Music

Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ opera to premiere Saturday at IU

By Abby Whited · Friday, Nov. 7,2025 11:33 a.m.

The opera will open Nov. 8 at the Musical Arts Center.

The Bluebird: How a deli became the heart of Bloomington’s music scene

By Stella Klaus · Thursday, Nov. 6,2025 12:25 p.m.

The Bluebird offers many opportunities for new musicians to get their start.

Local live music this week: Bar shows and country music

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 7 a.m.

More live music opportunities this week with lots of country music coming up.

Fans praise ‘Mitski: The Land’ film after screening at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Steven Leatherwood · Sunday, Nov. 2,2025 11:26 a.m.

Mitski’s concert film captured the attention of local Bloomington fans on Saturday.

Singing Hoosiers to perform ‘Carry On’ fall concert Saturday

By Abby Whited · Friday, Oct. 31,2025 9:47 a.m.

The Singing Hoosiers will perform their first concert of the school year Saturday.

Local live music this week: scary good sounds in Bloomington

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Oct. 26,2025 1:20 p.m.

Live music opportunities this week give you the opportunity to get out for Halloween.

Palestinian concert at IU blends cultures through music

By Lily Saylor · Wednesday, Oct. 22,2025 6:43 p.m.

The free concert was held Tuesday at the Global International Studies Building.

'Moana Live-to-Film Concert' to bring Polynesian music to IU

By Sophie Albert · Tuesday, Oct. 21,2025 1:12 p.m.

Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists will bring the movie to life through live music.

COLUMN: 7 pop songs to add to your Halloween playlist

By Steven Leatherwood · Monday, Oct. 20,2025 11:03 a.m.

Upgrade your Halloween playlists with artists from Olivia Rodrigo to Lady Gaga.

Local live music this week: from jazz to country

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Oct. 19,2025 6:06 p.m.

Free, all-age shows this week make live music accessible for everyone.

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.

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