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.
Grace Waccholz profiles the political artist Declan McKenna.
Ella Heckman reviews the new album “The Juice: Vol.I” by Emotional Oranges, the enigmatic R&B/pop duo.
Maddy proclaims her love for the HBO show Big Little Lies and its unique and realized soundtrack
The homecoming concert at the Pentacrest on Friday, October 18th featured alternative rock groups The Greeting Committee and Bad Suns. Featured image via substreammagazine.com
Blaise Cooper reviews the debut album from up and coming UK rock band FEET and their catchy, indie rock.
Alia Mnayer delves into the uncompromising love inherent in Mika’s newest single.
Joker hit theaters this week, to wide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The film is not only powerful in character and visuals, but features an impactful soundtrack that plays off of the themes of the movie. Featured image via standard.co.uk
Dayglow’s Fuzzybrain is a strong debut that shows an upcoming artist’s best side.
Jack Biscupski reviews the Pop-Punk Band Joyce Manor at Gabe’s and gets drawn into a moshpit in the process.
Listen to KRUI’s own Michael Aragon and Katie Rihel interview Jessica McCabe on 10/9/19. This follows her presentation with the University of Iowa Lecture Committee Entitled “How to Be Unsuccessful in College.” Mccabe is the creator of the influential YouTube channel “How To ADHD” and a TEDx performer. Listen below.
