• Matt Conner and Rob Alan of Indianapolis launched a national online music magazine, Stereo Subversion, on Aug. 13 to spotlight “meaningful musicians.” The site will be for fans of Paste and other similar music publications. Learn more at www.stereosubversion.com.

• Educate yourself about the music business and network with producers, artists and labels during the Midwest Music Convention, Thursday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Marriott Hotel, 7202 E. 21st St. (866-498-0651). Visit www.midwestmusicconvention.com. Registration costs $100 per person.

• WXIN/Fox 59 will hold the first local auditions for “Indy Idol” (a preliminary audition for American Idol) Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Madame Walker Theatre from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The first 500 entrants will be auditioned. You must be at least 16 years old and younger than 28. Bring two forms of ID. For more information, visit www.fox59.com.

• Pop/rock singer John Waite will sign copies of his newest CD, Downtown … Journey of a Heart (Rounder) and perform live at Borders Books, 8675 River Crossing Blvd. (317-574-1775), at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20.