Kathleen Hanna, the singer for Bikini Kill and original Riot Grrrl, did something important around the time the women in Muscle were born: She stopped asking permission from men to define who she was. She was angry and confrontational and sexy and funny, and she rocked.
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Album Reviews: Death Ships – Turn of the Century EP
In interviews with R.E.M. around the time of their ‘92 album Automatic For The People, the band commented that it was difficult to write good uptempo…
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Velcro Moxie finish recording, start rocking this Friday
The Yacht Club is set to host one of Iowa City’s very own throwback rock and roll groups, Velcro Moxie, this Friday at 9 p.m. Characterized as indie rock with a strong influence from guitar-driven bands such as Led Zeppelin, Nirvana and the Pixies, Velcro Moxie manage to cover a wide range of sub-genres within […]
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The hard worker: An interview with IC hip hop artist Marques “Marq Divine” Brooks
Originally from the Quad Cities, 29-year-old Marques “Marq Divine” Brooks has spent the last fifteen years in Iowa City working day jobs, going to school and…
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Shiver ‘me Jimbers: Piano pop comes to Java House
Iowa City’s got a huge music scene, but it’s funny to recognize the absence of certain styles and genres in this town. For instance, why aren’t there any young women playing pop songs on keyboards? Sure, you might argue, we don’t actually need that kind of performer here, but statistically, it seems like there should […]
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Five questions with MAIDS
Based out of Des Moines, MAIDS is a collaborative project between electronic producer and composer Mickey Davis (aka Is Home Is) and Danny Heggen, of the folk act Seedlings. You can catch them this Friday at Gabe’s along with openers Crystal City and Baraan. Together, the duo make downbeat and thoughtful songs, with Mickey’s production […]
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Get warm and cozy with Hot Buttered Rum this Sunday at the Yacht Club
San Francisco-based bluegrass act Hot Buttered Rum (HBR) are set to perform at the Yacht Club this Sunday at 8 p.m. Known nationally for their vigorous…
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Think traditional Irish music can’t rock? Let Lunasa prove you wrong
Iowa City, get ready for some top notch world music this Saturday — the traditional Irish folk band Lunasa are coming to The Englert Theater. The entirely instrumental…
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Mumford’s to hold album release show this Friday
On Friday, Feb. 21, warm your bones with some high energy, genre defying sounds at the Mumford’s album release show. Hailing from Ames, Iowa, the self-described “wild freak-folk storyteller dance band with a horn section” have…
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Straight Outta Lübben: We Butter the Bread with Butter Head to the Blue Moose
Not-so-popular metalcore bands come to Iowa City all the time, but Friday’s show at the Blue Moose Tap House should be truly unique. How so, you…
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On the Beat: South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mombazo heads to Iowa City this Tuesday
Ladysmith Black Mombazo (LBM) is a band that is well-known throughout the globe. Having existed for 50+ years, they might be best known for assisting…
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Five questions with Jeff Roalson of The Olympics, Teen Daad
Jeff Roalson is a heart-throb and Iowa City musician who leads indie rock bands The Olympics and Teen Daad. As evidenced by his bands, Jeff has a huge knowledge and appreciation for indie rock. He was kind enough to answer some questions and tell us about those who inspire him. Teen Daad will be playing […]
