KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.
Logan Melia discusses his connection with the Grateful Dead, and what made them so impactful on someone born forty years after their inception
For nine days, an unlikely cast of Hawkeyes made the world believe. They made themselves believe. The team of dreamers, and an unforgettable run in March.
This is not the way it was supposed to go. Not with this team. But such is life. Grief and glee. The dichotomy of college sports.
Jason Isbell returned to Hancher Auditorium on March 4th with a 22-song set spanning his sweeping discography with The 400 Unit, Drive-By Truckers, and his solo career
March is for the dreamers. For the playmakers. For Alvaro Folgueiras. For his family.
After eight years of radio silence, rapper, producer, model and fashion designer ASAP Rocky finally released his latest studio album “Don’t be Dumb”. After a couple of listens, the album certainly demonstrated its charm and charisma. While it wasn’t quite up to par with his earlier records, it’s still a great listen on its own.
Bing Crosby would revitalize his career in the 1970s after a slow down that took place in his middle-aged years.
An interview with rap and jazz artist McKinley Dixon for the Mission Creek Festival. Photo by David Muessig for NPR.
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.
Counterfeit Madison confronted racial issues in America through her original work and the recontextualisation of the music of visionary Nina Simone during a powerful performance at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, November 2nd. Featured image by Kate Sweeny, courtesy of Counterfeit Madison website.
Kamasi Washington took The Englert on this Halloween to a large audience excited to hear his soulful music to wash over them. (Cover Image via i.ytimg.com)
Read about Jack Lion’s performance at Gabe’s here! (Image via: Little Village Magazine)
Read about Damani Phillips hosting Witch Note: An After-Hours Jazz Jam Session at The Mill (image via Elizabeth Morrissey)
Recently I got the chance to talk to Bill Mackay and discuss his recent album, career, and influences (Cover Photo by Maren Celest)
Learn more about the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin. (Image via: Mam’zelle Swing)
Read about Erykah Badu and her album “Baduizm” here! (Image via True Too)
