Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.
From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!
A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.
KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.
Logan Melia discusses his connection with the Grateful Dead, and what made them so impactful on someone born forty years after their inception
Check out this week’s Track of the Week by indie singer-songwriter Basia Bulat.
Not sure if you want to see Sky Firreira on Sunday? You will be after reading this.
SCOPE and 10,000 Hours Show are bringing Sky Ferreira to the IMU Main Ballroom. Get the show and ticket info here.
Read our take on Mogwai’s latest release, “Rave Tapes”
Check out our review of the latest Franz Ferdinand album, Right Thoughts Right Words Right Action.
On Friday, February 28th, National Theatre Live had a live broadcast of Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus at the Englert. Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare’s last plays, tells the tale of a proud Roman war hero who returns home after defeating his archrival, the Volscian ruler Aufidius, and attempts to translate his success in the battlefield to the political sphere. However, Coriolanus is too proud to speak to the public and beg them for votes. He first feigns a favorable opinion of the people, but cannot withhold it to advance his campaign. He instead tells the plebeians exactly what he thinks of … Continued
Check out more about Was the Word celebrating and closing Mission Creek Festival.
Check out our review of William Elliott Whitmore live at the Englert.
Read about Bill Adam’s unique photo exhibit at Mission Creek Festival. (Photo copyright: Bill Adams)
Didn’t make it to Rachel Kushner’s reading? KRUI’s got you covered. Check out what you missed here.
