During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
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.
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 came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
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.
Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
An album review of Strong Asian Mother’s new EP “Lynx Africa.”
Read about R&B/electronic artist, Gallant’s newest album “Ology” here.
Saul Williams shared an intimate night at The Mill on the fifth night of Mission Creek
Even though he only had 4 days to prepare Sage Francis still managed to captivate and excite his audience.
Check out this week’s Track of the Week by hip hop duo, Run The Jewels.
Hip Hop legends Atmosphere brought the Ryhmesayers Extravaganza to the Blue Moose Tap House this past Sunday.
Hip Hop legends Atmosphere will be at Blue Moose Tap House on Sunday, November 2. Preview the show here. (Photo via: TheKoalition)
NehruvianDOOM, the collaboration between young rapper Bishop Nehru and super villain MF DOOM has finally dropped.
Check out some great shots KRUI photographer Ian Netter got from the SCOPE show.
Check out Mission Creek artist Cities Aviv, whose song is this week’s Tack of the Week, “Perpetuate The Real”.
