What is classified as “good” music? And ultimately what defines music as "good"?
If I had to describe rock and roll in one word, I'd use versatile. With such a deep history and so many subgenres, everyone can find at least one rock and roll song they like.
Let me set the scene, it’s 8:00 pm on a Friday night and John Mellencamp is playing Emens Auditorium in Muncie, IN. The lights go down, tension begins to build, a buzzing in the room commences, and on comes a screen in which The Fugitive Kind begins playing....
The long-awaited official Record Store Day list was finally released a few weeks ago, and I am so (SO!) excited about it. Below is a quick rundown of the event, and some of the releases that I’m most excited about. Be sure to get out and shop local this Record Store Day on April 20th, 2024!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Andrew Haigh’s newest film All of Us Strangers is a haunting, beautiful rumination on grief, loneliness, and the power of love.
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.
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
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.
