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Music, Art, and Community: Stop/Time Festival Recap

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Step into the unexpected and view these images capture the energy, experimentation, and boundary-pushing moments that define the inaugural Stop/Time Festival.
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SCOPE Selects: Olivia Heller

Friday, April 3, 2026
If you have ever wished your life had a hyper-specific, slightly unhinged, impossibly cool soundtrack- Olivia Heller already made it for you. She has crafted the perfect state of mind, playlist, one where Madonna, underwater Barbie-core, and campus aura all collide in the best way possible. Click and read all about Olivia now!
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Women's History Month: Women Who Redefined Music and Culture

This Women's History Month, explore how women of different eras didn't just make music- they reshaped what women could be. Discover more about these artists to celebrate.
Lola Young performs at SXSW 2026

SXSW 2026 Recap

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Curious about new artists showcased at South By Southwest 2026? Read our review on AMPLIFY.
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SCOPE Selects: Ella Schlueter

Friday, March 20, 2026
Wanting to learn more about SCOPE on your time off for Spring Break? Read now to learn all about SCOPE's senior general committee member, Ella Schlueter! Be sure to check out her totally awesome playlist now.
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SCOPE Brings Ticketed Concerts Back to Campus with Dan English Performance

Sunday, March 8, 2026
SCOPE Productions returned to hosting ticketed concerts for the first time in nearly six years, bringing indie artist Dan English back to Iowa City in collaboration with KRUI. Read and view the images at the end to get all caught up.
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SCOPE Selects: Aspen Suthers

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Dive into Aspens' SCOPE Select and read about her whimsical world of music. Discover the playlist that fuels her adventures- like running, twirling, or just staring into the void.
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In His Own Words: Dan English Interview

Sunday, March 1, 2026
From small town Iowa to the big city, Dan English is crafting music that feels like a daydream- intimate, transportive, and creative. Click and read his interview now.
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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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Generations of Greatness: Black Artists Who Shaped the Sound of America

Sunday, February 22, 2026
The sound of America was built by Black artists- this Black History Month, explore the voices, vision, and revolutionary talent that changed music across generations.