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 this review on Knuckle Puck’s first kickass headlining tour.
“Past Life” by Tame Impala provides insight into the strange, creepy nature of the entire album.
This review features insight to the sophomore album of the Southern Australian alternative rock group, Atlas Genius.
Information about house shows in Iowa City, and the bands there, including a recap and analysis of the space itself and the associated scene.
Although others received “Currents” by Tame Impala with praise and celebration, I think the music emanates creepiness and monotony.
Looking for the perfect background music for your Halloween bash? Interested in obscure or weird instruments? Read this month’s “What’s That Sound?” to learn about the theremin! (Photo via: moogmusic.com)
This week’s Up and Coming is the Texas trio Dear You. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/dearyoutx
Check out KRUI.FM writer Caitlin Medina’s new column, Up and Coming, which features bands who haven’t made it quite yet in the Indie scene.
Jenny Lewis speaks bluntly on gender roles in this week’s Track of the Week, “Just One of The Guys.”
NehruvianDOOM, the collaboration between young rapper Bishop Nehru and super villain MF DOOM has finally dropped.
