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.
Andrew W.K.’s performance Thursday night at Blue Moose was more of a full on party than a concert. Read Eric Kuehl’s review of the show!
The White Lung and Slut River concert at Gabe’s on Wednesday night was the epitome of punk, according to KRUI writer Eric Kuehl. Read all about it and see pictures of the action here!
By Eric Kuehl [soundslides width=”620″ height =”533″ id=”18649″] People love concerts, and what’s not to love? Fans can arrive right at the advertised time, and get hours of entertainment. But what is often overlooked is the preparation for the concert. On the night of Sunday, March 10, KRUI put together a show at Public Space Z featuring the So So Glos, Supersonic Piss, and Huge Lewis, that started at 8 PM, but most people don’t know that the making of this show started before noon that day! The concert itself was a success, but not without the hard work of … Continued
Attila was the highlight of a night of metal and partying Friday at Blue Moose. Read KRUI writer Eric Kuehl’s review of the show.
Norma Jean highlighted a night of relentless screaming, brutal bass drum, deafening guitar riffs, and violent mosh pits. Read Eric Kuehl’s review of the metalcore onslaught at Blue Moose Tuesday, promoted by First Fleet Concerts.
Read Eric Kuehl’s review and view photos of the Black Milk, A.Dd+, Ion, and Rich Rok show at Gabe’s on Thursday night of the 2012 Mission Creek Festival.
Erase Errata and company put on an incredible show on Wednesday at Gabe’s. Read KRUI writer Eric Kuehl’s exclusive review here and check out some photos of the night!
