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Here and There - October 2024 Album Reviews
Indigo Gordon reviews a few albums that they listened to during the month of October (2024).
Ranking Every At the Drive-In Album
Aidan Vonderahe ranks the discography of legendary post-hardcore band At The Drive-In.
A Beginner’s Guide to Faking Your Death - ALBUM ANALYSIS
Indigo Gordon gives an explanation of the album " A Beginner's Guide to Faking Your Death" by Jhariah.
September 2024 Daily Album Review
Indigo Gordon reviews a new album for every day of September 2024!
The Long and Short of It
Members of BDMC’s blog team took an hour to analyze their favorite abnormally long and short songs. Read on to see their picks.
BDMCers Go All-In
The second annual All In Festival occurred in Indianapolis this year on September 9th & 10th. BDMC Members Siti Sarah Dunphy and Dawson Clark tell all about their experience at the festival.
Attempting to Decode “Hawaii: Part II”
Indigo Gordon breaks down the most popular fan theories of Musical Miracle’s Hawaii: Part II, an album released on 12/12/2012.
Tribute to the Band’s Robbie Robertson
Remembering the life and legacy of Robbie Robertson, songwriter and guitarist of the Band.
All About “All About Lily Chou-Chou”
Indigo Gordon reviews the film All About Lily Chou-Chou, about teenagers in Japan and their relationship to an ethereal, unseen singer named Lily Chou-Chou.
Thomp’s First Show With the Dead & Co
Co-president Thomas Lister was never a huge fan of The Grateful Dead… until recently. After getting the chance to go to a Dead & Company concert, he reflects on his experience seeing the legendary band on their final tour.
Album Recommendations - June 2023 & Challenge Reflections
We’re six months into 2023 which means Natalie is halfway through her year of listening to a new album or EP every day! Hear some musings about this experience and some recommendations from the month of June.
The Matriarch (Podcast)
The Matriarch have quickly risen to the top of Bloomington’s music scene. Their EP “Welcome to the Matriarch” earned them scores of dedicated listeners, and their message of radical love and emphasis on songwriting outside the bounds of romance have made them one of the most unique groups on the scene. But how did The Matriarch come to be? Listen in and learn the origin story of this iconic Bloomington band. Produced by Veronica Rooney.
Album Recommendations - May 2023
After a brief sabbatical, Natalie Ingalls is once again reviewing her favorite albums. May was filled with shoegaze, alternative folk, and midwestern emo. Check out the list for full recommendations.
Pressure to Perform: Musings From a Classical Musician in a College Town
Max Sabin is a classical musician in BDMC. After seeing Emanuel Ax in concert last week, he reflected on his experiences playing music in college.
Album Recommendations - March 2023
Natalie Ingalls is a fourth of the way through her year of listening to an album a day. Check out this list of her top five favorite albums from the month of March, especially if you’re looking for indie recommendations.
Moe Reviews: Trey Anastasio Band & Goose Concert
Hip-Hop/R&B Director Moe Zaremba loves live music. He’s kicking off his concert review series with an analysis of the Trey Anastasio Band (featuring Billy Strings) & Goose concert he went to in November.
Album Recommendations - February 2023
Natalie Ingalls is on month two of listening to a new album every day of 2023. Read about her five favorite albums from February, which range from emo to classic rock to Brazilian folk.
Album Recommendations - January 2023
Natalie Ingalls decided to challenge herself to listen to a new album every day of 2023. After collecting recommendations from friends and browsing music websites for “best of” lists, these are her five favorite albums from January.
Summer School: Be a Better Lover with these Lyrics by Female Rappers and Singers
Abe Plaut loves women. Abe also loves music. Join them as they explore lyrics by female rappers & singers with lessons for how we can do better at loving the women and feminine people in our lives.