Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
Looking for a road trip playlist and songs to remind you of summer? Read about Moon Taxi’s newest album, “Daybreak,” here.
“Room” is a harsh and intimate film that follows the lives and love of its characters from the depths of despair to their freedom. (Photo via: Youtube.com)
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
A sneak peek at the upcoming shows and festivals in University of Iowa Theatre’s Winter/Spring season.
Moving Panoramas recently released their debut album, a collection of dreamgaze influenced by the lead singer’s experience with home invasion and kidnapping, as well as the resulting PTSD.
“Rowell loves her characters, and they drive the narrative instead of being dragged along by it. Because of this attention to character, to their personal traumas and explorations of identity, she’s created a truly subversive version of the “Chosen One” literary trope […] A goofy, subversive, and fantastical treat.”
An album review of “Love Stuff” by Elle King!
Come check out my take on The Sheepdog’s Future Nostalgia Deluxe, driving album filled with captivating instrumentals
Meet Jade Howser! A feminista TA that’s cooler than you’ll ever be.
Read the beginning of Sophia Smith’s testimony about her struggles of living as a hopeless romantic.
