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.
An album review of Claptone’s “Charmer” through the lens of a recently new appreciation for EDM.
Read the review about this “Beast” of an album by Pearl and the Beard. (Picture via pledgemusic.com)
“Sweater Weather” is upon us, but check out our review of The Neighbourhood’s latest sun-soaked album Wiped Out! (Photo cred: The Neighbourhood)
Why I refuse to give up on my English major, and you shouldn’t either.
A Hard Day is an excellent film and is among a long line of action movies from outside the U.S. (Photo via: TwitchFilm.com)
Walking around the University of Iowa campus, one thing you don’t expect to see if students and faculty smoking cigarettes on the side of the street.
Garrett Borns brings psychedelia to the 21st century with his debut album, Dopamine.
Melanie Martinez’s album “Cry Baby” will leave you wanting more!
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.
Check out this review on Knuckle Puck’s first kickass headlining tour.
