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From Chaos to Craft: Inside Lip Critic's World
Monday, February 9, 2026
What started as wrestling on stage to crafting internet born experimental bangers, Lip Critic is the chaotic New York band redefining what a live show can be. Click to read all about who they are as a band before they take stage at Gabe's on February 19th.
Recap: Jazz at the Stanley 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
Nearly 200 jazz fans packed the Stanley Art Museum on February 5 for the first shoe of the semester, where two University of Iowa trios shared the stage. Read now to get a recap and take look at some images captured that night.
SCOPE Selects: Simon Osako
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Take a moment out of your day to learn all about SCOPE's talented Marketing Director, Simon Osako. He has taken the time to curate a magnificent 37 track playlist. Listen to his top tunes and read to learn more about who is now!
SCOPE Selects: Sierra Schumacher
Friday, January 23, 2026
Welcome back Hawkeyes. To kick off the new semester, SCOPE Selects presents Sierra Schumacher. Read to learn all about this scoper and check out her awesome playlist.
Track Zero x SCOPE Presents: Lip Critic
Thursday, January 8, 2026
With glitchy samples, frantic percussion and a reputation for high energy live shows, Lip Critic has become a staple of New York City’s underground music scene. Now, the genre-defying four-piece is bringing that chaos to Iowa City for a Feb. 19 show at Gabe’s. Read now to learn more!
The Albums That Defined the Year: Album Review 2025
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
From indie breakthroughs to intimate jazz-pop and genre-bending hardcore, 2025 was a year where artists took creative risks and defined new sounds. SCOPE's content members break down the albums that shaped their year of listening. Click and read now!
SCOPE Selects: Matthew Schmalz
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
This week, SCOPE is hightlighing first year general committee member, Matthew Schmalz. Read to learn all about who Matthew is and check out his playlist he put together to help get you through finals week!
SCOPE Selects: Abby Rhombberg
Friday, November 28, 2025
Joining SCOPE for the first time this year, Abby Rhomberg is inviting you to learn a little bit more about who she is. Read and listen to her playlist to get to know her!
Honoring Heritage: A Look at Native Artists Shaping Today's Music
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Read to learn how Native American musicians helped shape the sound of modern music. Their cultural roots, groundbreaking innovations and lasting legacies reveal how Native influence has designed some of the most important moments in today's world.
Recap: Kindred Lamplight 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
SCOPE Productions hosted its annual Lamplight performance on Nov.7, 2025. Incase you missed it, SCOPE members captured images throughout the night. Read now to get all caught up!
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