The band’s 15th studio album is, in my opinion, one of their best. Image via John Swannell.
Jacob Smithburg reviews Tim Story’s installation titled ‘Moebius Strips’ for Iowa City’s 2021 Witching Hour.
Eve Maret’s winding synths lulled the crowd into a pleasing trance. Image via Higher Plain Music.
We listen to music every day. In the shower, on our way to and from work, while we’re making dinner– the list goes on. How does the music we listen to affect our mood, productivity, and all-around well-being on a given day? (Image via Professor Ramos)
The Body & BIG|BRAVE – Leaving None But Small Birds The Body and BIG|BRAVE have each earned their tenure in metal, but together they have created an album that defies any preconceived notions one might have had for them. On Leaving None But Small Birds, both bands veer into a brand of folk rock that is rife with an eerie grit. Twangy layered strings mesh with the heavy distortion of guitars that both The Body and BIG|BRAVE are known for, creating a delicate and foreboding atmosphere. Similarly, the guttural shrieks and growls of The Body are replaced by the haunting croons of BIG|BRAVE’s lead vocalist Robin … Continued
Fall is here- but it’s still warm outside. Here are some easy ways to feel the fall vibes you know & love into your daily life- no matter the weather.
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.”
