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.
Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
The Hateful Eight is Quentin Tarantino’s newest film, and it’s filled to the brim with … lots and lots of talking (Photo Credit: Independent.com)
“Chi-Raq” is messy, ridiculous, and deniably Spike Lee. (Photo via: Vimeo.com)
KNOCK IT OFF is a surreal, absurd, and darkly funny internet comedy show coming from Iowa City.
“Furry Noises”, the newest release from Iowa natives Fire Sale, features an eclectic mix of styles and sounds, and has a little something for everybody.
A wild ride that hits some high notes, misses others, but always manages to be entertaining. (photo via: TheGuardian)
This week’s Track of the Week is by Triple Crown Records indie rockers, From Indian Lakes.
Ghost in the Shell is a masterpiece of animation that interweaves evolution, technology, and religion into a Sci-fi action thriller.
Shaun of the Dead is an original and unique zombie comedy that is able to use basic cinematic techniques to improve on the modern comedy film form.
Alt-J’s second album This Is All Yours blends elements of electronic, post-rock, and alternative.
(Photo Cred: Gabriel Green)
The first film for the Cinema Spotlight: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), which stands at the top of director Sergio Leone’s filmography.
