Dan Soder visited the Englert last week. Through him, KRUI’s Bodhi and Bailey examine what makes a comedian special, or at least what makes one affably stupid.
Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.
Good. Better. Best. The Chicago Bears hung on once again to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, taking sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
It happened again. Another extremely close loss for Iowa, this time to USC, that left fans slamming TV remotes and flipping couch cushions. Again.
I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.
I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.
Have a great idea for a novel or short story, but feel intimidated by the blank page? Mary Sue can help! (image from awritetosucceed.com)
Deerhunter released their seventh album, and it isn’t horrible – but you might need some caffeine after listening to the entire thing. But one song stands out above the others….
Are you a creative writer? Do you ever write fiction? Do you ever wish you could get advice on writing without paying for an English class or worrying about your grades? Click on the link and see what Mary Sue says! (image via mokisfanfictionblog.com)
For fans of creative writing, “Like Father, Like Son” is a short story that explores realistic themes and adds a horror element. Catch the first installment here!
Metric’s sixth album, “Pagans in Vegas”, is a mixed bag – but contains pure gold with tracks like “The Governess” and “Too Bad So Sad”.
This Track of the Week, “The Shade” by Metric, features their signature synth, Emily Haines’s dreamy vocals, and an elated tone sure to delight the listener.
