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Recap: Lip Critic

Did not get to see Lip Critic at Gabe's? No need to worry! Check out these photos that content committee members captured to feel like you were there the whole time.
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SCOPE Selects: Leah Brown

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wanting to travel back in time? Leah has created a playlist to do just that. Click and read now to learn more about who she is!
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Dan English | Co Production with KRUI

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Don't miss headliner Dan English with two incredible local acts live at Gabe's on March 4. Doors at 7pm and tickets are on sale now!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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The Albums That Defined the Year: Album Review 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!
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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!