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.
Our music staff compiled a list of what we liked the most from music either promoters, labels, or artists have sent us.
Check out this week’s tune “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors
Check out this week’s track review from The 1975 and their their newest release, Love Me.
Check out this week’s upbeat tune, “Be Your Man,” brought to you by Rah Rah.
A review of “I’m Stupid but I Love You” by Okay Kaya.
“Past Life” by Tame Impala provides insight into the strange, creepy nature of the entire album.
Check out this week’s profanity filled Track of the Week, from New Politics.
Check out this week’s tack by folker Kurt Vile.
This Track of the Week, “The Shade” by Metric, features their signature synth, Emily Haines’s dreamy vocals, and an elated tone sure to delight the listener.
Check out the Track of the Week with “Nights in the Dark” by California X
Check out Father John Misty’s standout electronic track from I Love You, Honeybear!
