In a music bubble where many mainstream hip hop artists’ performances are extremely shallow, Armand Hammer go against that sentiment, showcasing genuine artistry.
Hatis Noit conjured intense, powerful emotions with even more powerful vocals in her performance at Mission Creek. Her entire performance visually and audibly was a mystifying experience.
Hickman, Kentucky folk country artist S.G. Goodman opens up her heart to the crowd at this year’s Mission Creek festival.
Bootcamp rip apart the quaint Trumpet Blossom Café with their heavy, hardcore riffs for their performance at the Mission Creek festival.
People got off League of Legends, put down their VR headsets, and logged off of Web 3 to go watch George Clanton perform at Mission Creek, finally seeing something in real life.
Noise artist and Iowa City local m denney performed a transfixing set at Gabe’s as part of Mission Creek 2024.
Check out the Track of the Week, “Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)” by Ages and Ages!
Did you miss The Head and The Heart performance at the Englert Theater? No worries! Here’s a full review of the Mission Creek Festival show.
February 8th was the 2014 National South Asian A Capella Competition. Here are some reasons it was one of the best things that have happened so far this year and why you should go next year
Check out Brad Pector’s insightful take on James Blake’s music and performance at the Englert theater.
The atmosphere at the Englert Theatre on April 4 couldn’t have been more appropriate for a concert. Patrons lined from the doors all the way to the Ped Mall. All of this, in anticipation for Grizzly Bear’s return to Iowa City for the first time since 2007. Grizzly Bear is currently touring with Owen Pallett in support of their hailed album Shields (2012). Started as the project of guitarist/keyboards/vocalist Ed Droste in 2002, they have since become Daniel Rossen, Chris Bear, and Chris Taylor who together create one of the most respected bands around today. With four studio albums and … Continued
Tens of children between the ages of six and eight trekked into The Englert Theatre at 10 AM on Wednesday, February 27. The snow did nothing to stop these children from making it to the Englert on time. This field trip was an exciting and educational experience for the kids. Not only did they enjoy a morning away from the classroom, they learned about how to keep their bodies healthy and happy. Amid the chatter of the children, a voice rang out: “Slim Goodbody’s program will begin in two minutes!” The voices of the kids immediately replied: “What? No!” They … Continued
The Englert Theatre was packed last Monday night, February 25 at 7 PM. The crowd, filled with students and Iowa City citizens, was there to see one incredible woman: Ayana Mathis. Mathis, a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, came back to Iowa City to read from her debut novel, The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. The novel’s recent acclaim is partially due to its acceptance in to Oprah’s book club. Following a wild applause, Ayana Mathis took the stage and read a short poem by Gwendolyn Brooks entitled “Kitchenette Building.” She then commented on the poem, noting that it questions whether … Continued
Writer Alex Restrepo reviews Academy Award-nominated director Josh Aronson’s film “Orchestra of Exiles,” which was recently screened at the Englert Theatre!
Check out John Miller’s heartfelt account of his experience at the Be Good Tanyas show at the Englert this week!
Check out B. Condon’s preview of the Englert’s upcoming “Away In the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” show on November 14th!
