Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.
Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.
Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.
Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.
Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.
Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.
Check out Ra Ra Riots’ dope new album! (Photo via: www.youtube.com)
Failure Machine brings all the funk, rock, and soul you would expect from a band out the the biggest little city on earth. (Picture via: tahoeonstage.com)
Check out some brand new, folksy jams from The Lumineers. (photo via: npr.org)
Deftones delivers classic alternative rock with a modern kick in their eighth album, Gore.
Come read about how I hate talking about my major! (photo via: vice.com)
We The Kings performed in Iowa City with openers She Is We and AJR on April 1st, 2016 at the Blue Moose Taphouse. (Picture via: bottomlounge.com)
Make your floor mates jealous with these handy DIY dorm ideas that will for sure make your room not only better organized but add a personal touch!
Listen to the newest Violent Femmes album and read my thoughts!
Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”
Check out the third part of Joe’s adventure in the Zombie Apocalypse.
