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.
If you are looking for an album to bang your head to, check out Knocked Loose’s new album here! (photo via: merchnow.com)
Titus Andonicus played the Mill in Iowa City on Sunday, September 25th.
Radiohead has released their first album since 2011, and I am internally screaming. Read about it all here.
Yacht performed at Gabes in Iowa City, Iowa on April 7th, 2016 with opening acts Cubicle and Utopia Park at Mission Creek.
Wander, the newest record for PA’s Infinity Tree is a small collection of pure joy indie rock. (Photo credit: Alison Schwebach)
The new album by Archy Marshall (also known as King Krule) entitled “A New Place 2 Drown” is dark, electronic, and awesome.
Read the review about this “Beast” of an album by Pearl and the Beard. (Picture via pledgemusic.com)
KRUI’s own Erin Marshall reviews the latest installment of Iowa Public Radio’s live music program, “Java Blend.”
