo era with new vulnerability.

Plummer Jazz Quintet to perform at ‘Swing in September’ on Friday

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Sept. 18,2025 10:34 a.m.

2024’s Plummer Jazz Quintet members will return at Friday’s jazz festival.

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