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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard performs at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Brittany Howard’s first solo album overflows with power

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter October 1, 2019

At 30 years old, Brittany Howard has already made a massive impact in the music industry as the former lead singer of Alabama Shakes, but after her first album as a solo artist, Jaime, it is evident that...

Fitz and The Tantrums, featuring singers Noelle Scaggs, left, and Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, right, performed at the 2018 Enterprise NHL All-Star Friday Night concert at

Fitz and the Tantrums diversify sound in latest album

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 30, 2019

Almost three years since the release of their fast-paced, angsty self-titled album in 2016, Fitz and the Tantrums released their latest musical endeavor, *All the Feels* on Sept. 20. The album spins away...

The cover of The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album.

Abbey Road debuted on this day in 1969: how has it continued to impact musicians and pop culture?

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 25, 2019

The Beatles produced several albums during their rock n’ roll reign of the 1960s, but one album continues to heavily influence pop culture 50 years after its release: Abbey Road. Abbey Road was released...

Dead Horses perform at The Mill on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Dead Horses puts on a relaxed, comforting show at the Mill

Ashley Dawson, Arts Reporter September 22, 2019

With a guitar in hand, a backstory sure to tug at heartstrings, and a personal journey of self-discovery, Sarah Vos sang her heart out alongside bassist Daniel Wolff at the Mill Restaurant on Friday night. With...

Elizabeth Moen plays during a performance at the Englert Theater on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Elizabeth Moen (9/21/2019)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist September 21, 2019

Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Hip-hop classical duo to visit Iowa City, bringing hopeful musical message

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

Set to perform at the Englert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, hip-hop classical duo Black Violin will most definitely give your winding-down weekend an unexpected pick-me-up for the start of the new week. Comprising...

Elizabeth Moen performs at the Englert Theater on Friday, September14, 2018. The concert was part of Elizabeth Moen's LP "A Million Miles Away" release tour.(Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Elizabeth Moen talks her first big tour, songwriting, new album

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 19, 2019

It has been an eventful year for Iowa City musician Elizabeth Moen – the busiest of her life, she said. With a tour that took her all over the country, she is ending her outing at the Englert Theater...

Soccer Mommy performs at The Mill on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Soccer Mommy, Squirrel Flower bloom at the Mill

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Reporter September 18, 2019

Indie artists Squirrel Flower and Soccer Mommy played a sold-out show at The Mill on Wednesday night.  The show opened with Ella Williams, known as Squirrel Flower, who captured the audience with moody...

Emily Wolfe talks her journey to the stage, becoming friends with her songs, and rock in 2019

Emily Wolfe talks her journey to the stage, becoming friends with her songs, and rock in 2019

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter September 18, 2019

Emily Wolfe plans to bring intense lyrics, in-your-face vocals, and “sticky” guitar riffs— as she calls them — to the Mill tonight at 7 p.m. The journey to her sound hasn’t always been hers,...

Audra McDonald Portraits. CREDIT: Allison Michael Orenstein

Audra McDonald brings songs and stories to Hancher

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter September 15, 2019

Hancher Auditorium was packed with people on Sept. 14, all eagerly awaiting the arrival of musical powerhouse Audra McDonald. When she made her entrance, the audience cheered for so long that McDonald...

Post Malone performs during the 61st Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Post Malone’s new album echoes a modern American joy and sadness of living our individual lives

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter September 12, 2019

I don’t think there’s a single week that I don’t sit in my room and use my speaker to have music playing the background — this week, it’s been Hollywood’s Bleeding, the latest work from Austin...

Audra McDonald Portraits. CREDIT: Allison Michael Orenstein

Audra McDonald to grace Hancher Auditorium with her signature soprano voice

Sarah Stortz, Arts Editor September 11, 2019

Dressed in a blue robe with her thick, black hair tied back, Broadway performer Audra McDonald played the frumpy waitress Frankie in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, which ended its Broadway run...