Iowa City author Garth Greenwell spoke about art in the time of isolation as part of Mission Creek Underground. Mission Creek Underground is a six performance series with local musicians and authors provided virtually. Featured image by Oriette D’Angelo for The Nation.
Mission Creek Festival Underground, a virtual experience, kicks off with a bewitching performance from Iowa City darling Elizabeth Moen.
Hailey Whitters showcases in her latest album, how hard it was to be recognized in country music.
As we continue to grapple with the unknowns of COVID-19, music is a free and necessary medication. Our world is a tense place currently, and expressions of creativity like music provide with a means of mental escape. (Featured photo via deadline.com)
Grace Waccholz reviews the surprisingly muscular Summer Salt concert at Gabe’s on 3/9.
As a young artist at the beginning of her career with such success, Benee is one to watch in the years to come. (image via NicheMusic)
Iowa City author Garth Greenwell spoke about art in the time of isolation as part of Mission Creek Underground. Mission Creek Underground is a six performance series with local musicians and authors provided virtually. Featured image by Oriette D’Angelo for The Nation.
Five years after Tame Impala released Currents, The Slow Rush is a disappointing drag, functioning as atmospheric background music.
Unlike the angst-filled, gut-wrenching tracks that saturated Pinegrove’s 2016 release, Cardinal, Marigold is a hesitant musical work that just doesn’t sound like them.
As 2019 turns to 2020, we here at KRUI 89.7 look back at our favorite albums and songs of the year.
Mission Creek Festival will celebrate 15 years of showcasing the arts in Iowa City next year. With a lineup of literary and musical acts, the festival is sure to draw crowds. Featured Image via Mission Creek.
The Who’s first effort in 13 years works as tasteful fan service that’s much more self-aware than most bands past their peak.
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.
Matt Maltese’s new album Krystal provides just the right ounce of cynical humor hidden within the lush DIY production.
Brendan McDonough reviews the Carrier Waves performance as a part of Witching Hour 2019.
Musicians Nicholas Naioti and Ryan Stier brought the ultimate atmospheric yoga experience to the Englert Theatre for the this year’s Witching Hour festival.
Brendan McDonough reviews Obnox as part of the 2019 Witching Hour Festival.
