In the age of digital music, where everything is a click away, a musical blast from the past has made its way back into the mainstream.

This weekend's events are nothing short of entertaining. With Black History Month coming to an end, opportunities to celebrate African-American heritage are plentiful. There are also choices of sporting events, symphony orchestras and Pancake Days. This weekend is one to not miss by staying inside.

Marvel’s “Black Panther” is definitely having a moment.

As Justin Timberlake graces the world once more, bringing ‘sexy back’ for a third time, he now releases a fresh and modern take of his already celebrated collection through a desolate country/hip-hop lens in his new album “Man of the Woods.”

Separating good and great artists is a task most can do in under five minutes. But, one of the most important things for artists on the rise to remember is quality of music.

Country superstar Brad Paisley is set to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.

“For the culture”: A phrase not only used to describe the constant enhancements made to modern music, but also to simply define the influence music has on our daily lives.

A great deal of skepticism enveloped Fall Out Boy after pushing back their album release date from September to January.

Six-time Grammy nominated rapper B.o.B. and rapper Waka Flocka Flame will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Shirk Center on Illinois Wesleyan University campus.

With the utter dominance of the Soundcloud rapper’s success in 2017, 2018 seems to provide more of the same story.

The Coffeehouse & Deli in Uptown Normal was the place to be Friday.

Imagine a world without the fine arts. A world without song or dance. A world where acting, painting and poetry are nonexistent.

While 2017 emerged as the year of collaborative projects, rappers Quavo and Travis Scott add to the culture with their joint album, “Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho.”

Southern-soul rock band JJ Grey & Mofro will perform Jan. 30 at the Castle Theater to support its 2015 album “Ol’ Glory.”

Editors Kevin Schwaller and Ema Sasic share their experience at the Chicago/Midwest Regional Emmy Awards and discuss "Lady Bird," Grammy nominations and winners from the LA Film Critics Association and the New York Film Critics Circle.

It is common for a person who is passionate about an art to go out of their way and express it to people, hoping audiences support its success.

In today’s instant-gratification type of world, less still means more, and music seems to be one of those underlying things that falls in this category. People constantly request more and more content from their favorite artists, but where does that leave the artists to have time for themsel…

The Story So Far will perform 8 p.m. Sunday at the Castle Theater in Bloomington. Tickets are $22.50 in advance and $25 the day of the show. Minors under 18 must attend with a parent or legal guardian.

The countdown has begun and the holidays are closely approaching. With only a few weeks until Santa comes, there are several ways to get in the spirit.

A lot of music is heard on the radio; it is a way to constantly hear the new hits and popular artists. However, the radio becomes repetitive after a while. It can seem like the same artists over and over again who just came out with a new hit single.

The classic Christmas Eve celebration tale returns to the stage this holiday season, but with an unexpected twist.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, students are blaring their favorite Christmas tunes with no shame in preparation for the most wonderful time of the year.

The old Taylor Swift is dead.

Music continuously evolves for the ears of the audience. Artists seem to bring their own personal flair to differentiate themselves from the occasional repetitive art of rap music. Complementing these superstars are potent producers oozing with talent, creating the music we listen to every day.

Hitting high notes has brought singer and songwriter Brielle Marie of Bloomington to new heights.

Music is important, but the way a person listens to their music is essential. Sure, there is the option of going to the music library on a phone and hitting shuffle to thousands of different songs, but that is not always the best option.

Music can make a person come to life and feel things they cannot explain. It is universal. However, there are some instruments that are undervalued. percussion instruments are one example.

Hip-hop heavyweights are about a dime a dozen in today’s musical era. Superstar young artists such as Post Malone, 21 Savage and Quavo are just a few among the immense collection of premature yet established rappers. While their age may draw a discrepancy from the more recognized acts in the…

The Milk Carton Kids will perform at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Castle Theatre. Tickets are $28 in advance and $32 the day of the show.

The Illinois State University School of Music will present “The Creation” by Franz Joseph Haydn 3 p.m. Sunday at the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

After One Direction’s disbandment in 2015, members of the world-famous boy band went off to pursue their own projects. Each member released music one at a time, relishing in their preferred genre.

