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.
Wednesday has an all-star lineup, with Utopia Park, The Magnetic Fields, Erase Errata, William Fitzsimmons, and more!
Iowa rock royalty Poison Control Center performed in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge on 3/27.
It’s the annual KRUI Pizza Party at The Mill, Tuesday at 7 PM. Join your favorite KRUI DJs, directors, columnists, and staffers and hear the sweet sounds of The Parlour Suite, Like Pioneers, and The Poison Control Center!
KRUI is your one-stop shop for Mission Creek Festival coverage. From exclusive interviews and performances at the PS1 Lounge to show previews and more, we’ve got you covered!
Check out our previews of the Mission Creek Festival’s Tuesday shows. Between the avant-garde compositions of Rhys Chatham at Gabe’s and the energetic indie rock of Poison Control Center at The Mill, there’s tons of variety.
Brisbane, Australia-based band An Horse dropped by the KRUI studios on March 11 for an interview and acoustic performance. Check out the photos here!
In anticipation of 2012 Mission Creek Festival, check out some of KRUI’s hand-picked highlights from 2011’s fest.
Our track of the week, “Free to Try (But Not Always To Do)” by Christopher the Conquered explores what it means to be an artist rather than a business. Check out the video here!
KRUI music reporter Mike Kadziulis reviews the Doomtree concert at the Blue Moose Tap House.
KRUI had a triple-decker in-studio with Minnesota bands The Half Hearts and Zoo Animal, as well as locals The Olympics. Check out the audio and photos here!
