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.
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.
On “2093”, Yeat establishes himself as one of hip-hop’s biggest innovators. Nonetheless, this cannot hide the many flaws and shortcomings of the Portland rapper’s latest album.
DEBIT kicked off the 2022 Witching Hour festival in Iowa City. Image via Never Apart.
Eve Maret’s winding synths lulled the crowd into a pleasing trance. Image via Higher Plain Music.
Let Halfloves new album “Dazer” hypnotize you with their unique psychedelic blend of indie rock. Featured photo courtesy of the Des Moines Music Coalition.
Read about the influence of “Currents” by Tame Impala here. (Image via: robertbeattyart.com)
Read all about GAS here (Photo via Reid Botkin)!
Read all about Purcha$e’s visit at The Iowa City Yacht Club here (Image via Mission Creek)!
Essentially a rave in the basement of Yacht Club, Mission: Beat gave this crotchety old hipster a wonderfully psychedelic experience there last night.
Check out our review of the album “Horizons” by Painted Palms.
