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
Black Belt Eagle Scout will perform at Mission Creek Festival Thursday night in the wake of their new record The Land, The Water, The Sky. Image via Nate Lemuel.
Illinois indie music duo Sister Wife comes to Iowa City’s Mission Creek festival at the Englert theater on April 6. Image via: missioncreekfestival.com
Tracks that will ensure you feel that Halloween spirit! Image via: JoyTunes.com
Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)
The Strumbellas continue their success as a premiere indie folk band with their new album “Hope.” Image courtesy of universalmusic.ca
Frankie Cosmos’s newest record “Next Thing” may be her most popular work yet, but that doesn’t save it from being rather forgettable (Photo via: PitchFork.com).
Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”
High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.
PHOX’s performance at Mission Creek amazed and charmed audiences.
Check out Daughter’s latest album “Not To Disappear” here!
Read all about Sleep Study’s new album, “Nothing Can Destroy.”