Picture this: a life without internet. Today, it is considered a basic necessity for even the simplest of tasks. The insatiability of people’s desire to be connected stretches far around the globe. Countries such as the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom lead the technological movem…

Vidette Photo Editor Monica Mendoza is joined with Sherwood Forest members Clifford Close and Mitchell Owens to talk about their band and the latest in the music world.

Music has gone through a vast change over the last 50 years. The music listened to today is not the same as it was, yet somehow there are some songs and some bands that remain timeless.

The power of music can sometimes be overwhelming. Being able to transport a person, discover new feelings and most of all, provide an escape from everyday annoyances is a demanding task for any type of genre to achieve.

The Beach Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Braden Auditorium.

The idea of boy bands has always been enticing: a popular and attractive group of guys that appeal to the masses of teenage girls.

Among the mass variety of new artists to break out in 2017, the most unforeseen arrival is the revival of a cultural innovator. The rebranding of an artist can simply come from two things: diligence and devotion. With hardship comes happiness as rapper Gucci Mane exemplifies the struggle of …

T-Pain and Jesse McCartney have banded together to perform one night for UPB’s #FallThrowbackConcert at 8 p.m. Thursday in Braden Auditorium.

Macklemore has finally released a new album after 12 years since his last album release.

Tommy Castro & the Painkillers will be performing at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Castle Theatre.

On Sept. 22, the Las Vegas-based rock band The Killers dropped its fifth studio album, the first since “Battle Born” in 2012.

Castle Theater housed the first stop of Germany-native band Portugal. The Man’s first U.S. tour, with openers Maybird and Lido.

Photo Editors Monica Mendoza and Natalie Stuckslager discuss the latest releases from Miley Cyrus and Demi Lavato and what's coming to Bloomington-Normal.

On Thursday night, Bone Student Center’s Prairie Room was the place to be.

Music is forever evolving. Exceptional and constant releases from culture-beloved artists such as Gucci Mane and Migos is what keeps the evolution of music moving forward.

Imagine a student independent artist— as in someone who is blessed with the ability to write, produce and audio engineer their own music.

The Quad was brought to life as about 1,000 students joined for Illinois State University VibeTribe’s Welcome Back electric dance music (EDM) concert on Wednesday night.

Illinois State’s Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall.

In director Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, the picture that is painted by “Mother!’s” trailer and the execution of the film itself are vastly different.

In the era of self-proclaimed stardom, inner-city rap crews have been essentially ousted from existence. Sure, multi-million dollar artists such as Drake and The Weeknd sport their OVO and XO brand labels, but real rap crews seem to have died out along with the nineties flow it arrived with.

Singing fans with their phone lights swaying, lit up the sky as country singer Lee Brice wrapped up his performance at the Corn Crib last Saturday.

There are many modern country artists that focus almost entirely on romantic relationships, while sprinkling in some songs about family and friends, and Thomas Rhett’s third album, "Life Changes" is no exception.

Dave Matthews once said, “Good music is good music, and everything else can go to Hell.”

Almost three years after the release of its last studio album, The Script is back with its fifth studio album “Freedom Child” and a new sound.

With big named artists coming to preform for the Bloomington-Normal community like Lee Brice, Jesse McCartney, and T-Pain, who do you want to see preform live?

Many local activities await Illinois State University students and Bloomington-Normal residents this weekend. Whether community members are running for a cause or jamming out to country music star Lee Brice, there is surely something for everyone to get involved with.

Singer and Melvin resident Alicia Grimes ascended from Central Illinois to global stardom.

Streaming has single-handedly been able to spring any young, no-name artist straight into the spotlight. Literally overnight, platforms such as SoundCloud can bring these underground artists to the pinnacle of the music world in the blink of an eye; jump starting their careers with something…

Free food, prizes and live music. What more could students ask for? ISU students can enjoy all this and more at the Bone Student Center Open House.

With hip-hop recently replacing rock and roll as the most listened genre in America, rappers are now considered the rock stars of millennial generation.

The aroma of kettle corn and fairground foods circled the Normal community this weekend.

