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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Tyler, The Creator blooms on Flower Boy

Tyler, The Creator blooms on Flower Boy

July 24, 2017

The former Odd Future leader explores themes of loneliness and self-discovery on his fourth album. By Gage Miskimen [email protected] Tyler Okonma, better known as Tyler, The Creator, released...

Milk & Eggs poses for a portrait in their home in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Milk & Eggs will perform at Rozz-Tox in Rock Island, Illinois, Thursday. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Milk & Eggs takes the stage at Lion Bridge

Levi Wright, [email protected] July 20, 2017

Today, folksinger/songwriter Jordan Sellergren will perform at Lion Bridge Brewing Co., 59 16th Ave. S.W., Cedar Rapids, under her stage name, Milk & Eggs. “I wanted a moniker to play under, and...

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires perform on the Hy-Vee main stage at 80/35 in Des Moines on Friday, July 7, 2017. Founded in 2008, 80/35 is held annually in Des Moines during month of July, hosting musical artists from around the country. Headlining this year are The Shins and MGMT along with Action Bronson. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

80/35 marries culture and commerce

July 10, 2017

The 10th anniversary of 80/35 music festival in Des Moines commemorates a solidified relationship between city and culture. By Ben Smith [email protected] DES MOINES — Thousands of people...

Contributed

Buddy Holly returns, alive, well, and ravin’

July 5, 2017

The Rave-ons will pay tribute to Buddy Holly, with That’ll Be The Day, at the Old Creamery Theater. By Levi Wright [email protected] The Old Creamery Theater will celebrate the music of Buddy...

Contributed, Illustration by Levi Wright

Girls empowered through rock ’n’ roll

July 5, 2017

The girls’ rock ’n’ roll camp Girls Rock Iowa City showcases its talent at the Blue Moose. By Sophia Dewaard  [email protected] On July 1, Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., traded in...

FILE - In this file photo Vince Staples performs in the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Vince Staples released his first studio album, Summertime 06', in June 2015. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Misky’s Music Recommendations: Vince Staples, Big Fish Theory

June 26, 2017

Long Beach native Vince Staples released his new album, Big Fish Theory, on June 23. The album follows his critically acclaimed Summertime ‘06 project, released in 2015. By Gage Miskimen [email protected] There...

DIIV-ing into Mission Creek

April 9, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] DIIV performed April 7 at the Englert as a part of Mission Creek Festival. The Englert is not the typical place one would see people eagerly crowding closer...

Cool Kids reunite for Blue Moose performance

April 9, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] After four years of separation, the Cool Kids has returned, this time to Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival on April 7 at the Blue Moose. The group, consisting...

Pieta Brown brings Americana home

April 9, 2017

By Claire Dietz [email protected] Pieta Brown is a familiar name to Iowa City and the Mission Creek Festival. As an American singer/songwriter with a penchant for poetry and music in her...

IC band Port Authority shines in Mission Creek début

IC band Port Authority shines in Mission Creek début

April 8, 2017

By Brett Shaw [email protected] A band created in the dorms of the University of Iowa by the name of Port Authority was excited to perform in the famous Iowa City festival that they have attended...

Artist photo (contributed)

Tennis, with love, set to play Mission Creek

April 7, 2017

By Austin Henderson [email protected] Indie-rock darlings Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley performed as Tennis at 7 p.m. April 7th at the classic Iowa City venue Gabe’s alongside rising...

Mykki Blanco lights up the Blue Moose

Mykki Blanco lights up the Blue Moose

April 7, 2017

By Brett Shaw [email protected] Hanging from the rafters, throwing trash cans, whipping a tutu in the face of her fans, Mykki Blanco’s performance at Blue Moose on April 6 was anything but...