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Concerts, Music

Trevor Emery · March 25

I Thought The Strokes Were a NYC Band?

On Friday, March 8th, 2024, I was able to attend the Strokes, NNAMDÏ, Beach Bunny, and Uwade concert for the Chicagoan congressional candidate Kina Collins on behalf of WIUX. The concert was half a birthday celebration for Collins, and half a political rally to encourage voter registration and explain Collin’s policies to the public.

Music

FJ Miller · March 25

My Way Too Early Picks for the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

In case you didn’t know, recently The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame released its 2024 nominees to be inducted this year. While the nominees are extensive, and frankly accomplished, list, only five groups get nominated. So, I’m going to give you my predictions for who I think will get voted in, as well as my opinion on who I would vote in.

Local, News

Ijaaz Yousuf · March 21

Truck & Trailer Crash into Bloomington Apartment Building at 10th and Walnut Street on March 15th

On the morning of Friday, March 15, Bloomington first responders answered a distress call at the corner of 10th Street and North Walnut where a pickup truck pulling a trailer crashed into the west wall of the Fox Row Apartments building, before coming to a stop under one of its balconies.

Music

Kate Pfaff · March 21

5 Albums You Should Totally Check Out This Spring

After months of dreary weather and bleak midwinter, it feels like all hope is lost in the world, until that first day of spring and we find that this too, shall pass. The creatures that are college students will step outside of their humble abodes, and take in the sun. These few sunny days have me reaching for my spring playlist so I wanted to share a couple albums to add to your spring playlist this year.

Interviews, Local

Trevor Emery · March 7

What is the HumDrum Press?

I had the pleasure of interviewing Max DiFrisco and Braeden Janes, two founders of the HumDrum Press, an independent record label started a few months ago in town. I was able to talk to them about their inspirations, recent releases, and how this project is different from any other student project.

Features

Brylee Stubbs · March 7

‘Hot Girl’ Podcasts

First and foremost, being a ‘hot girl’ is 100% a mindset– all it takes is a good sense of humor, a carefree attitude, and a self-love mindset. You either get it, or you don’t. Below are some of my favorite ‘hot girl’ podcasts and episodes. If a music girlie like me can become a podcast convert, I think you can too. Check these out and see if you have a new favorite podcast!

Music

Web Content Team · March 6

Web Content Weekly: Songs From Our Childhood

This week, we wanted our writers to reminisce on the good old days. This week we will be exploring songs and memories from our childhood. Here’s what our writers had to say…

Music

Web Content Team · February 28

Web Content Weekly: Weird Music Fun Facts

This week, we dive into the topic of weird music fun facts that you may (but mostly may not) have known. Here’s what our writers had to say…

Music

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Brylee Stubbs · February 27

A Definitive Ranking of Some of the Best Songs to Have as Your Morning Alarm

Let's face it: No one likes waking up in the morning, and most people deeply resent the sound of their alarm clocks. Below is a tried and true list of songs I recommend changing your alarm to, because it definitely beats the iPhone stock sound.

Features, Music

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Morgan Rusk · February 23

The Regrettes: The End of an Era

To me, The Regrettes is my ultimate summer, windows down, feel-good, road trip band. The pop/punk band wrote songs focused on women's empowerment, feminism, and love.

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Web Content Team · February 21

Web Content Weekly: Best Super Bowl Halftime Performances

From Bruno Mars to Beyonce and even Prince to Lady Gaga, this week, we dive into the topic of the best Super Bowl halftime performances in honor of Usher’s (2nd) Super Bowl debut. Here’s what our writers had to say…

Music

Christian Oates · February 20

Roller Skates & Relationship Problems: A Recap of Usher’s Super Bowl LVIII Performance

On Sunday the 11th, we witnessed a thrilling overtime win for the Kansas City Chiefs, earning their 3rd Super Bowl win in the past five years. While many people were recovering from the game and venting their frustrations online, my mind turned back to this year’s halftime show, where Usher rocked Allegiant Stadium with some of his classics.

Movies

FJ Miller · February 12

5 Romantic Movies to watch with your Significant Other this Valentines Day

Just in case you’re scrambling this Valentine's Day, looking for something with a little romance, or just want to watch a good movie with your significant other, here are a few movies that I love about love.

Movies, Reviews

Maggie McCarthy · February 9

Review: All of Us Strangers

Andrew Haigh’s newest film All of Us Strangers is a haunting, beautiful rumination on grief, loneliness, and the power of love.

News

Ijaaz Yousuf · February 6

Ex-IRS Contractor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Leaking Trump’s Tax Records

On Monday, January 29th, Charles Littlejohn, 38, was sentenced by the United States District Court in Washington, DC to five years in prison for stealing and leaking former President Donald Trump’s tax records as well as thousands of others’. Judge Ana Reyes delivered the verdict.

Music

FJ Miller · November 28

Snubbed Savants of Song: A Short List of Musicians Denied From The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

Merriam-Webster defines a snub as treating something with contempt or neglect, keeping this definition close in mind, here are 3 rock artists who I think have been neglected, contempted, and well for that matter, snubbed, when regarding their lack of induction into the Rock Hall

Music

Aaliyah Soto · November 9

Kaliii: The New “It Girl of Rap”

Kaliii’s global appeal comes straight from her many chart-topping hits that often express the very notions of female empowerment. Many of her song’s main purpose is to try to boost the listener’s confidence through liberating lyrics.

Music, Reviews

Brylee Stubbs · November 8

Boygenius: The Rest of The Record

Each album is unique in its own way, but the two together combine to create something magical, something only Boygenius could truly pull off. There is no time like the present to sit down and check out these two releases, though you may want to keep a box of tissues on standby. Boygenius, you’ve done it again.

Local, Music

Trevor Emery · November 8

WIUX Interviews Indie Band Merce Lemon Before Killer Performance At Local Bloomington Bar

On October 15th, 2023 WIUX had the opportunity to do a pre-show interview with Merce Lemon, opener for the band Horse Jumper of Love, at the local bar, The Bishop.

Local, News

Ijaaz Yousuf · November 6

Bloomington Man Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud Conspiracy to Steal Over $669,000 from Businesses and COVID-19 Programs

On Monday, October 23, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Indiana announced that Robert K. Hall, 73, of Bloomington, Indiana, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to a massive conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. This decision was reached in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana located in Evansville, Indiana.

Trevor Buechler · November 2

Pledge Drive 2023 | November 6 - 10

WIUX Pledge Drive 2023 will take place from November 6 - 10