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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

Downloads challenge musicians’ money but spur innovation

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 29, 2009

1969: Go to the record store. Flip through new releases. Buy an album. Go home. Listen. 2009: Go to the Internet. Type in a band name. Click download. Listen. As Dylan told us — “For the times,...

DVD Vault: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 29, 2009

A place for us to reminisce about the movies we loved, lost, and still live for to this day. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie “It’s morphin’ time!” God, I loved the Power Rangers. I...

Howling Bells powerless with Radio Wars

TYLER LYON July 28, 2009

After getting some exposure by supporting Coldplay on the North American portion of its Viva La Vida tour, Australian quartet Howling Bells is ready to complete its run for U.S. audiences with the release...

Bitch Please: HBO

DI ARTS STAFF July 28, 2009

Like HBO? Fine, but shut up about it So I’m on Twitter, minding my own business and clicking through the trending topics. Usually, there’s some good stuff; I enjoy reading about protests in Iran,...

Ugly, but not so funny

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 27, 2009

Movie Review: The Ugly Truth What does a woman want in a man? Sexy, smart, sophisticated. He plans romantic evenings at the opera with red wine and caviar. He has a successful job as a doctor or lawyer,...

Not the offspring of run-of-the-mill horror

RYAN FOSMARK July 27, 2009

Movie Review: Orphan Seeing the previews for Orphan didn’t leave me with much desire to see the actual flick. The movie looked like a low-budget horror film — completely void of suspense and human...

Festival’s found footage reveals America

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 24, 2009

A way to save lives — fill a spray bottle with grape juice, swish it back in forth in your mouth, spit out the foamy mucus into a coffee filter, and light it on fire. What lives are saved? No one is...

‘Bad boys’ Mint Wad Willy rock out in Iowa City farewell

RYAN FOSMARK July 24, 2009

Alcohol and rock are Mint Wad Willy’s specialties. The group has grown into a full-on, whiskey-guzzling rock ’n’ roll band — a far leap from its acoustic beginnings five years ago under the moniker...

With hip-hop artist Chingy, local venue fulfills mainstream music mission

RYAN FOSMARK July 23, 2009

“Right Thurr,” “Holidae Inn,” and “One Call Away” — all songs Chingy has scalded into the long-term memory of mainstream American music. The musician will bring his catchy hip-hop tunes...

Despite rocky path rockers Evergreen Terrace still strive to thrive

ERIC ANDERSEN July 23, 2009

Many people wish they could live the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, but most people don’t take the time to realize how much effort bands put into touring. Melodic hard-core band Evergreen Terrace recently...

Tracks from the Past: Barenaked Ladies’ Stunt

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Barenaked Ladies: Stunt “I like vanilla — it’s the finest of the flavors.” Ed Robertson, guitarist/vocalist for Barenaked Ladies summed up the band’s approach to music in those nine words. Barenaked...

The Skinny: Supine Bound Angle

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Ready for a fitter, happier, and healthier you? The DI is here to help. Each week, we’ll feature a new yoga pose you can easily incorporate into your daily regimen to promote oneness of body, mind, and...