Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.
From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!
A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.
KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.
Logan Melia discusses his connection with the Grateful Dead, and what made them so impactful on someone born forty years after their inception
Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast will headline Mission Creek Festival’s literature celebration with a presentation of her memoir Crying in H Mart. Image via Tonje Thilesen.
Snail Mail performs this Friday, April 7th, at the Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival. Image via Tina Tyrell.
Black Belt Eagle Scout will perform at Mission Creek Festival Thursday night in the wake of their new record The Land, The Water, The Sky. Image via Nate Lemuel.
An interview with Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes. Image via Brooklyn Vega.
A preview to Cat Power’s concert for the Mission Creek Festival on April 6. Image via Sound of Boston.
Two of hip-hop’s most prolific weirdos release their long-awaited collaborative album.
Image via JPEGMAFIA on Twitter.
MSPAINT release their debut album “Post-American” showcasing their fresh synth-punk sound.
A still from Schwarz’ award-winning short film “Spring Awakes.” All images courtesy of Schwarz.
The Houston native returns with his 4th full length project.
Image via Complex.com
This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend. This week we explore the first live gig of music legend Jimi Hendrix – how it shaped his career and how we still interpret his legacy. Image via crosscut.com
