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.
Portland indie-pop duo Joseph made their way to The Englert Theatre as they tour their new record “Closer to Happy”
Read about singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridger’s debut album here. Image via npr.org
Read the review for Foster the People’s third album! (Image via: npr.org)
Read about Miike Snow’s newest album, “iii,” and its upbeat but inventive sound (in the first half).
Catch up on all things Circa Waves and their new album “Young Chasers!”
Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”
This English band is breaking ground in making a name for 21st century glam rock. Check them out!
Anna Meredith’s explorations into pop hit a peak on her latest record “Varmints”. (Image via: DIYMag.com)
Read about Dr. Dog’s revival of an old album “The Psychedelic Swamp.”
Check out Wet’s debut alternative-pop album “Don’t You.” (photo via: musictap.net)
St. Lucia’s second album Matter is a blast from the past with more synthesizer than an 80’s themed prom – and just as questionable.
