Getting Silly with Merce Lemon
Interpretation Of Taste
A Love Letter to Rock and Roll
A Night With John Mellencamp
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....
Record Store Day 2024: What You Need to Know
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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!
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…
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…
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Ep13 - Tech Antitrust Trials
Ohm covers recent antitrust trials against tech giants Google and Amazon. He also covers the news of the week including Adobe MAX.
Ep1 - Dazed and Confused
Hosts Noah and Rocco take us through their three takes on the film Dazed and Confused (1993).
Ep5 - Kung Fury
Hosts Evan and Keegan are joined in the studio by special guests Grace and Isabella to discuss a classic: Kung Fury. Goofs and gaffs ensue.