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Abe Plaut 7/16/22 Abe Plaut 7/16/22

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.

Jacqueline Gantz 2/17/22 Jacqueline Gantz 2/17/22

Kiedis Brings The Heat in BLACK SUMMER by RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

Jacqueline Gantz gives their thoughts on the new single “Black Summer” by Red Hot Chili Peppers, one of the most successful rock bands of all time, and singer Anthony Kiedis’s sexy mullet.

Elliott Obermaier 2/10/22 Elliott Obermaier 2/10/22

Slide Guitar: A Melodic Development in Soloing

The timeline and development of emotive slide playing is beautifully traceable. Elmore James to Duane Allman to Derek Trucks is an open road of slide guitar history to drive down. Elliott Obermaier is in the driver’s seat, helping us understand and appreciate the music and the technique behind it.

Abe Plaut 2/8/22 Abe Plaut 2/8/22

TREATISE ON THE BLUES

So you want to sing the Blues? With Bloomington Delta Music Club? These are the totally serious rules you need to know.

Abe Plaut 4/5/21 Abe Plaut 4/5/21

Lil Nas X is the Master of this Moment

Lil Nas X and “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” strive to normalize same-gender attraction in hip hop, which has a complicated history with homophobia. Abe Plaut breaks down the release of his new single, music video and Lil Nas X’s destruction of the internet in the aftermath.

Guest User 3/30/21 Guest User 3/30/21

The Beatles’ “Rain” is the “it will be okay” song I needed today

In times of trouble Sam Boland turns to The Beatles and “Rain” for comfort. He explains what the song means to him and the lessons we can pull from it.

Guest User 3/27/21 Guest User 3/27/21

A closer look at Micah Bachrach’s debut single “Darlin’”

Micah Bachrach recently released his new single “Darlin’.” Sam Boland sat down with Bachrach on WIUX to discuss the song, his music, and his future.

Elliott Obermaier 3/27/21 Elliott Obermaier 3/27/21

Not Your Parent’s Record Collection

Vinyl sales are rising across across the board. Elliott Obermaier looks into why this is and why you ought to consider joining the movement.

Jack Wanninger 3/20/21 Jack Wanninger 3/20/21

Five songs that influenced me as a bassist

Jack Wanninger breaks down five songs that influenced him as a bassist and explains what each one did for him in his process of growing as a musician.

Guest User 3/11/21 Guest User 3/11/21

New single “Sour Candy” out on all platforms

Bloomington Delta Music Club’s first single, a cover of “Sour Candy” by Melt is out now on all major streaming services. Here’s a closer look at the recording with insight from musicians.

Mallory Benoit 3/8/21 Mallory Benoit 3/8/21

Finding Community with Women in Music

Mallory Benoit tore her ACL, meniscus and fractured her tibia in November. In the aftermath she found comfort and support through music and the Women of Delta. This is her story.

Steve Davis 3/5/21 Steve Davis 3/5/21

A Short Review of the 2020 Spring Semester

Bloomington Delta Music Club grew exponentially in the Spring of 2020. Despite the pandemic, they came closer together as a group. Steve Davis looks back on how it all happened.

Derek O'Dell 3/4/21 Derek O'Dell 3/4/21

The Weeknd: An Icon in the Industry

The Weeknd released his newest compilation album “The Highlights” showcasing his best work to date. Derek O’Dell explores the icon status he has reached with this release.