Music

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.

“Amped at IU” exhibit closes with display of historic guitars

By Abby Whited · Monday, Sept. 15,2025 11:41 a.m.

The exhibit concluded Saturday with an extended display of guitars from the Jim Irsay Collection.

COLUMN: The most showstopping performances of the 2025 VMAs

By Abby Whited · Tuesday, Sept. 9,2025 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. 8,2025 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. 4,2025 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. 3,2025 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. 3,2025 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. 28,2025 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. 17,2025 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. 8,2025 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 21,2025 10:02 p.m.

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

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