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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

The Big Grove Brewery & Taproom in Iowa City is seen on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021.

Big Grove to host benefit concert with CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter July 28, 2022

The Big Grove Summer Jam Concert Series provides an opportunity for people to enjoy summer staples — spending time outside, eating good food, and listening to live music. In collaboration with...

Lizzo tops the USA TODAY Network year-end music survey with her "Cuz I Love You" album. Lizzo Cuz I Love You

Lizzo discusses her sexuality in newest album, ‘Special’

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter July 17, 2022

Long awaited by her fans, Lizzo’s coming-out album, “Special,” was released on July 15. Lizzo addresses her fans as “Lizzbians,” and has been an active supporter of the LGBTQ online for...

Jamila Woods points to the crowd during the final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

80/35 festival brings variety to Iowa’s music scene

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter July 10, 2022

Generally, the Midwest is not considered a hub for diverse music. If an artist is looking to make a career out of their craft, the east or west coasts are generally where to go. Yet, this year’s...

Feb 28, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Neil Young performs for fans and athletes during the Closing Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at BC Place. Mandatory Credit: Guy Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Neil Young and Crazy Horse release new album ‘Toast’ after being shelved for over 20 years

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter July 10, 2022

The album “Toast,” a collaboration between legendary rockstar Neil Young and the band Crazy Horse, has gone unreleased since 2001 — until now. It was originally shelved because Young found...

Miloe performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival Day 2

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 10, 2022

Artists such as Jamila Woods, Future Islands, Charli XCX, James Tutson and the Rollback, Alyx Rush, and Anthony Worden performed at the second and final day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des...

Father John Misty performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the first day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 8, 2022. This year marks the first since 2019 after being canceled twice for COVID-19.

Photos: 80/35 Music Festival – Day 1

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor July 9, 2022

The Des Moines Music Coalition presented the 80/35 music festival in Des Moines on Friday, with notable artists Guided by Voices, Japanese Breakfast, and Father John Misty performing at the Hy-Vee Main...

Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge

Paimon Alipour finds passion as DJ, music creator, and film producer

Jami Martin-Trainor, Arts Reporter July 5, 2022

Paimon Alipour was fired from his first job as a DJ. He said the owner of the bar he worked at did not like how much hip-hop he played.  Today, Alipour has produced films, created his own album,...

May 14, 2022; Salt Lake City, UT, USA;  singer Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons performs at the LoveLoud Festival.

Imagine Dragons gifts fans with newest album, ‘Mercury, Act 2’

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter July 3, 2022

Imagine Dragons’ album, “Mercury, Act 1 & 2” reminded me why I consider Imagine Dragons one of my favorite bands. Bold and imaginative, this album is actually two albums in one — the first...

Glenn Zaleski, a pianist for the Dan Wilson Quartet, performs during the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Jazz fest turnout shows the genre is alive and well

Sam Knupp, Managing Editor July 2, 2022

I arrived at the Iowa City Jazz Festival a little after 5:00 p.m., greeted by the sounds of the Crystal Rebone Trio — a band consisting of upright bass, saxophone, and guitar — and the site of...

Recording artist Logic aka Sir Robert Bryson Hall II performs at the Okeechobee Music Festival. Mandatory Credit: Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Wire via USA TODAY NETWORK

Logic’s newest album ‘Vinyl Days’ includes thirty tracks, and even more talent

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter June 21, 2022

Logic’s newest album, Vinyl Days, took a village of rappers, producers, and celebrities to create, and it is well worth the effort. With teaser tracks first released on May 20, the full album and...

Carrie Underwood poses for a portrait in advance of her Denim and Rhinestones Experience exhibition at The Historic Bell Tower in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Carrie Underwood released her new album ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ last Friday, June 10

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter June 16, 2022

I’m not well-versed in Carrie Underwood’s discography, but I’ll never turn the station from one of her songs. Her new album,‘Denim & Rhinestones’ came out on June 10, 2022, providing fans...

Post Malone performs at Gila River Arena in Glendale on Nov 8, 2019.

Post Malone returns for first time since 2019 with new album, ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’

Ariana Lessard, Arts Reporter June 12, 2022

Post Malone has been on the rise since 2016, when his album Stoney debuted at number six on the Billboard 200, later peaking at number four. His newest album, Twelve Carat Toothache, dropped on June...