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
Read about the sixth best selling album of the 1950’s, “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs” by Marty Robbins here!
Read about “Heavenly” by Johnny Mathis here! (Image via: ultratop.be)
Read about the eighth best selling album of the 1950’s, Nat King Cole’s “Love is the Thing” here. (Image via: youtube.com)
Read about Jen Kirkman’s stand-up at the Englert Theatre here. (Image via: jenkirkman.com)
Read about Night Stories. NE-HI, and White Lung’s performances for Witching Hour here! (Image of White Lung via: witchinghourfestival.com)
Read the first installment of my new column here! I explain what I’m writing about in “Variety Show” and talk about The Music Man Original Broadway Soundtrack. (Image via: www.adonisamerica.com)
Read about The Veils newest album, “Total Depravity” here.
I have tried to write this a million times, but it still doesn’t feel right. Which I guess is the point.
Radiohead has released their first album since 2011, and I am internally screaming. Read about it all here.
Read about Twin Peaks’ newest album, “Down In Heaven” here.
