Your Arms Are My Cocoon: birth/rabbit/death in Iowa City

March 14, 2025

In wedding gowns and emo hair, Chicago screamo band Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought their own miserable bedroom of glittery teen angst back to Gabe’s in Iowa City.

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Iowa City Free Week 2025 Preview

February 18, 2025

By Harry Ginsberg

The First Annual Free Week in Iowa City’s Downtown District has officially begun. Here’s some of the biggest names, local and visiting, performing.

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Track Zero: Drifting, Floating, and Ascension with Water From Your Eyes

May 14, 2024

By Lily Graham

Water From Your Eyes, Friko, and Lou Sherry all sent audiences drifting on a wide assortment of sonic vibes for their Track Zero performance. The show brought forth a valuable lesson in letting your consciousness take the back seat, allowing the wave of music pass you by.

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Mission Creek: Armand Hammer Perform In the Purest Form

April 28, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

In a music bubble where many mainstream hip hop artists’ performances are extremely shallow, Armand Hammer go against that sentiment, showcasing genuine artistry.

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Mission Creek: m denney Mesmerizes with Abstract Noise

April 23, 2024

By Trent Strawhacker

Noise artist and Iowa City local m denney performed a transfixing set at Gabe’s as part of Mission Creek 2024.

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Mission Creek: Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden Thrill at Gabe’s

April 21, 2024

By Glenn Houlihan

Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden demonstrated the power of Midwest music on Friday night at Mission Creek.

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Mission Creek Preview: KRUI 40th Anniversary & Saturday

April 2, 2024

By John Glab

KRUI celebrates its 40th Anniversary on Saturday with Blist Her and OHYUNG as part of Mission Creek Festival. Previews for other Saturday performances are also featured.

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Screamo Prom 2K24 at Gabe’s

February 10, 2024

By Benjamin Romero

Hundreds of people filled into Gabe’s for the six band show colloquially dubbed as “Sceamo Prom”. The night composed of six energetic and tiring sets, for another strong showing of community in the Iowa City Hardcore Scene.

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Kate Bollinger, and When Bedroom Pop Makes it Out of the Four Walls

October 8, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Kate Bollinger headlines a show with Sam Burton and 24thankyou, exemplifying the growth and progression of bedroom pop. A sentiment in line with the goal of the Track Zero concert series.

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Track Zero Preview: Kate Bollinger To Set the Bridge That Meets Indie Pop and Folk Rock

October 2, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Kate Bollinger, along with Sam Burton and 24thankyou, will look to drape her lavish, satin sound to Gabe’s in Iowa City for her part in the Track Zero concert series.

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5:00 PM	5:00 PM 6:00 PM People Power Radio Hour
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7:00 PM	7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Evil Wizard Witching Hour
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9:00 PM	9:00 PM 10:00 PM T.R.E.A.T.
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KRUI Spins
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
KRUI Spins
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Laughing Lyre
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
KRUI Spins
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
KRUI Spins
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
People Power Radio Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
KRUI Spins
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Evil Wizard Witching Hour
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Happy Joy Joy Radio Hour
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
T.R.E.A.T.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
freemusicnow.net
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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Gabes

Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Saturday

Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Thursday & Friday

From Piano to Punk: St. Patrick’s Day rocks at Gabe’s

Your Arms Are My Cocoon: birth/rabbit/death in Iowa City

Iowa City Free Week 2025 Preview

Track Zero: Drifting, Floating, and Ascension with Water From Your Eyes

Mission Creek: Armand Hammer Perform In the Purest Form

Mission Creek: m denney Mesmerizes with Abstract Noise

Mission Creek: Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden Thrill at Gabe’s

Mission Creek Preview: KRUI 40th Anniversary & Saturday

Screamo Prom 2K24 at Gabe’s

Kate Bollinger, and When Bedroom Pop Makes it Out of the Four Walls

Track Zero Preview: Kate Bollinger To Set the Bridge That Meets Indie Pop and Folk Rock

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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