Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.
Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.
Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.
Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.
It is crucial to preface this article with a warning. Without fail, every single set that I saw during ICSF left me in tears. Both Sunny War and Courtney Andrews’ ability to be completely and wholly open in their art showed in every single second of their performances.
Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.
Foxygen’s new album redeems the band and gives fans and newcomers alike hope for the future (photo via: flavorwire.com).
If you are looking for an album to bang your head to, check out Knocked Loose’s new album here! (photo via: merchnow.com)
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!”
Frankie Cosmos’s newest record “Next Thing” may be her most popular work yet, but that doesn’t save it from being rather forgettable (Photo via: PitchFork.com).
Listen to the newest Violent Femmes album and read my thoughts!
Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”
Read about Esperanza Spalding’s newest creation “D+Evolution” by her alter-ego Emily! (Photo via: esperanzaspalding.com)
High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.
Saul Williams shared an intimate night at The Mill on the fifth night of Mission Creek
