Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.
I sat down with multi-instrumentalists Jano Rix before his gig with The Wood Brothers at The Englert Theatre on November 12th. Taking a beat to touch on what shaped him artistically, his favorite illustrators, and the impact dancing has had in his adult life, Jano let us into how he makes a chaotic world feel focused and comfortable.
Good. Better. Best…Again. The Bears keep the Chi-train moving, routing the Eagles in an NFC slug fest.
The Heroes trophy stays in Iowa City after the Hawkeyes shuck the Huskers in Lincoln.
College athletes across the country are now receiving direct revenue-sharing payouts, fueling everything from luxury shopping sprees and impulsive spending to investments, charity, and family support. Their choices reveal how a generation of 18-to-22-year-olds is navigating sudden wealth in a rapidly shifting era where college sports now function like big-league business.
In a high-scoring thriller, the Chicago Bears took down the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field, 31-28. The leaders of the NFC North keep rolling.
Fancy a ride on a time machine? Let’s go back to 1970s Japan through its music. Image via Amazon.
Mister Miracle was a 12-issue limited series written by Tom King, illustrated by Mitch Gerads, and published monthly by DC Comics. The final issue of the limited series was released on November 14th. Tom King and Mitch Gerads both won Eisner Awards, the highest award offered in the comics industry, for their work on this series. The pair previously worked on The Sheriff of Babylon, a 12-issue series published under Dc’s adult-oriented Vertigo imprint. The story of Mister Miracle follows an American police officer-turned military consultant as he attempts to solve the murder of one of his Iraqi police trainees … Continued
Need music recommendations, or are you just curious about the ’90s and ’00s music scene in Japan? Look no further. Image via spice.eplus.jp
Seasoned DJ and music reviewer Carter Alan takes readers on a road trip through 50 years of rock concerts in his book The Decibel Diaries. Hop in the passenger seat and hold on for the legendary ride! (Featured Image via Pinterest)
On being homesick and the concept of “home,” with Ellie and Kris of Deluka. (Photo by Frank Maddocks)
It’s November, so you know what that means: midterm elections are here! Time to get out & vote, & what better way than listening to some political songs!
For more commentary and analysis on Sears’ bankruptcy, check out articles by the Wall Street Journal. (Image via: wsj.com)
Looking for new ways to explore Tokyo or your local neighborhood? Check this out. Photo via author.
Kamasi Washington took The Englert on this Halloween to a large audience excited to hear his soulful music to wash over them. (Cover Image via i.ytimg.com)
He’s not just a Beatle anymore. Keep reading for a summary and review of Paul McCartney’s recent album Egypt Station. (Featured Image via JamBase)
