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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Attendees enter Englert Theatre as part of the Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro is a musical mastermind on a tiny instrument

Olivia Augustine, Arts Reporter September 21, 2022

Jake Shimabukuro first picked up the ukulele at the age of four, drawn in by the instant gratification of its motivating and encouraging nature. Shimabukuro, referred as the “Jimi Hendrix of ukulele,”...

Christine Moad, a bassist and singer-songwriter who records under the name Miss Christine, poses for a portrait at their home in Nichols, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Moad, 30, has been performing since they were 12, and has released 25 songs. Inspired by their own genderqueer identity, their favorite song they released, “Truth in Song,” explores identity. “As a genderqueer person, it was really important for me to write a song that mentions trans lives and the issues that they face,” Moad said. “And to me, that's what that song does.”

Iowan musician Miss Christine shares story as bassist, non-binary activist

Mark Fortunato, Arts Reporter September 11, 2022

Wearing their signature purple outfit and their eye-popping pin proudly displaying their pronouns, Christine Moad, known by their stage name, Miss Christine, travels the country. From North Dakota,...

The Larksgrove Ensemble plays in the Voxman Recital Hall. EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks plays violin and Peter Say plays the cello and guitar. Sept. 8, 2022.

Review | Larksgrove Ensemble gives captivating performance at Voxman

Ellie Heeren, Arts Reporter September 9, 2022

From a violinist who used to play to her sheep and a multi-instrumentalist who was taught by his mother, The Larksgrove Ensemble has grown phenomenally to perform all over the world together. On the...

50 years in the guitar business, and still going strong

50 years in the guitar business, and still going strong

Mark Fortunato, Arts Reporter September 7, 2022

From the curves in the wood, to the spiraled strings, to their signature logos, Tom Bedell prides himself on his guitars standing out from the rest.  As the founder of Bedell Guitars, he has been in...

24thankyou performs during Battle of the Bands at the Iowa Memorial Union Amphitheater on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

24thankyou takes home the win at SCOPE’s Battle of the Bands

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter September 1, 2022

The Iowa Memorial Union pavilion filled with music enthusiasts on Wednesday night for SCOPE’s sixth annual Battle of the Bands. The sun fell behind the treetops at 7 p.m., offering the crowd perched...

Houndmouth performs at the opening celebration for the Stanley Art Museum at the University of Iowa on Friday, August 26, 2022.

Rocking out at the Stanley Museum of Art

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter August 27, 2022

On the evening of Aug. 26, crowds gathered in Gibson Square Park, laying down towels or unfolding chairs to lounge and listen to the live music celebrating the opening of the Stanley Museum of Art.  It...

Phoebe Bridgers performs during the fourth day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2022.

Photos: Hinterland music festival – Day Four

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor August 8, 2022

On its fourth and final day, the music festival Hinterland, located in Saint Charles, Iowa, invited attendees to listen to artists such as MUNA, Lucy Dacus, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and Phoebe Bridgers. A...

Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats' Luke Mossman performs during the third day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.

Photos: Hinterland music festival – Day Three

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor August 7, 2022

Artists such as Lake Street Dive and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats welcomed Hinterland music festival attendees to Saint Charles, Iowa on Saturday, its third day of festivities. The fourth...

Glass Animals' Dave Bayley sings during the second day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022.

Photos: Hinterland music festival – Day Two

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor August 6, 2022

The music festival Hinterland, located in Saint Charles, Iowa, welcomed attendees to the second day of festivities, with artists such as The Aces, Turnstile, and Glass Animals performing. The music...

Billy Strings approaches the edge of the stage during the first day of the Hinterland music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2022.

Photos: Hinterland music festival – Day One

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor August 5, 2022

Hinterland, a music festival in Saint Charles, Iowa, opened its gates on Thursday to thousands of attendees with live music and vendors. Attendees heard music from notable artists such as Sierra Ferrell...

Alyx Rush performs at the Bravo Stage during the final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Iowa City musician Alyx Rush provides peek into career as pop artist

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter July 31, 2022

Alyx Rush’s love for music started with his mom. As a young child sitting through church services, Rush found himself involved in the church band that his mom led, singing and playing the guitar. What...

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Beyonce’s new album ‘Renaissance’ celebrates life

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter July 31, 2022

Beyonce released her newest album, Renaissance, last Friday, July 29, making it her seventh solo album. Renaissance includes features from Drake, Jay-Z, Skrillex, The-Dream, Honey Dijon, Labrinth,...