Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
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.
Scope Productions x Track Zero brought Lip Critic back to Iowa City. With the band’s unique and unconventional blend of music styles, it’s no surprise that they’ve quickly gained the cult following of punks, raver’s, alt kids, hip hop heads and music lovers alike all across Iowa.
Paras Bassuk (bass), Myles Evangelista (vox/guitar), and Chloe Weidl (drums) pose for a photo (L to R). Image via Little Village. Photo by: Paras Bassuk
Read about which Witching Hour events KRUI’s online content staff is most excited to review here! (Image via: Little Village Magazine)
Iowa’s Black Student Union showcased the University’s talent before Ravyn Lenae and Noname graced the IMU’s ballroom stage.
Not sure if you want to see Sky Ferreira at the 10k SCOPE show on Thursday? You will be after reading this preview.
Check out some great shots KRUI photographer Ian Netter got from the SCOPE show.
Not sure if you want to see Sky Firreira on Sunday? You will be after reading this.
Check out the pics KRUIer Brad Pector snapped from the photo pit at the Third Eye Blind show.
KRUI and SCOPE Productions were proud to present Best Coast at the First United Methodist Church on 4/27. KRUI photographer Eric David Moore captured the essence of the show right here. Take a look!
KRUI is excited to team up with SCOPE Productions to announce that BEST COAST will be performing at First United Methodist Church on April 27th!
SCOPE and RiverFest are proud to present Mat Kearney on April 25th at the IMU. We’ve got all the details here!