Kesha is back and better than ever with her new album “Rainbow” bringing together her Nashville roots, alternative vibes and, of course, her signature techno-pop songs.

There is no better way to kick off the school year than attending the annual Sweet Corn Blues Festival. With over 50,000 ears of corn and some of the best blues music, this event is both welcoming and tasty.

This month one of Illinois State’s very own Redbird faculty members will perform songs from his recent album “Inner Light.”

Jay Z’s latest studio album, "4:44," showed a different side of the Brooklyn rapper as some are saying is a response to Beyoncé’s "Lemonade" album, which hinted at his infidelity. On the "4:44," Jay Z admits to cheating and takes ownership for the issues they had in their marriage.

“And a lust for life keeps us alive.”

The Immanuel Bible Foundation is hosting its second annual Bluegrass & Brass on the Grass community event on Saturday, July 22 at Broadview Mansion.

Seven-time Grammy winner and music icon Kendrick Lamar returns to Chicago this month to set the city on fire once again. The tour follows and is titled after his fourth album “DAMN.”

If students are lucky enough to attend Chicago’s very own Lollapalooza (Lolla), they are in for a fun-filled four days of music, food and happiness.

Excited country music fans line up at the gate to enter a sea of tents, American flags and cowboy boots. People from all walks of life will take over Twin Lakes, Wisconsin for yet another year of Country Thunder.

College students are famous for their wildest stories at concerts, musical events or even festivals. The lengths people have gone to obtain tickets for their favorite artists are no less than ordinary, in fact, the things done to get them are even more extraordinary.

Founded in 1857, Illinois State University's history is rooted in providing students a premium education. ISU's history also boasts a rich track record of hosting entertaining events and festivals.

Summertime is filled with opportunities to enjoy some live music— whether indoors or out in the warm weather— and with that opportunity comes some responsibility.

LOS ANGELES _ When George Holliday was awakened by commotion outside his home shortly after midnight on March 2, 1991, he jumped from his bed, grabbed his Sony camcorder and pointed it toward the chaos happening 90 feet away from his living room window.

Katy Perry just broke another Twitter record: The "Bon Appetit" singer is the first person on the site to hit 100 million followers.

The fresh summer breeze accompanied by beautiful green leaves, good people and music can all be expected at next month’s annual Concerts on the Quad.

The Bloomington Center of Performing Arts is kicking off Father’s Day weekend with a Summer Solstice Concert on June 17. Replaced by the Bloomington Beer Fest, this one-day, non-stop concert is an event not to miss.

Robert Earl Keen is bringing his wit, musical talent and enthusiasm June 15 to Bloomington at Castle Theatre for a show of a lifetime. 

Bluegrass brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, known as The Cactus Blossoms, will perform Monday, June 5, at the Castle Theatre.

“Welcome to the final show/Hope you’re wearing your best clothes.”

Of its many offered majors, Illinois State University stands out above other universities for its music and education programs.

Country music superstar Chris Stapleton performs April 29 at 7 p.m. at the US Cellular Colosseum. The tour supports Stapleton's new album "From a Room: Volume 1." The performance projects to fill US Cellular's maximum capacity of 7000 people. Tickets on Ticketmaster are currently sold out. P…

The Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra packed the Center for the Performing Arts Sunday for a celebration of history and bittersweet goodbyes.

Those who attend Illinois State University’s Symphony Orchestra Concert can expect a rare event multilayered with lots of emotions and history.

Everyone's inner middle schooler ate their hearts out Monday night as JoJo, the New Jersey pop R&B artist, returned to the stage after a 10-year hiatus on her Mad Love Tour. An estimated 400-people crowd came together on ISU's Quad to relive some old favorites, like the highly anticipate…

Spring has sprung, and so has Illinois State University’s Jazz Ensembles. The College of Fine Arts and School of Music presented its 21st annual Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday. Students and staff gathered in the Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall for the show.

Sunday night opened a five-night new music concert series with world-class and student composers and musicians alike. The Seventh Annual RED NOTE New Music Festival accepted just over 600 works from a combined 70 countries around the world as part of the chamber ensemble, full orchestra and …