“Wide Awake” Parquet Courts reaches its 5th anniversary. To celebrate we look back through its 13 tracks, and how its message applies to today.
Nearly ten years later, this is still one of the best dark ambient albums of all time. Photo courtesy of Malignant Records.
Washer return with their first release in nearly six years with “Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends” out via Exploding In Sound Records.
The University of Iowa and YAF hosted transphobic conservative commentator Matt Walsh to give a lecture at the Iowa Memorial Union amid backlash from the student body.
An interview with rap and jazz artist McKinley Dixon for the Mission Creek Festival. Photo by David Muessig for NPR.
Review of TEKE::TEKE’s performance at Gabe’s April 8, 10:45 PM. Image via Ben Romero
Majors: BA Viola Performance and BBA Management
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bettendorf, IA
This year, in KRUI… I’m most excited to work with so many new directors and see our broadcast schedule grow!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… The Neighbourhood, girl in red, George Michael, Coldplay, and Halsey.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Everything She Wants by Wham!
Email: drybarczyk@krui.fm
Daniela hosts “ExAlt,” a music and talk show, every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Each week, Daniela spotlights an artist, genre, or mood to play and discuss.
Majors: Journalism and English with a minor in Spanish
Year: Senior
Hometown: Grimes, IA
This year, in KRUI… I am most excited to collaborate with my fellow directors and meet new staffers!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Duran Duran, Taylor Swift, The Strokes, Blur, and Gorillaz.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: One Way Trigger by The Strokes
Email: lasman@krui.fm
Lauren hosts “Pep Talk” every Monday at 6 p.m. Tune in and let Lauren help you fight off the Monday blues with an energetic music lineup.
Major: Printmaking
Year: 2nd-year graduate student
Hometown: Chicago, IL
This year, in KRUI… I’m stoked to workshop shows with any and everyone interested in radio to curate a more diverse sound at KRUI.
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Townes Van Zandt, Unwound, DEVO, Pile, and Loretta Lynn.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Diamond Sea by Sonic Youth
Email: aklein@krui.fm
Annie hosts “Primordial Ooze” every Friday at 4 p.m. Tune in for a show of garage, psych, sludge, prog, and proto metal. Guaranteed face melters only.
Majors: Sculpture/Intermedia and Printmaking
Year: 2nd-year graduate student
Hometown: Vanleer, TN
This year, in KRUI… I am eager to rejuvenate and continue cultivating purposeful and lasting relationships both in our local community in Iowa City and within our incredible listeners at the university.
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Dead Sara, Fleetwood Mac, Kings of Leon, Brittany Howard, and Cake.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Blackbird by Tash Sultana
Email: kstallings@krui.fm
Kara hosts two shows. Tune in Sundays at noon for “South in your Mouth,” where Kara, aka KB, plays the sweetest little diddies from her home state of Tennessee. Also listen Fridays at 11 a.m. for “KB and the Pig,” where KB and their on-air companion piglet showcase local artsy event opportunities within the community while folding in a flavorful range of experimental music along the way. Expect surprise local interviews and lots of excited pig squeals!
Majors: Education and Creative Writing
Year: Junior
Hometown: Grinnell, Iowa
This year, in KRUI… I’m jazzed to be able to bring quality reporting on local and state politics to the people!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… The Mountain Goats, Destroy Boys, Solange, Haley Heynderickx, and Leon Bridges.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Summertime by My Chemical Romance
Email: cfenner@krui.fm
Case hosts “Making the Case” every Sunday at 10 a.m. Join him in understanding this week’s news, from Pennsylvania Avenue to North Clinton Street, and all the places in between!
Major: Journalism and Mass Communication with certificates in Entrepreneurial Management and Writing
Year: Senior
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
This year, in KRUI… I’m most excited about upping our merch and social media game! Also, being able to blast music on-air again.
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Beach Boys, Neil Young, Richard Goldman, Elvis Costello & the Attractions, and The Staves.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Just Like Heaven by The Cure
Email: eoster@krui.fm
Elisabeth hosts two shows. Tune in Mondays at 11 a.m. for “Subgenre Hour,” an hour-long deep-dive tackling one sub-genre of music at a time, ranging from yacht rock to 2 Tone. Also check out “in music years” on Fridays at noon, where Elisabeth provides a time capsule of a single year in music, including the political and pop culture climate of the time, and its effect on the music.
Majors: Journalism and Sports Studies
Year: Junior
Hometown: East Moline, IL
This year, in KRUI… I’m most excited to be able to commentate play by play for the Hawkeyes and to launch my own show The Hawkeye Hour!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… J Cole, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Mac Miller, and Khalid.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: I Wonder by Kanye West
Email: mmerrick@krui.fm
Michael hosts “The Hawkeye Hour” every Friday at 8 p.m. Tune in for details on every Hawkeye team ranging from field hockey and soccer to football and basketball.
Major: Journalism with a certificate in Writing
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
This year, in KRUI… I’m most excited to meet more people and develop my on-air show!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… ASAP Mob, The Beatles, The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Seabird by Innovations
Email: jroberts@krui.fm
Julianne hosts “Jamming with Juju” every Tuesday at 4 p.m. It’s a place for music lovers to come together and enjoy new music or hear music they haven’t heard in a while.
Major: Library & Information Science
Year: 2nd-year graduate student
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
This year, in KRUI… I’m excited to bring in as much new music as possible!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Amber Mark, Mayer Hawthorne, Organized Konfusion, Marvin Gaye, and SZA.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: What It Is by Amber Mark
Email: mradl@krui.fm
Max, aka “DJ Samlive,” hosts “The Archives” every Friday night, from 9-11 p.m. The Archives plumbs the depths of the KRUI catalogue as well as Samlive’s personal collection, bringing you an eclectic mix of booty shaking vibes to encourage and enhance your Friday Night!
Production
Major: BM in Music Composition and BA in Computer Science
Year: Junior
Hometown: Dubuque, IA
This year, in KRUI… I’m really pumped to work with the team and being able to connect to our listeners!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Lawrence, Sungazer, Kendrick Lamar, Jacob Collier, and Panic! at the Disco.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles
Email: alenaers@krui.fm
Alex hosts “Hit Dice” every Wednesday at 9 p.m. It is KRUI’s premier Dungeons & Dragons actual-play show!
Operations
Major: Computer Science Engineering
Year: Junior
Hometown: Chippewa Falls, WI
This year, in KRUI… I’d like to help make the path to progress at KRUI as smooth as possible.
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Radiohead, David Bowie, Björk, Cocteau Twins, and Car Seat Headrest.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Star Fruits Surf Rider by Cornelius
Email: tslowinski@krui.fm
Tiger hosts “Sounds from the Rising Sun” every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Tiger’s show explores contemporary Japanese music. Listen for a variety of artists and genres, as well as dialogue on contemporary Japanese music’s rich history, culture, and influences from both within Japan and from the rest of the world.
Finance
Major: Economics
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chicago, IL
This year, in KRUI: I am excited to see the station active again.
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Cage the Elephant, PUP, ROSALÍA, Dorian Electra, and COBRAH.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: Charmander by Aminé
Email: hortega@krui.fm
Training
Major: Communications with a minor in Sports & Recreation Management
Year: Senior
Hometown: Deerfield, IL
This year, in KRUI… I am most excited for my sports talk show!
In 2021, my top 5 artists were… Hardy, Koe Wetzel, Morgan Wallen, Nickelback, and Riley Green.
The song I wish I could hear for the first time again: A Rock by Hardy
Email: bbudge@krui.fm
“Brendan’s Sports Hour” airs every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
