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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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Festival goers listen to a set performed by Toomey at Blue Moose during the Middle of Nowhere Festival on Saturday Sept. 2, 2017. The Middle of Nowhere Festival is a new music festival in Iowa City meant to showcase electronic dance music in Iowa and the Midwest. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

There’s no place like the Middle of Nowhere

September 4, 2017

The Middle of Nowhere Festival resonated with the sonorous echoes of DJs all over the city. By Travis Coltrain [email protected] Sparks flew as electronic artists illuminated Iowa City’s...

Middle of Nowhere Festival revitalizes music in an unlikely place

Middle of Nowhere Festival revitalizes music in an unlikely place

Travis Coltrain, [email protected] August 31, 2017

Iowa City will experience an electrifying renaissance of art and history this weekend. Decades ago, when James Van Allen helped create one of the first analog synthesizers, he probably never imagined...

FILE - The crowd gives the performer an applause on the Weatherdance Fountain Stage in the Ped Mall in Iowa City on Saturday, June 17, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Cooking up a musical storm in Iowa City

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] August 25, 2017

  Mixing in elements of jazz, Caribbean, and traditional Ghanaian music, percussionist Paa Kow creates a melting pot of vibrant music using only drumsticks. At 6:30 p.m. Friday, Paa Kow will...

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In the key of rolling dice

Travis Coltrain, [email protected] August 23, 2017

Rajeev is a young, up-and-coming rapper hailing from Miami-Dade County, Florida. His début EP, Rolling Dice, is his first foray into the rap world as an artist, not a producer. Originally a producer,...

Elizabeth Moen stands in her home on July 21, 2017. Moen is an Iowa City-based musician who has been featured in festivals ranging from Mission Creek to 80/35 in Des Moines. She made her start in Iowa City some years ago, and she has previously worked at Short’s, where she also played. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Elizabeth Moen takes center stage at the Indian Creek Nature Center

July 27, 2017

Elizabeth Moen will be performing as part of the Concert at the Creek series at the Indian Creek Nature Center. By Levi Wright [email protected] On Saturday, singer/songwriter Elizabeth Moen will...

Manuela Hurtado, Cassidy Choate, Juan Gonzalo Jimenez, Simon Ramirez, Daniella Calle, Jessica Alarcón, Jose Manuel Zapata, Andres Usuga, and Ana Maria Orduz, a group of student musicians from Colombia, pose for a portrait inside the Recital Hall at Voxman Music Building on Friday, July 21, 2017. The group is at the University to attend and participate in the two week long Final Festival Concert: Festival of the Americas. All but Choate will head back to Colombia this month.  (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Piano Diplomacy

July 26, 2017

The Festival of the Americas brings together the University of Iowa and Colombian students to learn from each other and grow as pianists. By Levi Wright [email protected] Colombian students and...

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...

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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...

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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...