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.
Promo for Mission Creek Festival, Cakes Da Killa performing at Gabe’s on April 5th. (Image via HighClouds)
John Mulaney is a comedian whose humor will entertain you throughout your life. His honest stories about his childhood, married life, and social anxieties will hit a cord with most. He has strong dry humor that will have you laughing when you first hear it and still laughing when you think about it days later. Image via halifaxbloggers.com
“The End of the F***ing World” on Netflix. (Photo via Graham Coxon.)
“Emerald Rush” is Hopkins’ most blissfully menacing dancefloor track yet. Image retrieved from magneticmag.com
Margaret Glaspy playing guitar in her “Somebody to Anybody” feature photo. (Photo via VEVO.)
Indie-Folk duo, The Weepies, rely on impeccable harmonies and introspective lyrics to captivate their audience. Via Spotify.
The Mood Ring is Spring being shone through with lyrics, sound, and overall feeling. (image via Framepool)
Here is a recent review of The Japanese House’s EP, “Swim Against the Tide”. In this column, read short summaries of each song and an overview of the entire EP. Image via The Radical
Read about writer and translator Lina Maria Ferreira Cabeza-Vanegas, and how you can see her at Mission Creek Festival!
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Breaking the Fourth Wall, a term in cinema described for when characters grasp their fictional nature and directly approach the audience. For this column, I will be breaking the fourth wall by conveying to anyone with a passion for movies and television the next best flick, or recent trend in this entertainment medium. Image via: WSIU radio
