Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
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.
Out of the quiet middle class neighborhood of Forest Hills Queens came the first punk rock band. The Ramones became a statement for justice in America. Via NPR
Blitzen Trapper returns to Iowa City this Friday with their brand of nostalgic, psychedelia-tinged indie folk. (image via tophatlounge.com)
The shamisen–sometimes called a banjo, sometimes a lute. This staple of Japanese folk music has many faces.
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With the release of Neck Deep’s newest album “The Peace and The Panic” earlier this year, I thought it was time to do a list of my favorite Neck Deep songs.
Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)
Word Around Town is a bi-weekly column about local events in Iowa City.
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Need some soft tunes to listen to while its storming outside? Look no further.
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We finish off our study of GE with a look at how they do B2B social media outreach.
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Classical music is more than dudes in wigs. Image via YouTube
Originating from the long-running Saturday Night Live sketch, Wayne’s World developed a cult following based on its offbeat humor, snappy catchphrases, awkward sentiment, and frequent pop-culture references. Via. Pintrest
