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Let’s Start Here. by Lil Yachty Review

Lil Yachty tried something original in his new album while still maintaining his genre. He took a risk and created something that no one was expecting.

Marketplace by The Namby Pamby Review

Every track on this album gives off a warm, endearing feeling, like a close friend telling you a story.

The Ruby Cord by Richard Dawson Review

The Ruby Cord is one of the finest works yet by a singular artist. Recommended to any fans of folk music or lyrically interesting music.

Promo 2023 by Senescence Review

Recorded, mixed, and based in Indianapolis, the 4-piece post-hardcore group Senescence recently released Promo 2023, a 3-track release that leaves listeners craving more.

Exploring the Waves of Emo

While this retelling of emo’s story necessarily glosses over some things and leaves out important groups (I’m sorry!), it shows the development of emo music from its hardcore origins to the near genre-less existence where it currently sits.

Trayce Jackson-Davis scores 2,000 career points as Indiana rolls through Rutgers 66-60

Ever since the Indiana Hoosiers suffered their three-game losing streak in early January, it seems as if history is repeatedly being made.

The Results of Mass Shootings in California

Within the last week, California has been struck by several mass shootings that have left the state and the rest of the country shocked and calling for action. 

WIUX Pure Student BS Vol. 1

Season in Review: Indiana Volleyball Trending Upward

The Indiana Volleyball team ended the 2022 season 16-16 overall with a 9-11 record in Big Ten play. Although the Hoosiers’ drought of not making the NCAA tournament continues, there are many positives to take away from the season.

This New Website Creates a Music Festival Out Of Your Listening History

Music festivals play a huge role in today’s music culture. Festivals such as Coachella, Rolling Loud, and Lollapalooza are opportunities for fans to celebrate music and enjoy their favorite artists in person. Instafest is a new web application that creates an imaginary music festival, with the performing acts based on artists that the user frequently listens to.

Tapestry: The Art of Simplicity

Tapestry is a master class on how to write songs that mean something to the people listening. No matter who you are and what you have been through, everyone can find something to relate to in this album.

IUWBB Hoosiers Beat the Bowling Green Eagles 96-61 As They Advance to 4-0 for the Fifth Time in the Teri Morin Era

Indiana went on a 24-5 run, making eight of its nine field goal attempts to close out the first quarter and never looking back, leading to a 96-61 win against the Bowling Green Eagles.

The Lighthouse Soundtrack

The following article contains spoilers for The Lighthouse.

“Her Loss” by Drake & 21 Savage Is a Hit-or-Miss

The album consists of 16 songs and is an hour long in its entirety.

Deluxes

Why are there so many deluxe tracks in music recently?

Blue Rev by Alvvays Review

Blue Rev, the new studio album released by Canadian indie and dream-pop band Alvvays, was always going to be a process to put together. This process was even more exacerbated by the many problems that all came together to stifle songwriting and recording. Thievery, flooding, COVID, and a whole new rhythm section swept away any hope of finishing their third album with any sort of speed, but despite all this, the record slaps.

“Waiting to Spill" by The Backseat Lovers Review

The Backseat Lovers have been known for the songs that remind you of your first love, the bad boy, the most uncontrollable and unruly time of your life. On October 28, their music underwent a transformation through their latest release, a 10-track album, “Waiting to Spill.”

Previewing “Her Loss” by Drake & 21 Savage

The mainstream music scene has been on fire recently, especially after Taylor Swift's Midnights was released this past Friday. Even more, stars are coming out to play, as Drake and 21 Savage announced a collaboration album titled Her Loss. This news went public after a video was posted to social media featuring the two artists, confirming previous speculations.

Blast From The Past: The '80s Influence on Modern Music

We like to think that the music coming out in 2022 is futuristic and the first of its kind, but that is only sometimes the case. Most songs on the radio today take inspiration from songs of the past. These inspirations can be found in countless ways; they can be found through the bass riffs of the songs, the lyrics themselves, or can even find inspiration from a whole decade. The 1980s, in particular, have greatly impacted the music we listen to today. The music of the '80s is taking over the pop charts, and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon.

Bloomington Releases To Not Miss

"Cosign" by Foredaze, "Sun Song" by The Matriarch, "Pearl Street" by jfled and akemie5o

They Are Gutting a Body of Water Album Review

Seconds are all it takes to capture a listener or elicit a skip. Listening to the Philadelphia experimental band They Are Gutting a Body of Water (TAGABOW) will surely either scare or entrance a listener instantly.