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
Grace Waccholz profiles the political artist Declan McKenna.
Let Halfloves new album “Dazer” hypnotize you with their unique psychedelic blend of indie rock. Featured photo courtesy of the Des Moines Music Coalition.
Read about the influence of “Currents” by Tame Impala here. (Image via: robertbeattyart.com)
Sam Fender is a force to reckon with, wrapping hard-hitting social commentary into a sleek garage rock sound.
Read more about TV Girl’s debut Album, “French Exit” here.
Featured Image via: https://tvgirl.bandcamp.com
Take a trip down the punk rock rabbit hole with Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. Their new album Always Ascending is a bewitching listen, full of songs that are as catchy as they are unique. Image via Bandalismo.net
Review of legendary 90’s indie rock band Built to Spill’s performance at Mission Creek Festival 2018.
Sister Wife came to join us for Mission Creek (Image via Bandcamp)!
Read about Wye Oak’s performance at the Englert for Mission Creek here. (image via buzzbands.la)
Built to Spill continue to epitomize the ambitious underdog spirit of late ‘90s indie rock almost 20 years later. (photo via wnymedia.net)
