Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

April 19, 2026

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.

Interview: Eve 6 at Innings Festival

April 13, 2026

By Logan Melia

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: Live in Iowa

April 13, 2026

By Logan Melia

Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026

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

April 9, 2026

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.

Six Foot Blonde at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

April 8, 2026

By Logan Melia

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”

April 7, 2026

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.

Evicshen & Sharp Pins at Stop/Time Festival, April 4th

April 19, 2026

By Tarik Krob

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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 9th. The DIY punk music festival features many Iowa City bands, along with performers from elsewhere in the Midwest, and a welcoming communal vibe.

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Mission Creek: m denney Mesmerizes with Abstract Noise

April 23, 2024

By Trent Strawhacker

Noise artist and Iowa City local m denney performed a transfixing set at Gabe’s as part of Mission Creek 2024.

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