Logan Melia dissects Geese’s Getting Killed… Again! Tour as it reaches The Salt Shed in Chicago on November 1st
I first heard Prostitute in my Spotify discover weekly playlist around the beginning of last summer and as an enthusiast of any kind of noisy or abrasive rock/punk, I pretty much immediately fell in love with their music. The incredibly energetic vocals and playing, combined with angsty yet introspective lyricism make for such a fun listening experience that continues to maintain your engagement. So a couple months when I found out they were playing a show in my home state, I immediately knew I couldn’t miss out. Driving back to Iowa City from my hometown that night led to me … Continued
Masterminded by the Cedar Falls based electro-pop trio Salt Fox, Lost Woods Music Festival 2026 was another spectacular triumph. Building on the success of previous editions, the festival’s fourth year kept what made the experience so special while incorporating a dazzling array of new activities, sights, and sounds.
The 2026 Refocus Film Festival was Refocus’s fifth iteration and it certainly made a splash in Iowa City. Occurring from October 22nd to October 25th, these four days were packed to the brim with a variety of films and programs. The contributors to this article were unfortunately not able to attend all of them, but we were still grateful to experience even a taste of what Refocus had to offer. For those unfamiliar, Refocus Film Festival is a film festival started by Ben Delgado and Andrew Sherbrune, Filmscene’s Programming Director and Executive Director plus Co-Founder. The festival showcases films, new … Continued
Alex Izienicki breaks down the wild ride that was the Chicago Bears’ 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
Owen Raefield covers the standout players who powered the Iowa Hawkeyes to a 24-10 win against the Northwestern Wildcats.
Meet the genius behind indie legend Vampire Weekend (Image via Vimeo)
It’s November, so you know what that means: midterm elections are here! Time to get out & vote, & what better way than listening to some political songs!
Looking for new ways to explore Tokyo or your local neighborhood? Check this out. Photo via author.
A review of the indie pop legend’s new body of work (Image via Mark Peckmezian)
The Alloy Orchestra took the Englert stage last Saturday night to accompany a silent film. (Image via: The Globe and Mail)
This Mood Ring is filled with songs relating to Halloween. (image via cedarfallstourism.org)
The Mood Ring, Party Lull, is breaking down the creative reflection music has on our feelings. (image via Domino Records)
Read about Fatimah Asghar’s incredible poetry reading at the Englert here. (Image via: Little Village Magazine)
The Mood Ring is a much needed appreciation for the modern expansion of groove.
Just a couple Japanese athletes that you might want to know about. (Image via Sports Illustrated)
