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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Hancher announces two-week music festival to take place this fall

Avi Lapchick, Arts Editor June 15, 2023

The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium has partnered with the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the Stanley Museum of Art, and the Iowa City Public Library among many others to put on...

Brandi Carlile and her band performs finishes out the Hinterland Music Festival on August 4, 2019 in Saint Charlies, Iowa.

Photos: Hinterland 2019

Roman Slabach, Photojournalist August 4, 2019

Review: The Maytags play Blue Moose

Review: The Maytags play Blue Moose

December 12, 2016

By Austin Henderson [email protected] Sitting at the polished wood bar of the Blue Moose Tap House, a neon Hamm’s sign flickered in front of me. Flat screen TV’s showed interviews of...

Photo by Sarah Hess

Twin City’s indie darlings make their way to Iowa City

June 16, 2016

By Tessa Solomon [email protected]   After high-school graduation in 2013, four teenagers from St. Paul, Minnesota, left their hometown, not for college, but for the stage. Three...

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

Isakov reflects on career ahead of Englert performance

June 10, 2016

By Claire Dietz [email protected]   Music has been part of Gregory Alan Isakov’s life since he and his brothers started a metal band in their basement. However, he never anticipated...

photo by Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan

Disorderly House: Notes, literally, from Underground

April 14, 2016

This project, "Disorderly House," takes a look into the underground punk-music scene hidden in Iowa City basements. To view all the photos, click here. By Jordan Gale | [email protected] | @gordanjale Hissing...

photo by Jordan Gale/The Daily Iowan

Recap: Son Lux at Gabe’s for Mission Creek

Son Lux’s appearance at Gabes, 330 E. Washington St., marked the band’s first performance in Iowa City, and it is sure to leave an impact. The trio hailing from Brooklyn, New York, have been celebrating...

Fusing the media atoms: UI students mix media in 'GRIT' performance bred from struggle

Fusing the media atoms: UI students mix media in ‘GRIT’ performance bred from struggle

Isaac Hamlet, [email protected] February 18, 2016

Art forms regularly collide in small ways. Films demand actors practice their craft while featuring costumes produced over hours of laborious design. Comics display vivid splashes of art peppered with...

(Via Twitter @rihanna)

Rihanna out front again

Mario Williams, [email protected] January 28, 2016

If you’re a member of the Rihanna Navy or just a fan of Rihanna’s iconic music — even if you don’t care for Rihanna — you have to know she released “Work” featuring Drake on Wednesday morning. “Work”...

Last times, first times, now times

Last times, first times, now times

September 10, 2015

MUSIC Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche When: 7 p.m.  Sept. 13 Where: Mill, 120 E. Burlington Admission: $12 in advance/$15 day of show By Claire Dietz [email protected] It’s no small...

It’s a wonderful life

It’s a wonderful life

September 3, 2015

MUSIC Good Life and Big Harp When: 9 p.m. Sept. 6 Where: Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington Admission: $14-$16 By Claire Dietz [email protected] Eight years and 250 miles separate Nebraska-based...

Our Giude to Ibiza's Closing Parites

Our Giude to Ibiza’s Closing Parites

September 17, 2013

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