In one of the first memories I have of Steve Marion, I nearly take his head off with my bedroom door. It’s 2011 and his band, Delicate Steve, is on their first U.S. tour…
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Experimental music act Mind Over Mirrors plays the Mill
Mind Over Mirrors, the electronic, harmonium-based project of musician Jaime Fennelly, performs at the Mill on Thursday. Haley Fohr, a new member of…
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Interview: Roots rocker JD McPherson discusses new album and tour
Roots rock musician JD McPherson heads to Gabe’s on Thursday — the first tour stop in support of his much-anticipated album Let the Good Times Roll…
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Ne-Hi, Chicago’s new favorite indie rock act, play The Mill
Chicago band Ne-Hi heads to The Mill this Friday, coming here after a career-changing year for the group. In 2014 they went from playing sweaty basement shows, to packing…
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Indie rock band on the rise: PHOX play CSPS this Thursday
The Wisconsin-based indie rock group PHOX perform at CSPS this Thursday, picking back up after a tremendous year for the group. In 2014, PHOX released their breakout self-titled album, performed on Conan and embarked on a month-long European tour, one which they’ve just returned from.
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Alvvays brings top-notch indie pop to the Blue Moose
Canadian indie pop band Alvvays make their Iowa City debut Friday at the Blue Moose Tap House. Alvvays (pronounced “always”) has been one of the more notable bands to emerge in 2014, and for good reason. Their self-titled breakout album is a brisk yet captivating 30 minutes, chock full of fuzzy guitars and tight hooks.
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Mission Creek announces first round of events and headliners for 2015
Our friends over at Mission Creek have been busy curating another impressive event list for 2015. The festival is celebrating its tenth birthday and will…
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Live Music Preview: June 20-29
I know I’m not alone in saying Cursive will always have a place in my heart. They emerged when indie rock was a big deal. Anyone who was anyone was paying attention to Omaha’s Saddle Creek Records. If you haven’t listened to 2003’s …
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Live music preview: May 23-29
The band name “4onthefloor” is a reference to the band’s onstage schtick; every member of the band has a kick drum in front of them at all times (and they never deviate from the 4/4 time signature). The Minneapolis four piece is straight up rock and roll.
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Live Music Preview: April 24 through May 1
William Tyler is a busy man. Even if you’ve never heard of him, it is likely you’ve heard his music in some form. Tyler has been a longtime member of Lambchop and has appeared on records by Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Silver Jews, Charlie Louvin and Wooden Wand.
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Iowa City Weekender: March 28-30
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Iowa City Weekender. We’ve highlighted three must-see events spanning three days, giving you just a taste of the happenings around Iowa City this weekend. Details after the jump!
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Writing Industry Roundtable coming to Iowa City
Craving some mid-Mission brain food? Iowa City-based lecture group Tuesday Agency (a full-service lecture agency representing the likes of Colson Whitehead, Ann Patchett, Khaled Hosseini, Jon Ronson, and many more) is serving up slices of literary genius, with extra cheese.
