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.
Chicago native hip hop duo, The Cool Kids, paid Blue Moose Tap House a visit on the fourth night of Mission Creek Festival (via Merry Jane).
Essentially a rave in the basement of Yacht Club, Mission: Beat gave this crotchety old hipster a wonderfully psychedelic experience there last night.
DIIV makes waves in Iowa City, playing for almost an hour longer than scheduled for.
75 Dollar Bill, Tashi Dorji, and Tyler Damon are all extremely talented. Read the review from Mission Creek here. (Image via: deathwavetv.com)
Dickie, The Feralings, and Pieta Brown all performed at The Mill during this year’s Mission Creek Festival. (Image via: redhouserecords.com)
Port Authority, Sires, and Tennis all performed at Gabe’s at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. (Image via: tennis-music.com)
Marisa Anderson performed at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe with Sarah Louise and Liv Carrow for Mission Creek. Read about it here! (Image via: marisaandersonmusic.com)
Read about Cloud Nothing’s with openers Maiden Mars and Younger at the 2017 Mission Creek Festival. (image via: diymag.com)
University of Iowa graduate, Kristen Radtke, graced Prairie Lights with a short reading of her newly released graphic novel (via Kristen Radtke).
Meka Jean, Flint Eastwood, and Mykki Blanco were full of energy and passion at this year’s Mission Creek Festival. (Image via: mykkiblancoworld.com)
