While Third Eye Blind may stir ‘90s nostalgia for Homecoming audiences Friday in the IMU Main Lounge, opening act Basic Vacation hopes to add its own fresh touch to the night. The New York alternative...

Martha Redbone associates her music with blues, rhythm, and native elements of soul. The 43-year-old singer/songwriter ventured to Iowa City this past week for a prolonged visit of workshops, performances,...

Electronic music  is quite the craze among college students. Artists in electronic dance music use their computers to generate soundtracks consisting of drums, bass, and synths to create futuristic sounds....

With all the Homecoming festivities, a plain meal may not be in your cards. Eat when you can, but when you finally meet up with your friends, make sure to pick an environment conducive to conversation. Ideally,...

Recently, I watched a friend’s parent arrive on campus to help him move from one apartment to another. The scene made me recall my former life with my own parents, my family, and my hometown, Xi’an,...

Humorist John Hodgman, by most standards, has done more than enough for a lifetime. He may be most recognizable from his portray of the PC in Apple’s “Buy a Mac” commercials. But he’s...

On Oct. 6, Aaron’s Party will take place in Iowa City. At 5 p.m. at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., Aaron Carter will perform a mixture of his new music and favorites from...

They have appeared next to names such as Buddy Guy, ZZ Top, and Bon Jovi. And this Friday they will take the stage in Iowa City. The Steepwater Band will perform at 9 p.m. at the Yacht...

The sometimes brisk autumn that has begun to settle over Iowa City can only mean one thing, besides Hawkeye football: the annual Iowa Women’s Music Festival. Friday will kick off the 20th version...

All these sick people in Iowa City … And I get looked at funny for not looking like a zombie in class. For whatever reason, whether it’s because you threw your inhibitions to the wind because...

Recently, I got a phone call from one of my best friends since high school. She lives in China and attends university in Beijing. After our chat, I started thinking about the differences between college...

Up and coming rapper Kid Ink will bring his lyricism and outstanding layered production to the Blue Moose, 211 Iowa Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday. Admission ranges from $22 to $25. Kid Ink’s words...