A celebration took place in Chicago this September. The 20th edition of Riot Fest has come and passed, and while still covered in a layer of dirt and sweat, next year’s edition can’t come soon enough.
Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.
On October 1, 2025, I journeyed to Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines to see a performance from Father John Misty, and left with a disappointment most bitter and foul, great show though!
Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.
This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.
Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.
In a time fraught with opposition, music marches along to the beat of protest (mage via nymag.com)!
Escape the April snow (@Iowa, why?) with the infectious singing of Jamila Woods. She performed at The Englert Theatre on April 8th to close out the 2018 Mission Creek Festival. Image via www.jamila-woods.com
Squirrel Flower played at Mission Creek Festival 2018! Read more about it here! (Image via Isabel Zuppa)
Julien Baker came to The Englert during the Mission Creek Festival in 2018 and put on a hell of a performance. Read all about it here (Image via The New Yorker)!
Algiers performed at the 2018 Mission Creek Festival. Photo via BeatRoute Magazine.
“You can’t make me give a shit.” For more poignant lyrics and the details of an unforgettable performance, read about Counterfeit Madison on Thursday, April 5th at The Mill during the 2018 Mission Creek Festival (Image via Nelsonville Music Festival)!
The all-girl trio Younger stopped over at Gabe’s on April 4th for the Mission Creek Festival. Check out my review! image via facebook.com/youngertheband
The indie folk band Horse Feathers will be performing at The Mill on April 5th at 10 p.m. as part of the 2018 Mission Creek Festival. Image via NPR
Read the promo for Ryan Joseph Anderson who will be here for the Mission Creek Festival. Image via: Youtube.com
One-hit wonders have always been and continue to be part of the music industry. But these artists have more to show. Featured photo via Ultimate Classic Rock.
