Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.
Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.
Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.
It is crucial to preface this article with a warning. Without fail, every single set that I saw during ICSF left me in tears. Both Sunny War and Courtney Andrews’ ability to be completely and wholly open in their art showed in every single second of their performances.
Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.
Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.
eraefield@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Fridays 4-6pm
On-Air Show: The Evil Witching Hour, Thursdays 7-8pm
Field of Study: English and Creative Writing, Junior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Arthur Russell, Basic Channel, quinn, Wipers, Team Dresch
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I love music, and stayed because I love radio!
rbrindley@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Thursdays 6-8pm
Field of Study: Journalism and English, Sophomore
Hometown: Algona, IA
Favorite artists: Sublime, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Pixies, and The Cure
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I wanted get more experience with audio production!
lily-graham@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm
On-Air Show: Music Staff Flagship, Mondays 6-7pm
Field of Study: Journalism and Anthropologie, Senior
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Favorite artists: Wednesday, The Sundays, Caroline Polachek, & Prince
Why did you first join KRUI? I wanted to meet some fellow music freaks, of course, but I also wanted to learn more about the some alternative forms of journalism and mass communication
ahassan@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Fridays 1-3pm
Field of Study: Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Junior
Hometown: Fort Madison, IA
Favorite artists: Black Country, New Road Westside Gunn, Viagra Boys, Model/Actriz, & The Beatles
Why did you first join KRUI? KRUI offered me the most opportunity and creative freedom while having the coolest people on campus. Why wouldn’t I join.
epauly@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Mondays 2-4pm
On-Air Show: kittenkaboodle, mondays 12-1pm
Field of Study: Human-Computer Interaction, 1st-year grad student
Hometown: CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA !
Favorite artists: Modest Mouse.
Why did you first join KRUI? as both ontologically evil and a liar, i joined to further my spread of misinformation and modest mouse to the public through new and exciting wavelengths.
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Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-4pm
On-Air Show: eclectronica, tuesdays 4-5pm
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Senior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Takashi Kokubo, Fire-Toolz, Ministry, Strawberry Switchblade, & Aphex Twin
Why did you first join KRUI? i wanted to impose my freaky music taste on the town without having to witness anyone’s reactions. later i discovered i can use my skills of plugging things in and turning them on to benefit my community apparently???
awirtz@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Mondays 2:30-4:30pm
Field of Study: Journalism, Senior
Hometown: La Grange, IL
Favorite artists: Bob Marley, Noah Kahan, Jack Johnson, The Fruit Bats, & Sticky Fingers
