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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.
A Chat with Grace Leckey on her Debut Album Best Supporting Actress
Abe Plaut speaks with Grace Leckey about her debut album Best Supporting Actress.
BDMC Presents: Showcasing an Organization in One Day
BDMC offers musical opportunities, networks, and subjective experience to all those who want it. Music shouldn’t go to die for those who don’t pursue it full-time in college. Elliott explains how BDMC creates space for all creative minds who love music, best represented by BDMC Presents.
Overdrive Explained
So you’ve decided to buy an overdrive pedal. Maybe you want to start investing in a pedalboard. Maybe you want to add another gain stage to your amp sound. Maybe you, like Zach, have a slightly gear-obsessed-personality and want to keep obtaining different sounds for your “collection”. Whatever the reason, before buying an overdrive pedal, here is some helpful information to know.
Message from Dominick Heyob, incoming Co-President
When it comes to music, Dominick is a perfectionist. But BDMC showed him something even more important in music: growth. Get ready for BDMC Presents 2022 and read this letter from incoming BDMC Co-President Dominick Heyob.
Thank you Bobby: A Prayer of Thanks for Bobby Weir and The Wolf Bros’ Concert in Brown County
In the name of unwashed sinners, donaless vocals, and holy lyrics, Bloomington Delta Music Club’s very own Jacqueline Gantz offers this prayer of thanks for witnessing Bobby Weir and The Wolf Bros perform in Brown County.
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.
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.
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.
Review: “KEEP IT UP” by Rex Orange County
Natalie Ingalls reviews the new single “KEEP IT UP” by Rex Orange County, showing the bedroom singer’s evolution into a pop space and his new era of music.
Wishing you a very Soulful Holiday Season with “IT’S A HOLIDAY SOUL PARTY” by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
At 22 years old, Abe Plaut been to at most five, maybe six Christmas parties, but he has extremely strong feelings about “It’s a Holiday Soul Party” by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings being the best Holiday album ever.
Emma Walsh on Her Album “Girl with the Flower Shoes”
Abe speaks with Emma Walsh about her new album, the creative process, and the story behind each song.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We need financial help. Donate and we’ll record a song for you. Deal?
BDMC needs help raising money to create a Spotify. For every dollar you donate, we enter your name in a drawing. Winner gets a personalized song recorded and released.
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.