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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Tenacious D rocks out in the Midwest

Tenacious D rocks out in the Midwest

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter July 29, 2019

It’s hot, it’s sticky, the rain has finally cleared off. I can see the steam from the ground rising around the seating. My best friend and I are waiting for a concert that is not just an almost four-and-a-half-hour...

SASAMI performs at the Mill on July 21, 2019.

SASAMI shakes the Mill to its core with dream-pop

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 22, 2019

Guitar reverberated around room, echoing amid a complex synthesized soundscape. The audience rocked along as dream-pop artist SASAMI performed at the Mill on July 21. The show was put on by Mission...

William Hehir of Misterwives plays the bass during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Misterwives formed in 2012 and have opened for other artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and Paramore.

Photos: 80/35 Festival Day 2 (07/13/19)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist July 14, 2019

William Hehir of Misterwives plays the bass during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Misterwives formed in 2012 and have opened for other artists such as Panic! at the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, and Paramore. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan).

Music takes over Des Moines on final day of 80/35

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 13, 2019

The festival grounds were brimming with energy on the final day of the 80/35 music extravaganza in downtown Des Moines on July 13. The day started out a bit cooler than the previous one, clouds spotting...

The festival ground is seen during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Photos: 80/35 Festival Day 1 (07/13/19)

Wyatt Dlouhy, Photojournalist July 13, 2019

DJs mix music at the Nationwide stage during  the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan).

First day of 80/35 fills Des Moines with vibrant music

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 12, 2019

Amid blazing heat from the summer sun, the first night of the 80/35 music festival hosted a parade of talented artists of all genres. People took shade underneath the few trees spotting the festival grounds...

The Me 3 performs on the Coca-Cola Gen Z Showcase Stage on Saturday, July 7, 2018. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 to light up Des Moines

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 10, 2019

The music festival 80/35 will return to Des Moines for its 12th year on July 12 and 13. The two-day experience will run on the first night and all day on the second with headliners Elle King and Portugal....

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Rock artist Thadeus Gonzalez to perform at Gabe’s

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter July 7, 2019

Emphatic guitar fuels the heart of Thadeus Gonzalez’s music, driving home his inventive rock sound. Though the artist thrives in the rock genre, he takes influences from classic rock, metal, punk, and...

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Jam band Frogleg to perform at Gabe’s

Lauren Arzbaecher, Arts Reporter June 25, 2019

Jazzy brass alongside rock-fueled guitar with an underscoring of funk may seem like too many elements for one song, but different music styles blend together effortlessly in the band Frogleg. Featuring...

The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson (left), Jack White (center), Jack Lawrence on bass and Patrick Keeler on drums, perform at the Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan, Saturday, June 7, 2008. (Romain Blanquart/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

Review: The Raconteurs: Help Us Stranger

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter June 23, 2019

After more than 10 years away, the Raconteurs has taken a step in the contemporary world with the style and gusto the band does best. Raconteur lead songwriter and guitarist Jack White of the White...

Partygoers dance to a performance by Flint Eastwood during the Iowa City Downtown District Block Party on Saturday June 23, 2018. The 2nd annual event during which open containers were allowed in a select portion of downtown attracted thousands of guests and featured a variety of activities and performances. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

People gain new experiences with art at Downtown Block Party

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 18, 2019

As Downtown Iowa City gears up for the third-annual Downtown Block Party, local artists and musicians prepare to inspire people’s curiosity with special shows and pieces. For this year’s Block Party,...