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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Knowing the score in film, Alloy Orchestra will return to Englert

Knowing the score in film, Alloy Orchestra will return to Englert

Jack Howard and Naomi Hofferber October 24, 2018

The Cambridge, Massachusetts, film-score group Alloy Orchestra will return to the Englert on Saturday, catching some local flavor for the traveling found-sound ensemble. The group will score Edwald Andre...

LAV.ISH ready to open for Homecoming headliner Lizzo

LAV.ISH ready to open for Homecoming headliner Lizzo

Lauren Barber, Arts Reporter October 17, 2018

In the era of music collectives such as Odd Future and BROCKHAMPTON, it’s no surprise that one of them popped up around the Iowa City area. The group LAV.ISH will make a big splash as this year’s Homecoming...

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.

Music of the soothing spheres

Michael McCurdy, Arts Reporter September 19, 2018

For some dealing with postoperative pain, relief may come through the form of sweet music. In 2016, after conducting a study that spanned seven years, three women closely associated with music therapy...

A member of Goosetown performs during the 30th Anniversary Party of the Yacht Club Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. Five artists performed including Soul Sherpa, Glass Femur, Goosetown, 6 Odd Rats, and Aaron Kamm and the One Drops. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City, Goose Town’s home away from home

Troy Aldrich, Arts Reporter September 11, 2018

Cedar Falls is home for the fusion jazz band Goose Town, but as the band members take on personal projects, home becomes the stage alone. The band was created by Emily Snyder, who was a part of the...

Mystic Cats perform at The Blue Moose on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Turning from Marching Band to rock band

Troy Aldrich, Arts Reporter September 9, 2018

No original band is safe from the Mystic Cats — its sets span decades, bringing its twist to tunes from Jimi Hendrix, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, even Kanye’s 2009 hit, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.” “We...

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Corridor Project to bring jams to Englert

Madison Lotenschtein, Arts Reporter September 5, 2018

Eastern Iowa is chock-full of musical talent, but when the talent is at an all-time high, stages become crowded, gigs are hard to book, and competition holds first priority instead of having fun and jamming...

People enter The Englert Theatre for comedian, Margaret Cho's stand-up during Mission Creek Festival on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Lake Street Dive set to return to a sold-out Englert

Troy Aldrich, Arts Reporter August 30, 2018

As Lake Street Dive embarks on its second tour of 2018, the band didn’t forget to include its home in flyover country. During part two of the band’s “Free Yourself Up” tour, Lake Street will visit...

Scamper performs at Blue Moose Tap House. The band will be competing tonight at Battle of the Bands.

5 bands of students face off in a musical battle

Michael McCurdy and Sarah Stortz August 29, 2018

Five music acts will offer their own personal genres and sounds in their attempts to take home the gold at Battle of the Bands tonight. With this being SCOPE’s second iteration of the Battle of the...

Q+A: Grey Area music festival host discusses Iowa’s music scene and event planning

Q+A: Grey Area music festival host discusses Iowa’s music scene and event planning

Natalie Betz, Arts Reporter August 9, 2018

From longtime record-store manager to organizer of a music festival, Luke Tweedy is no stranger to the Iowa music scene. Aside from co-running a recording studio, Flat Black Studios, and clothing store,...

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Hofferber: Nathaniel Rateliff, Sturgill Simpson bending genre boundaries

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor August 8, 2018

I have long held the belief that I hate all country music. Part of me blames my upbringing of Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Metallica over the country that played on the radio in my small town...

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Hinterland’s first night closes, Tash Sultana a smashing standout

Naomi Hofferber, Arts Editor August 8, 2018

ST. CHARLES, Iowa ​— The night of Aug. 4 is going to have to work hard to outshine the absolute talent that graced the stage here on Aug. 3. The day started off with the sun high as dirty shoes...

Soloist Peter Moore plays the trombone during the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus concert at the Voxman Building on July 12, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Trombone Fest wraps up at Voxman

Sabrina Shearer, [email protected] July 15, 2018

The sound of trombones filled the Voxman Music Building this past weekend. The annual International Trombone Festival concluded its 47th year of bringing together students, professors, professionals,...