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
Indie-Folk duo, The Weepies, rely on impeccable harmonies and introspective lyrics to captivate their audience. Via Spotify.
I Prevail, We Came as Romans, The Word Alive, and Escape The Fate came to the Seven Flags Event Center on 12/2/17 for a killer rock show. photo: iprevailband.com
Fans of emo and pop-punk won’t want to miss the upcoming performance by this heart-on-sleeve group. (image via stereogum.com)
Read about Beach Fossils’ Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)
Read about Beach Fossils before you see them at Gabe’s on Friday, October 20th at 11pm. Image via: twitter.com
State Champs, Against The Current, With Confidence, and Don Broco put on a hell of a show at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa on 4/11/17. (Image via: facebook.com/statechampsny)
Read about Cloud Nothing’s with openers Maiden Mars and Younger at the 2017 Mission Creek Festival. (image via: diymag.com)
Gosh! and Greg Wheeler & The Polygamist Mall Cops joined Lifestyles at Iowa City Yacht Club for a night full of head banging and nonstop noise. (Image via: lifestyles.bandcamp.com)
Iowa’s Black Student Union showcased the University’s talent before Ravyn Lenae and Noname graced the IMU’s ballroom stage.
Gaelynn Lea treats concert-goers at the Mill to an intimate solo performance, using a violin, loop pedal and her magnificent voice.
