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. 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.
A preview of Nakatani Gong Orchestra’s performance at Witching Hour. (Image via Iowa City Daily Press-Citizen)
Ahzia Hester brought heat to Gabe’s on Friday evening. (Header image via Alyssa Leicht)
Ramona & the Sometimes gave a passionate performance at the Riverside Theater Saturday evening. Despite being six months pregnant, Ramona Muse Lambert, the lead singer, gave the performance her all.
Tennyson rocked night one of Mission Creek with an enthusiastic set.
Alyx Rush wooed the audience with his silky, effortless vocals.
Tennyson’s musical journey makes him one to watch at this year’s Mission Creek festival. (Image via Arrival Artists.)
Soccer Mommy is coming to Iowa City Saturday, April 9th at the Englert Theater as part of Mission Creek Festival.
The Hawkeyes kept the offense rolling as they defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 98-75 this past Superbowl Sunday. Written by Kenna Roering.
KRUI Radio stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. (image via Nicole Baster on Unsplash)
This is a roundup of the worst and my favorite genre of music: male indie artists singing about their manic pixie dream girl of the month. AKA indie pop. (image via DIY Mag)
