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 all about the most amazing and incredibly theatrical Lab show in the history of man!
Grant Jackson, host of The Basement Show on The Lab, interviews Lindsey Robinson, a former University of Iowa student now living in Oakland, California. Robinson got involved after the police brutality occurred.
Jayson Gegner reviews the Kinect gaming platform and the new release game “Gunstringer.” For more, don’t forget to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on The Lab, Fridays from 3-5 PM.
Permission to Boogie co-host Zach Tilly on the Boston Red Sox beer-drinking scandal and baseball tradition. Listen to Permission to Boogie every Thursday night at from 10 pm to midnight on The Lab.
Jayson Gegner, host of “Hey! Listen!” on the Lab, shares his review of the new “Gears of War 3” video game. Check it out, and be sure to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on Fridays from 3-4 PM.
Every Thursday night on The Lab, hosts Zach Tilly and Skaaren Cossé bring you the perfect blend of up-and-coming tunes and clever banter on their show, Permission to Boogie.
Jayson Gegner, host of “Hey! Listen!” on the Lab, shares his top picks for video game releases this September. Check it out here, and be sure to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on Fridays from 3-4 PM.
This week’s episode spotlights “The Happy Landfill” with DJ Jacob Lane. Lane describes his show as a “landfill” because he strives to include all types of music, news bits, and jokes to entertain his audience on Thursdays from 6-8p.m.
This week’s episode features DJ Chuy Renteria of “The Amalgamation.” Outside of KRUI, Chuy is also a performing DJ with an interest in electronic/dance/house music.
Break out your hairspray, plug in the Atari and tune in to The Alternative Factor every Sunday on The Lab from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Paperback Rhino, Iowa City’s longest running improv comedy troupe, entertain every Sunday from 5-6pm on their show Paperback Radio
