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.
This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.
Somehow, someway, the Bears keep winning. It isn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. A win is a win is a win.
I had the chance to sit down with Andrew McMahon while at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. We spoke about his historic gig at Red Rocks this summer, playing at Notre Dame Stadium, and how incredible of a movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is.
This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.
In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.
In a time fraught with opposition, music marches along to the beat of protest (mage via nymag.com)!
A look at Japan from the proverbial magnifying glass–because the little things can make the biggest difference (Image via Illusion 360)!
Wye Oak brings their uniquely inventive brand of indie rock to the Englert this Friday in one of Mission Creek’s can’t-miss performances. (image via bkmag.com)
Don’t miss the methodical Squirrel Flower performing at Gabe’s on April 7th. (Image via Last.fm)
Illinois indie music duo Sister Wife comes to Iowa City’s Mission Creek festival at the Englert theater on April 6. Image via: missioncreekfestival.com
This is a promo for Gordi’s performance at Mission Creek Music Festival in Iowa City (Image via Gordimusic)!
In this article, the author reviews the album “Tender Buttons ” by Broadcast (Image via Wikipedia)!
Bassem Youssef is a political satirist that truly has caused some waves! Check him out at Mission Creek (Image via Mission Creek)!
This Mood Ring honors exclusively female-centric artists and bands that can’t help but make you feel bada** (Image via Nick’s Picks).
Laurel Halo is coming to Iowa City for Mission Creek 2018 (Image via: YouTube)!
