Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
A wild ride that hits some high notes, misses others, but always manages to be entertaining. (photo via: TheGuardian)
As part of the Mission Creek Festival, FilmScene showcased the experimental films Memphis, Dragonslayer, and Who Is Bozo Texino? (Photo credit: icfilmscene.org)
SQURL provides a live and exciting soundtrack to classic avant-garde filmmaker Man Ray at FilmScene. (Photo via New York Times)
Check out the Track of the Week with “Nights in the Dark” by California X
Mission Creek: Burning Hands, Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band, and White Mystery made for an excellent night of rock n’ roll at The Mill.
The Iowa Screendance Festival, part of the Mission Creek Festival, explores the intersection of dance and film through eight unique short films from local and national filmmakers.
This week’s Track of the Week is by Triple Crown Records indie rockers, From Indian Lakes.
Ghost in the Shell is a masterpiece of animation that interweaves evolution, technology, and religion into a Sci-fi action thriller.
Shaun of the Dead is an original and unique zombie comedy that is able to use basic cinematic techniques to improve on the modern comedy film form.
Alt-J’s second album This Is All Yours blends elements of electronic, post-rock, and alternative.
(Photo Cred: Gabriel Green)
