Mayday Parade took on Gallagher Way with the help of The Summer Set on May 17th.
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
Shut up and listen to why a Ted Cruz presidency might have been just as scary as a Drumpf one. (photo via: rightspeak.net)
Lisa Jane Persky is an artist of all sorts; get an inside glimpse into her photo collection “X-Offenders.”
Who is Tomi Lahren? What’s her problem, anyways? Check out the newest edition of “Shut Up and Listen” to find out. (photo via: uproxx.com)
Check out some smooth new jams from the master of the breathy, Ray LaMontagne. (photo via: telegraph.co.uk)
Shut Up and Listen to why Hillary isn’t getting the youngsters’ votes, and why you should think twice before giving her yours. (photo via: washingtontimes.com)
Check out Wet’s debut alternative-pop album “Don’t You.” (photo via: musictap.net)
Check out Michael Benjamin Lerner’s new look into old ’80s synth pop. (photo via: somuchsilence.com)
Check out the fun indie rock vibes of Rah Rah’s fourth album, “Vessels.”
Check out this week’s upbeat tune, “Be Your Man,” brought to you by Rah Rah.
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
