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.
Read about one of the acts coming to the Mission Creek Festival April 3rd-April 8th here! (Image via: bellaunion.com)
A look back at long-winded songs of the 1970s and how they expanded the music world. Photo via Low & Slow.
Read about the upcoming Mission Creek Festival with authors Carrie Brownstein, Amber Tamblyn and Roxane Gay in conversation here! (Image via: Mission Creek)
This article is an interview/review combo over the song “Humble Daisy” by XTC. The author interviewed a subject over their favorite song, did research herself, and then expressed her own personal opinions on the piece. Image via: amazon.com
Read more about Buffy Sainte-Marie, her activism, and her album “It’s My Way!” here! (Image via: Amazon)
Mayonnaise, mayonnaise, mayonnaise…
Image via AWOL
My Spotlight on Mel Brooks’ work, my experiences with his absurd comedy, and some good starts on his work. Image via: mcvariety.com
The Mood Ring is love at first sight captured through lyrics, sound, and overall feeling. (Image via MrPorter)
Read about Erykah Badu and her album “Baduizm” here! (Image via True Too)
David Letterman transforms the modern talk show with the launch of his Netflix original “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” Image via: rollingstone.com
