Down at Tempe Beach Park, they’re throwing a party. From February 20th-22nd, a barrage of bands and baseball players will descend on the sunny banks of the Salt River. KRUI’s Logan Melia is there to cover it all.
KRUI sports broadcaster Ryan Paris channels his inner Kevin Harlan, calling both a baseball and basketball game on the same day last Tuesday.
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.
RGBdatamoshchaosinformercialblownouttattoocontentawaredistortpopupad band Lip Critic returns to Iowa City at Gabe’s this Thursday, February 19th, as part of The Englert’s Track Zero x SCOPE collaboration. They are supported by Iowa City’s Recess and Cincinatti metal Ascended Master.
Free Week returns to Iowa City from February 16-22, 2026! An expansive and sprawling celebration of the arts here in our town, with performances, workshops, screenings, and more, free for all! Here are our day-by-day highlights.
Tom Arnold hosted a show at The Englert Theatre on February 6th. Though Tom Arnold is an undoubtedly adept comedian, I found myself at odds with his material.
Fans of emo and pop-punk won’t want to miss the upcoming performance by this heart-on-sleeve group. (image via stereogum.com)
Read about Macy Gray and her album “On How Life Is” here! (Image via tidal.com)
Click here to get an inside scoop on LEISURE’s self-titled debut album, Leisure (photo via Spotify).
Tracks that will ensure you feel that Halloween spirit! Image via: JoyTunes.com
The Smiths were indie outsiders who achieved commercial success through their subversion of social norms, relatable aesthetics, and introspective lyrics. Via.Getty Images
How can a major corporation engage with a key segment on Twitter? Image via BVWeb Designs
Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)
Read about singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridger’s debut album here. Image via npr.org
Kweku Collins may not be a chart-topping hip-hop star yet, but during last night’s performance at the Mill, he definitely acted the part. (image via pitchfork.com)
Review of the thrilling concert put on by experimental electronic artist Yves Tumor at Gabe’s Oasis. Image via: Pitchfork
