Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
Check out Michael Benjamin Lerner’s new look into old ’80s synth pop. (photo via: somuchsilence.com)
Come check out my latest adventure into the Iowa City music scene!
Read about a person actively working to decolonize our minds through music: Esperanza Spalding.
Check out “Trouble” by Cage The Elephant!
Read about the challenges hopeless romantic, Sophie Smith, faces everyday.
Check out this week’s tune “Unsteady” by X Ambassadors
Read about Erykah Badu’s most recent musical creation: “But You Cain’t Use My Phone.”
Listen to newcomer Lucas James’s new album “Long Way Back Down”.
Read all about Sleep Study’s new album, “Nothing Can Destroy.”
Check out this week’s track review from The 1975 and their their newest release, Love Me.
