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Fête de la Musique Doesn’t Insist on a Single Penny

July 26, 2024

Fête de la Musique is an annual music festival celebrated in 120 countries to commemorate World Music Day. Manila in the Philippines was one of the cities that celebrated in 2024. It’s free music for everyone and anyone.

Magical Music, Lackluster Location at 80/35 2024

July 19, 2024

By Glenn Houlihan

The music at 80/35 was excellent as usual, but the festival’s new location at Water Works Park was deeply disappointing.

Las Nubes’ “Tormentas Malsanas” and the Weight of Summer

June 14, 2024

By Lily Graham

Las Nubes capture the unforgiving heat of the summer, along with the unpredictable storms that come in their new album “Tormentas Malsanas”.

Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

June 11, 2024

By John Glab

Joe Pera talks about the bands he likes, along with how music can connect with a comedy show ahead of his performance at The Englert Theater.

Pokey’s Fest 2 Preview

June 5, 2024

By John Glab

Pokey’s Fest 2 takes place in Iowa City this weekend from June 7th to June 8th. The DIY punk music festival features many Iowa City bands, along with performers from elsewhere in the Midwest, and a welcoming communal vibe.

The 500 Club: Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow”

June 4, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

New York based filmmaker Jane Schoebrun releases “I Saw the TV Glow”, a movie dedicated to their community and generation.

The End Of An Era

February 12, 2014

By dburn

One of the faces of baseball announced the 2014 season would be his last. Dylan Burn takes a look at Derek Jeter’s phenomenal career in pinstripes. (Photo Courtesy Greg Cooper / USA Today).

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Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Lawyer and Iowa City city council member Laura Bergus talks about the alarming recent trend of authoritarianism in Iowa. She also elaborates on why the government is targeting trans people, and the purpose of the Back the Blue laws.

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Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

Pitchfork was merged with GQ magazine by parent company Condé Nast. This caused mass layoffs, with over half of the publications staff losing their jobs.

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Fête de la Musique Doesn’t Insist on a Single Penny

Magical Music, Lackluster Location at 80/35 2024

Las Nubes’ “Tormentas Malsanas” and the Weight of Summer

Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

Pokey’s Fest 2 Preview

The 500 Club: Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow”

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The End Of An Era

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