Based on Rachel Yoder’s book of the same name, “Nightbitch” has been making its rounds at film festivals ahead of its December 2024 theatrical release.
The student group Young Americans for Freedom once again were allowed by the university to host another transphobic speaker at the Iowa Memorial Union. The lecture was met with protests outside by students and those in the Iowa City community who showed up to support trans people.
Five standout films from Filmscene’s annual Refocus Film Festival, with this year’s theme focusing on adaptation.
Seattle based dance punk band Zookraught talks about their new album “VIDA VIOLET”, touring, and the importance of the DIY community in punk.
On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.
Feed Me Weird Things, along with the help of the greater Iowa City community, bring forth this year’s FEaST festival from October 30th to November 2nd at The James Theater. The four nights and eight artists serve a variety of strange and esoteric palette of sounds.
Dawn of Midi and Tyondai Braxton performed at The Englert Theater in Iowa City on April 6th at Mission Creek 2016
This English band is breaking ground in making a name for 21st century glam rock. Check them out!
“My Wild West” is Lissie’s best album yet, tying in not only personal ties but reaching it to a higher audience–donating to water charity.
Read this review about The Frights newest album, “You Are Going to Hate This”.
Indie punk rockers The Thermals are back with, We Disappear. Check out our review of the thematic album here.
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.
Bloc Party embrace their love of dance and electronic music in their latest album Hymns (Photo via: NME.com)
