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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Katy Perry arrives for the 56th CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. 56th CMA Awards

Review | Katy Perry fails to reclaim former glory with lackluster ‘143’

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter September 23, 2024

To say Katy Perry’s comeback attempt with “143” is a disaster is an understatement. The album, filled with lackluster lyrics and boring synths, fails to live up to her previous work. Perry was...

Suki Waterhouse performs on the third day of the second weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.

Review | Suki Waterhouse sparkles with her sophomore album

Emma Isenhart, Arts Reporter September 17, 2024

Whether it’s selling out venues or starring in major TV shows like “Daisy Jones and the Six,” Suki Waterhouse has done it all. Her particular brand of indie pop has solidified her as an artist...

Review | Keshi transports listeners into dream-like states with new release

Review | Keshi transports listeners into dream-like states with new release

Isabelle Lubguban, Arts Reporter September 16, 2024

Following the releases of two new singles over the summer, “Say” on July 11 and “Dream” on Aug. 8, musical artist Keshi — his real name being Casey Luong — finally dropped the rest of his...

Joshua and Emily Culbreath of Snack Break Movement Arts perform “HAUL” during the Prompt for the Planet event at Englert Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The piece represented a view on fast fashion and specifically critiqued clothing retailer SHEIN.

Prompt for the Planet emphasizes sustainability at the Englert Theatre

Charlotte Ericson, Arts Reporter September 15, 2024

In 2018, Shannon Nolan, a University of Iowa student, and her professor David Gould created a mission that asked the next generation to lend their voices to the earth. Gould asked Inaugural Poet Amanda...

Natalie Fulscher performs for 28 Days Later during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Local bands included; 28 Days Later, The Bits, One More Hour, and Kobe Williams and the Fantasy.

Photos: 2024 Battle of the Bands hosted by SCOPE Productions

Jordan Barry, Photojournalist September 5, 2024

University of Iowa SCOPE productions hosted a battle of the bands at the Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater Wednesday night.  Approximately 70 people attended the event, with many arriving...

Attendees cheer during a battle of the bands, hosted by University of Iowa SCOPE productions, at Iowa Memorial Union’s River Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Local bands included; 28 Days Later, The Bits, One More Hour, and Kobe Williams and the Fantasy.

28 Days Later takes home a broken string and prize at Battle of the Bands 2024

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter September 5, 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 4, echoing into the tree-lined riverside was a sound you would not expect to hear amongst the crickets’ chorus. Rock and indie music, emanated from the IMU river...

Aug 28, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Chris Martin of Coldplay performs with an American flag at the Hard Rock Stadium.

‘WE PRAY’ is as defiant and empowering as it is controversial

Haya Hussain, Arts Reporter September 3, 2024

Remaining faithful to an artist becomes difficult when they stray from their former genre into uncharted territory. This has been my struggle since Coldplay released its new single “WE PRAY” on...

Sabrina Carpenter performs on the Coachella Stage during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2024. Carpenter's new album "Short n' Sweet" released on Aug. 23, 2024.

Review | Sabrina Carpenter solidifies her status as a pint-sized pop princess with her new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’

Kayla Person, Arts Reporter August 27, 2024

The album may be short, but it is certainly the sweetest treat fans of Sabrina Carpenter could have gotten to close out the summer. Just over two years since her last album release, “Emails I Can’t...

The Zeffsterr performs during The Daily Iowan Headliners in The Daily Iowan newsroom in the Adler Journalism building on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Four groups will be featured in the series’ second season. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Q&A | TheZeffsterr

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor May 2, 2024

TheZeffsterr is the stage name of Iowa City based rapper and University of Iowa fourth-year student Zeff Walker-El. He grew up in Chicago and founded his label Critical Money Incorporated in 2018. He...

Pictured (L-R): Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron), Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), and Maryrose Brendel (Karen Smith). Photo by Jenny Anderson, 2023.

Hancher announces 2024-25 Broadway series 

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor May 1, 2024

The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium announced its 2024-25 season Broadway series lineup on Wednesday.  The series will include “Dear Evan Hansen” in December, “Hadestown” in January,...

The Voxman Building is seen on July 8, 2018.

Inside UI student senior recitals

Grant Darnell, Arts Reporter April 30, 2024

University of Iowa fifth-year student and lifelong Iowa City resident Jake Greenlee knew that he wanted to make music a significant part of his life since high school. “Being in Jazz Band, a lot of...

Kendrick Lamar performs Oct. 13, 2023, on the American Express stage during Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park.

Review | Kendrick Lamar is out for blood on new single ‘Euphoria’

Evan Weidl, Opinions Columnist April 30, 2024

An all-out rhetorical war has swept across the world of hip-hop in recent months, headlined by Kendrick Lamar’s heated exchanges with J. Cole and Drake. Kendrick surprise dropped his highly anticipated...