music

What’s your aesthetic? Making nerdy sexy. You have a suave confidence about you. Whose style do you admire? I draw style inspiration from artists Lucky Daye and Miguel. But every few months I go shopping to switch things up. I have to keep the people guessing. Do your street clothes differ from your stage attire? […]

The year’s best in sights, sounds, and shows.

The musical phenomenon Straight No Chaser, birthed at IU, comes to the Murat this month. We trace their unlikely journey, the fits and starts, strokes of luck and setbacks, in an oral history.

The year’s best in music, literature, and theater.

As John Mellencamp turns 70, the Indiana icon reflects on a career that has transcended his “Pop Singer” beginnings and now represents what rock and roll was supposed to be all about: doing whatever he wants.

We spoke with the Lawrence North graduate in the wake of her winning a Grammy and Oscar in the same year.

Employees at the independent record label group have formed the industry’s first-ever legally-recognized union.

Charlie Ballantine may be one of the most promising young jazz guitarists in Indy since Indiana Avenue’s heyday.

The co-founder of local livestreaming startup Mandolin talks about what concerts will look like in the future.

Anthony Artis combines carpentry, blacksmithing, and leatherwork to make his authentic African drums.

Dying for a haircut? Not so fast.

“I’m really, really excited about all these new songs. It sounds so different, and we’re all just way more excited about it.”

Since we’re all stuck inside, we might as well listen to some Hoosier musicians.

Bloomington Music Expo will also feature other live music performances.

This playlist shows off the many different styles of hip-hop that will be present at Chreece.