Dan Soder visited the Englert last week. Through him, KRUI’s Bodhi and Bailey examine what makes a comedian special, or at least what makes one affably stupid.
Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.
Good. Better. Best. The Chicago Bears hung on once again to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, taking sole possession of first place in the NFC North.
It happened again. Another extremely close loss for Iowa, this time to USC, that left fans slamming TV remotes and flipping couch cushions. Again.
I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.
I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.
Shut up and listen to why a Ted Cruz presidency might have been just as scary as a Drumpf one. (photo via: rightspeak.net)
Check out some smooth new jams from the master of the breathy, Ray LaMontagne. (photo via: telegraph.co.uk)
Shut Up and Listen to why Hillary isn’t getting the youngsters’ votes, and why you should think twice before giving her yours. (photo via: washingtontimes.com)
Check out Wet’s debut alternative-pop album “Don’t You.” (photo via: musictap.net)
Check out Michael Benjamin Lerner’s new look into old ’80s synth pop. (photo via: somuchsilence.com)
Check out the fun indie rock vibes of Rah Rah’s fourth album, “Vessels.”
Check out this week’s upbeat tune, “Be Your Man,” brought to you by Rah Rah.
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
Iowa City Observations is a continuing column in which I venture out into the streets of Iowa City and ask people to inspire me, as well as make probably irrelevant observations about Iowa City itself.
Check out Kaskade’s new look into the electronic dance music scene, “Automatic.”
