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
The Houston native returns with his 4th full length project.
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This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend. This week we explore the first live gig of music legend Jimi Hendrix – how it shaped his career and how we still interpret his legacy. Image via crosscut.com
Remembering the fateful crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson.
A recap of some of the best albums of the year.
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Two long-running dark ambient labels commemorate their tenth and twentieth anniversaries. Image via Cryo Chamber’s Youtube channel.
An inside look at ‘She Said’; the truthful retelling of The New York Times investigation of Harvey Weinstein. Image via Universal Pictures.
The Atlanta rapper returns with his long-awaited full-length debut.
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A brief history of Rolling Stone’s first issue in 1967 and a celebration of their 55th anniversary as a publication. Photo via Getty Images.
Review of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – a multi-act dance performance and finale to the Witching Hour Festival.
Preview of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – the next installment in the Englert’s Witching Hour festival. Image via the Englert Theatre.
