Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.
Good. Better. Best. The Chicago Bears hung on once again to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, taking sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
It happened again. Another extremely close loss for Iowa, this time to USC, that left fans slamming TV remotes and flipping couch cushions. Again.
I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.
I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.
This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.
The new song by the folk-rock supergroup is my obsession of the week. (Image via Better Oblivion Community Center)
Regardless of whatever sticky tangle of emotions you find yourself in this heavily commercialized and commodified holiday, there’s always time to discover some new jams and reunite with some old musical flames!
With Valentine’s Day almost at hand, love songs are increasingly played over the radio. But what really makes any particular song a love song? Featured Image via singingmachine.com
Read more about comic Demetri Martin’s show at the Englert here.
Learn more about how Warren Buffett spent the Summer of Love.
Read about the influence of “Currents” by Tame Impala here. (Image via: robertbeattyart.com)
On February 1st, my friends and I got to see Panic! At The Disco live in Omaha, Nebraska! Read about the show here.
Before you head to the gym, make sure to grab your headphones along with your running shoes! Find out how music can provide countless benefits to your exercise routine. (Featured image via Vitamix)
The Blind Boys of Alabama took the whole crowd of The Englert Theater to church this last Friday night.
When you think of Chirstmas songs, what singers come to mind? These classic artists provide the ideal soundtrack to the holidays. (Featured image via 365thingsaustin.com)
