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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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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,...

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Halloween comes early this Friday the 13th

July 10, 2018
Iowa City gets to have a spooky night in the middle of the summer at the Yacht Club for Friday the 13th.
Fans cheer as Courtney Barnett occupies the Hy-Vee Main stage on Saturday, July 7, 2018. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Hofferber: Kesha, Courtney Barnett, and the female energy Des Moines needed

The importance of female headliners goes beyond the obvious.
Girls Rock! Des Moines prepares to take the Gen Z stage at 80/35. (Naomi Hofferber/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 gives a musical platform for an organization empowering girls

DES MOINES — For young performers, getting a foot on the stage can be a big step, and 80/35 offers a special opportunity to make that happen. The Gen Z stage at 80/35 is set aside specifically...

Sarah Barthel performs with her band, Phantogram, during the 80/35 Music Festival on Friday, July 6, 2018. The festival, held annually in July, brings a variety of acts to outdoor stages in downtown Des Moines. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 wraps up first day in Des Moines

  DES MOINES — 80/35 was not always the music festival it is today. Nearly a decade ago, it didn’t exist. Brian Sauer, one of the founding members and the creative director of 80/35,...

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Bad Bad Hats to cap show at Gabe’s

June 26, 2018

The Minneapolis band will make its second stop in the state of Iowa as part of its tour. By Brooke Clayton [email protected] Kerry Alexander was majoring in creative writing at Macalester College...

The Mill is seen on June 25, 2018.

Musician brings his country tunes to town

June 26, 2018
Traverse City, Michigan artist Jonathan Timm will head to the Mill on June 28.