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Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

September 19, 2023

Emily Wells will play the first ever show for The Englert’s new concert series Track Zero, which aims to bring in more alternative artists, and newer, experimental sounds to the Iowa City area.

Iowa City Proves to Be a Turning Point for Soul Glo

September 7, 2023

By Jayce Bertrand

After releasing a critically acclaimed album and playing to crowds at Coachella, Soul Glo finds the next step of their career not in the festival scene, but rather a small dive bar in Iowa City.

Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

August 30, 2023

Bing Crosby would revitalize his career in the 1970s after a slow down that took place in his middle-aged years.

Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

July 23, 2023

Youth Lagoon played their fourth show on there first tour in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City after the release of “Heaven is a Junkyard.”

Top Ten Weirdest Guided By Voices Songs

July 21, 2023

Guided By Voices have a lot of songs, and a lot of them are weird. But which ones are the weirdest? Here’s the top 10 weirdest GBV songs.

Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

July 15, 2023

Youth Lagoon returns to touring after releasing his new album “Heaven is a Junkyard,” playing one of his first shows in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City on July 18th.

Mission Creek Preview: Black Belt Eagle Scout

April 5, 2023

By Samuel Bowden

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.

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Mission Creek Promo: Sister Wife

April 3, 2018

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

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Rock Dont Walk: It’s getting spooky.

October 31, 2017

Tracks that will ensure you feel that Halloween spirit! Image via: JoyTunes.com

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Concert Review: Conor Oberst @ Englert Theatre 3/26/2017

March 29, 2017

By Landon Kuhlmann

Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)

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Album Review: “Hope” by The Strumbellas

May 25, 2016

By David Becker

The Strumbellas continue their success as a premiere indie folk band with their new album “Hope.” Image courtesy of universalmusic.ca

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Album Review: “Next Thing” by Frankie Cosmos

May 10, 2016

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).

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Album Review: “Bemidji” by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes

April 25, 2016

By Landon Kuhlmann

Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”

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Album Review: “Cascades” by High Highs

April 18, 2016

High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.

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Mission Creek: PHOX @ The Mill 4/7/16

April 8, 2016

PHOX’s performance at Mission Creek amazed and charmed audiences.

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Album Review: “Not To Disappear” by Daughter

February 3, 2016

Check out Daughter’s latest album “Not To Disappear” here!

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Album Review: “Nothing Can Destroy” by Sleep Study

December 28, 2015

Read all about Sleep Study’s new album, “Nothing Can Destroy.”

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