A celebration took place in Chicago this September. The 20th edition of Riot Fest has come and passed, and while still covered in a layer of dirt and sweat, next year’s edition can’t come soon enough.
Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.
On October 1, 2025, I journeyed to Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines to see a performance from Father John Misty, and left with a disappointment most bitter and foul, great show though!
Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.
This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.
Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.
Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden demonstrated the power of Midwest music on Friday night at Mission Creek.
L’Rain translates memory into music, bringing them into the present where we may confront and converse with our own pasts in tandem.
Indigo de Souza performed for Mission Creek charming festival goers with a trip to memory lane, on a path that further steers onward.
KRUI celebrates its 40th Anniversary on Saturday with Blist Her and OHYUNG as part of Mission Creek Festival. Previews for other Saturday performances are also featured.
KRUI Staffers give a preview look for what’s to come on Thursday and Friday for the 2024 Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City.
Hundreds of people filled into Gabe’s for the six band show colloquially dubbed as “Sceamo Prom”. The night composed of six energetic and tiring sets, for another strong showing of community in the Iowa City Hardcore Scene.
Minneapolis based artist Zora, along with Iowa City locals YXNG RASCAL and Sarahann Kolder, close out Track Zero’s inaugural series to a warm, thunderous atmosphere.
Model/Actriz and KL!NG bring down the house at Gabe’s in Iowa City, in a phenomenal rocker of a performance, Hancher Auditorium’s Infinite Dream Festival.
Tennis headlines a show with Sam Evian for the Englert Theatre’s Track Zero series, bringing in breezy, light-rock tonalities alongside psychedelic pop and hypnagogic soul. Upon the night’s show, both acts exemplify what is evocative of what is carefree and serenely casual.
An interview with Alaina Moore of the pop band Tennis, ahead of their performance as a part of the Track Zero concert series.
