A Conversation Between Artists: Ambrose Akinmusire and PUBLIQuartet, Friday of Stop/Time Festival

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By Bailey Vergara

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.

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Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime

Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

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By Clara Carrion

On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of March 2026

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From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

April 2, 2026

A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

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KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.

It’s Laundry Day at Gabe’s. Concert Review. 2/13/2026.

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Laundry Day performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Friday Feb. 13. Leaving the crowd in tears, they put on an amazing performance.

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Interview: Brendan Brown of Wheatus

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KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Brendan Brown of Wheatus discussing their historic gigs, the joy of live shows, and what’s next for the band

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Finding a Way: Bears Come Back to Beat Giants, 24-20

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By Alex Izienicki

Somehow, someway, the Bears keep winning. It isn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. A win is a win is a win.

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Tempers Brings the Vibes to Mission Creek Festival

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By Jaden Amjadi

Tempers puts on a great show, inspiring chill dance moves and moments of high transcendence.

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Mission Creek Preview: Tempers

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By Jaden Amjadi

This New York-based synthpop band, made up of Jasmine Golestaneh and Eddie Cooper, is touring on the back of their fourth full-length album, New Meaning.

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Music and Muse: Lessons in Music History #1

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By Amy Schellenberg

New York City lost power for over 24 hours in the summer of 1977. The events that took place that night may be what helped shape the hip hop industry into what it is today. (image via PBS)

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Concert Review: State Champs

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State Champs performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 with openers Words Like Daggers, Know The Ropes, and Starry Nights. (photo via: flippenmusic.com)

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Mission Creek: X-Offenders Artist Talk @ The Englert Theatre 4/8/16

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Lisa Jane Persky is an artist of all sorts; get an inside glimpse into her photo collection “X-Offenders.”

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Mission Creek: Alison Bechdel @ The Englert 4/5/16

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By Rachel Fotheringham

A review and account of Alison Bechdel’s lecture during Mission Creek 2016.

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A review of “I’m Stupid but I Love You” by Okay Kaya.

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