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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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Up-and-coming indie singer Billie Eilish to play the IMU

Up-and-coming indie singer Billie Eilish to play the IMU

Elly Woods, [email protected] March 28, 2018
Indie-pop newcomer Billie Eilish will play the IMU April 2. The 16-year-old LA native has been recognized by VEVO, Apple Music, and others.
Mission Creek eliminates boundaries between music, literature

Mission Creek eliminates boundaries between music, literature

Mission Creek hosts its 13th year of bringing in a cultural influx of sensational music, literary, and technological artists to Iowa City.
UI student trades textbooks for a guitar as Purple Frank

UI student trades textbooks for a guitar as Purple Frank

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 27, 2018
Austin Bernhard paints his face purple, dons the character “Purple Frank”, and plays rock music on the weekend.
Local musician Pieta Brown kicks off ‘This land is your music’

Local musician Pieta Brown kicks off ‘This land is your music’

March 27, 2018

by Troy Aldrich [email protected] Pieta Brown’s show on March 24 at the Mill included friends and family on stage in order to share a common message: “This land is your music.” Brown’s...

UI alum, musician to release his first solo album

UI alum, musician to release his first solo album

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] March 22, 2018

Starting from his Waverly, Iowa, home, a University of Iowa alumnus has created music for roughly 10 years now. Skyler Gonzalez — better known by his stage name, Dizzy Bridges — will release...

Alum revolutionizes roots-Americana music

Alum revolutionizes roots-Americana music

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Ryne Doughty’s roots-Americana music is deeply set in real-life experiences. Doughty will perform at 6 p.m. Friday at Big Grove.
Pieta Brown: The geography of music

Pieta Brown: The geography of music

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Pieta Brown brings her homegrown music back to her roots with a senes called This Land is Your Land.
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The Cactus Blossoms performs at Big Grove Brewery

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 9, 2018
The Cactus Blossoms take their US tour to Big Grove Brewery. 
Flat Black Studio's interior is seen on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018. Soul Sherpa, a Cedar Rapids-based funk/soul band, recorded at the 24-channel studio during summer of 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Cedar Rapids band Soul Sherpa debuts its new album this Friday at the Mill

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 8, 2018

Soul Sherpa has played in Iowa City for roughly two years, and the fusion-jazz-inspired music collective has only two singles to show for the work. The band will bring a fresh set of tracks to the Mill...

The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Cellist of internationally renowned quartet discusses her relationship with music and her fellow musicians.
Soloist from Agni performs as audience watches during the Acapella Fall Festival in the IMU Main Lounge on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The four groups performed a mix of the Penatonix, Hozier, Sia, and Florence and the Machine. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

ISA hosts Gathe Raho a cappella competition

Paul Elwell, [email protected] March 5, 2018
The Indian Student Alliance continues a tradition with Gathe Raho, a nationwide a capella competition.
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“Motown: The Musical” to light up Hancher

Tonight through March 4, Hancher will host Motown: The Musical, about a record label that changed the scope of the music industry for years to come.