Music Show Preview: urika's bedroom at Gabe's urika's bedroom has a constructed sense of intrigue to their image and presentation. Not much information is given, but something will reveal itself at the free show their playing presented by SCOPE and KRUI on February 25th.
Music Rediscovery in "swanlike" by They Are Gutting a Body of Water "swanlike" from They Are Gutting a Body of Water rediscovers old demo tracks put up on their SoundCloud over the last few years. All of them perfect for reflecting on the state of things in the endless drift.
Interview Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You 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.
Music Zmar Brings a Beautiful World to Wild Culture Prague screamo band Zmar unearth a core beauty from the wreckage of the world in their performance at Wild Culture Kombucha in Iowa City.
Music "pack your bags the sun is growing" from bedbug has granted immortality On "pack your bags the sun is growing" bedbug shows the remanence of the past linger with a person for eternity. Dylan Gamez Citron gives insight into their new album, along with their thoughts and feelings behind it.
Interview 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.
News Iowa City Community Members Demand a Ceasefire in Palestine A couple weeks ago, protest happened at Kinnick Stadium in support of the Palestinian people amid Israeli bombings of Gaza. A few days later, many Iowa City community members called on city council to support a ceasefire in Palestine.
Music Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again Oneohtrix Point Never uploaded to the sunsetcorp YouTube channel, famous for hosting Eccojams, some of the first vaporwave songs. It has people believing more may release soon, but there seem to be alternate motives.
Music Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe's Youth Lagoon played their fourth show on there first tour in over five years at Gabe's in Iowa City after the release of "Heaven is a Junkyard."
Music Water From Your Eyes Shatter Structure on "Everyone's Crushed" "Everyone's Crushed" sees Water From Your Eyes embracing abrasiveness as they continue on their journey of developing new sounds.
Interview Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT MSPAINT vocalist Deedee sat down for an interview ahead of their show at The James Theater in Iowa City on June 2nd.
Music A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of "Wide Awake" by Parquet Courts "Wide Awake" Parquet Courts reaches its 5th anniversary. To celebrate we look back through its 13 tracks, and how its message applies to today.
Music Washer Count the Passing Moments on "Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends" Washer return with their first release in nearly six years with "Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends" out via Exploding In Sound Records.
News Matt Walsh Perpetuates Hate at the University of Iowa The University of Iowa and YAF hosted transphobic conservative commentator Matt Walsh to give a lecture at the Iowa Memorial Union amid backlash from the student body.
Interview Mission Creek Interview: Looking Through the Lens of Water From Your Eyes An interview with Nate Amos and Rachel Brown of Water From Your Eyes. Image via Brooklyn Vega.
Music Album Review: MSPAINT Burn Down Any Notions on "Post-American" MSPAINT release their debut album "Post-American" showcasing their fresh synth-punk sound.
Music Local Iowa City Artists Celebrated in a Battle at Gabe's Fishbait onstage at Gabe's. All images via John Glab.
Music A Night of Lobsters and Alt-Country at Public Space One An evening at Public Space One in Iowa City.
Music Godspeed You! Black Emperor hold a vintage theatrical experience at the Englert One of the most acclaimed post rock bands, Godspeed You! Black Emperor perform in Iowa City for the last day of the FEaST festival.
Music Open Mike Eagle gets hella personal on "Component System with the Auto Reverse" Image via Pitchfork.
Music Bitchin Bajas bring sonic delights to Trumpet Blossom Café Bitchin Bajas bring spacious sonic sounds to Iowa City's Trumpet Blossom Café.
