Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
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.
Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)
Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)
Read about the 21-year-old visionary rapper before you see him at The Mill on Saturday, October 21st at 11pm.
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Chicago native hip hop duo, The Cool Kids, paid Blue Moose Tap House a visit on the fourth night of Mission Creek Festival (via Merry Jane).
New York City lost power for over 24 hours in the summer of 1977. The events that took place that night may be what helped shape the hip hop industry into what it is today. (image via PBS)
Bear Grillz performed at the Blue Moose Tap House on October 13th, along with openers Kill OG and Ricky Remedy. (Photo via youredm.com)
An album review of Strong Asian Mother’s new EP “Lynx Africa.”
Read all about the Kings Court Tour at Gabes for Mission Creek 2016! (photo via: www.shannoncason.com)
Even though he only had 4 days to prepare Sage Francis still managed to captivate and excite his audience.
An album review of Lizzo’s “Big GRRRL Small World.” (Feature Photo via: houstonpress.com)
